Brussels is a long drive from London and it took me a couple of days to reach the destination. (with stops ofcourse!) I've been to Belgium a couple of times. English is widely spoken aside from French and German as their official language but i suggest you try to learn basic phrases. The country is really good for a tourist destination, lots to see. The cost of living is sky-rocketing, i mean it! But to live to Belgium, a big no! Taxes will kill you. Dining is as low as €8 and as high as €200 and more if you feel like splurging, accommodation starts at €40/night excluding service charge and taxes ofcourse. Its better if you know someone from Brussels so you won't have to pay the hotel stays. You have to see the world's oldest shopping mall (i forgot the name. you can Google it), and Waterloo is a must-see too if you're a fan of history. You can take a train if you want to visit Paris or Amsterdam. If you go to France, oh, you need to study few French phrases, many French are rude! Winter is not the perfect time to travel west, you'll freeze your ass to death! Don't forget to buy Belgian chocolates! Its a safe place, so have fun!
Help save the flagging European tourism industry. ;o)
Brussels is a long drive from London and it took me a couple of days to reach the destination. (with stops ofcourse!) I've been to Belgium a couple of times. English is widely spoken aside from French and German as their official language but i suggest you try to learn basic phrases. The country is really good for a tourist destination, lots to see. The cost of living is sky-rocketing, i mean it! But to live to Belgium, a big no! Taxes will kill you. Dining is as low as €8 and as high as €200 and more if you feel like splurging, accommodation starts at €40/night excluding service charge and taxes ofcourse. Its better if you know someone from Brussels so you won't have to pay the hotel stays. You have to see the world's oldest shopping mall (i forgot the name. you can Google it), and Waterloo is a must-see too if you're a fan of history. You can take a train if you want to visit Paris or Amsterdam. If you go to France, oh, you need to study few French phrases, many French are rude! Winter is not the perfect time to travel west, you'll freeze your ass to death! Don't forget to buy Belgian chocolates! Its a safe place, so have fun!
Help save the flagging European tourism industry. ;o)
cheers,
paul