The Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz is a conveniently located 4-star hotel near Aachen’s city center near the borders with the Netherlands and Belgium. The hotel at Europaplatz has more than which were all renovated in 2017 and include air-conditioning and free WiFi . As a conference hotel the Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz offers 8 with floor-to-ceiling windows…
Beer Style Old Flemish Brown Ale The Beer In the same vein that gueuze beer typifies the Pajottenland region, this beer is also a genuine Flemish regional product. In the Roman pantheon, Bacchus (son of Jupiter) was the god of wine, inebriation and general drunkenness. When Luc Van Honsebrouck decided to stop brewing pils, he clinched a deal with Krüger from East…
Why is English not an official language in an international city such as Brussels? Brussels is bilingual: French and Dutch are the official languages there. Yet Brussels is home to only a minority of Flemish people. This may sound strange, but the reason is simple. For centuries, Brussels was a Dutch-speaking city and today it is still the capital of Flanders. BRUSSELS-CAPITAL…
BUH Bucharest BRU Brussels TLV Tel Aviv BRU Brussels CMN Casablanca BRU Brussels LJU Ljubljana BRU Brussels Brussels, Belgium’s capital city, can be reached through Brussels Airport. Several of the major carriers fly into this airport, making flights to Brussels easily accessible. Tourists whose flights have touched down can catch a train to Brussels’ three main stations…
The entire city of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to its predominantly historic construction and architecture. A selection of ibis and Novotel hotels in Bruges are available both in and around the city, allowing you to choose how close or far away you would like to be from the centre. There is no shortage of sights in the Belgian gem, which is sometimes…
Liège Ardennes Charming and stylish hospitality Mineral springs of Spa nearby Ancient trees, ultra-modern residence The guest quarters, where the picture windows offer a beautiful view of the rolling hills that surround the hotel, are spread across the classic main building, the modern residence and Le Jardin des Princes. There is a sauna and a Turkish bath on the…
National Flower of Belgium The Common Red Poppy is the national flower of Belgium. Growing in fields and waste places, these beautiful flowers are mildly analgesic and sedative, and have long been used in European herbal medicine, particularly for ailments in children and the elderly. Used chiefly as a mild pain reliever and as a treatment for irritable coughs , Red…
Home to EU bureaucrats, world-famous chocolate and a small statue of a boy peeing, Brussels has its own unique character. Although property prices in the capital are the highest in the country, they re still significantly cheaper than London or Paris. Brussels accommodations: a brief overview When first looking for an apartment in Brussels, the first hurdle you may…
Brussels was a location for settlement since prehistory but it became a noteworthy settlement after Saint Gery built a chapel on the banks of the Senne River in 695, now called Place Saint Gery. The city of Brussels was officially founded in 979 by Charles, Duke of Low Lotharingia, who set down Brussels’ first city charter. Since then Brussels has seen many rulers…
1 Palais des Princes-Evêques Palais des Princes-Evêques This building - now housing the Law Courts and the seat of the Walloon government - is the former palace of the prince-bishops. The original building was destroyed at the end of the 15th century, and the reconstruction, which took place between 1526 and 1540, marks the transition between the Gothic and Renaissance…
Women and men who have loose abdominal skin and fat that is concentrated in the abdomen can benefit from abdominoplasty. Sometimes these conditions are inherited. In other instances, substantial weight loss may cause abdominal skin to become flaccid. The procedure may somewhat improve the appearance of stretch marks, especially those located below the navel. The tummy…
Traveling in Belgium brings forth images of medieval rooftops, lovely canals, tasty beer, and even more indulgent chocolates. However, there is much for one to see in this remarkable European country, where time seems to move at a slower pace and the people are friendly and welcoming to tourists. From modern cities boasting designer shops and glamorous galleries to…
This was the second time in 6 months that I d stayed at this hotel, and it was equally enjoyable as the first visit. My room was a decent size, overlooking the canal, and had 2 double beds. I think the hotel overall was a very good standard, but the bathroom was a little tired, however as it was very clean this did not bother me. The hotel was busy over the weekend…
Like most European nations, Belgium has its own way of celebrating Christmas. Read on to know more about customs, traditions and celebrations pertaining to Christmas in Belgium. Christmas in Belgium is believed to be breathtakingly beautiful. In this country, there are two visitors during Christmas; one is the conventional Santa Claus and the other is Sinterklaas…
