Safety info for Belgium:
General: Felt safe with common sense.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Belgium
Started by NewcastleNick · 3 Mar 2026 · 2026 views
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3 Mar 2026 at 15:39
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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3 Mar 2026 at 18:30
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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5 Mar 2026 at 07:06
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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5 Mar 2026 at 15:33
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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12 Mar 2026 at 03:49
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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13 Mar 2026 at 06:47
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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17 Mar 2026 at 09:06
This matches my experience. Belgium is underrated.
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18 Mar 2026 at 01:50
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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19 Mar 2026 at 02:47
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:49
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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