Today we are leaving for Paris, 1,5 hour by train (Eurostar) from Brussels.
Next stop, Paris
Bruges
There is no point in traveling around Belgium, switching hotels and towns.. everything is just an hour away by train.
Today we decided on going to Bruges, the rain has been following us for several days – but we had hope for some det weather at least, maybe even to see the sun according to yr.no..
Bruges was a completely different place than Brussels. It was borderline over-idyllic, and there was no construction anywhere. (Brussels is just a construction site where people have decided to live)
Continue reading “Bruges”Bruges – Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
De Halve Maan (im pretty sure that means the half moon)
This was the first Brewery we had decided to visit, is just on the corner of the old town close to the train station.
Continue reading “Bruges – Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan”Cantillon Brewery, Brussel
Today was the day for laundry – luckily we had a laundromat real close by – but we still had to kinda hang around
But this posed little to no problem – since our hotel is in walking distance to Cantillon Brewery, and a wash is pretty much as long as a tour and some tasteers.
The Brewery is located just of one of the main streets close to Midi station, and there is nothing that really gives you an idea that there is a close to 125 year old Brewery here. Even outside, no one there – tons of ppl on the inside though.
Continue reading “Cantillon Brewery, Brussel”Luxembourg!
Lxmgrg has a direct train connection to Midi on Brussels, 3ish hours or so – and we have never been…so we decided to do a quick trip. Also – there is an announced train strike comming today at 22:00, lasting for two days.. so, now or never.
A return ticket for the two of us was around 1000 NOK, not to bad.. near the same price as that Starbucks coffee
Continue reading “Luxembourg!”Antwerpen, Brabo
In the middle of Antwerp is the Brabo Fountain – depicting the founder of the city throwing a hand. The is some old Fairytale thingy, about a giant that guarded a river crossing, if you didnt pay him before crossing – he would cut of your hand….as you do
This also is related to the name of the town, the old word for throw and hand – hand throw – Antwerpen… Wikipedia has the details 🙂
Continue reading “Antwerpen, Brabo”Hoffy’s, Antwerp
Traveling between cities in Belgium is real easy – the cost is pretty low but most off all the distances are short. Going from Brussels til Antwerp is a approx 40 min ride.
So, trying to see as much of Belgium as possible, we headed out towards Antwerp from midi station in Brussels early morning.
We had checked for brunch options before we left, and Hoffy’s had tons of good ratings – also beeing pretty close to the train station.
This is probably the Jewish area of Antwerp, as you se the distinct clothes, hats and curls all over the place. Also, Hoffy’s is a resturant/Delhi serving Yiddish quisine.
Continue reading “Hoffy’s, Antwerp”Comic Arts museum Brussel
This museum is downtown Brussels and have lots of interesting and fun tings to see. We knew Tintin was belgian, but that Lucky Luke and the Smurfs also came from Belgia was a suprise. And of course there was a lots of newer stuff as well. The history of comics was outlined in a easy and fun way. This museum has lots for both comic fans and people like us who just read comics randomly. The museum shop has an impressive amount of comics in many lanuages. And plenty of cool fugurines. It also has a comic library. Well worth a visit.
