Beer, Waffles and Chocolate is what makes brilliant Belgium so, well, brilliant. This tiny country in the Benelux zone of Europe is frequently overlooked as a tourist destination. The eclectic mix of Flemish liberalism and French cuisine makes for a culture rich country. In this diverse, multicultural hub everything appears in three languages. Simply pick which word you would like to use from each language, throw in any Japanese you know and a pinch of Spanish. You will sound like a true Belgian aristocrat. With over six hundred beers on offer thirst will never be a problem. |
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Belgium's capital city, Brussels is home to the European Union headquarters and makes no secrets of it. The streets are filled to bursting with important people flying in daily from across the globe. Away from the financial centre winding streets of dainty chocolate shops and cosy cafés serving famous Garlic Mussels are in abundance. For the fashion concious Antwerp with fulfil any shoppers fantasies. Designer clothes galore is the order of the day for this young hip city. Those looking for a slower pace and romantic strolls should head north of Brussels to alluring Bruges.
Music loving Belgians play host to some of the biggest names in music every year. As many as six huge summer music festival are hosted. Metal fans pile into the country for Graspop taking place in June and the fun rolls through Rock Werchter and Dour evets in July and culminates to the huge, trend setting Pukkelpop closing uo the summer in August. Summer sun may be brief in Belgium but it is certainly made the most of! |
