If you have a spare day during your trip to Brussels or are simply dying to go shopping, then head to the Galeria Inno department store. You'll have your work cut out for you here: looking, trying on and buying the nicest clothing, accessories, shoes, bags and so much more. There's a surfeit of expensive labels in particular. Brussels has a total of four Galeria Inno department stores: the Waterloosesteenweg, the Louizalaan, the Nieuwstraat and the Hymanslaan. [Read more]

When you're in THE land of chocolate, you can't possibly not pay a visit to a chocolaterie! Mary Chocolaterie received the Royal Appointment as chocolatier to the King of Belgium and has the most delicious chocolates. The Brussels shop opened its doors in 1919. Mary Chocolaterie makes wonderful bonbons using 100% natural products and cocoa butter. The selection of pralines, truffles, ganaches, caramels and world-famous manons is unique. Check out the entire selection on the website, then head to the shop to sample the most delicious bonbons imaginable! [Read more]

A day at the market is an integral part of your trip to Brussels. The Marche du Midi is located close to the Gare du Midi station. It's a bustling market where numerous nationalites have their stalls. You'll see, for example, huge platters of olives, Greek snacks, dried fish, and lots of herbs and spices [Read more]