Phie Travels

You want to visit a beautiful city in Belgium, but want to avoid big crowds? You live in Belgium and want to do some sightseeing in your own country? Visit Mechelen! Let's have a look at what there is to see and do here. For starters, Mechelen is a city in the province of Antwerp in Belgium. The Dyle (Dutch: Dijle) flows through the city, which is why it's often referred to as the "Dijlestad". It's one of Flanders' most underrated historic cities. Located between Antwerp and Brussels, Mechelen is one of the most convenient cities in terms of location. St. Rumbold's Cathedral When to go The summer months (from June to September) are ideal for a citytrip to Mechelen. When the sun is shining, it's lovely to explore a new city and you can wander from early in the morning until late in the evening. Mechelen is not a very big city so I'd recommend planning one day here for a comfortable visit.   How to get there from the airport Brussels Airpor...

I’ll be taking you to the popular and less popular hotspots in Leuven. Leuven is a busy student city, but it has so many beautiful places you should really visit. First things first, Leuven is a city in the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. It’s located 25 kilometers east of Brussels and is the 8 th largest city of Belgium. The two things I think you could know Leuven from are the KU Leuven (the largest university of Belgium) and the world’s largest beer brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev. University Library (Ladeuzeplein) When to go I would definitely recommend visiting Leuven in summer (from June to September), because it’s really nice to walk around the city when the weather is nice. To avoid the huge amount of students that study in Leuven, July is probably the best month because they go home in summer. If you want to go out, come during the academic year (Late september until late June). As Leuven is not a very big city, you probably only need a day to see all the hotspots, bu...