Begin your Brussels road trip in Brussels itself, the bustling capital famous for its beer and chocolate. Popular with culture vultures, foodies and historians alike, Brussels' highlights can be seen in just two days, but once you’ve scratched the surface of this small city with a big attitude, you might find it hard to leave.

While sampling the local beer and tucking into fine chocolate is a great way to spend a day in the city, there’s plenty more on offer, including more than 90 museums, a host of lively bars and tropical botanical gardens that are well worth a wander.

Don’t forget to swing by the 14th-century Gothic cathedral 'Notre-Dame du Sablon' to soak up the local history, culture and architecture. Don’t worry — the bars will still be waiting for you afterwards!

Continue your campervan road trip west of Brussels along the E40, and you’ll eventually find yourself in the smaller city of Ghent, a port city and university town that’s become quite the cultural hub.

As one of Belgium’s oldest cities, you’ll be met with wonderful architecture and historic buildings, all of which contrast with the modern bars and hip nightclubs that bring endless entertainment to the resident students and passing tourists.

When it comes to exploring Ghent, history buffs should head north to admire medieval buildings while the adventurous soak up the sights along the winding canal paths. Alternatively, if you’re after a culture-filled morning then add the Ghent Museum of Fine Arts to your to-do list.

Don’t leave Ghent without trying a hearty helping of ‘chips with mayonnaise and stew gravy’ – a traditional dish that tastes a lot better than you’d expect.

Home to picturesque cobblestone streets, winding canals, and beer bars to boot, the capital of West Flanders has long been a popular destination on Brussels itineraries. It’s not just Bruges’ medieval buildings and fairy-tale design that’s attracting many.

The city also boasts numerous food markets, glorious gardens, and more museums than you can shake a chip at (there’s literally a museum dedicated to chips).

Whether you opt to explore the city on foot, two wheels, or by boat down the canals, you’re in for a real treat. If you’re here on a Wednesday, head straight to Brugge Markt, a weekly produce market that’s been running for decades. If flora and fauna are more your thing, head over to Minnewater Park for an afternoon stroll and check out the Lover’s Bridge.

End your Brussels road trip in the charming seaside town of Ostend, located just west of Bruges on one of the country's most beautiful coastlines. Famously known for its soft sandy beach and fantastic seafood, many add Ostend to their Brussels itinerary to enjoy fresh mussels and prawns and to attend one of the string of cultural festivals held in the city.

If you can ignore the high-rise flats that line Oostende Beach, we recommend you head straight for the sand and have a dip in the North Sea. Your final two days on this epic Brussels road trip should be spent sunbathing on the beach, cycling along coastal paths and sampling fresh seafood (try 'prawn croquettes') in the town centre.

At the end of your time in Ostend, head back to our Brussels depot to drop off your campervan!