Na periodes van quarantaine, thuiswerk en -studie is het voor veel mensen moreel hard van de eentonigheid en belasting. Een verandering van locatie en actieve recreatie vrolijkt je op. Vaak weten zelfs burgers niet van alle charmes van het gebied waar ze wonen. In het artikel van vandaag proberen we te vertellen over de meest populaire plaatsen en soorten buitenactiviteiten…
When looking for the top places to visit in Belgium, you will find the country is divided into two: The top half is Dutch-speaking Flanders (Flemish) while the bottom half is French-speaking Wallonia, with the officially bilingual capital of Brussels straddling the two regions. There are also a few German-speaking regions in the east. While this may seem complicated…
There are a number of different tourism offices in Brussels, each ready to give you an exciting new perspective on the Belgian capital. Brussels has a great deal to offer in terms of tourism and culture. That s why tourists are served by various organisations, each ready to give you their own exciting perspective on the Belgian capital: visit.brussels visit.brussels…
A tumultuous history The “Machine Gallery” of the national exhibition in 1880 had quite a way to go before becoming the splendid aviation museum we know today. 170 metres long, 70 metres wide and no less than 40 metres high, this immense glass and iron construction has been the background for an extraordinary variety of activities, ranging from trade fairs to early…
1. Taste of Belgium, Waffle & Chicken, $10 (brunch/lunch), $14 (dinner) This Belgian bistro took on a beloved Southern classic with great success, topping a dense, sugary Liège waffle with crunchy fried chicken and maple syrup. And the moral of the story is this: Don’t fear the hot sauce. 2. Hang Over Easy, Chicken and Waffles, $9.99 A soft Belgian waffle…
Europe’s first covered shopping gallery opened in 1847 and today houses a collection of 54 upmarket stores Credit: AP Admire the façade of St Gudule and St Michael s Cathedral Construction of the twin-towered structure of the Cathedral began in 1215 and was completed 300 years later, which accounts for its strange mix of architectural styles. The white-stone façade…
Belgium is one of the major banking and financial centres on mainland Europe, with Belgian banks influencing the country s position as a pioneer of the cashless society. Combined with Belgium s multicultural nature, today there are many banks in Belgium offering specialised services to expats, including non-resident bank accounts, as well as online banks in Belgium…
Het Best Western Plus Park Hotel Brussels is gevestigd in een herenhuis tegenover het Jubelpark, op 2 minuten lopen van het metrostation Merode en de Europese instellingen. Het hotel biedt gratis toegang tot een sauna, een eigen tuin, een terras en autoverhuur. De kamers van het Best Western Plus Park Hotel zijn voorzien van gratis WiFi en kabel-tv met 35 internationale…
Chevetogne Primarily a centre of prayer, the Monastery of Chevetogne comprises of male religious of the Byzantine-slav community as well as monks of a Latin Benedictine community, sharing in each others liturgies as well as the same abbot. The monastery of Chevetogne, situated in the countyside between Brussels and Luxemburg, iis an international, Benedictine monastery…
Discover the highlights of Spa in Belgium. Here are the top six must-see attractions including the Grand Prix Circuit, spas, museums and galleries. The Belgian municipality of Spa, in the Province of Liege, is famous for its healing cold springs, hence its name. In the area, you will also find the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which plays host to the annual Formula…
Belgium traditional clothing is nowadays only worn on special occasions at festivals and special celebrations. Today an example is The Shrove Tuesday Carnival in Binche, where men dress in brightly coloured padded costumes with large white collars and wooden shoes. This event is the closest demonstration to the style of ethnic clothing worn and imitates the Wallonia…
The Palace of Culture, right, the tallest building in the Polish capital, is lit in the colors of the Belgian flag in solidarity with the victims of the attacks in Brussels, in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday March 22, 2016. AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski Nagyardei Stadium is illuminated with the Belgian national colours in Debrecen, 226 kms east of Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday…
It is about the same size as the Netherlands and also has roughly the same amount of people (they are neighbors and both speak Dutch). Belgium happens to be the 16th most visited country in Europe while the Netherlands is number nine on the list. All data is based on numbers from the World Tourism Organization. The People I haven’t traveled through much of Western…
Located in the Flemish province of West Flanders, the city of Ostend (or Oostende) is the biggest on the Belgian coast. This cosmopolitan seaside resort has long sandy beaches, a modern harbour and magnificent fish restaurants. Built in September 1905 in the presence of King Leopold II, the imposing Roman Catholic Neo-Gothic church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is…
