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Arriving in Brussels (aka Beer Heaven)

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June 5th 2011
While the trip to the airport was far less stressful this time, we are truly beginning to dread travel days now. We probably overcompensated for our previous airport debacle by getting up at 5 am for an 8 am flight when the airport was only 20 minutes away. Tired (but full of sweet ensaimada goodness) we arrived at the airport before anything (car rental, restaurants, duty free) was even open. Luc ... 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