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Fast facts
Business Hours -- Banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and 2 to 4:30pm, and some branches are open on Saturday morning. Stores generally are open from 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and some are also open on Sunday. Most d... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
The official tourist agency for each country maintains overseas branches that provide excellent in-depth information on a vast array of subjects, including special interests. U.S. -- Belgian Tourist Office, 220 E. 42nd St., Suite 3402, Ne... Continue reading »
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When to go
"In season" in Belgium means from mid-April to mid-October. The peak of the tourist season is July and August, when the weather is at its finest. You'll find Belgium every bit as attractive during other months. Not only are airlines, hotels,... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Belgium is big on festivals. You could arrive in a town or village to find that the populace has turned out, some of them in costume, to honor with all due solemnity (followed by some fun and games) the local cheese. The country has a lively... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Brussels National Airport, at Zaventem, 11km (7 miles) northeast of the center city, is Belgium's only significant international airport. It has direct rail connection to Brussels and from there to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, and othe... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours offer a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at disco... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get es... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Passports Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand need only a valid passport for a visit of less than 3 months to Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg. If you're a citizen of another count... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Train One of the best rail systems in the world operates in and between these small countries. There is virtually no spot so remote that it cannot easily be reached by trains that are fast, clean, and almost always on time. Furthermore,... Continue reading »
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Money
Admittedly, the three Benelux countries are by no means inexpensive. Clearly, whether you agree with this statement will depend on how much you can bring to bear -- or bear to bring -- in the way of financial resources. If you're used to the... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Modest little Belgium has never been known to boast of its charms, yet its variety of language, culture, history, and cuisine would do credit to a country many times its size. Belgium's diversity stems from its location at the cultural crossr... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Traditional European hotels tend to be simpler than American ones and emphasize cleanliness and friendliness over amenities. For example, even in the cheapest American chain motel, free cable is as standard as indoor plumbing. In Europe, few... Continue reading »
Genk Travel Experiences
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My trip to the alien police.
So the big thing for today was the trip to the alien police to pick up my temporary residency permit. Last week we filled out all the pa... Continue reading »
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Carnival for real!
So this is the real deal. We left Amsterdam in the afternoon, and headed back to Maastricht. We were all excited to show Evan where we... Continue reading »
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First weekend in Europe!
Well this weekend went by very quickly. I did accomplish tons of stuff that I wanted to get done. I found a guitar, got new headphones,... Continue reading »
