Some people in Europe marked the start of the new year with a “dry January,” but not the Belgians. Why choose January to abandon imbibing in your favorite brew when you can choose a month with only 28 days? It’s not a surprise. Belgium has the best beer in the world. So, it’s no surprise […]
Someone has pushed a giant pause button in Brussels. Like cities across Europe, we are in the midst of a lockdown, and it’s not much fun. Life began to move into slow motion on the night of March 13, 2020, when restaurants, cafes and bars were shuttered. And life here is nowhere near “normal.” Brussels
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Are you sick and tired of chaotic, overcrowded European airports? Why not try Brussels Airport on your next trek to Europe? Lots of business travelers have discovered this secret gem in the heart of Europe. Join the crowd! The “capital of Europe” is often overlooked when Americans make travel plans, but Brussels Airport is a
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Winter is a four-letter word. C-O-L-D. It’s January, and, baby, it’s cold outside! While hundreds of thousands of travelers are basking in the sun this month, heartier travelers are heading north to the frozen tundra. Whether it’s a ski holiday, adventure vacation or business trip, how can you best brave the cold and stay warm
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British Airways Queens of the Skies are no longer in flight. But aviation aficionados can still enjoy the Boeing-747 aircraft, albeit on the ground. This month, the last two 747s to depart from the airline’s fleet – G-BNLY and G-BYGC- will leave the engineering base in Cardiff. The pair were among several aircraft painted in
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The busy holiday season has started. Airports are becoming more crowded, and travelers need to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, Brussels Airport has launched bTag to make things safer — and easier. HOW HAS TRAVEL CHANGED? Safety has always been important, but COVID-19 brings new restrictions. Airports and airlines are looking for
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Airports have always focused on safety, but, as we all know, COVID-19 forced new restrictions. In Belgium, we are still wearing masks in airports and on public transportation to help reduce transmission of the coronavirus. And it is recommended that you maintain a 5-foot distance from other passengers. Think about what a challenge that could
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With only three Radisson Blu hotels in the US, the average American may not be familiar with the brand. If you are traveling to Europe, it might be time to discover this accommodation option, especially if you are heading to Belgium. Bruges is one of the latest cities to welcome the upscale brand with an
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Nowhere is the sheer opulence of French life in centuries past more apparent than in the chateaus of the Loire Valley. Just a few hours from Paris, you can discover the royal life. Here is a quick introduction to five chateaus you won’t want to miss. 1. CHÂTEAU ROYAL DE BLOIS Climb up a
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There’s something slightly worrying about finding a new favorite hotel. You want to share the news with the world, but you worry that once everyone discovers it, you’ll never be able to book a room again due to its growing popularity. That’s how I feel about the five-star Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa in Prague. It
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