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Taste Trappist ales, artisan chocolate, and canal cities of Belgium

Try artisanal Belgian pralines

Visit Antwerp, a historic port city in Belgium. Explore the Cathedral of Our Lady (home to four Rubens masterpieces and a 123-meter Gothic spire), stroll through the Grote Markt (Renaissance town hall and guildhalls), see the MAS Museum (riverfront building with panoramic views and maritime collections), and try local dishes like stoofvlees (beef stew) and Antwerpse handjes (almond cookies).

Visit Bruges, the medieval city in Belgium. Explore the historic Markt square (dominated by the 13th-century Belfry with 366 steps and carillon bells), take a boat tour along the picturesque canals (often called the 'Venice of the North'), see Michelangelo's Madonna and Child sculpture in the Church of Our Lady, and sample local treats like chocolate and Belgian waffles from shops like The Chocolate Line.

Experience diving in NEMO33, the world's deepest indoor pool with a depth of 33 meters, located in Belgium

Belgium's spectacular electronic-music festival.

Attend a live concert by the Belgian singer Stromae, known for hits like Papaoutai and Alors on danse.

Master Dutch, widely used in business