Grand Place, Brussels

Belgium

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September 14th 2010
Week two of the trip with Theresa started in Belgium. We met John in the Brussels train station in the morning then spent the day wandering Brussels before going to the airport to meet Paul (Theresa’s husband). Trips are more cohesive with a purpose and in Belgium, our purpose was food. In fact most of our time (and money) in Belgium was spent eating and drinking. They are known for beer, Bel ... read more

Europe » Belgium

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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