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Planning to Stay in Belgium for a Week? Here's the Perfect Itinerary for You
Do you know that in Belgium, you can go from beer tasting in Bruges' breweries to diamond window shopping in Antwerp, all in one week?
Ever Heard of La Grand Place in Brussels? Find Out Why It's Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
La Grand Place in Brussels, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds a fascinating blend of history, architecture, and culture. Learn how this iconic square shapes the city's identity and intrigues visitors worldwide.
What to Look Forward to at the Citadel of Namur in Belgium
The Citadel of Namur offers a guided tour of the underground passages as well as a train tour, among others
Haunted European Castles That Visitors Can Sleep In
These haunted European castles let you stay overnight.
Exciting Travel Destinations In Belgium For 2017
Belgium is a place travelers seldom stay too long because they have to go through the entire Euro circuit. But if you should decide to stay in Belgium, here are some amazing sites to see indeed!
New Belgium Restaurant Lets You Eat Underwater
How would eating underwater be different in eating on land? Entrepreneur John Beernaerts must have taken that question to heart and opened an underwater restaurant in Belgium called The Pearl.
Ghent Travel: The Ultimate Guide In Exploring Europe’s Hidden Gem
Visit Ghent now! Learn here the best things to enjoy and do like a local.
An Art Lover's Guide To Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, the capital of Belgium is never boring with its part wistful art nouveau, part concrete functionality.
Brexit News 2016: Number Of British Applying For Swedish Citizenship Doubled Since Voting To 'Leave'
Britons who are applying for Swedish citizenship are doing so in impressive numbers this year.
UNESCO Deems Belgium's Beer Culture A Treasure Of Humanity
In the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Centre in Ethiopia,Belgian's beer got a nod from the committee, citing that "making and appreciating beer is part of the living heritage of a range of communities throughout the country."
Finland, Qatar, UAE Top World's Safest Cities; UK, Less Safe Than Rwanda, Saudi Arabia
Global heavyweights such as the United Kingdom and the United States of America fared poorly, lagging at 63rd, and 73rd place, respectively. According to The Telegraph, this puts them below countries such as Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Rwanda.
Oh, The Places You Should Go: 10 Exciting Spots You Should Be Going
Every place you will go to will offer a unique experience and cultural differences. You should take advantage of them, because when will you have another opportunity to experience another culture. And isn't that part of the point of travelling, to gather a deeper understanding an appreciation of another's culture and way of life. Also, some of these activities and places are just plain fun, awe inspiring, or breathtaking. So, why not?
The Quaint European City of Canals: Bruges
About an hour train ride outside of Brussels, Belgium, is a little town known as Bruges. The city was built around a system of canals that linked the city to the sea. In this manner Bruges flourished as a trade center. Houses of Flemish architecture line up along the edge of the canals. Arched bridges connect one side to the other. In some spots trees and vines drape down to touch the water creating a very whimsical, old world feeling. Today Bruges is the largest city and the capital of a western province in Flanders, which is the northern area of Belgium. The city has become a cultural center for Belgium and the Dutch-influenced culture.
The Sweet Side of Belgium
Belgium is known for its artisan chocolate with many critics claiming that the Belgians craft some of the world's finest. There are over 2,000 chocolate shops in Belgium, which is a testament to their passion for chocolate. The capital city of Brussels offers many insights into this Belgian craft.
