Sarah Filion
Spotter since 2017
About me
About me
Originally from Montreal, I've always dreamed of seeing the world. My interests in politics and travelling led me to a career in international relations and inevitably to Brussels, which I first discovered in 2010 while studying for my Master's degree. Living in Europe was my dream, and living it is better than I imagined. On a daily basis, I try to fulfill my addiction to hygge, my quest for beauty, my passion for excitement and my pursuit of happiness – and that of others.
Why Brussels
All roads led me (and led me back) to Brussels. After all, it is the capital of Europe! Brussels is an easy-going city with an easy-going people where you can have a very comfortable life. In Brussels, I can be my francophone-self.
Brussels is a city that is misunderstood, often snubbed by travelers or even the people who live here. I have a soft spot for underdogs.
What’s exciting about Brussels is that it’s not yet overrated; it’s up-and-coming, still authentic. It’s a city full of potential and new places to discover.
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My spots (27)
Piola Libri
Italian lifestyle
"La Piola & Piola Libri" in Brussels are two distinct places: a lovely Italian restaurant and a bookstore and cafe/bar. Please, don't ask me to choose...
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Le Flore
Hidden bucolic hangout
"Le Flore" in the Bois de la Cambre in Brussels is my favorite place to go for cocktails after a walk. It's really just the cutest, girliest place in town!
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Filion
Bintje
The best of fries
"Bintje" in Brussels is a great place for frites if you want a more elevated experience to eating fries. Plus, there are no crazy lines of tourists here!
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Sarah
Filion
MAKESENZ
Belgian, natural & organic cosmetics
"MAKESENZ" in Brussels is a cute and zen little shop with natural, organic, Belgian beauty products and cosmetics. They also have different workshops!
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Sarah
Filion
Place de Londres
Trendy yet charming square
"Place de Londres" in Brussels has something for everyone: fish and chips restaurants, Mediterranean food, trendy drinks... and almost all have terraces!
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Filion
Ecuries van de Tram
Original bio market concept
"Ecuries van de Tram" is a local bio market/social house at the very center of Schaerbeek, Brussels. It's a cultural project with a 'slow-food' spirit...
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Filion
Bia Mara
Mouthwatering fish and chips
"Bia Mara" in Brussels (on rue du marché aux poulets - kind of ironic!) is all about the fish and the chips. I just their beers, too...
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Sarah
Filion
Brussels "Impasses"
Hidden routes to the past
The Impasses in Brussels are a part of its historical charm. There are some famous ones, but I do think the hidden ones are really worth discovering!
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Filion
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