Creator of the Smurfs

Belgium - Brussels

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March 11th 2010
After leaving Brugge, I headed back on the train to Brussels. Brussels is no Brugge but it definitely has character, it's where the modern meets the old gothic world. As you may know, it's the capital of Europe and though it brings in many people from all over the world, their language of choice is French. So I was able to practice some of my French crash lessons. I seem to have this look to t ... read more

Europe » Belgium » Brussels-Capital Region » Brussels

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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