Blogs from Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium, Europe - page 10

We took the Euro tunnel in to Calais and drove for two hours to Bruge. My first day in Belgium I went on a water slide and I was scared. I cried because it was too high but my sister who is 2 went on the slide so I was brave and decided to go on the slide. In Bruges I went to a chocolate museum called Choco Story. When I walked in the doors I was given a chocolate it tasted like chocolate mouse. Next I saw a giant Easter egg and it was made of real chocolate. I went up the stairs and saw chocolate statues how chocolate is made and a real stuffed monkey in a jar!! We walked into the square where the Bell Tower is and we had lunch. It was ... read more

Hi Everyone! This weekend was in Brussels, but with a Cuban themed hotel room. It was odd, but very nice. Instead of flying out, I jumped on a train this time. I even splurged the extra 7 euros to go first class (totally worth it). I was running solo this time as well, so there's a lot more photos this time. For the military buffs who read, this most of the photos are from the Royal Museum of Military History. If my Dad went in there, we'd probably never find him again... I'd highly recommend Belgium for people on short trips. With a good guide, you can see most of the city in a single day. That's about it. Cheers, Joel P.S. I'm switching my routine to start earlier in the day, so there'll be less ... read more

Brussels, with its untidy streets and messy construction sites, reminded me a lot of home. I was nevertheless disappointed by the shabby state of the city's public places. 'Had I made a mistake in coming here?' - the question rang through my head for the first few hours of a bleak saturday morning. But soon, the question was forgotten as I was immersed in the city's unique traditions, monumental tourist attractions and its addictive food. First off, I went straight to the jewel of Brussels, its Eiffel equivalent - the Atomium. Or so I thought. One thing I found very different and unhelpful in Brussels was the lack of tourist signage and in some places, the lack of simply any signs. It is almost impossible to find your way, even to a major tourist spot, without ... read more

We awoke about 7am and immediately went out to see the city. We walked up towards the Jardin, and then past the Royal Palace, and finally on to the Cinquantenaire Park. We passed by the buzzing EU complexes, including the Parliament. There were protests going on, and I also saw a security issue with an unattended bag. I am sure it is always busy here and it was fun to see it. I loved seeing Cinquantenaire Park early in the morning. After an hour so we went back and had a waffle breakfast, before heading to the Musical Instrument Museum. The museum was fantastic, and I recommend it as a must see in Brussels. We wandered the museum for at least 3 hours and then had a nice lunch at the rooftop cafe. The meal was ... read more

7thOctober Day trip to Brussels. The long way round. Would’ve been quicker to go from Oosteand, but we really wanted to get further up the coast yesterday. So, we caught a tram from Zeebrugg to Knooke, then a train to Brussels. In Brussels we got on the red sightseer hop on hop off bus. The best way to see a city as an overview. That took most of the day, and then we had a little walk around the city centre. The market place was just amazing. Not because of the markets (there were none) but due to the massive, ornate buildings surrounding the square. We found the little Mannequin Pis – well not the original, that’s in the Royal Palace, but we found the replica. He’s been stolen by the French soldiers at one stage ... read more