Brussels is probably the most cosmopolitan city of Europe, with liveliness and an appeal that are closely linked to its role of the Europe’s crossroads. The capital of Belgium and the seat to the Europe’s bureaucratic institutions — The European Commission and the European Parliament, Brussels is also the Headquarters of NATO and a European lobbying and commercial hub for many multinational corporations. But what describes Brussels best is the greatest variety of museums, bars, restaurants, and other cozy places to visit when you’re up to enjoying life! More »
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Brussels - most cosmopolitan city in the heart of Europe
Amsterdam - Holland’s famous city of canals and world’s largest global village
The image of Amsterdam is the one of its historic city centers, with the canals and the magnificent patrician houses with their famous gables. The best way to take in all that beauty and history is from a boat on the canals of Amsterdam. Exploring the maze of canals in the old city center on a comfortable round-trip boat is an absolute must when visiting Amsterdam. More »
Liege - the hot-blooded city of Belgium
The city of Liege in the southern French-speaking part of Belgium has a character of its own — la “cite Ardente”, the hot-blooded city. Whoever coined the words, no one passing through Liege can ever doubt the sheer perfection of the phrase. More »
Antwerp Zoo
The Antwerp Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world and it is one of Antwerp’s most popular attractions. With an animal population of over 5,000 and more than 950 different species, it attracts over one million visitors each year. The Royal Society of Zoology was founded in 1843. It acquired 4 acres of land well outside the Spanish walls, next to the East Station. In 1904, the small East Station of Antwerp was replaced by the current Central Station. The new Antwerp Zoo More »
Ghent
Ghent is the city of students, scholars and history. Medieval architecture, modern arts, live jazz concerts and traditional festival held in the Belgian city of Ghent create a unique atmosphere. More »
Utrecht - medieval town in the center of Holland
Located right in the middle of Holland, Utrecht is a public transportation hub, a large university center, a historical landmark and Party Central; once, Utrecht even hold the seat of The Pope. Nearly half of the population of Utrecht today are students. The other half are scholars and professors!
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Madurodam: the Dutch prototype of Disneyland
Madurodam is an attraction to kids and a masterpiece of miniature architecture. Everyone can become a Gulliver in the Madurodam city with buildings, canals, ships…. More »
BENELUX: the Union of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg
BeNeLux certainly does have something to do with BeNefit and Luxury - the benefits of Luxembourgian banking and the luxury of Belgian chocolates and Dutch endless tulip fields of Keukenhof! The three neighboring countries share the common name for more than half-a-century now. And, before EURO currency came into circulation in 2002, Belgium and Luxembourg even shared the same FRANC currency… More »