Maneken de Pis

BELGIUM

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November 10th 2008
BRUSSELS It was a one and half hour train ride to Brussels from Paris on the Thaly's train. I finally used my first travel day of my 15-day Eurorail pass good for first-class seating and first-class it was indeed. Comfy seating complete with a complimentary meal, drinks, and wi-fi on board. I was in heaven. Were my train accommodations on the rest of my backpacking trip going ... 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