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Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

Brussels

Brussels Belgium: tips for travellers and my video tours

…worth exploring are: Atomium This is for me the highlight of the visit to Brussels. It was built in 1958 as the Brussels stand at the World Fair held here and has recently been renovated. It is based on an atom that is 1.5 billion times larger than real life. It is a series of huge metal balls connected with long arms. It is amazingly modern looking considering its age. You can get a lift to the top ball and then after coming down you walk throug…

A VIDEO TOUR OF BRUSSELS! All you need to see: Christmas Fair; Round the city bus tour; Atomium; Grand Place Christmas Light Show

Attraction review / Attraction Video / Belgium / Brussels / Europe

A VIDEO TOUR OF BRUSSELS! All you need to see: Christmas Fair; Round the city bus tour; Atomium; Grand Place Christmas Light Show

…Here is a grand tour of all you need to know and see of Belgium! Taken on a recent weekend trip there. It also shows how much you can do and see in a short time! GRAND PLACE CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW (watch on YouTube) CHRISTMAS MARKET (watch on YouTube) ATOMIUM (built for 1958 Expo) (watch on YouTube) ROUND THE CITY BUS TOUR (watch on YouTube)…

SHERATON BRUSSELS: review and video

Belgium / Brussels / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Sheraton / Tips for Travellers

SHERATON BRUSSELS: review and video

We stayed here for 2 nights as part of a birthday weekend treat for my Mother. While we were away, I fractured my ankle in an accident I had in the street and the conceirge was an absolute star at helping to arrange ice, then a wheelchair and directions and help to the Accident & Emergency at a nearby hospital. The next day when we checked out, they also went out of their way to help us. Despite that and the accident, I found the hotel helpful an…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

medical / Tips for Travellers / travel

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…ut how things can go wrong health wise when I broke my ankle while away in Brussels for a weekend visiting Christmas Markets. I had not taken my EU Health Card to get free treatment, but did have good holiday insurance and so I was paid out some of the expenses and importantly for a South Aftican holiday I had to cancel as could not fly with a cast on. So as the holiday season starts, here are some tips and advice on preparing and taking care heal…

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

Eurostar / Trains / transportation

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

…//www.flickr.com/photos/ebatty When travelling between London and Paris or Brussels I would recommend that you chose the Eurostar train over flying. You can travel by Eurostar from city center to city center in a much less and much less hassled way than flying. The history of how the Channel Tunnel, which the Eurostar uses, is a long and complex one, with the UK military blocking most plans and efforts for decades for fear it would make invasion o…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

Hilton / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / New York / usa

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

Cruise Tips

I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…