Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

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July 30th 2006
(August 18th through the 20th 2005) A little more confident and assured about doing this on my own, I leave Luxembourg behind midday on a Saturday. Excited to go to a bigger city gets my blood pumping, and all I can do is just see the scenary the ride offers. I get into Brussels around mid-afternoon, and head out of the station to find the hostel I have chosen--from my travel guide of course. ... 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