Brussels, Belgium Solo Trip

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2023
  • Solo trip to Brussels! I've been having the best time solo traveling lately and I really hope you enjoy the vlogs. Brussels was beautiful and, in my opinion, is a great place for solo travellers. I felt safe and comfortable and everyone was really friendly and welcoming. As I said in the video I kind of randomly picked Brussels and it wasn’t somewhere I’d always dreamed of going, but I’m really glad I went. Below are some of my recommendations of things I did and enjoyed.
    I’m planning to do a sit down video taking all about solo travel, so if you have any questions or topics you’d like me to cover, please let me know!
    Links for things I mentioned:
    Walking Tour: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attract...
    Hotel Marivaux: booking.com?checkin=2023-06-03&checkout=2023-06-04&room1=A,A,&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&group_children=0&req_adults=2&req_children=0&aid=318615&app_hotel_id=21548&label=hotel_details&from_sn=ios
    Hotel Indigo: booking.com?checkin=2023-06-03&checkout=2023-06-04&room1=A,A,&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2&group_children=0&req_adults=2&req_children=0&aid=318615&app_hotel_id=20050&label=hotel_details&from_sn=ios
    Food places
    -Batavia - Indonesian Cafe
    -Fin de Sciele - Traditional Belgian Food
    -Maison Antoine - Frites
    -Chocolaterie Mary - Chocolate
    -Mussel Mongers - seafood, but I only had cheese croquetts
    -Foocha - Asian Canteen & bubble tea
    Areas in Brussels:
    Freedom Quarter - where My Little Cup is. Seemed more quiet and residential when I was there, but I was only there briefly.
    Dansaert - trendy area with lots of restaurants
    Sablon - I didn’t actually go there, but I read good things and it’s apparently the most luxurious area in Brussels
    An article with more recommendations: www.lonelyplanet.com/articles...
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Komentáře • 63

  • @iabelanger
    @iabelanger Před 5 měsíci +2

    Next time you go in Belgium, I strongly recommend Antwerp. It’s amazingly vibrant.

  • @Lisa-kz7vw
    @Lisa-kz7vw Před rokem +9

    I love these solo vlogs I binge watch them on many channels I'm living through CZcams I travel solo in US and I regularly go out to restaurants, movies, shopping in US my dream is to travel abroad solo working up the nerve to have booked and canceled several trips out of nervousness and fear one day ill just do it great vlog Belgium most of Europe on my list to explore.

  • @gilliandrysdale5306
    @gilliandrysdale5306 Před 11 měsíci +1

    really enjoyed watching this thanks ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @93Tito
    @93Tito Před 10 měsíci +3

    I have been doing solo travel before Covid and I totally agreed about how you it feels at first and being anxious about what ppl think of you by yourself but slowly you get to understand that nobody cares and you just need to enjoy yourself :)

  • @AnnaNudist
    @AnnaNudist Před 9 měsíci +14

    I love going solo travel too, amazing city to relax all day.

  • @chivonnechuks9334
    @chivonnechuks9334 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m going to Belgium, Brussels on Friday. This was a lovely wholesome vlog. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @sarahsmith7112
    @sarahsmith7112 Před rokem +1

    Woohoo! I’ve been waiting for this🎉

  • @crammydavisjr5813
    @crammydavisjr5813 Před 8 měsíci

    As a solo traveler myself, this has certainly inspired a trip to Brussels! Very well put together and fun to watch. Thanks!

  • @moremoola
    @moremoola Před 11 měsíci

    Great video. I was trying to figure out where you're actually from. I figure somewhere on the west coast...
    Exploring new cities absolutely rocks and you just reminded me how great it is to travel through Europe!

  • @Droomreizen-Dreamtravels
    @Droomreizen-Dreamtravels Před 4 měsíci +1

    👍Nice video, thanks for sharing your inspiration with us. Keep up the good work. 🙂

  • @samesta5695
    @samesta5695 Před měsícem

    Thank you so much for this. I’m going to London alone next month and a day in Brussels.

  • @alienazed
    @alienazed Před rokem +1

    hi! i'm also going solo to brussels this summer 💛your vlog simply makes me want august to come sooner!

