Antonia Windsor boarded a Eurostar train in London early one morning and was in Brussels by 10am. What did she get up to on her first day? Listen to the podcast to discover secret Brussels, including a taste of Congo in the heart of Europe and the best places to buy antiques
Brussels has been Roman, Bergundian, Spanish, Austrian, French and Dutch at various points in its history, and boasts a rich cultural heritage to match. From the surrealism of Magritte to the comic book exploits of Tintin, Antonia Windsor uncovers a city that wears its art on its sleeve
Based in a boutique hotel in the heart of the city, Antonia Windsor was well-placed to take advantage of its various bars and clubs. Whether you're into the laid-back vibe of a jazz bar or the banging tunes of a busy nightclub, Brussels has it all
There's more to Brussels than beer. There's chocolate of course. And cheese. And fish. And chips (preferably served in a paper cone smothered in a spicy sauce). And have we mentioned the beer? Antonia Windsor lets her belt out a notch and goes on a gastronomic voyage of discovery
Facts and statistics on Belgium including history, population, politics, geography, economy, religion and climate
