Belgium was a quick but highly anticipated stop on our trip. (Well, at least it was highly anticipated by Kate!) The whole purpose of going to Belgium was to taste Kate's favorite beers in their birthplace. Of course Belgium is famous for more than their beer. They have amazing chocolate, waffles and mussels!
The streets are windey and easy to get lost in but the towns are small so you're not lost long. The towns are farily easy to get around. We walked mostly from our hotel. We also used the metro and train system in going to-from the airport.
There are three official languages in Belgium: French, Dutch and German. Many people there speak English as well. But you can see all three cultures have a strong influence on the country. There's even a popular French bakery, Paul's, in Belgium. Many signs, menus, etc. come in all four languages.
Our hotel was the Ibis Brussels Centre Ste Catherine. It was a great location, clean, with free internet. We'd recommend staying there if you're ever in Brussels.
Overall, we really enjoyed our time in Belgium. It's not a typical vacation destination, but there were definitely a lot of tourists there. There's not much to this country and is easy to visit in a few days. However, the next time you make it out to Europe, we recommend you stop over in Belgium. It was relaxing, quaint and highly enjoyable.
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