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Beer, Chocolate and Waffles

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January 3rd 2008
Beer....chocolate...waffles...does life really get any better than this? This is the only question one must ask when strolling the lovely cobbled streets of Bruges or the most beautiful square of Brussells. Throw into the mix the gustatory sensation of Belgian mussels and pomme frites, and the quaint, pictureque architecture and one wonders if they could ever bear to leave such a magical place? ... read more

Europe » Belgium » West Flanders » Bruges

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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