This is my favorite place to go to – to escape the city quick – in nature. I love the Braem Pavillion a lot – built by Antwerp architect Renaat Braem in 1969.

A beautiful concept store with new and vintage items. You can also have lunch here and a nice cup of coffee.

One of the first places I felt at home when moving to Toronto. Imagine a living room transformed into a wonderful Vietnamese inspired (snack)bar. Great food and beverages that get you very, very drunk.

Axel Vervoordt Gallery is a renowned art gallery, arts and antiques trading organization, with an interior design department for worldwide customers. Is at 20 min from Antwerp. Amazing.

St. Vincents curates a careful edit of furniture, art and design from niche and established creatives, designers, artists and artisans. Really nice place