I’m a writer and journalist from Scotland. But I’ve lived in Belgium for more than 30 years. Long enough to get to know the country and its secret places. As a former editor-in-chief of the Belgian magazine The Bulletin, I’ve written countless articles, as well as acclaimed books on Belgium, including The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels and Hidden Belgium.

I’ve been leading small groups on walking tours through the streets of several Belgian cities for more than ten years. I especially like to take people to the places that no one knows about in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp and Ypres. I love the hidden lanes, the unexpected shops, the old cafes. You can get to know some of my favourite spots by taking a look at my website mysecretbrussels.com.

When I'm not exploring hidden Belgium, I like to tramp across Scottish hills, take slow ferries to remote Greek islands, and swim in cold Finnish lakes.