The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels reveals 500 off-the-beatentrack places and interesting details for anyone who’s keen to explore Brussels’ best-kept secrets, e.g. the 5 best restaurants to eat like a Belgian, 5 tempting shops for graphic art and paper, the 5 strangest urban details, … and much more. The 500 Hidden Secrets is a series of essential city guides. Every guide is written by a savvy local, only contains independent advice, is based on thorough research and the author’s personal opinions and is frequently updated and reissued. Derek Blyth is a Scottish writer who has lived in Brussels for more than 30 years. As a journalist, he has explored almost every corner of the city on foot and by bike. He likes to drink coffee at Monk, buy croissants at Renard and drink a Poperings Hommelbier at Moeder Lambic. Over the years, he has come to realise that Brussels is probably the most underrated capital city in Europe. Formerly editor of the Brussels English-language weekly The Bulletin, he has written several books on the Low Countries, including Amsterdam for Pleasure and Flemish Cities Explored. He also organises walking tours for small groups in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.