Belgium

From Denmark to Singapore, locals reveal what makes the world's happiest cities truly joyful – and how their design fosters wellbeing every day.

Beyond hotspots like Brighton and Berlin, these are some of the most accepting places for LGBTQ+ travellers.

Beer spas have recently opened in Iceland, Spain and the US – but they take their cue from an older tradition in a country with a long history as a beer bastion: the Czech Republic.

In her new book, Dark Rye and Honey Cake, Regula Ysewijn explains the history of Belgium waffles, and how to make the crisp, buttery lukken waffle for good luck in the new year.

The search for the oldest sourdough starter spans continents and countries, science labs and libraries, and involves everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to Jesus Christ.

Perhaps the world's most complicated boundary, a narrow bike trail offers a window into a region that has been the battleground of Europe and is where culture and geography intersect.

With international travel opening up again, travellers may find more security visiting countries with a strong track record of adjusting their policies appropriately and swiftly.

Cuberdons or ‘rode neuzen’ (‘red noses’ in English) are traditional Belgian candies that have incited a battle between two sellers in Ghent. Who will win the ‘war of the noses’?