http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html The Brussels Travel Blog provides free information, photos and tips on Brussels travel, Belgium chocolate, about Belgium, the Grand Place, other Belgium cities and more. en-us Brussels tourism Thu, 16 May 2013 14:27:50 -0400 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:27:50 -0400 brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Belgian-Speculoos-Paste-Spreads-to-the-USAf07df3ffbc9004f3197302d24db9101dThe ever-popular Belgian cookie, the Speculoos, has been converted to a spread that is quickly growing in popularity in the USA. This article features what's being called the new 'Nutella'. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:27:40 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#History-Channel-Features-the-Grand-Placea6ae9e85fbd3b3f9d979472019e1d0e4The History Channel produced this five-minute video about the Grand Place in Brussels, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great video primer on what many say is the most beautiful square in Europe, if not the world. Sat, 11 May 2013 12:51:33 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#All-Aboard-The-Chocolate-Train7c7a580fa6225961d20face08ff42552You may not want to ride this train but you'll certainly want to bite it! A train made entirely of chocolate was on display at Brussels South Station a while back. We just saw this video and wanted to share it with you ... a unique creation by a Belgian chocolatier. Thirty-four meters long and 1,250 kilos of delicious Belgian chocolate, this train is one of a kind! Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:42:21 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Belgian-Chocolate-Easter-Egg-Hunt-is-March-31586f824638a261aa3096ac4fc92c8d9eA Belgian Chocolate Easter Egg Hunt is set for March 31 in parks located throughout Brussels. Supplied by Belgian Chocolatier Leonidas, some 300,000 chocolate eggs will be hidden public parks. More info at this web address! Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:41:48 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Brussels-Belgium-Travel-Guide-Partners-with-MyTable42b5f4da0f987f8f67e09763d7ff7956We are pleased to announce that the Brussels Belgium Travel Guide has entered a partnership agreement with 'MyTable', one of the largest online restaurant-booking portals in Europe. MyTable is a Swiss-based company offering a free and fast way to locate and make reservations at some of the best restaurants throughout Europe. It’s easy: just choose from hundreds of Belgian restaurants listed as well as more than 17,000 other restaurants across Europe. Simply reserve your table with just a click of a button. More information about MyTable will be available on our website soon, but until then your reservations can be made on the MyTable Website directly. Fri, 8 Mar 2013 04:24:06 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Looking-for-Something-To-Do-in-Brusselsb4a88106b886350d98dafdd07bac3ab7Looking for something to do in Brussels? Check out this list provided by the Expatica Community. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 03:49:33 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Belgian-Chocolate-Gets-Nod-on-UK-Website03e9ea2ebfb362e44f244b38e7191a48Since moving to Brussels in 2005, Australian native Ryan Stevenson has twice won the title of Belgian Chocolate Master. Read about Ryan, his work, and what makes Belgian chocolate the best chocolate in the world! Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:41:53 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/christmas-in-brussels.html1d51bab33a53d6770cd858f27b7b9f05Celebrate Christmas in Brussels with plenty to see, do, buy and eat! Sun, 9 Dec 2012 00:51:33 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#American-Womens-Club-Holiday-Bazaar-is-November-17-180579bdca47f3f6ba2f8ad9aa8bbd9dbfEvery year the American Women's Club of Brussels organize a charity holiday bazaar featuring 100 vendors from across Europe selling a variety of gift items ranging from Polish pottery and gourmet foods to hand-woven shawls, jewelry, Christmas decorations, linens and stationery. The bazaar also features a cafe with homemade American-style food, a tombola and on-site UPS shipping facilities. Don't miss it - just two weeks away! Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:29:15 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Test-Your-Chocolate-IQfe7bf8d80d5d1f9da1c9cdba73c22150If you love Belgium then you probably love Belgian chocolate. Here's a fun way to test your knowledge about chocolate! Fri, 2 Nov 2012 07:34:24 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/speculoos.html67647e1924fbf03ff97a26ad45713d5cIf you've ever visited Belgium, no doubt you stumbled upon a Speculoos cookie in a restaurant or cafe (even McDonald's offers them with hot drinks.) These amazing little cookies are simple but spectacular and their popularity rises during the holiday season as manufacturers and local bakers make them available in the form of St. Nicholas and other holiday characters. See the link to our site for more info and how you can make your own at home! Thu, 1 Nov 2012 01:59:00 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#An-American-Expats-Take-on-Halloween-in-Belgium08304b483c1ac6d17d0d3434b6af4b04Ever wondered what an imported American holiday like Halloween looks like in a foreign country? This expat shares her take on the holiday in Belgium. (Oh...did you know the real holiday here is 'All Saint's Day' and that everyone gets off work and school? Now THAT'S a holiday! Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:38:27 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/brusselsbustour.htmlaf432382cfce83f58774e52866455b69Every major European city offers bus tours and Brussels is no exception. You can catch a tour bus near the Grand Place and see the sites while saving your feet. For more info, click the link which takes you to our info page about Brussels Bus Tours. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:51:24 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Raphael-Restaurant-Gets-Good-Reviews-on-Trip-Advisor95f607294a75bd1b139847a12e260cf7You know a restaurant is confident when it provides a link from its website to its ranking and comments on TripAdvisor.com. Raphael Restaurant is ranked #106 out of 1534 restaurants in Brussels. We've not eaten there yet but after reading about it, we will. Check out their site and TripAdvisor comments. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:07:02 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Equal-Rights-42677b880a2a5daa74a1c09cb5cc798eYou hear a lot about the Mannekin Pis (the statue/fountain of the little boy eternally urinating), but you may not have heard about his little female counterpart - Jeanneke Pis -who does the same on the street Impasse de la Fidelite. She even has her own website. Ah, Belgium...equal rights, eh? Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:22:35 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#The-Worlds-Deepest-Diving-Poolin-Brusselsbe177ba8830c8410d9eeaaf0ea4e5daaWhether you're an experienced diver, a wanna-be diver or you just like watching, this has to be one of the most unique 'on-land' dive places in the world. They even have a restaurant where you can eat and watch people dive! Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:54:37 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Where-To-Find-Wi-Fi-in-Brussels8c6b5f61dcf910499a93928b2e83a27bEver wondered where you can find wi-fi in Brussels? Click this link to find 16 hotspots. Those in or near the Grand Place include: Aroma Cafe, Central Station, McDonald's on Rue Neuve, and Quick on Rue du Marche aux Herbes. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:47:10 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#UK-Celebrity-Chef-Dishes-on-Brusselscccdcf13a2c2c7d964e9293dbbf283b2Click to find out what Britain's celebrity chef publishes about Brussels in his online magazine. Hint: it's good! Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:48:14 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#PapaBubble-Candy-Store-Opens-Near-Grand-Place38947277355f742966505641421a834cMake sure and visit the new 'Papabubble' store - just opened in Brussels near the Grand Place. Colorful decor, whimsical designs and delightful flavors describe Papabubble's unique concept of candymaking. Great for gifts, that empty candy jar in your home or office, or just for enjoying while you wander around the Grand Place! Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:36:07 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Watch-The-Flower-Carpet-Come-to-Life-on-Webcam4982a0f829a9be5349e1f9a1a4d76d1fCheck out the live webcam at the Grand Place as gardeners layout 750,000 begonias in a colorful design. Opens August 15 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:02:07 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Careful-with-the-Kinder-Eggse7d9bbc733275ef297b0e9a3fb57c176If you've been to Europe and have an eye for all-things-children you're probably familiar with Kinder Eggs - the colorfully wrapped chocolate egg filled with some kind of plastic toy. It's a simple concept - kids eat the chocolate and play with the toy. But guess what ? Show up with them at the USA border and they may be confiscated. Read this article to find out why! The article also tells you what else not to bring over! Mon, 6 Aug 2012 02:42:24 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Visit-the-Royal-Palace-in-Brussels93b98571f5c044d3bd9715fbcfd7dcb4Every summer the Belgian royals go on vacation and leave their home open to the public. You can view the palace, located at Place des Palais, 1000 Bruxelles, through September 9. Admission is free! It's open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tours available in: NL FR EN Thu, 2 Aug 2012 05:34:49 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Hard-Rock-Cafe-Opens-in-Grand-Place-This-Week0d74dbf3dc59a0178450ba8b3a92afd6Joining European cities like London and Paris, Brussels finally gets its on Hard Rock Cafe right in the middle of the beautiful Grand Place. Opens this week. See site for more info! Wed, 1 Aug 2012 00:44:37 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#The-Grand-Place-Flower-Carpet-Returns-in-Augustdb1e0403cb2f7cd40e2bdef963f91aeaThe famous Flower Carpet laid in the Grand Place returns August 15-19, 2013! This manmade wonder of Brussels is a sight to behold, featuring 750,000 colorful begonias arranged in a unique design every two years by 100 gardeners. The botanical display opens August 14 at 22:00, continues August 15-18 from 09:00-23:00 and closes on August 19 until 18:00. It's free. Don't miss it! Location: Grand Place. