Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters

Lucas packs his bags in La Roche-en-Ardenne, samples local treats, and maps the journey south along the Meuse river before autumn fully arrives. ☕ 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 42 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Le Luxembourg La Provence Chez Jeannot, Place du Bronze, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Rue Chamont, KBC Bank & Insurance, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes, Deister rock, Château Féodal de La Roche. Covered: Moving logistics, Administrative registration, Local cuisine and souvenirs, Historical context of La Roche, Final farewell to the Ardennes. Chapters:00:00 Le Luxembourg La Provence Chez Jeannot02:34 Dinant05:36 Église Saint-Nicolas08:36 Place du Bronze A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesTravel #BelgiumMovingGuide #WalloniaTourism #OurtheRiver #TransardennaiseHike #BelgianCuisine #DinantBelgium #MeuseValley #ExpatLifeBelgium #ResidencyPaperwork #ArdennesNature #FallInBelgium #LucasPeetersPodcast #BelgiumTravelTips #BurgundyAndArdennes #SlowTravelEurope #BelgianFoodie https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends his last full day in La Roche-en-Ardenne before moving south. He navigates the quiet autumn streets, visits the Parc à Gibier wildlife park, and finalizes his residency registration at the town hall. ☕ 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 41 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Ourthe Valley, Promenade des Artisans, Place du Bronze, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Administration communale, KBC Bank & Insurance, Parc à Gibier, Chemin du Parc à Gibier. Covered: Residency Registration, Wildlife Park Visit, WWII History, Cost of Living Analysis, Autumn Atmosphere, Moving Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Ourthe Valley01:10 Administration communale05:04 Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes07:46 La Folie 7 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #BelgiumTravel #ArdennesHiking #WalloniaTourism #ExpatLifeBelgium #ResidencyInEurope #OurtheRiver #WildlifeParkVisit #AutumnInBelgium #BelgianCuisine #HistoryBuff #BattleOfTheBulge #TravelBudgetTips #SlowTravel #NaturePhotography #EuropeanRoadTrip #LivingInBelgium #Transardennaise https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas navigates the quiet streets of La Roche-en-Ardenne after the ReA Short Film Festival, hikes the Transardennaise for golden light, and sorts out the final bits of residency paperwork before winter sets in. ☕ 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 40 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Rue Chamont, Place du Bronze, Le Gang Des Petits Dej, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Église Saint-Nicolas, Administration communale, Belvédère de la Roche, Château Féodal de La Roche. Covered: Residency bureaucracy, Transardennaise hike, Wildlife park visit, Local dining costs, ReA Festival aftermath, Flat hunting logistics. Chapters:00:00 Rue Chamont02:15 Belvédère de la Roche04:14 Chez Henri - Restaurant Ardennais06:27 Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes08:38 Bastogne War Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BelgiumTravel #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #Transardennaise #WalloniaTourism #BelgianFood #ExpatLifeBelgium #AutumnInEurope #CastleRuins #WildlifePark #TravelPodcast #LucasPeeters #OurtheRiver #FoireDuMidi #VisitBelgium #SlowTravel #EuropeanHistory #BudgetTravelBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas navigates the tail end of summer tourism in La Roche-en-Ardenne, visits the ReA Short Film Festival, hikes the Transardennaise for the golden light, and settles into the rhythm of an Ardennes September. ☕ 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 39 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Rue Chamont, Place du Bronze, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Château Féodal de La Roche, Église Saint-Nicolas, Belvédère de La Roche, Rue Rompré, Le Gang Des Petits Dej. Covered: La Roche-en-Ardenne daily life, ReA Short Film Festival, Signé Jeanne restaurant review, Parc à Gibier wildlife park, Banking and residency logistics, Autumn hiking conditions. Chapters:00:00 Rue Chamont01:55 Place du Bronze04:10 Signé Jeanne06:27 KBC Bank & Insurance08:38 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #BelgiumTravel #Transardennaise #AutumnInBelgium #OurtheRiver #WildBoarStew #ChateauDeLaRoche #WalloniaTourism #ReAFestival #ParcAGibier #BelgianFood #ExpatLifeBelgium #ResidencePermitBelgium #TECBelgium #GoldenAutumn #ForestWalks #BattleOfTheBulge https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Day ten in La Roche-en-Ardenne. The summer crowds have thinned, the castle hours have shortened, and the golden light settles over the Ourthe valley. Lucas explores the riverbank, tackles the final bits of residency paperwork, and finds a quiet spot for lunch. ☕ 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 38 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Place du Bronze, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes, Château Féodal de La Roche, Église Saint-Nicolas, Belvédère de La Roche, Signé Jeanne, Parc à Gibier, Ferme Wasse. Covered: Castle access changes, Mutualité registration, Ardennes cuisine costs, Post-war history, Autumn hiking conditions. Chapters:00:00 Place du Bronze01:42 Château Féodal de La Roche03:33 Signé Jeanne06:00 Parc à Gibier08:15 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BelgiumTravel #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #WalloniaTourism #ExpatLifeBelgium #Transardennaise #OurtheRiver #BattleOfTheBulge #BelgianFood #WildBoarStew #EuropeanHistory #AutumnInEurope #DigitalNomadBelgium #ResidencyPaperwork #TravelTipsBelgium #OutdoorAdventure #CastleRuins #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas navigates the closed riverbank paths in La Roche-en-Ardenne, hikes the Transardennaise to the Hérou viewpoints, and breaks down the real costs of living and visiting this Ardennes town. ☕ 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 37 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Place du Bronze, Rue Chamont, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Château Féodal de La Roche, Hérou viewpoints, Parc de Rompré, KBC Bank & Insurance, Le Quai Son. Covered: Riverbank construction impact, Transardennaise hike details, Cost of dining and rent analysis, Banking and residency logistics, Seasonal forest atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Rue Chamont02:29 Place du Bronze05:37 Parc de Rompré09:19 Street corner A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #BelgiumTravel #Transardennaise #OurtheRiver #WildBoarStew #ExpatLifeBelgium #WalloniaTourism #CastleRuins #ForestTrails #BelgianFood #AutumnInBelgium #LucasPeetersPodcast #TravelBudget #HikingAdventures #CastleLegend #RiverConstruction #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas hikes the Transardennaise to the Hérou viewpoints, visits the Château Féodal de La Roche for a falconry show, and tackles the practicalities of banking in this quiet Ardennes town. ☕ 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 36 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Château Féodal de La Roche, Le Gang Des Petits Dej, KBC Bank & Insurance, Chez Henri - Restaurant Ardennais, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes, Quai de l'Ourthe, Église Saint-Nicolas, Belvédère de La Roche. Covered: falconry, grey shrimp croquettes, wild boar stew, banking paperwork, castle ruins, WWII museum. Chapters:00:00 Château Féodal de La Roche01:25 Le Gang Des Petits Dej03:03 KBC Bank & Insurance04:56 Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes06:38 Café Le RUSTIQUE08:17 Église Saint-Nicolas09:37 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #BelgiumTravel #Transardennaise #WalloonRegion #FoodieBelgium #GreyShrimpCroquettes #CastleRuins #FalconryShow #BattleOfTheBulge #ArdennesNature #BelgianBeer #PurnaletLiqueur #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadBelgium #ExpatsInBelgium #WalloniaTourism #AutumnInBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas hikes the Transardennaise for a final look at the Ourthe valley, visits the feudal castle ruins before the ghost show ends, and navigates the practicalities of banking in a small Ardennes town. ☕ 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 35 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Place du Bronze, Le Gang Des Petits Dej, Belvedere de la Roche, Château Féodal de La Roche, Quai de l'Ourthe, Chez Henri - Restaurant Ardennais, KBC Bank & Insurance, Rue Chamont. Covered: Transardennaise Hike, Castle Ruins and Legends, Local Dining Costs, Banking and Residency, WWII History, River Activities. Chapters:00:00 Place du Bronze02:12 Road04:24 Quai de l'Ourthe06:50 Église Saint-Nicolas08:41 Nisramont A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #Transardennaise #BelgiumTravel #ExpatsInBelgium #WalloniaTourism #OurtheRiver #ChateauDeLaRoche #WildBoarStew #BattleOfTheBulge #ParkAGibier #LuxembourgProvince #SlowTravel #AutumnInBelgium #DigitalNomadBelgium #BelgianBeer #TravelTipsBelgium #OutdoorAdventures https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas hikes the Transardennaise to the Hérou viewpoints, visits the Château Féodal for falconry, and reflects on the quiet shift from summer to autumn in the Ardennes. ☕ 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 34 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Place du Bronze, Église Saint-Nicolas, Ourthe valley, Château Féodal de La Roche, Chez Henri - Restaurant Ardennais, Banque Crelan, Parc à Gibier, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes. Covered: falconry, wild boar stew, banking paperwork, Transardennaise hike, castle ruins, wildlife park. Chapters:00:00 Place du Bronze02:28 Château Féodal de La Roche05:04 Banque Crelan07:45 Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesTravel #BelgiumLife #Transardennaise #ChateauDeLaRoche #ParcAGibier #WildlifePhotography #AutumnInBelgium #ExpatLifeBelgium #HikingBelgium #ArdennesFood #CivetDeSanglier #FalconryShow #BattleOfTheBulge #BelgianHistory #SlowTravel #OutdoorAdventures #WalloniaTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas navigates the Ourthe riverbank construction, hikes the Transardennaise trail for golden light, and weighs the costs of living in La Roche-en-Ardenne. ☕ 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 33 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Pont du Faubourg, Place du Bronze, Le Quai Son, Église Saint-Nicolas, Château Féodal de La Roche, Hérou rock viewpoints, Quartier de Lohan, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes. Covered: Riverbank construction, Transardennaise hiking, Cost of living analysis, Ardennes food and drink, Residence registration, Wildlife park visit. Chapters:00:00 Pont du Faubourg02:09 Église Saint-Nicolas04:06 Church interior06:23 Quartier de Lohan08:33 Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesHiking #BelgiumTravel #Transardennaise #OurtheRiver #WalloonTourism #AutumnInBelgium #WildlifePark #ArdennesFood #TravelBudget #ExpatLifeBelgium #ResidencePermit #HikingAdventures #CastleRuins #NaturePhotography #SlowTravel #BelgianBeer #WeekendGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On day four in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Lucas watches the final run of the Berthe ghost show, navigates a riverside construction detour, and eats grey shrimp croquettes at a local brasserie while weighing his long-term housing options. ☕ 