The Atomium in Brussels, Belgium
Belgium is often considered a small country, and it is in terms of land area. But what Belgium lacks in size, it more than makes up for in culture. From its charming medieval towns to its world-famous chocolates and beer, there is much to explore in Belgium. And language lovers will find plenty to enjoy, as Belgium is officially bilingual, with French and Dutch being widely spoken. In the capital city of Brussels, visitors can see iconic landmarks like the Atomium and the Grand Place or enjoy some of the city’s many excellent museums. The historic city of Bruges is a must-see, with its canals and cobbled streets straight out of a fairytale. And in Antwerp, shoppers will find plenty to keep them busy, as the city is home to one of Europe’s largest fashion districts. Belgium has something to offer everyone if you’re interested in history, food, or fashion.
The open sewers that crossed the major axes of Antwerp in the middle ages have been covered by Napoleon. The city of Antwerp now makes it possible to visit these underground sewers and see the city from a different angle.
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The Jam Hotel opened this summer in Brussels. When I needed a central, comfortable and affordable location, I gave it a try.
On my way to Beijing and Hanoi, the next stop was Belgium: Brussels, Antwerp and some Roeselare and Bruges.
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Koen’s new journey is about to start. This time it’s all about exploring Europe and Asia. Wherever possible, I’ll be trying to travel by train or ferry. A slower way of traveling should bring a nice pace to collect some impressions and meet some people.
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Being a Belgian on the Antarctic waters can not go without thinking about Adrien De Gerlache at certain moments. I choose to take his book “15 months on Antarctica” with me on this trip. Refreshing my French and at the same time reading about one of the first people who came where we are now, is not a bad combination:
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Koen Blanquart