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:08:56 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Rick-Steves-on-How-To-Make-The-Most-of-Your-European-Trip0106fadbf150dd976c9ffacb193516b3Rick Steves on 'How to Make The Most of Your European Trip'. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:28:17 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/ferry.htmle5ac7efd0cd2d199c5ee4dcd0a757d85Travel by ferry from the UK to Belgium Fri, 11 May 2012 11:32:50 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Belgian-Chocolate-Review2299761c1fe4dcf70cf50145b49cb78dA Canadian writer reviews some famous Belgian chocolatiers and makes her recommendations. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 03:31:00 -0400 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#The-Artist-Oscar-Win-is-A-Win-For-Belgium-Too10ccb84acb72ccfad6fb97bf5d36090cWhen Frenchman Ludovic Bource received an Oscar for the soundtrack of The Artist it was also an honor for the Brussels Philharmonic, the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and pianist Jef Neve who played the music for the film. Kudos to les Belges for a job well done and well-recognized. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:33:05 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Brussels-Cook-Book-Bookstore-Recognized2355fa5d387e1bb6db903e9bbdcded88'Cook & Book', a Brussels bookstore, has been named 'one of the world's most beautiful bookstores' by cultural news website'Flavorpil'. Check out the link above for the story. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:30:55 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/index.htmlb31b581aecc2734c69dd36201cc44447Explore Brussels tourism opportunities including Brussels Airlines, Brussels attractions and Belgium chocolate with the Brussels Belgium Travel Guide Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:53:24 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Like-our-Facebook-Fan-pageb04e43824bd746949787363af0eeefe0Join the conversation on Facebook about things to do and see in the city of Brussels, Belgium. 'Like' our fan page and every time we post a new article or update it will appear on your Facebook news feed! Click the link and 'like' us please! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:37:28 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Great-News-For-Dark-Chocolate-Lovers365dd66d7c8fc44366c1722067baad89If you need an excuse to go for some dark chocolate - especially today on Valentine's Day - here's an article that offers not just one but three great excuses to have a few bites. Recommendation: go for Belgian dark chocolate. There's none better! Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:46:09 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Brugges-Makes-List-of-Top-24-Romantic-Citieseabd5a5b40b06edb3b90b6f9d3e4ae31Brugges, a sister city of Brussels, made The Atlantic's list of 'The Top 24 Romantic Cities in the World', one of 11 such cities in Europe to earn that distinction helping to make Europe the most romantic continent! If you're not too far away, maybe Brugge would make a nice Valentine's Day destination! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:19:57 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Make-Your-Own-Belgian-Wafflesdcf558214e99cc917b247e768143d55aJust stumbled on this recipe for Belgian Waffles. Comes with hints on where to buy the Sugar Pearls that make Belgian Waffles truly Belgian! Wed, 1 Feb 2012 02:02:15 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#See-Sabena-Exhibit-Before-February-26-Closing024e1a0876d9272ac71ebaaaf996d807The exhibit “Sabena: Progress came from the Sky” explores the extinct Belgian airline's history, advertising campaigns, employee uniforms over the years and the struggle for gender equality. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:25:49 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#High-Speed-Trains-Eclipsing-Airplane-Travel-Between-Brussels-and-Paris3997024843d367e8afdd151b640a3aebThe Thalys is now the favored travel mode over flights to and from Paris according to this article. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:34:52 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#More-Belgian-Strike-News34ca399839645408f57b7ec8dd467e49CNN provides this update on today's strike in Belgium (January 30, 2012). Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:29:01 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Five-Things-To-See-Do-in-Brussels30bf647b6f2262ca480fac4bf3abf9a4Check out this brief article about Brussels written by a UK traveler. