Over the past five years passenger numbers on Brussels public transport network has risen by 22%.  A further increase of more than 20% is expected over the next five years.

Situated in northern France near the border with Belgium, Lille is at the crossroads of Europe’s high speed rail network. Colin Moors recommends getting off the train and spending some time there.

The 1922 Irish Constitution was drafted in one of its rooms and the late Princess Grace Kelly was a great admirer – Cillian Donnelly stayed at Dublin’s recently refurbished Shelbourne Hotel

Together examines 'official' travel.

Travelling for work and living out of hotels may not be as exotic as it sounds, especially for the frequent business traveller. Aspria’s Health and Well-being manager Richard Earney has some fitness advice for those who are constantly on the road

Every January, thousands of people ascend to the Swiss mountain resort of Davos. Made famous by the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting – first held there in 1971 – Dianna Rienstra and David Watkissdiscovered that Davos is much more than a crossroads where the rich and famous meet, greet and negotiate.

A new car, made in Belgium, was launched by Audi Brussels on Wednesday 30 November. The  A1 Sportback, the 5-door version of the A1, is going into production at the Belgian plant.

London and New York have their pop-up restaurants - temporary restaurants serving top food in unusual venues or the private homes of talented chefs - but Brussels is about to score a gastronomic first with a "hop-on" restaurant.

Internationally renowned chef Christophe Leroy has come up with a new culinary concept, when filling your face could be good for your face. Delphine Stefens checked out the menu at his flagship restaurant in St Tropez.

Get away from it all without leaving the country.  Martin Banks reviews two spa hotels in the Belgian countryside ideal for weekend breaks away from Brussels