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By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on June 5, 2011
Posted in Living in Brussels

Sunday Wake-up Call at 6:25am

When you are awoken from the most pleasant slumber on a sunday morning by the "Woop Woop" of the police sirens, it is not very fun.

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 31, 2011
Posted in Living in Brussels

Proof that Brussels is a mixed bag

Brussels is the capital city of Europe, home to the European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO and many many more worldly organizations and agencies. Its seen more as a city of transit than a permanent home. I feel bad for the people who were/are born in Brussels because they always get: “you’re actually from Brussels”

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 25, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Belgium, Living in Brussels, Travel

Brussels hot spot: Place Poelaert

When you reach the top you will see the fantastic panoramic view of Brussels with three major landmarks in the distance on a clear day: the Basilica is just of center, the tip of Hotel de Ville and the Atomium to the right.

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 23, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Belgium, Living in Brussels, Travel

Brussels hot spot: Place Sablon

Place du Grand Sablon is slightly off the main tourist track. A good place to go on a Sunday when looking for a little break from the busier areas of Brussels, like Grand Place. Starting from the bottom of Place Sablon, you can walk up “street” and have a hard time choosing which patio to

By - Nicole Basaraba
Posted on May 16, 2011March 21, 2013
Posted in Belgium, Living in Brussels, Travel

Brussels Grand Place Highlights

Brussels is a European city with one of the most impressive central sqaures: Grand Place. This UNESCO World Heritage site is also known as the “Grote Markt” in Flemish; “The earliest written reference to the Nedermarckt (Lower Market), as it was originally known, dates from 1174. The present name came into use in the last quarter