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Half Flemish, half French, and its capital Brussels also the capital of Europe, this tiny country packs in a lot of great eating (don´t forget the chocolate!), drinking (ah, those beers!), scenery, and sightseeing.

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Antwerp mentioned in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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Bruges canal cruise cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'

Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple! read post

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Ypres/Ieper one of Europe's top World War I destinations

Today is a momentous Armistice Day, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the horrific “Great War” that embroiled dozens of countries, kingdoms, empires, and colonies, and scarred and shaped all of world history for the past century, fought from July 1914 to November 1918. Various of those countries and their successors in Europe and beyond have been marking World War I’s rolling centennial with a variety of events and remembrances. History buffs looking for a European getaway…

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Antwerp's a boffo bonanza for visitors

villorejo Yet another European city tracing its roots back to a settlement of the Roman Empire, the Flanders (Dutch Belgium) city of Antwerpen (Anvers in French) started coming into its own in the late 15th century, and by the 16th had come to be Europe’s richest urb. Today after rebuilding following devastation in World War II, it’s still a commercial powerhouse – Belgium’s biggest port (and Europe’s third largest), astride the River Scheldt, Antwerp is an economic force to be reckoned with…

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Joseba Basabe December 21, 2024 at 1:08pm

Having been to Ghent, I can see why Frommer´s put it on its list of "Best Places to Go in 2025"! https://www.frommers.com/slideshows/848621-frommer-s-best-places-to...

Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2025 | Frommer's

The 2025 edition of our annual list of the best travel destinations, as chosen by Frommer's staffers
José Balido June 25, 2024 at 11:47am

A digital financial services company recently did a survey of the world´s "friendliest" countries to visit, and interestingly, Belgium made it into the top ten: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2024/06/23/friend...
Riccardo R October 3, 2023 at 7:59pm

Several weeks ago UNESCO announced its 42 newest World Heritage Sites, and one was here (and shared with France): the funerary and memory sites of World War I´s Western Front. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1567

Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

This transnational serial property encompasses sites along the First World War Western Front, where war was fought between the German and the Allied…
David Paul Appell May 7, 2023 at 8:59pm

I fondly remember visiting Antwerp many years ago, so this piece brought some of those memories back. I'm due for a rematch! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/24/a-locals-guide-to-an...

A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee | Antwerp holidays…

From Rubens and van Eyck to cutting edge street murals and fashion, art is at the heart of the Flemish city, says local guide Tim Marschan<em>g. </em…
Barbara Necker April 30, 2023 at 7:10pm

The Zoe Report is a New York City-based women's beauty and lifestyle site that also does travel coverage, and recently they featured Ghent, which I last visited 23 years ago and remember fondly: https://www.thezoereport.com/living/ghent-belgium-city-travel

Sorry Brussels, This Less-Frequented Belgium City Is The Ultimate Cool-Girl Destination

While a lesser known travel destination, Ghent definitely deserves a spot on your Belgium itinerary.
María José October 26, 2022 at 6:20pm

I last visited Antwerp several years ago so this Guardian piece with insider tips and suggestions brought back memories - plus I learned a few new things, too! Time for a return visit in 2023? https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/24/a-locals-guide-to-an...

A local’s guide to Antwerp, Belgium: high art, gritty graffiti and great coffee | Antwerp holidays…

From Rubens and van Eyck to cutting edge street murals and fashion, art is at the heart of the Flemish city, says local guide Tim Marschan<em>g. </em…
José Balido June 24, 2022 at 4:25pm

In observance of Pride, The Guardian just came out with a piece on Europe's ten best gay-friendly destinations - and Antwerp made the cut. Here's why: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/jun/23/europe-best-holidays...

10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season | Gay and lesbian travel |…

From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe
Sofie Couwenbergh January 29, 2013 at 1:57pm

Looking for something original to do?
Take a jewelry course in Leuven!
Sofie Couwenbergh January 28, 2013 at 4:00pm

Planning a trip to Belgium? Here's an itinerary for

a trip to Flanders by train
Sofie Couwenbergh January 21, 2013 at 3:29pm

Looking for a place to take a great afternoon walk? Check out Le domaine Solvay in La Hulpe!