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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Quiet August Paperwork Trail in Brussels

from Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters · host Lucas Peeters

Lucas tackles the mutualité, tries to buy a SIM card, and gets lost in the Marolles before discovering the Foire du Midi. A practical and sensory guide to settling in during Brussels' quietest month. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Belgium: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Belgium guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: Ixelles, Parc de Bruxelles, My Little Cup, Damn Good Café, Saint-Gilles, De Brouckère, Fin de Siècle, Place du Jeu de Balle. Covered: Health insurance registration, Local SIM card acquisition, Marolles flea market, Foire du Midi funfair, Brussels food and drink, Cost of living in Brussels. Chapters:00:00 Ixelles01:14 Saint-Gilles02:23 De Brouckère03:46 Fin de Siècle05:03 Place du Jeu de Balle06:18 Boulevard du Midi07:31 The Usual A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BrusselsLife #BelgiumMove #ExpatBrussels #Mutualite #BrusselsAdmin #FoireduMidi #Marolles #BelgianBeer #Frites #BrusselsTravel #MovingToBelgium #SaintGilles #BrusselsSummer #Ixelles #BelgiumExpat #Bancontact #BrusselsFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

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