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How to Visit Bruges in a Day

raffaella notari — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:00:38 +0000

Believe it or not, you can see the sights of Bruges in one unforgettable day!

How to stay in Ghent on a budget

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:32 +0000

The city of Ghent and its quarter of a million residents enjoy an atmosphere that depicts a crossover between a lively cosmopolitan metro area and a quiet, provincial city. Ghent also has a much younger population than cities like Antwerp and Brussels as their city centers are disintegrating. Staying in Ghent can be expensive if you aren’t aware of some of the more affordable places to stay. The following is a list of some of the better budget accommodations in Ghent, Belgium.

Best Outdoor Holiday Activities in Belgium

Grace A. — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:00:20 +0000

Belgium is officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium. Historically known as one of the Low Countries, it is often a wrong impression on people’s minds that Belgium is all about flat lands and fields. On the contrary, a holiday in this country is all about diverse geographical terrain and a lot of outdoor activities. A day in the green outdoors, with the sun streaming on your face, the breeze whipping through your hair, great food and a lot of enjoyment are promises that Belgium can easily keep. Could you ask for anything more from an amazing vacation?

Day Trips from Brussels

Tatiana Cantor — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:16 +0000

While Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the European Union, visitors who choose to skip over on the rest of this small country are missing out on the best it has to offer. There is much to see in Brussels, but the true medieval charm cities are tucked away in northern Flanders. Wherever you [...]

Best Desserts in Brussels

Tatiana Cantor — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:00:45 +0000

Brussels is a lot of things; the capital of Belgium, the stronghold of the European Union, but best of all for travelers with a sweet tooth, Brussels is sanctuary of chocolate! Belgians are big fans of anything sweet. And for all sugar fans going to Brussels here is a list of must try desserts.

Top 5 Tips when visiting Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:00:33 +0000

For those of you who have never visited Brussels, Belgium, before and are planning a vacation there in the near future, you are definitely in for a number of treats to take advantage of when you are visiting the city. For one of the largest cities in Western Europe, Brussels will surprise you with all of its hidden “treasures” as there are tons to see and do when visiting. And don’t forget about the cuisine and shopping opportunities which are two of the primary reasons that so many people visit the city.

Brussels Pubs and Cocktail Bars

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:00:43 +0000

Brussels serves as the capital of Belgium and also the de facto capital of the EU (European Union). Additionally, it is the chief cultural, economic, financial, and historical hub of the country. But Brussels is also a popular destination for nightlife aficionados for international travelers. Like Germany, the beers and cocktails found in Brussels are nothing short of excellent and so are the different venues that serve them. Here are our choices for the best Brussels pubs and cocktail bars.

Veggie Restaurants in Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:00:38 +0000

The capital of Belgium is the city of Brussels, completely surrounded by the Dutch speaking province of Flanders and oftentimes considered the capital of the European Union. The area sits at the crossroads of culture, namely the Germanic of the north and the Romance culture to the south. In so many words, Brussels is an archetypal "melting pot" of sorts, but it still retains its own unique character. Aside from the architecture, culture, and history of the city, there is much to be said about the Dutch cuisine.

Nightlife in Brussels

Linda Koscova — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:10 +0000

Brussels is one of the European cosmopolitan cities. If you like meeting new people from all around the world, the capital of Belgium is one of the best options. Brussels is very famous for its Red Light District, the area in the city that you should avoid, especially if you are young woman traveling alone.

Shopping malls in Brussels

Linda Koscova — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:30:55 +0000

Brussels, the capital of Belgium doesn’t belong to the world famous fashion cities. But as a capital of a country it is expected that all shopping addicts might find what they are looking for: boutiques, department stores, and also shopping malls with as many shops as possible under one roof. The main shopping district is located in the city center. Venere has found the best for you:

Breweries in Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:00:34 +0000

For many international travelers as well as the locals, it is the beers that hold the allure for a lot of people travelling to Brussels. The following is a list for our top picks where Brussels breweries are concerned.

Brewer’s House – originally, this was the brewers of Brussels guild headquarters. Today, the Belgian Brewer's Association is located in an 18^th century mansion in the Grand Place in Den Gulden Boom. Today it is more of a museum, but it is well worth visiting because of the overview that it provides the visitor with of the history of the beer brewing industry in the city of Brussels. The museum is located in the cellar of this structure and the upper floors are always closed to the visiting public.

How to get from Brussels Airport to Brussels City

Satu Rommi — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:06 +0000

Brussels Airport (BRU) is just 14 km outside the city of Brussels and it is easy to get to the city by train, by bus or by taxi.

The arrivals hall is located on level 2, departures are on level 3 and the promenade on level 4 has shops and cafés. The airport’s bus terminal is on level 0 and the train station one floor below it, on level -1. The information desk in the arrivals hall is open every day of the week from 6 am to 9 pm. If you’re planning to rent a car in Brussels, the airport’s car rental companies can also be found in the arrivals hall.

How to Optimize Your Chocolate Experience in Brussels

Tatiana Gumuchdjian — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:00:35 +0000

Whether you come to Belgium for its delicacies or not, whether you even like chocolate or not, doesn’t matter once you set foot in Brussels: You will try some chocolate. As you will soon find out, chocolate vendors are everywhere in the main tourist areas of downtown Brussels.

Art Nouveau in Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:50:18 +0000

The capital of Belgium is the city of Brussels, completely surrounded by Flanders (Dutch- speaking) and considered by many to also be the capital of the EU or European Union. Brussels is the crossroads of European culture as well, with the Germanic being to the north and the Romance (French) in the south. It is no wonder that Brussels is considered to be the archetypal "melting pot" of Europe due to the significant role the city plays on the European continent. The current population is 1 million while the greater area is over 2 million.

Street Markets in Brussels

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:23:58 +0000

The city of Brussels is over 1,000 years old (founded in 979 AD) and is Belgium’s capital city as well as the capital city of the European Union (EU) and serves as the economic and political administrative center for the European continent.

However, it is most renowned from a tourism aspect for the arts, cuisine, culture, and history.

Top 5 beers in Belgium

Will Joce — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:50:58 +0000

Various types of beer have been made in Belgium for centuries, so they have had plenty of time to perfect the different production methods. Today the brewing of beer is still very regional

reflecting the role that rural monasteries played in developing

Chocolate in Bruges, Dream Hotel in NY & Family Travel

Mireia — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:20:14 +0000

Bruges is an enchanting medieval city in Belgium, also known as the Venice of the North.

And the fact is that Bruges

Things to Do in Antwerp, Belgium

Grace A. — Sat, 09 May 2009 09:00:51 +0000

The city of Antwerp is the capital of Antwerp province in the district of Flanders in Belgium. This historical city dates back to the Gallo-Roman era. The Golden Age of Antwerp dawned in the sixteenth century when it became the second largest city north of the Alps. There are records of more than a hundred [...]

Top 5 Architectural Landmarks in Antwerp, Belgium

Ami K. Goemans — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:03:05 +0000

On a recent family excursion to Antwerp, Belgium, we were swept off our feet by this charming city. Aah, to stroll along a city so ancient but so alive with history and culture. Well, to distort Carroll ruthlessly, it is time to talk of many things … in Antwerp: of historic cathedrals and majestic castles, [...]