things to do in belgium

3 best things to do in Belgium

Although it is smaller than many other countries in Europe, there are many things to do in Belgium for travelers. Getting from one location to another is easy because the cities are close together. Travelers can go to Antwerp to see one of the largest collections of diamonds or Ghent to visit the botanical gardens and castles. Brussels, Belgium’s capital city, is another interesting travel destination to add to your list. And, while in Belgium, you can also go on day trips to London and other capital cities. 1. Visit Belgium’s top attractions Some of the most popular tourist attractions …

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benelux countries travel destinations

Top 3 travel destinations in the Benelux countries

The Benelux economic union is an international union of three overlapping monarchies in Europe. The three Benelux countries are Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, as you can tell from the union’s name itself (BElgique – NEderland – LUXembourg). Each of the three countries has a unique charm to bring to the mix and the top 3 travel destinations in the Benelux union are their beautiful capital. Brussels, Belgium Brussels is best known for being the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. But there’s a lot more to the city from the Benelux region than just meeting halls and bureaucrats. Brussels …

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eating in greece

Eating in Greece like a local

When you wander the streets of Athens or some other beautiful Greek city for hours, you’re definitely going to get hungry at one point. To make it easier for you to dine and wine in Greece here is some useful information about eating in Greece. When should you eat in Greece Most Greeks start their mornings by having an Ellinikos cafe for breakfast. Don’t worry, though this is a common custom in some European countries (e.g. France or Italy), you will be able to have a proper breakfast at your hotel, at a café or restaurant. In the Greek Island of Corfu, for …

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day trip from salzburg to hallstatt

Beautiful day trip from Salzburg to visit Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt is a small town in the Austrian Alps that puts The Sound of Music to shame! The best way to enjoy a full-day trip from Salzburg to visit Hallstatt is to start your journey by rail. The train goes straight up into the Austrian Alps and drops you off by the edge of the mountain. Once there, you sit in a little hut and wait for the Halstatt ferry to turn up and carry you across the lake to the Alpine town of Hallstatt. There, you don’t see any cars, and it’s just like a trip into the past. …

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austria off the beaten path travel destinations

3 best travel destinations in Austria off the beaten path

Say Austria and everybody talks of Vienna and Salzburg. However, besides these fantastic travel destinations, I want to tell you a bit about visiting Austria off the beaten path. Come with me to Zell am See, Bad Gastein, and Innsbruck! 1. Zell am See Zell am See is a name that rolls off the tongue, but that pleasure pails in contrast to the location. Sometimes characterized as paradise on earth, Zell am See is a fantastic spot in the Austrian Alps. With mountains on one side and a lake on the other, the city looks like something out of a …

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