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 32 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Place du Bronze, Rue Chamont, Église Saint-Nicolas, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Château Féodal de La Roche, Hérou viewpoints, Ourthe riverbank, Pont du Faubourg. Covered: La Roche-en-Ardenne food, Ghost of Berthe show, Transardennaise hike, Ardennes costs, Weather in September. Chapters:00:00 Rue Chamont01:40 Château Féodal de La Roche03:14 Ourthe riverbank04:55 Quai de l'Ourthe06:45 Place du Bronze08:26 Quartier de Lohan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #BelgiumTravel #ArdennesHiking #GhostOfBerthe #CivetDeSanglier #OurtheRiver #WalloniaTourism #BelgianFood #GreyShrimpCroquettes #CastleRuins #AutumnInBelgium #Transardennaise #BattleOfTheBulge #ParcAGibier #NisramontLake #LocalCrafts #BelgianBeer #TravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas hikes the Transardennaise trail to the Hérou rock viewpoints above the Ourthe valley, visits the castle's sound-and-light show, and plans his next steps for settling into La Roche-en-Ardenne. ☕ 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 31 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Place du Bronze, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes, Hérou rock viewpoints, Église Saint-Nicolas, Le Gang Des Petits Dej, Signé Jeanne, Château Féodal de La Roche-en-Ardenne, Nisramont lake. Covered: Transardennaise hiking, Ardennes forest and wildlife, Castle ghost legend Berthe, Practical settling in La Roche, Ardennes local food, Seasonal late summer atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Place du Bronze00:59 Forest trail02:13 Le Gang Des Petits Dej03:17 Signé Jeanne04:20 River bridge05:24 Quiet night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #Transardennaise #HerouViewpoint #ArdennesHiking #CastleGhost #OurtheValley #BelgiumHiking #ArdennesForest #MoveToBelgium #LivingInArdennes #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #NisramontLake #GreyShrimpCroquettes #BattleOfTheBulgeMuseum #ArdennesFood #HikingBelgium #SettleInBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Day two in La Roche-en-Ardenne. Lucas wanders through the misting rain to the Parc à Gibier for the morning feed, checks on the RBKC Challenge happening on the river, and contemplates the quiet economy of a town built on tourism. He also tackles the practical task of picking a bank and a SIM card provider for his new life in the Ardennes. ☕ 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 30 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Parc à Gibier, Quai de l'Ourthe, Place du Bronze, Chez Henri, Signé Jeanne, Café Le RUSTIQUE, Moulin de la Strument, Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes. Covered: Wildlife park visit, Spectator sport event, Ardennes local food, Banking and mobile practicalities, Seasonal town atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 La Roche-en-Ardenne01:23 Quai de l'Ourthe02:47 Place du Bronze04:30 Signé Jeanne06:10 Town street07:51 Moulin de la Strument A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #Ardennes #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #ParcAGibier #WildlifePark #Kayaking #RBKCChallenge #CivetDeSanglier #ArdennesFood #BelgianBeer #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #VisitWallonia #CastleRuins #HikingArdennes #AutumnInBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas arrives in La Roche-en-Ardenne for golden autumn, exploring the feudal castle, kayaking the Ourthe, hiking the Transardennaise, and sampling Ardennes ham and purnalet liqueur. Practical tips on registration, banking, and local costs. ☕ 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 29 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. Places in this episode: Château Féodal de La Roche, Ourthe river, Parc à Gibier, Le Vieux La Roche, Chez Henri, La Folie 7, Cafe Le Plan d'eau, Église Saint-Nicolas. Covered: Castle history and ghost legend, Kayaking and outdoor activities on the Ourthe, Ardennes food: ham, boar stew, meringues, Practical settling-in: registration, banking, costs, Seasonal town atmosphere: late summer to autumn, Wildlife and nature in the Ardennes. Chapters:00:00 Place du Bronze02:14 Château Féodal de La Roche03:51 Chez Henri04:44 Town hall interior06:30 Parc à Gibier08:07 Cafe Le Plan d'eau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaRocheEnArdenne #ArdennesBelgium #OurtheValley #KayakingArdennes #Transardennaise #CastleGhost #Berthe #ArdennesHam #BaisersDeLaRoche #ParcAGibier #WildlifePark #GoldenAutumn #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #TravelPodcast #HikingArdennes #SoupFestival #MoveToBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On his last full day in Dinant, Lucas climbs the 408 steps, dodges the rain, eats one last flamiche, and looks out over the Meuse. He reflects on the month's transition from visitor to resident, and the cost of it all. ☕ 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 28 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Citadelle de Dinant, Maison de Monsieur Sax, La planche des saveurs, L'Inattendu, Rocher Bayard, Anseremme, Grote Markt, Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dinant. Covered: Citadel and stairs, Saxophone museum revisit, Local food flamiche, Late summer quiet atmosphere, Residence registration and costs. Chapters:00:00 Hilltop01:15 La planche des saveurs03:15 L'Inattendu04:33 Rocher Bayard05:43 Bouvignes-sur-Meuse06:58 Grote Markt08:18 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #Belgium #Wallonia #Meuse #Ardennes #TravelBelgium #ExpatLife #BelgiumTravel #CitadelleDeDinant #MonsieurSax #Saxophone #TravelEurope #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #MoveToBelgium #HikingBelgium #KayakBelgium #LeffeBeer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On his