Brussels - where every corner tells a story
Brussels - where every corner tells a story
Laura Dehelean
A city of contrasts, where the old and new harmonize, and the vibrant energy of its streets paints a kaleidoscope of experiences waiting to be explored!
đĄTip! Do explore day trips to Ghent & Brugge.
When it comes to cuisine, Belgium is famous for: cheese, mussels, rabbit stew, chocolate, waffles, fries, and boterhammen or tartines.
Btw - Brussels has more chocolate shops per square foot than any other city!!!đ«đ«đ«
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Fine Belgian Cuisine, beer pairing and more. I Inside the Brussels Stock Exchange Building!
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Covered Rooftop of La Bourse. Embark on a tasting journey with our selection of 150 beers (50 on tap) while overlooking Brussels
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Delvaux is a Belgian manufacturer of fine leather luxury goods founded in 1829 by Charles Delvaux. The company is the oldest fine leather luxury goods house in the world.
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Delvaux is a Belgian manufacturer of fine leather luxury goods founded in 1829 by Charles Delvaux. The company is the oldest fine leather luxury goods house in the world.
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Looking for a personalised gift for a loved one? Take them to l'Antichambre. Here, the search for a perfume is an art. Whether you are a man or a woman, specialists will help you create THE fragrance that suits you best. Each bottle is a personal creation, the perfume matches your personality and gives you an olfactory signature of your own. Bring home a special gift for someone you care about!
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Behind the name â inspired by a Hawaiian philosophy â is a shop that offers sustainable and ecological items. Hopono offers a particularly fine selection for children and an original range of stationery.
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Yuman is the first shop in Belgium where you will find only circular and sustainable goods and services for your day-to-day life.
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Vintage furniture, retro frames, diaries, calendars, notebooks, beautiful books, children's stories, etc. Ticky Tacky is a veritable treasure trove of design accents. This shop will help you to find that perfect gift. One that will not only delight your loved ones, but will make you stand out for the originality of the piece.
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Atomium
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Dehelean
Hi! đ€
Iâm Laura - born and grown nearby the Romanian coasts of the Black Sea, in Constanta (a city with great history which I invite you all to visit and enjoy). This city and its surroundings, with beautiful, wide beaches have always drawn lots of tourists, thus⊠I have been working in the hospitality industry for quite a while now. Of course, I enjoy more being a tourist myself đ(or perhapsâŠshould I say âa travelerâ?).
In the past few years I have travelled across Europe (and most of its capitals and big cities) and found out many special places which I longed to share with others (it would have been a pity not being able to do so nowadays).
So, thanks to Thatch I can provide some lists to help me and my friends out along our journeys - and, hopefully, other Thatchers as well.
P.S.1 I am always open to suggestions or feedback on how to improve the info that Iâm sharing.
P.S.2 I am passionate about my shopping, therefore all my guides shall always include shopping venues that mainly sell authentic brands - bespoke souvenirs are what we want to take home with us, right?
P.S.3 My guides shall always include many venues/places because I like options. Personally, I wouldnât cross half a city just to get to a specific restaurantâŠafter a long day, in particular, I would rather find a good spot close to the hotel that Iâm staying at (or somewhere in that area). Moreover, different trips in the same city could target a totally different area and wouldnât it be nice to explore its best by knowing all the variety of services/products available around?
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