Le Grand Plaza Brussels

Brussels

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October 2nd 2015
Yesterday we set off from Paris to Brussels. Thanks to Ab who picked us up and drove us. It took about three hours through the country side. I caught glimpses of old churches and villages and wished I had months to explore the hidden treasures of France. We arrived to Jackie's Niece's at around 3:30 in the afternoon and were greeted with big hugs and welcome from Ilse (Jackie's sister) and Babbett ... read more

Europe » Belgium » Brussels-Capital Region

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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