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Brussels - Land of Tin Tin

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September 1st 2007
Brussels, capital of Tin Tin, and unfortunately also the name of one of God's most putrid vegetable creations. This was my last day in Belgium, and enroute to the airport, I had about 6 hours to spare in the capital. Here's my problem with European cities - typically the list of attractions include church, town square, palace, church, town square, palace, museum, church and church. Relatively B ... 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