final day in Dinant, Lucas climbs the 408 steps to the Citadel, savors a last Leffe at a local spot, and signs the lease on a flat in Bouvignes, turning a visit into a home. Practical notes on costs, stairs, and settling in. ☕ 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 27 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Bouvignes-sur-Meuse, Citadelle de Dinant, Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Maison de Monsieur Sax, L'Inattendu, Café de la Croisette, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, Grotte de la Merveilleuse. Covered: Citadel and stairs, Saxophone museum, Local food flamiche, Flat lease in Bouvignes, Bank account and mutualite logistics, Seasonal weather and rain. Chapters:01:42 Hilltop terrace with light wind02:51 Grotte de la Merveilleuse04:26 L'Inattendu06:03 Dinant07:30 Bridge at dusk, distant saxophone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #Ardennes #CitadelDeDinant #Flamiche #Leffe #AdolpheSax #Saxophone #Bouvignes #ExpatLife #MoveToBelgium #MeuseRiver #TravelPodcast #BelgiumGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

With the saxophones silent and summer easing into autumn, Lucas takes a calm final walk through Dinant's history — from the Maison de Monsieur Sax to the Citadelle's HistoPad — then makes a decision about the flat in Bouvignes and thinks hard about what it means to stay. ☕ 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 26 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Maison de Monsieur Sax, Citadelle de Dinant, Espace 1914, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, Rocher Bayard, La planche des saveurs, Bouvignes-sur-Meuse. Covered: Maison de Monsieur Sax museum, Citadelle HistoPad tour, flat decision in Bouvignes, cable car closure update, late summer quiet atmosphere, cost of rent and beer. Chapters:00:00 Charles de Gaulle Bridge01:31 Maison de Monsieur Sax03:23 Rocher Bayard04:37 La planche des saveurs05:52 Riverside path06:40 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #AdolpheSax #MaisonDeMonsieurSax #CitadelleDeDinant #BouvignesSurMeuse #LeffeBeer #Ardennes #MeuseRiver #ExpatLife #MoveToBelgium #TravelGuide #DinantCitadel #Saxophone #HistoPad #SlowTravel #BelgiumExpat #LateAugustTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas faces the closed cable car, takes the 408 steps, registers his address at the town hall, and views a flat in Bouvignes. He reflects on Dinant's resilience and his own transition from visitor to resident, with real costs and practical advice. ☕ 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 25 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Administration Communale Dinant, Côté Sax, Bouvignes-sur-Meuse, La planche des saveurs, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, BNP Paribas Fortis Dinant, Collégiale Notre-Dame. Covered: Residence registration, Flat hunting, Cost of living examples, Local food and drink, Cable car closure, Administrative paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Clifftop01:22 Côté Sax02:57 Bouvignes-sur-Meuse03:51 Quiet room05:27 Riverside06:26 La planche des saveurs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #Belgium #DinantCitadel #Ardennes #Bouvignes #ExpatsInBelgium #Wallonia #MovingToBelgium #TravelBlog #BelgiumTravelGuide #HistoricalTown #MeuseRiver #KayakDinant #LocalLife #CableCarClosure #BelgianFood #LeffeBeer #SaxophoneCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas tackles a Monday of practical paperwork in Dinant — registering his address at the Hôtel de Ville, checking the cost of a flat in Bouvignes — and discovers the town's signature cable car is shut for renovation. A local mechanic offers an unexpected way up to the Citadel, and a quiet evening at a café turns into a lesson in Dinant's stubborn pride. ☕ 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 24 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Citadelle de Dinant, Hôtel de Ville, L'Inattendu, Bouvignes-sur-Meuse, Café de la Croisette, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, Rocher Bayard. Covered: Cable car closure practicalities, Registration at Admin Communale, Flat hunting in Bouvignes, Citadel WWI history, Local food flamiche, Late summer atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Town square, cable car machinery idle01:08 Rocher Bayard03:09 Hôtel de Ville04:45 L'Inattendu05:59 Bouvignes-sur-Meuse07:44 Café de la Croisette A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #Belgium #CitadelleDeDinant #Wallonia #Ardennes #MeuseRiver #BouvignesSurMeuse #Flamiche #LeffeBeer #LivingInBelgium #ExpatsBelgium #TravelBelgium #SlowTravel #KayakLesse #BelgianHistory #SaxophoneCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends a Sunday in Dinant following the saxophone bands of Mister Sax, climbing the Citadelle for the last time, and planning his next move along the Meuse. Plus a look at seasonal costs and what's worth booking ahead. ☕ 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 23 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Croisette, Café de la Croisette, Solbrun, Citadelle de Dinant, Tout Simplement, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, Marie-Charlotte la cafet', Bouvignes-sur-Meuse. Covered: Mister Sax Musical Sundays, Citadelle HistoPad tour, Bouvignes-sur-Meuse housing, Seasonal summer atmosphere in Dinant, Practical costs of a day in Dinant, Festival de l'Été Mosan, Lesse river kayaking reopening. Chapters:00:00 Croisette01:43 Rocher Bayard03:26 Charles de Gaulle Bridge05:11 Bouvignes-sur-Meuse06:29 La planche des saveurs07:49 Quiet room with window open to river A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #MeuseValley #Ardennes #SaxophoneCity #CitadelleDeDinant #KayakLesse #ChâteauWalzin #LeffeBeer #Flamiche #CouqueDeDinant #TravelBelgium #SlowTravel #SummerInBelgium #DinantHistory #BelgianArdennes #RiverLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas finally gets on the Lesse after weeks of drought closures, paddling the 12km from Gendron to Anseremme past Château Walzin. Then a sunny evening in Dinant, a flamiche at a proper table, and thoughts on the town's slow recovery from a hard history. ☕ 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 22 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Anseremme, Gendron, Château Walzin, Dinant Évasion, Café de la Croisette, L'Inattendu, Collégiale Notre-Dame, Maison de Monsieur Sax. Covered: Kayaking the Lesse, River reopening after drought, Dinant local food, Dinant culture and history, Housing market thoughts. Chapters:00:00 Anseremme00:52 Dinant Évasion02:01 Gendron04:05 L'Inattendu06:21 Quiet riverfront evening08:09 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KayakLesse #Dinant #Ardennes #Wallonia #ChateauWalzin #KayakBelgium #DinantEvasion #Flamiche #WalloonFood #CouqueDeDinant #AdolpheSax #Saxophone #BelgiumTravel #MeuseRiver #SummerInBelgium #OutdoorAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On a rainy day in Dinant, Lucas visits the Maison Leffe, explores the Citadel's WWI memorial, and reflects on the town's resilience. He also tackles practicalities like SIM cards and transit passes, all while savoring local food and the summer rain. ☕ 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 21 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Maison Leffe, Café de la Croisette, Citadelle de Dinant, Espace 1914, Collégiale Notre-Dame, Grotte de la Merveilleuse, Rocher Bayard, Anseremme. Covered: Leffe beer history and tasting, Dinant WWI memorial and history, Grotte de la Merveilleuse tour, Local food: flamiche, frites, couques, Practicalities: SIM card, MoBIB card, train planning, Dinant weather and activities. Chapters:00:00 Maison Leffe02:02 Citadelle de Dinant03:42 Tout Simplement05:07 Rocher Bayard06:48 Chambres La Belle Vue B&B Dinant07:45 L'Inattendu08:46 Anseremme A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #LeffeBeer #Ardennes #WWIHistory #CaveTourism #BelgianBeer #SaxophoneCity #MeuseRiver #Kayaking #TravelInRain #BrusselsToArdennes #CouqueDeDinant #BelgiumBlog #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends his second day in Dinant kayaking the Lesse, exploring the Grotte de la Merveilleuse, and climbing the Citadelle at dawn. He pays real money for a real adventure, and starts to feel the town's rhythm. ☕ 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 20 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: Anseremme, Lesse River, Château de Walzin, Grotte de la Merveilleuse, Solbrun, Maison de Monsieur Sax, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame. Covered: Kayaking and outdoor adventures, Cave exploration, Adolphe Sax and the saxophone heritage, Local food and drink (flamiche, Leffe, couque), Practical settling-in details (registration, banking), Tourism planning and costs. Chapters:00:00 Anseremme02:23 Grotte de la Merveilleuse03:54 Maison de Monsieur Sax05:32 Dinant Evasion07:28 River at night08:56 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #BelgiumTravel #Ardennes #KayakLesse #GrotteMerveilleuse #Saxophone #AdolpheSax #MeuseRiver #Wallonia #LeffeBeer #CouqueDeDinant #Citadelle #Furfooz #Bouvignes #DayTripBelgium #TravelPodcast #MoveToBelgium #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas arrives in Dinant on a rainy summer day, checks in, explores the saxophone trail and the Citadel, and digs into a plate of couques de Dinant and a Leffe. Practical talk on kayaking the Lesse, WWI memory, and what things cost in this cliff town. ☕ 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 19 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Dinant, Belgium. Places in this episode: La Merveilleuse by Infiniti Resorts, Charles de Gaulle Bridge, Côté Sax B&B - Breakfast - Brunch - Tea Room, Maison de Monsieur Sax, Citadelle de Dinant, Espace 1914, Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Abbaye de Leffe. Covered: Dinant arrival, Saxophone heritage trail, Citadel and cable car, WWI history (Espace 1914), Local food and drink (flamiche, Leffe, couques), Kayaking and adventure activities. Chapters:00:00 Dinant01:00 Charles de Gaulle Bridge02:25 Maison de Monsieur Sax05:24 Abbaye de Leffe06:38 Anseremme08:36 L'Inattendu | Brunch, Breakfast & Lunch A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dinant #DinanTourisme #WalloniaBelgium #VisitWallonia #BelgiumTravel #Saxophone #CitadelleDeDinant #MeuseRiver #Ardennes #LeffeBeer #KayakLess #WW1History #CouquesDeDinant #AdolpheSax #BelgiumHistory #TravelBelgium #RocherBayard #GrottesDeDinant https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On his final day in Namur before returning to Brussels, Lucas enjoys a quiet morning with mirabelle plums and a coffee at a local café, reflects on the summer's settling-in tasks, and takes a last cable car ride up to the citadel. He shares practical tips on banking, health insurance, and flat hunting, and plans his return for the Fêtes de Wallonie stilt joust. ☕ 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 18 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Madeleine, Grognon, Quartier des Brasseurs, slow, Citadelle de Namur, Quartier des Carmes, Jambes. Covered: Namur city atmosphere, Seasonal food (mirabelles, bietrume), Settling-in logistics, Stilt jousting anticipation, Cost of living examples. Chapters:00:00 Slow01:21 Grognon02:50 Quartier des Brasseurs04:19 Cable car06:04 Quartier des Carmes07:19 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #FetesDeWallonie #StiltJousting #CitadelNamur #MeuseRiver #CableCar #NamurCity #MirabelleSeason #SlowTravel #ExpatsInBelgium #CostOfLiving #WalloonCulture #DayTripNamur #TravelBelgium #AugustLull #BelgianLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On his