The city of Mechelen boasts more than a few little gems in the world of retail therapy so make some time to spend some euros whilst you're there.
As well as some fashionable boutiques the city has some very delicious specialities available. Visit Schockeart, Mechelen's speciality cheese shop on the Ijzerlaan. For other delicacies, why not try visiting Goestling Delicatessen on Geitestraat.