{"id":11391,"date":"2025-04-17T03:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T03:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/search-warmth-waffles-first-hours-brussels\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:40:39","slug":"search-warmth-waffles-first-hours-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/search-warmth-waffles-first-hours-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"In Search Of Waffles: The First Few Hours In Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These were taken earlier on when it was still blisteringly cold in <a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brussels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3059\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740684_10151352671259784_1016111716_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (1)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740684_10151352671259784_1016111716_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740684_10151352671259784_1016111716_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740684_10151352671259784_1016111716_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brussels is one of my favourite places to visit and I would be lying if I said Belgian Waffles had nothing to do with it!<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, every time I&#8217;ve been to Brussels, the very first thing I do is eat like 1,000 waffles (or however many require me to need a good sit down after wolfing through them) &#8211; then and only then am I ready to explore the city.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3058\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/414185_10151352671464784_2027257031_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (2)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/414185_10151352671464784_2027257031_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/414185_10151352671464784_2027257031_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/414185_10151352671464784_2027257031_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 15px; height: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/images\/search\/350.gif?w=1000\"><\/p>\n<p>On this particular day though, armed with <a href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/~2xaNs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my trusty Barbour jacket<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/~2xaIC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trapper hat<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/p3gx4npvn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fingerless gloves<\/a> (with lids to keep my fingertips warm), I ventured off to find the nearest Belgian waffles I could find and commenced with the sightseeing. Before long though, it started to get dark and with aching feet, we headed over to one of my favourite Belgian hotels for a cup of coffee and a chance to warm up in front of a fireplace. Aaaaahhhh, bliss!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3056\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/322006_10151352672289784_1413919942_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (4)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/322006_10151352672289784_1413919942_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/322006_10151352672289784_1413919942_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/322006_10151352672289784_1413919942_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3053\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/705149_10151352672434784_2006370741_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (7)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/705149_10151352672434784_2006370741_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/705149_10151352672434784_2006370741_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/705149_10151352672434784_2006370741_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3055\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/329311_10151352672324784_218819119_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (5)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/329311_10151352672324784_218819119_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/329311_10151352672324784_218819119_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/329311_10151352672324784_218819119_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3054\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/736393_10151352672439784_1910305437_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (6)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/736393_10151352672439784_1910305437_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/736393_10151352672439784_1910305437_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/736393_10151352672439784_1910305437_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Soon as we were all nice and toasty, we ventured back out into the night in search for dinner but not before I ruined my appetite (a bit) with some more waffles! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3057\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740224_10151352672199784_319941973_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (3)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740224_10151352672199784_319941973_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740224_10151352672199784_319941973_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740224_10151352672199784_319941973_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Belgian Waffles in Brussels are just that extra bit special and a must-have whenever you&#8217;re in Brussels! My favourite toppings are Nutella, white chocolate and strawberries!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3051\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"In The Search Of Warmth and Waffles - The First Few Hours In Brussels. (9)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=500%2C333&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=1280%2C853&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=560%2C373&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=1160%2C773&amp;ssl=1 1160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=1120%2C746&amp;ssl=1 1120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/740290_10151352677039784_1504300854_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"I9k67U81tB\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11 Very Best Things To Do In Brussels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&#8220;11 Very Best Things To Do In Brussels&#8221; &#8212; Hand Luggage Only\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/2018\/01\/04\/weekend-travel-plan-11-things-brussels\/embed\/#?secret=I9k67U81tB\" data-secret=\"I9k67U81tB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These were taken earlier on when it was still blisteringly cold in Brussels. 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