Budget Tricks

Don’t worry, you don’t need Bill Gates’ budget to enjoy Brussels. Poco, our streetwise backpacker knows all the ins and outs of how to live like a king on the budget of a bum. Budget tricks is the place where he shares all his knowledge. For free, of course...

  • Poco - Spanish - Age: 28

    Poco - Brussels ManiaPoco has travelled the world for so long that he doesn't even remember his real name. After years of globetrotting, he fell in love with a girl from Brussels and decided the time had come to put his backpack down. No one is more skilled in the art of low budget than this master of everything free. Keep track of this clever Latin lover and you'll never spend a dime too much!

    Get your own Poco

  • Sleep for a dime and a half

    youth hostels Brussels If all you need is a decent bed to fall asleep in, then these are the places you might want to check out. They’re cheap and friendly, but definitely a no-frills option when it comes to accommodation.

  • Vintage shopping in Brussels

    Vintage shopping in BrusselsThe best areas for vintage shopping in Brussels are the Grand Place area, Rue de la Paix, Rue Antoine Dansaert and Rue de Flandre. Let's face it, vintage shopping is like hunting for treasure. There's no guarantee that you'll find something that fits perfectly, but you can certainly find something special if you're willing to look...

  • Free and wonderful panorama

    Museum of the Army and Military History - Brussels The Royal Museum of the Army and Military History houses around one hundred thousand items (weapons, uniforms, armours…), making it one of the world’s largest military museums. The entrance is always free and there is a bonus : the Panorama overlooking the Arcade with one of the best view on Brussels. Enjoy...

  • Subway Art

    Subway Art - BrusselsAll you need for the largest underground art gallery in the city is a subway ticket. Since the beginning of the sixties, when the underground public transport project began to take shape, the Brussels metro system has been transformed into a lively museum, with numerous works of art decorating platforms, ticket rooms and corridors.

BITC