48 hours in Brussels
If you fancy spending a weekend in a vibrant and quirky city have you considered 48 hours in Brussels? Here are some of the best things to see
Brussels: Is the Atomium a Load of Old Balls?
A load of old balls, a disco escalator and the world’s heaviest bar stools…
Brussels: A City Break Diary (Day 2)
A tale of two cities, a train walk of shame and sampling more Brussels beer…
Brussels: A City Break Diary (Day 1)
When Mr Fletche suggested Brussels as an Easter/birthday getaway, I confess that I wasn’t overly enthused. What’s in Brussels, I asked? Home of the European Parliament, where they sit around discussing how much bend should be in our bananas? Sprouts (a vegetable that would certainly be consigned to my Room 101)? Tintin and his dog? A little boy peeing into a fountain? Instead, I was more than pleasantly surprised by what this vibrant and cosmopolitan city had to offer. Dull, grey and bureaucratic? Most definitely not…
A Weekend in Bruges: Beer, Waffles, Chocolate. Repeat
Where to go for this year’s wedding anniversary jaunt? Bruges was our city of choice. Chocolates, waffles, beer; everything to get us into the festive spirit and perfect for a romantic getaway.