The Belgian capital of Brussels is sometimes overlooked as one of Europe’s less exciting cities but we here at Europe a la Carte definitely think otherwise and Brussels is featured in our best European cities to visit post. Here are some of the great things to do in Brussels from the blogging team, whether your [...]
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is a charming and mesmerizing European city, one of the best places to visit in Europe. I have supporters in the Europe a la Carte blogging team. Karen explains why she loves Brussels and Andy apologies for all the city’s unjustified boring tag. There are a lot of things to [...]
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and of the European Union, is definitely one of the best places to visit in Europe. A mix of both the ancient and the contemporary times, it’s a lively city with a host of things to do. Other members of the Europe a la Carte blogging team agree, Karen wrote “Why [...]
I visited Brussels from 12 – 15 December 2009 and discovered that it’s an exciting, vibrant city, so I want help put paid to this myth that Brussels is a boring. There are so many interesting things to do in Brussels and some great Brussels museums. Here are four reasons why I loved Brussels: 1 [...]
I visited Brussels 12 – 15 December 2009 and asked for tips on what to do and see in the Belgian capital in a Europe a la Carte blog post and on Twitter. I’ve collated these tips to help you get the most out of your trip to Brussels. You can also read “Why I [...]
I stayed for three nights at the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place Brussels in mid December 2009 on a complimentary basis. My stay was arranged through Hotels.com from their selection of hotels in Brussels. Christmas exterior of the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place Brussels I stayed in an executive suite on the 6th floor. There [...]
When I was in Brussels in mid December 2009 I talked to Tony Mallett, editor of Upfront, a Brussels events based magazine, available free of charge as a print magazine and online as Upfront-Live.com. Tony has lived in Brussels for nine years so gives us some tips on what to do and see in the [...]
Brussels, the Belgian capital, has really pulled out all the stops for the 2009 festive season with the most wonderful Light Show every evening in Grand Place. The Electrabel Nights is part of the Winter Wonders programme of events which runs until 3 January 2010. S The Light Show is on every evening from 16.30 [...]
I’ve spent the day wandering around in Brussels. It’s been really enjoyable and interesting and I’ve picked up on some alternative Belgian takes on Christmas gifts and trees. When I saw the market in Grassmarkt, I thought I spotted a beer stall but on closer inspection it was actually selling candles in beer glasses that [...]
Back this spring, TripAdvisor conducted a survey and concluded that Brussels was Europe’s most boring city. Mon dieu! I couldn’t disagree more, and for that, I make a public apology to Brussels. The Belgian capital is one of the most authentic European cities that I know and just because it refuses to not bow down [...]
