An overview of the best Belgian travel bloggers

Since 2018, Thx.agency has been the driving force behind the Belgian Travel Blog Awards, the prestigious event that shines a spotlight on the best Belgian travel bloggers, influencers, and content creators. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the eighth edition will take place at the elegant Grand Casino Knokke-Heist, in collaboration with location partner Toerisme Knokke-Heist. During this inspiring weekend, the country’s most creative and impactful travel content creators will be celebrated for their work, from captivating blogs and original social posts to compelling videos. The Belgian Travel Blog Awards have now become a fixture in the Belgian travel sector. This year saw no less than 265 entries, proof of the vibrant and creative Belgian travel community. A professional jury — consisting of Liesbeth Hoornaert (Toerisme Knokke-Heist), Evi Van Houdt (Flair), Niel Van Herck (Tjoolaard) and Anne Cornut (MaisonSlash) — will select the most striking and inspiring stories. You can find the full list of nominees below.

Best Adventure Story – sponsored by the Polish Tourism Organization

• Laure Wanders with Backpacking Afghanistan: The Ultimate Guide for 2025 
• This Human Tribe with Langtang Valley, my first trekking experience in Nepal 
• Sentiers du Phoenix with Packraft to the Jostedalsbreen in Norway
• Hannah Nina Van Rompaey with The Dolomiti trail: 6-day hike in Italy 

Best Citytrip Story – sponsored by Visit Valencia 

• Coordinotes with Citytrip Tokyo: What to do in 5 days 
• Trot Op! with Discover the 11 most beautiful sights for a trip to Beijing  
• Op Congé met Xavier with Winter in Rovaniemi: Visit Santa's home with these 9 tips
• Reizen Rens with 10x the best and cheapest attractions in Dubai! 

Best Culinary Travel Story - sponsored by the Catalan Tourist Board 

• Kris Kookt with Schlosshotel Fiss – Where gastronomy, wellness and nature come together
• Heike Lambregt with The Westhoek on your plate
• June. with Fiery Verdejo: Four days in Rueda
• Deugenieten with Cruising from Vienna to Budapest: a culinary experience on the Danube

Best Cultural Travel Story – sponsored by VISITWallonia 

• Les Explorateurs du Monde with Discover northern Luxembourg: what is there to do and see during a weekend? 
• Pauline Grossen with In the footsteps of UNESCO: A cultural journey of discovery through Tunisia
• Op Congé met Xavier with Out and about in Phang Nga: discover a forgotten paradise in southern Thailand
• Trot Op! with Akihabara: the ultimate guide to Tokyo's gaming and anime paradise

Best Family Travel Story – sponsored by Visit Mechelen 

• Simpelweg with Hiking and camping with children in the French Alps
• Liesellove with Travelling through Morocco with our family: three weeks of surfing, exploring and marvelling
• De Campercrew with The perfect family holiday: camping together on the water
• Maai oh Maai with Best of the West: ready-made kid-friendly route through the US

Best Lifestyle Travel Story – sponsored by Costa Brava and the Pyrenees of Girona

• Young Wild Free with Winterwoods: Unique yurt accommodation in the forests of Drenthe
• Jules et Jeanne with Weekend in Amsterdam: a trip without a plan
• De Voyageurs with A comprehensive travel guide for a self-drive holiday in Etosha National Park
• Reisvonk with Tuscany: On a Vespa through La Bella Italia in 5 days

Best Roadtrip Story – sponsored by Sunny Cars 

• Vetexbart with 4×4 road trip through Georgia: route & all the best spots for wild camping
• Dayo Clinckspoor with From Belgium To Morocco 
• De Voyageurs with Travel route through dusty Namibia: three weeks of breathtaking experiences!
• Young Wild Free with Kenya Tour: 10-day itinerary (Nairobi-Mombasa)

Best Sustainable Travel Story – sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

• Veggie Wayfarer with Al Andalus: Old-School Glamour Through the Heart of Andaluciá 
• Travelers & Dreamers with Wings of Tatev: The Longest Non-stop Double Track Cable Car in the World! 
• Roads to Movement with Summit to Sea: Bike packing through the wild south of Spain
• Sentiers du Phoenix with Verbier: 48 hours in the mountains

Image of the Year – sponsored by Maasmechelen Village

• Traveltower 
• Baroudeurs Liégeois 
• Young Wild Free 
• Ines Goovaerts Photography

Social Post of the Year – sponsored by Tourism Austria

• Emma’s Roadmap with Mini Guide: Azores 
• Laure Wanders with Burqa shop in Herat 
• Dayo Clinckspoor with A man on a bike with a dog and a cat in the Sahara Desert 
• Young Wild Free with The Maasai People

Social Video of the Year – sponsored by Corendon 

• Snoezels on the Road with Australia’s Wildlife 
• Young Wild Free with Kenya: A Journey Beyond the Safari 
• Sentiers du Phoenix with Horse Dream 
• Ines Goovaerts Photography with A Bryde Surprise 

Video of the Year – sponsored by Beyond Borders 

• Dayo Clinckspoor with Living With Locals in Morocco Changed My Life 
• Tom Hemelsoen (Anemone Studios) with A cinematic journey of father and son 
• Derek Malou and Michiel Pieters with Croatia - Full of Life 
• Arthur Herbosch with Sāikō - A film exploring the Japanese Freestyle Scene 

Audience Choice Award – sponsored by Toerisme Knokke-Heist 

• You can vote for your favourite travel blogger via this webpage.

About the Belgian Travel Blog Awards   

The Belgian Travel Blog Awards is an annual event organized by Thx.agency, a company specializing in Sales & Marketing for the travel industry. Each year, the best Belgian travel bloggers and influencers are rewarded for the travel content they create. The eighth edition will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Grand Casino in Knokke-Heist. This year, in collaboration with venue partner Toerisme Knokke-Heist, the best Belgian travel bloggers and influencers will be warmly welcomed during the weekend of October 18.