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:28:12 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Major-Strike-on-Monday6378925a9d96757f4b653d20c0c6be55Travelers in, to and from Brussels beware on Monday...three major unions are striking on Monday. Air travel, public transport will be affected and even roads will be blocked as the unions protest austerity measures. Read more by clicking the link. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:46:47 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#The-Lowdown-on-Speculoos-Spread77b66c4f3de9f5ba3a9c636cae4bef37For all the Speculoos fans out there, here's a story about the cookie but more about the ever-popular Biscoff 'nut-free' spread that has taken the foodie world by storm. OK, I may be exaggerating but lots of people are loving it! Check out the story on 'The Nibble' website. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:06:44 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Wall-Street-Journal-Features-Brussels-2012-Food-Festivalba90e9afb20138a86d26f3166f74b2ffBrussels' reputation as a 'foodie' nation grows with this report in the European online edition of The Wall Street Journal. Featuring upcoming highlights from the 2012 Brussels Food Festival. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:44:03 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/advertisewithus.html734f6fbdca9ea50c77aec022cb8f8950Advertise your business in our travel guide Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:55:17 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Dine-In-The-Sky-This-June-In-Brussels727bc08680662317148c3e8ba770538aI guess you call this 'adventure dining'. In June, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a Michelin-star dinner suspended 50 meters (164 feet) in the air by a crane. It's part of a foodie campaign called 'Brusselicious'. Check out this article for the details and the scary photo. Our advice: be sure you go to the bathroom before you go up in the air! Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:10:33 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Brussels-Airport7253828964f192afec153cc63de214e8Starting soon you'll no longer be able to park for free at 'arrivals' and 'run in' to pick someone up. According to airport officials, folks have abused the 'free parking' provided for this purpose, therefore the area is being closed and you'll have to pay to park. More details in this article. Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:10:33 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Check-Out-this-Blog-About-Belgian-Chocolate4c1a77323cea5b1a97ab8573140d07b3Written by an American living in Belgium who is passionate about Belgian chocolate, you can learn about specialty chocolate shops, how chocolate is made, where you can get factory tours, guides for walking tours and much more! Fri, 6 Jan 2012 02:58:03 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Belgians-Famous-Tin-Tin-Goes-Worldwide-in-New-Filmf548b68b0a585db4d76f3a11148c7545Mega movie producer/director Steven Spielberg was captivated with the Belgian comic book character 'Tintin', created by Belgian artist Herge. In true Spielberg form, he makes a masterpiece out of the comic character and showcases one of Belgium's brightest stars. See the film and support Belgian culture! Fri, 6 Jan 2012 02:58:03 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#US-Airlines-Add-Carbon-Surcharge-of-300-to-European-Ticket-Prices86a211ea53ef39a5d2fc557b219d6edcThe headline says it all! Fri, 6 Jan 2012 02:58:03 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#The-New-York-Times-Features-Belgian-Chocolate203941c75970871f4d707d8c394f45c3Writer Amy M. Thomas features Belgian chocolate in her December 25, 2011 article published in the New York Times. Entitled 'Brussels - The Chocolate Trail', Thomas takes you on a whirlwind tour of the famous and not-so-famous Belgian chocolatiers. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:04:30 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/Brussels-travel-blog.html#Belgian-Speculoos-Spread-Now-Available-in-Americacf682552292c7399f10a7d84624286d0Speculoos spread,already a 'hit' in Belgium and other European countries as an alternative to peanut butter and Nutella (a chocolate-hazlenut spread). Entering the market under the name 'Biscoff Spread', the idea is to capitalize off the popular Speculoos cookies that Delta Airlines serves its customers. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:03:54 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/neuhaus.html449393b16f485a11198f857df449bce9Jean Neuhaus made Belgian chocolate history when he invented the praline and the ballotin box. The company continues the tradition today, selling its chocolate around the world. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:31:08 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/aboutbelgium.htmlf0a9955495820cc2c575632f0aa7b25eHelpful information about Belgium to help you plan your trip: including info on time, weather, holidays and cultural tips. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:26:51 -0500 http://www.brussels-belgium-travel-guide.com/belgium-holidays.html6166f95a0fa733f182fcb16a7174992cWhen Are 2013 Belgium Holidays? Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:22:45 -0500