last full day in Namur before the Fêtes de Wallonie, Lucas tackles the practical side of moving — a bank appointment, a health insurance sign-up — and treats himself to a final summer day of mirabelle plums, a cable car ride, and an absurdly named local beer, the Diète. ☕ 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 17 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Madeleine, BNP Paribas Fortis Namur, Grognon, Walloon Parliament, Quai de Champion, Citadelle de Namur, Quartier des Brasseurs, Sambre. Covered: Banking and health insurance practicalities, Late August seasonal food (mirabelles), Citadel and cable car visit, Local beer and dining in Quartier des Brasseurs, Stilt walkers and summer lull atmosphere, Cost of living and daily expenses. Chapters:00:00 Madeleine00:54 Bank interior02:31 Grognon04:08 Sambre05:49 Quartier des Brasseurs07:07 City street at night08:24 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #FetesDeWallonie #NamurLife #Mirabelle #Peket #LaDietBeer #CitadelleNamur #SlowTravel #LivingInBelgium #BankingBelgium #Mutuelle #StiltWalkers #BelgianBeer #MeuseRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends the day after Assumption Day exploring Namur's Saturday riverbank market, hunting down bietrume candies, considering a flat in Jambes, and enjoying the last quiet stretch before the Fêtes de Wallonie. Plus practical notes on Walloon transit and the cost of settling in. ☕ 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 16 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Quartier des Carmes, Galerie Wérenne, Cafein Namur Coffee & Brunch, Jambes, Astrid Park, Grognon, Citadelle de Namur, Walloon Parliament. Covered: Saturday riverbank market, Bietrume candies, Flat hunting in Jambes, Walloon transit passes, Citadel summer afternoon, Cost comparison Namur vs Brussels. Chapters:00:00 Slow01:05 Street02:14 Jambes04:05 Grognon06:04 Lloyd Coffee Eatery07:29 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #FetesDeWallonie #VisitNamur #MeuseRiver #CitadelleDeNamur #Jambes #Bietrume #SaturdayMarket #BelgianBeer #SlowTravel #Ardennes #TravelBelgium #StiltJousting https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends Assumption Day in Namur: a morning at the Saturday riverbank market, a bike ride to Wépion for strawberries, and a slow afternoon planning for the Fêtes de Wallonie while wrestling with the practicalities of settling in. ☕ 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 15 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Cafeine Namur Coffee & Brunch, Cathédrale Saint-Aubain, Grognon, Citadelle de Namur, Le brunchist, Quartier des Brasseurs, Meuse promenade, Jambes district. Covered: Assumption Day, quiet August atmosphere, practical settling-in steps (bank, rent), stilt jousting anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Cathédrale Saint-Aubain02:37 Grognon03:51 Cable car, hill park05:12 Le brunchist06:27 Meuse promenade08:25 Church bells A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #AssumptionDay #FetesDeWallonie #NamurCitadel #WepionStrawberries #MeuseRiver #Wallonia #SlowTravel #BelgiumExpat #CafeineNamur #Jambes #BelgianBeer #LaHouppe #TravelBelgium #WalloonCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends a hot Namur day preparing for the Fêtes de Wallonie: a morning double bass competition, a shady citadel picnic, café hopping, and a golden-hour Péket on the Sambre. Plus practical notes on banking, SIMs, and the fine art of doing nothing in peak summer. ☕ 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 14 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: IMEP concert hall, Cafein Namur Coffee & Brunch, Quartier des Brasseurs, Grognon, Broc'Café, Abbaye de Floreffe, Walloon Parliament. Covered: Namur summer lull, stilt jousting training, double bass competition, Walloon café culture, practical settling-in steps, planning Fêtes de Wallonie. Chapters:00:00 IMEP concert hall01:55 Quiet room03:11 Courtyard05:31 Quartier des Brasseurs08:50 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #Belgium #Wallonia #FetesDeWallonie #StiltJousting #DoubleBassCompetition #NamurCitadel #FloreffeAbbey #Peket #LaHouppe #Broccafe #BelgianBeer #Ardennes #SambreMeuse #VisitBelgium #SlowTravel #AugustInBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas dives into the heart of Walloon identity ahead of the Fêtes de Wallonie, learns about the UNESCO-listed stilt jousting, explores the Grognon, and gets practical about settling in—covering costs, registration, and the city's summer rhythm. ☕ 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 13 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Grognon, Musée des Arts anciens du Namurois, Quartier des Carmes, Galerie Wérenne, Cafein Namur Coffee & Brunch, Place d'Armes, Quartier des Brasseurs, La Houppe brewery. Covered: Fêtes de Wallonie, Stilt jousting, Walloon identity, Namur practicalities, Art Deco architecture, Mosan art. Chapters:00:00 Namur01:09 Quartier des Carmes02:20 Quartier des Brasseurs04:10 Maison des Citoyens06:04 Place d'Armes07:36 Grand Hôtel de Flandre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #Wallonia #BelgiumTravel #FetesDeWallonie #StiltJousting #UNESCO #CitadelleDeNamur #WalloonParliament #ArtDeco #MosanArt #Peket #BelgianBeer #Grognon #Jambes #ExpatLife #SettlingIn #BelgiumGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas settles into Namur's August rhythm: a Saturday market on the Meuse, Wépion strawberries, a first taste of péket, and the practical business of registering domicile. Plus the art of waiting for the Fêtes de Wallonie. ☕ 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 12 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Meuse riverbank market, Maison des Citoyens, Lloyd Coffee Eatery, Quartier des Brasseurs, Grand Hôtel de Flandre, Citadelle de Namur, Barbetta's, Grognon. Covered: