Brussels is compact, weirdly charming, and a stronger gay weekend than its reputation suggests. One day is enough to get the point, but a full city page is still justified.

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This one was for. the. books.

Being here is always a powerful reminder of what it took to get here. The generations before us painstakingly fought just so we could have the jovial celebrations we experience today.

Imagine living in hiding because existing as your authentic self wasn’t allowed. Imagine not being able to marry the person you love.

Even when Belgium legalized same-sex marriage back in 2003, it was just the beginning… so many other rights took years of continuous fighting to secure.

While there is still progress to be made and hurdles to cross and ridiculously unnecessary violence happening, Brussels and Belgium remain at the forefront. We can’t take for granted how incredible it is that we can openly celebrate like this.

Let’s keep showing up and staying loud… so that one day, everyone, everywhere gets to have their own parade.

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What most tourists miss on their first trip to Brussels…

Most tourists stay in the center, but Saint-Gilles and Schaerbeek hold some of Europe’s finest turn-of-the-century architecture.

While inspired by Art Nouveau, these streets feature a full mix of eclectic facades…. and with major restoration works freshly completed, you can finally see them in full detail (if you can get a break from the Brussels rain OC! We couldn’t the last time).

📍 Saint-Gilles: Home to Horta Museum & quiet residential gems.

📍 Schaerbeek: Look for detailed sgraffito murals along Avenue Louis Bertrand.

Save this for your next trip, and discover a different side of Brussels with us! 🏳️‍🌈

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