The Atomium was designed by a Belgian engineer Andr Waterkeyn to represent a single unit of iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. There are 9 spheres representing atoms which are connected by tubes with escalators and lifts. Each sphere is about the size of a large apartment (18m diameter). You may not notice it at first glance, but if you tilt your head sideways…
A modern, business-friendly hotel near Brussels Airport, with a heated indoor pool and easy access to the city centre. It s a free five-minute shuttle ride (morning and evening schedule) from Brussels Airport (BRU) to the stylish Holiday Inn® Brussels Airport hotel, where you can check in less than 2 minutes at an automated kiosk. Drivers arriving off the E40 and…
Welcome to the Great nation of Holland: where the tulips grow, the windmills turn, the breakfast is chocolatey, the people industrious, and the sea tries to drown it all. Except, this country isn t Holland. It s time for: The Difference Between Holland, the Netherlands (and a whole lot more) But confusion is understandable - the general region been renamed a lot over…
To compile our annual list of the best places to travel in the upcoming year, T+L editors thoroughly and meticulously consider a variety of factors. Which under-the-radar gems are most exciting to our network of contributing writers and global correspondents? Which destinations are our A-List travel specialists fielding requests for? Which classic vacation spots are…
Unbeatable hospitality right in the centre of Charleroi! The Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center welcomes you in a prime and central location. Charleroi’s attractive city centre with its many shops and various attractions is just a few minutes’ walk away. The hotel provides excellent national and international transport connections. Due to the proximity to the international…
Ieškote prabangios nakvynės mieste Bruges ? Hotels.com siūlo didelį penkių žvaigždučių viešbučių pasirinkimą visame pasaulyje ir Bruges, Belgija ne išimtis. Tikrai rasite jūsų poreikius atitinkančią vietą nakvynei, nesvarbu, ar atvykstate tik vienai dienai, ar planuojate čia apsistoti ilgam. Padėsime rasti miesto centre ar bet kurioje kitoje jūsų pageidaujamoje vietoje…
BRUSSELS — Belgian soldiers shot a man at a central Brussels train station who they think set off a small explosion Tuesday, Belgian authorities said, in an incident that they described as a terrorist attack. The apparent attack — which did not injure anyone other than the suspect — came after a series of terrorism-linked incidents in Paris and Britain in recent weeks…
Photo The circuit at Spa-Francorchamps snakes up and down the hillsides of the forests of the Ardennes. Credit Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images The circuit of the Belgian Grand Prix is probably the most visually breathtaking in Formula One, as it snakes up and down the hillsides of the forests of the Ardennes. Its racing history is also one of the most impressive…
When you think of a European summer, you usually think of long, hot days on the French, Italian or Spanish coasts, not sheltering under an umbrella in the centre of Brussels. With high rainfall, harsh winters and very average summers, Belgium has a bad reputation for its weather and deservedly so. Wet Summers Belgium has an annual average rainfall of 820 mm (32 in)…
John Wilson Director, Weather and Health Division INTRODUCTION In many ways, weather can be a major influence on health. For some years now, weather reports in the media have included forecasts of pollen counts, air quality and UV index. Each winter, the United Kingdom s National Health Service (NHS) suffers winter pressures largely as a result of weather conditions…
It?s not easy to say when the best time to visit Bruges would be, but probably the best time to visit Bruges is in the summer (July and August) or in April when the city comes to life after a winter sleep. In summer the weather is very mild and the trees are green. In April the flora blossoms which gives a beautiful sight. The weather year-round can be characterized…
The area benefits from a pleasant, clean and stimulating environment and the broad range of classic hotels help to satisfy even the choosiest customers. Hotel business is an established traditional industry in Bouillon and the illustrious men who have stayed beneath the walls of Godfrey’s castle, since Mazarin in the XVII century, has maintained the good reputation…
From ancient citadels and towering cathedrals to all-night parties, a thriving café culture and museums to die (or at least cross the Channel) for, Belgium defies definition at every turn. So where will your adventure take you? With Eurostar tickets to Brussels from as little as £29* and trains leaving up to 10 times a day, start your escape in London or Kent and…
Friendly apartment located in a room on the 3rd floor of a building right on the main square of Mons. Exceptional view of the belfry and the town hall. Recently renovated, it offers all the comfort for a pleasant stay. Located in the city center, it will give you access within minutes walk to all the museums and other attractions montoises. Close to restaurants and…
