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Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions bet... [read more]
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions bet... [read more] Blog: Christmas in Belgium, where Adam lost his taste for waffles...
Date: December 25th 2007
Xmas in Belgium, a grand little adventure? Perhaps.... The trip started via the Eurostar - as smooth and as fast as advertised. Definitely the preferred option over flying where possible - carry your bags on, 5 minute custom’s check on the departure side and simply walk out of the station on the arrival side - brilliant! Arrived in Brussels and it was time to pick up the hire car - hmm, d ... read more
Date: December 25th 2007
Xmas in Belgium, a grand little adventure? Perhaps.... The trip started via the Eurostar - as smooth and as fast as advertised. Definitely the preferred option over flying where possible - carry your bags on, 5 minute custom’s check on the departure side and simply walk out of the station on the arrival side - brilliant! Arrived in Brussels and it was time to pick up the hire car - hmm, d ... read more