Namur market day, Domicile registration process, Walloon food and drink, Citadel visit, August lull atmosphere, Cost comparison Brussels vs Namur. Chapters:00:33 Maison des Citoyens02:27 Lloyd Coffee Eatery04:05 Grand Hôtel de Flandre06:15 Barbetta's A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #Wallonia #BelgiumTravel #FetesDeWallonie #NamurCitadelle #Peket #WepionStrawberries #WalloonIdentity #BelgiumExpat #MoveToBelgium #ArdennesGateway #MeuseRiver #NamurMarket #SlowTravel #BelgianBeer #MaisonDesCitoyens https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On a quiet Tuesday in Namur, Lucas explores the city's August lull, visits the Musée Félicien Rops, and reflects on the practicalities of settling in while waiting for the Fêtes de Wallonie. A gentle episode about patience, art, and the rhythm of a small city. ☕ 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 11 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Lloyd Coffee Eatery - Namur, Quartier des Carmes, Galerie Wérenne, Passerelle de la Sambre, Musée provincial Félicien Rops, Cathédrale Saint-Aubain, Église Saint-Loup, Belfry of Namur. Covered: Namur city life, Museum visit, Art Deco architecture, Practical settling-in steps, Fêtes de Wallonie planning. Chapters:00:00 City street01:14 Quartier des Carmes02:34 Musée provincial Félicien Rops04:23 Cafe05:40 B&B Hotel Namur06:55 Riverside07:48 Quartier des Brasseurs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #FetesDeWallonie #NamurLife #ArtDeco #FelicienRops #CitadelNamur #StiltJousting #BelgianBeer #MeuseRiver #WepionStrawberries #SlowTravel #ExpPatLife #NamurDiaries #BelgiumBlog #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends a quiet August Monday in Namur: a riverside bike ride along the Meuse, a hunt for Dirk De Keyzer's bronze sculptures across the city squares, a lazy lunch at slow, and a peek at the Tour de Namur road closures before planning his Fêtes de Wallonie strategy. ☕ 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 10 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Quartier des Brasseurs, Place de l'Ange, Place Maurice Servais, Place d'Armes, Église Saint-Loup, slow, Jambes, Astrid Park. Covered: Namur summer, Dirk De Keyzer sculptures, Tour de Namur aftermath, TEC bus and MoBIB card, Citadel cable car, Wépion strawberries, Fêtes de Wallonie planning, Restaurant cost. Chapters:00:00 Namur01:35 Quartier des Brasseurs02:29 Place de l'Ange04:17 Jambes06:05 Place du Vieux Marché06:58 Villa Balat BnB07:58 Place d'Armes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #MeuseRiver #CitadelNamur #FetesDeWallonie #StiltJousting #WepionStrawberries #ArtDecoNamur #QuartierDesBrasseurs #SculpturesInTheCity #DirkDeKeyzer #Tokyo #BelgiumPodcast #TravelVlog #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends a festival Sunday in Namur: the traditional nautical jousts on the Meuse at La Plante, bronze sculptures in the city squares, a wander through the Grognon, and a slow evening with abbey beer and a plan for the Fêtes de Wallonie. ☕ 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 9 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: La Plante, Grognon, Citadelle de Namur, Quartier des Brasseurs, Quartier des Carmes, Galerie Wérenne, Place d'Armes, PETIT PAYS Restaurant. Covered: Nautical jousts spectacle, City walk and sculpture trail, Local food and drink costs, Fêtes de Wallonie planning, Neighbourhood character. Chapters:00:00 La Plante02:57 Grognon04:21 Place d'Armes05:35 Quartier des Brasseurs06:53 Quiet room07:50 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #Belgium #Wallonia #MeuseRiver #NauticalJousts #LaPlante #CitadelleNamur #CableCar #WepionStrawberries #AbbeyBeer #ArtDeco #FetesDeWallonie #EchasseDOr #StiltJousting #Barbettas #PetitPays #BelgiumTravel #VisitWallonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas takes the train from Brussels to Namur, settles into his new base, explores the citadel and the Sambre-Meuse confluence, and discovers the city's stilt-jousting heritage and Walloon identity ahead of the Fêtes de Wallonie. ☕ 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 8 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Namur, Belgium. Places in this episode: Gare de Namur, Quartier des Carmes, Grognon, Citadelle de Namur, Terra Nova, Jambes, Quartier des Brasseurs, Barbetta's. Covered: Namur arrival, Citadel visit, Fêtes de Wallonie, Walloon identity, local cuisine, river walk. Chapters:04:22 Terra Nova05:53 Jambes07:26 La Plante09:47 City plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Namur #BelgiumTravel #Wallonia #FetesDeWallonie #StiltJousting #CitadelleDeNamur #MeuseRiver #SambreRiver #Peket #Grognon #WalloonParliament #ArtDeco #NamurMarket #FelicienRops #LivingInBelgium #MoveToBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On his last full day in Brussels, Lucas takes a slow morning at a local café, explores the Cinquantenaire's empty museums, and enjoys a final stoofvlees lunch before an evening at the Foire du Midi. He reflects on his first week and the practical steps of settling in. ☕ 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 7 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: My Little Cup, Cinquantenaire, Art & History Museum, Fin de Siècle, Sablon, Foire du Midi, Marolles, Palais de Justice. Covered: Leisure activities in Brussels, Museum visits, Local cuisine and dining, City walking routes, Seasonal events and fairs, Reflection and planning. Chapters:00:00 My Little Cup01:34 Cinquantenaire02:45 Fin de Siècle03:51 Foire du Midi05:51 Funfair07:47 Marolles A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brussels #Belgium #TravelPodcast #BrusselsTravel #BelgiumTravel #LastDayInBrussels #QuietAugust #FoireDuMidi #Cinquantenaire #Stoofvlees #BrusselsCanal #TravelGuide #SlowTravel #EuropeanSummer #BrusselsLife #PodcastEpisode #DayInBrussels #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