  • @susanf6230
    @susanf6230 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video. I’m heading back to Brussels in April, really enjoyed my time there, traveling solo as well. Was there last year, and missed a few things. Didn’t get a chance to go to that frittes place (Maison Antoine) last time, so will go this time! Brussels has some amazing Art Nouveau buildings by Victor Horta and others (Victor Horta museum too). Definitely worth going to see on your next trip.

    • @elenaw4888
      @elenaw4888 Před 3 měsíci

      I am also solo traveling to Brussels, I hope we get good weather then!

  •  Před rokem +8

    I'm going to Brussels (among other places) on a solo trip this summer, so this was really perfect!

    • @Lootensansy2308
      @Lootensansy2308 Před 8 měsíci

      Brussel is for tourists that don’t know what to. Brussel is stupid. And belgium people don’t go there

    • @mmirl9859
      @mmirl9859 Před 15 dny

      How was your trip?

  • @beesiva6083
    @beesiva6083 Před rokem +2

    I love this and your Florence video. I went to a few of the places you recommended on there. Like you mentioned, I found dining alone so hard, and constantly struggled with what others may think of me. It was exhausting!I definitely need to work on that!

    • @emily_meadows
      @emily_meadows  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I know the feeling and it’s easier said that done not to care, but I think the more you do it the more comfortable it gets. Good luck!

  • @alisefsaf7090
    @alisefsaf7090 Před 2 měsíci

    Food it is amazing

  • @user-np4dz6vc7s
    @user-np4dz6vc7s Před 6 měsíci

    Your videos are really cute!

  • @smit5590
    @smit5590 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Belgium is such a gorgeous and unique country. 🇧🇪 Stunning architecture, vibrant colours, and beautiful language. You seem so optimistic and kind. 😊♥️

    • @5amjxsh258
      @5amjxsh258 Před 10 měsíci

      Listen Smit she doesn't want anything to do with you

  • @nel5559
    @nel5559 Před 7 měsíci

    I live in London and will be going on a solo trip to Brussels mid December! can't wait

    • @peteridoko8279
      @peteridoko8279 Před 3 měsíci

      Can I tag along? I'm kinda depress right now due to the economy hardship and bad leadership in Nigeria.

  • @sarahsmith7112
    @sarahsmith7112 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the chocolates!!!!!❤

  • @kurizh
    @kurizh Před 11 měsíci

    My family is coming to visit me in Brussels in a couple of months and I've been watching videos of people first coming to the city because I want to see interesting places are shown that I might not know hahaha

  • @iabelanger
    @iabelanger Před 5 měsíci +1

    I lived in Brussels and loved it so much. The best things about Brussels is the under group cultural and art scene, everything outside of the touristic spots are the best. ❤

    • @peteridoko8279
      @peteridoko8279 Před 3 měsíci

      Brussel is a great city. My lifelong dream is to one day live there.

  • @cj-rb8fz
    @cj-rb8fz Před měsícem

    Off in July 👌🏻 going on own been going on my own for last 9 yrs a lot better you can do what you want when you want

  • @philippenachtergal6077
    @philippenachtergal6077 Před 2 měsíci

    Fries Place Jourdain are nice but it is very crowded as it is listed in all the tourist guides...

  • @stevenhendrix4768
    @stevenhendrix4768 Před 11 měsíci

    The spiciest of your 2 sauces is samourai sauce the darker one is andalouse. These sauces are modern dressings. more traditional sauces are Mayonaise ( does not taste like American mayo) tartaar and Belgian pickels sauce (sauer).

  • @astheteabrews
    @astheteabrews Před 5 měsíci

    Loved your video! So I’ve never traveled before but I’m going with a friend to Brussels soon. We want to take the train to different cities. What’s the best app or website for that? I see more than one and I am clueless! Thanks!

  • @stephany2857
    @stephany2857 Před rokem +2

    Love it!! But I didn’t get any chocolates!❤️

    • @emily_meadows
      @emily_meadows  Před rokem +2

      Move to London and I’ll get you some chocolate.

  • @Psycopathicus
    @Psycopathicus Před 6 měsíci

    I've actually been to Brussels twice now, and during my first stay, I stayed at the Indigo, and I had the same problem you did - it's just too far away from everything cool; I wound up eating a lot of trash food simply because it was close to the hotel and I was too worn out at the end of the day to go exploring for anything else. My second time, I stayed at the Bedford, which is definitely a place I would recommend - it's just a short walk from the Grand Place; it's not too expensive, and the rooms are nice and comfy.

