Location: USAG BENELUX/SHAPE-Chièvres is located in Belgium, about 25 miles from the nearest city Mons. The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is located in Casteau Belgium, about 45 miles southwest of Brussels, the capitol. USAG BENELUX s primary mission is to operate U.S. garrisons and support joint communities in order to execute national defense…
Brussels is like a page out of history with its well-preserved historic buildings, renowned museums, and memorable statues. It is a delicate blend of medieval elegance and modern efficiency. Take advantage of the city’s low-cost deals on rental houses, villas and condos and feel like you’ve stepped right into a fairytale! Take the kids to see Belgian cartoon…
Start your day with a pickup from your centrally located Brussels hotel, or alternatively, meet your guide in the center of town. Leave the city by coach and travel southeast toward the town of Vladslo, your first destination of the day! Stop to see the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, the most important German cemetery from WWI, and as you walk through the…
Save up, the shopping in Brussels is exceptional It’s worth knowing that there is a strong fashion culture in Brussels. The DNA of Belgian fashion is best described as explicit, surreal and avant-garde. So be prepared, because there are plenty of streets that are perfect for walking and perusing by all of the glorious shops – Avenue Louise being one of the most…
The design of the new NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, reflects the unity and adaptability of the Alliance. State-of-the-art facilities will enable the building to respond to the Alliance’s evolving needs long into the future, while its forward-looking design delivers a sustainable building that significantly reduces the Organization’s environmental footprint…
3. Vismet Another classic Belgian establishment is Vismet, a seafood restaurant where everything is made in-house by a classically trained Flemish chef. The specialty of the house is croquettes aux crevettes (shrimp croquettes), made with brown shrimp and béchamel. I know what you’re thinking, but Belgian brown shrimp is a delicious local delicacy. The process…
The airport train station is located below the terminal (basement level-1). International trains Brussels Airport is connected directly to the major cities in the Netherlands. Up to 16 trains a day will take you to Amsterdam via Dordrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague. Travel time: Dordrecht: 1 h 30 min Rotterdam: 1 h 45 min The Hague: 2 h 05 min Amsterdam : 2 h 55…
Passengers and airport staff are evacuated from the terminal building after explosions at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, Belgium, on March 22, 2016 Laurent Dubrule—EPA One year ago on Wednesday, I was at Brussels Zaventem airport having breakfast in a departure terminal when it became clear that something was terribly wrong. I didn’t hear or feel any blast, but…
Founded in 1919, Mary is the grande dame of Belgian chocolate. For 90 years it has been on the rue Royale, the smartest street in Brussels, a short walk from the palace of the Belgian royal family, and it has been the holder of a Royal Warrant since 1942. George W Bush bought some chocolates here, but don t let that put you off. A trip to this famous shop is…
If you don t have much time to explore the wonders of Brussels then these 3 Bus Stop are the ones for you! First hop-off at Bus Stop 4 (the blue line) at Atomium, one of Brussels wackiest tourist attractions! A Or for the historians out there, take the red line and hop-off at Bus Stop 2 to see the Palace Royale. Dated back to the 18th century and situated in…
Brussels is the bilingual capital that delights in contradiction. Its streets are signed in French and Dutch (to everyone’s confusion); its most iconic landmark is a tiny statue of a boy urinating (the Mannekin Pis), which symbolizes not just its people’s attitude to authority but their enduring deadpan humor; and it simultaneously boasts some of the grandest…
Location: USAG Benelux - Brussels is located on the Northeastern side of Brussels, about 5 minutes drive from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters, and one hour drive from Chievres Garrison near SHAPE (Belgium) and the US Army Garrison Shinnen (Netherlands). The city of Brussels is known as the Capital of Europe. Not only does it host…
The Waffle Workshop starts on Brussels Grand Place with a short walking tour and introduction to the delicious world of Waffles. Then serious stuff starts when we go to the actual workshop, split in teams and start cooking. After making the batter, some demonstration and a tasting session, the participants are invited to make their own waffles and decorate them…
Choose where to stay in Brussels from the city’s varied neighborhoods. Use this guide to find the right Brussels hotel to suit you. City centre All roads in Brussels’ medieval city centre lead to the mighty Grand’Place, recalling centuries past with its step-gabled guild houses and ornate Town Hall. Lanes fanning out from the square hide shops, restaurants, cafés…
Welcome to the Université libre de Bruxelles! BRUSSELS, A CITY ON HUMAN SCALE In the heart of Europe, just 1h20 by train from Paris, 1h30 from Amsterdam, and 1h50 from London and Cologne, Brussels offers all the advantages of a capital city and the quality of life of a large and lively town. Brussels is home to all the major European institutions. It is the official…
Belgium’s capital may be known for the imposing, picture-postcard Baroque architecture at its heart, and the sleek, glass and steel structures of the European Quarter, but you can stay in this stately city without paying over the odds. There are cheap hotels to be found in the sought-after Grand Place zone, putting you within ambling distance of the historic…
In the early 90’s, diver and traveler John Beernaerts used a table mat to sketch out his brainchild for a friend during dinner, a marvelous pool for training divers that would be first-rate, so much so that it would recreate the conditions of Bora Bora. Beernaerts recognized the vast difference between learning to dive in the blue lagoons of the exotic island…