On his last full day in Brussels before heading south, Lucas takes the quiet August city at walking pace: a slow coffee morning, the Cinquantenaire's empty galleries, a stoofvlees lunch, and a final evening ride on the Foire du Midi's Ferris wheel as the city gears up for the Flower Carpet. ☕ 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 6 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: My Little Cup, Sablon, Parvis de Saint-Gilles, Rue Américaine, Horta Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Art and History Museum, Fin de Siècle. Covered: Brussels August atmosphere, Cinquantenaire and Art & History Museum, Canal walk, Foire du Midi night visit, Flower Carpet preparation, Cost of living recap, Farewell to Brussels for now. Chapters:00:00 My Little Cup00:52 Parvis de Saint-Gilles01:59 Parc du Cinquantenaire02:54 Fin de Siècle04:01 Beco bridge05:09 Foire du Midi06:06 Place du Jeu de Balle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brussels #BrusselsTravel #FlowerCarpet2026 #FoireDuMidi #BrusselsInAugust #Cinquantenaire #BrusselsMuseums #BelgianBeer #Stoofvlees #Frites #CostOfLivingBrussels #BrusselsRealEstate #ArdennesTrip #BelgiumTravel #MarollesBrussels #ArtNouveau https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas discovers the calm of August in Brussels, from the Foire du Midi to the Flower Carpet preparations. He navigates the city's bilingual patchwork, considers the cost of living, and plans his Ardennes escape. ☕ 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 5 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: My Little Cup, Grand-Place, Marolles flea market, Ixelles commune office, Fin de Siècle, Sablon, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Boulevard du Midi. Covered: Brussels in August, mutualité health insurance, Flower Carpet, Foire du Midi, cost of living, planning Ardennes trip. Chapters:00:00 My Little Cup00:48 Grand-Place01:53 Ixelles commune office03:38 Sablon04:41 Boulevard du Midi06:25 Ixelles Ponds A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BelgiumTravel #BrusselsAugust #FoireDuMidi #FlowerCarpet #GrandPlace #BrusselsLife #MovingToBelgium #HealthInsuranceBelgium #Mutualite #BelgianBeer #FritesNation #Sablon #Ixelles #EuropeanQuarter #ArtNouveau #QuietCity #BrusselsTrams #ArdennesAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas gets caught in an August downpour, explores the Marolles flea market with a local's eye, tastes his first frites with proper Belgian mayo, and plans his assault on the Foire du Midi and the upcoming Flower Carpet. ☕ 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 4 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: Rue Haute, Place du Jeu de Balle, Palais de Justice, Boulevard du Midi, The Unusual, Ixelles Ponds, Parvis de Saint-Gilles. Covered: Marolles flea market browsing, Brussels street food frites, Foire du Midi funfair visit planning, Flat hunting follow-up in Saint-Gilles, Rainy day activities in Brussels. Chapters:00:00 Rue Haute01:45 Place du Jeu de Balle03:27 Palais de Justice06:33 Boulevard du Midi09:02 Ixelles Ponds A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brussels #Marolles #BrusselsFleaMarket #Frites #BelgianFood #FoireDuMidi #FlowerCarpet #BrusselsLife #ExpatLife #BelgiumTravel #Ixelles #BrusselsRain #TravelVlog #CityBreak #MovingToBelgium https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

Lucas spends his first Monday in Brussels on the newcomer trail: a tram ride through the 19 communes, a flat-hunting walk through Ixelles and Saint-Gilles, and a sour, eye-opening first taste of lambic at the Cantillon brewery. Plus the cost of a day out in the capital. ☕ 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 3 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: Avenue Louise, Porte de Namur, Ixelles (Elsene), Parvis de Saint-Gilles, Rue Américaine, Horta Museum, Palais de Justice, Marolles. Covered: flat hunting in the 19 communes, getting around by STIB tram, neighborhood character of Saint-Gilles, Brasserie Cantillon lambic tasting, Foire du Midi visit planning, cost of a day in Brussels. Chapters:00:00 Avenue Louise01:10 Porte de Namur02:46 Palais de Justice04:13 Bruxelles-Midi station05:39 Grand-Place07:07 Brasserie Cantillon08:04 Anderlecht A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucasPeeters #Brussels #BelgiumTravel #BrusselsLife #MoveToBrussels #ExpatLife #CantillonBrewery #Lambic #Gueuze #FoireDuMidi #SaintGilles #Marolles #Brussels19Communes #STIB #Brupass #FlatHunting #ArtNouveau #SummerInBrussels https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/

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/

Lucas Peeters lands in Brussels for the quiet month of August and gets down to the real business of starting a life: commune registration, bank accounts, metro passes, and the first proper taste of Belgian beer and frites. A practical and personal guide to the newcomer trail in the capital. ☕ 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 1 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: Brussels Airport (Zaventem), Vintage Hotel Brussels, Ixelles, Place Flagey, BNP Paribas Fortis, Brussels Canal, Fin de Siècle, Boulevard du Midi. Covered: commune registration, bank account and Bancontact, neighbourhood orientation, flea market, Belgian food, public transport. Chapters:00:00 Vintage Hotel Brussels01:54 Ixelles04:14 Brussels Canal05:44 Fin de Siècle07:24 Arts-Loi station08:55 Marolles09:46 Sablon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brussels #BrusselsTravel #BrusselsExpat #Ixelles #SaintGilles #Marolles #GrandPlace #Sablon #BelgiumMove #ExpatLife #AdministrativeLife #Frites #AbbeyBeer #TravelBelgium #BrusselsCapital #Molenbeek #Tintin https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/