    • @wanneske1969
      @wanneske1969 Před 5 měsíci

      From Indigo to the center it's only 1 km ... And there is still public transport (busses, underground).

    • @Psycopathicus
      @Psycopathicus Před 5 měsíci

      That may be true, but nothing beats close physical proximity. You save immense amounts of money and time by simply being able to see what you want via a quick stroll.@@wanneske1969

  • @trickymk1
    @trickymk1 Před rokem +2

    I’m going solo on Saturday …. I’m bricking it … Iv never done it before 😅

    • @gilliandrysdale5306
      @gilliandrysdale5306 Před 11 měsíci

      enjoy I took my first solo trip at 59 years old I wish I’d done it sooner ❤

  • @sophienaylor-demnyk3485
    @sophienaylor-demnyk3485 Před rokem +1

    Have a great time in Brussels!

  • @xnoname223
    @xnoname223 Před měsícem

    What certain app do you use to navigate which metro/tram/bus should you take in Brussels? Im planning to go there solo as a day trip and wanna plan ahead:)

  • @flitsertheo
    @flitsertheo Před 8 měsíci

    1:03 You picked a hotel and room straight in front of one of Belgium's best known British shops, Waterstones.
    8:30 As a Belgian I would never buy my fries there. It has become a 'touristy" place. Fries cool off very quickly, don't walk too far.
    10:13 Stroking the statue of 't Serclaes ? Are you tired of solo trips ? Because stroking that statue brings a year of luck in love.
    10:20 those waffles with toppings are indeed meant for tourists. Liège waffles need no toppings at all, powdered white sugar or strawberries are the usual toppings on Brussels waffles.
    10:37 Jacques Brel. Most famous Belgian singer so of course the French tried to claim him as being French. They tried to do the same thing with our fries.

  • @TravelwithArimeb
    @TravelwithArimeb Před 4 měsíci

    Lovely video. Did you do this trip in June?

  • @phoenix-xu9xj
    @phoenix-xu9xj Před rokem +2

    Waterstones 😮😅

  • @cisseilegems2323
    @cisseilegems2323 Před měsícem +1

    belgium has three official languages. Dutch is spoken by 60% of the population, French 39%, and German 1%

  • @robsteries
    @robsteries Před 8 měsíci +1

    the best part is you think they are thinking things about you

  • @philipdaelman1684
    @philipdaelman1684 Před 5 měsíci

    I am from Belgium .Bruges ,Ghent ,Antwerp ,Leuven ,Diest ,Lier ,Kortrijk best city 's for Old Places . iEPER is for WW1 flandres fields the best place

  • @rae7782
    @rae7782 Před 3 měsíci

    Did you have any language barriers?

    • @emily_meadows
      @emily_meadows  Před 3 měsíci +2

      No, I didn’t have any issues at all.

    • @rae7782
      @rae7782 Před 3 měsíci

      @@emily_meadows thank you for your reply. Im planning to solo travel there soon myself also.

  • @ludwingadrian
    @ludwingadrian Před 4 měsíci

    OK, video. I definitely love seeing the American Perspective. I just can't help but think, all your trips are paid for by Mommy and Daddy. So, I can't fathom an in-depth review on your end.

  • @wanneske1969
    @wanneske1969 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Brussels is more than the Grand Place, Manneke Pis, waffles and fries.

    • @emily_meadows
      @emily_meadows  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Of course, but I only had 3 days. I look forward to seeing more on my next trip!

    • @wanneske1969
      @wanneske1969 Před 5 měsíci

      There are the botanical gardens in Meise (not far from Brussels), musea, pubs, michelin star restaurant, the most concert vernues per capita in Europe ... @@emily_meadows

  • @levent.a.7280
    @levent.a.7280 Před 10 měsíci

    Tiny boring county, visit the neighboring country Germany, then you will see what it's like to be in Europe, Germany is the epitome the heart of Europe.

    • @flitsertheo
      @flitsertheo Před 8 měsíci

      If your own country is so fantastic why do you Germans always try to conquer other countries ?