Registered: Feb 2012
Location: Over the hills and far away
Don't do Bruges alone, really, it can be daunting.
I'd recommend a trip to Antwerp, so many good breweries and pubs, and generally a better vibe than brussels in my opinion. Brussels is just yet another EU capital in that sense. Except that you can try and take a piss beside one of the boys over the fountain..
Apr-06-2012 21:57
WittyHandle
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Registered: Jun 2008
Location:
Re: Brussels
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Originally posted by ziptnf
So my buddy is visiting Belgium sometime this year for some Coca-Cola work next week.
Drug mule?
Apr-07-2012 17:54
ziptnf
Programming your future
Registered: Jun 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
quote:
Originally posted by Alero50
Don't do Bruges alone, really, it can be daunting.
I'd recommend a trip to Antwerp, so many good breweries and pubs, and generally a better vibe than brussels in my opinion. Brussels is just yet another EU capital in that sense. Except that you can try and take a piss beside one of the boys over the fountain..
I'm not sure he has a choice, but I'll relay the message
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: Amsterdam, NL (formerly Montreal QC)
For beer, hit the bar called Delerium Tremens
Over 1000 beers to choose from. It's near Grande Place, on a little side street. Sign has a pink elephant on it.
Super cool bar, and excellent beers
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Apr-12-2012 08:25
Blake
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Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
quote:
Originally posted by edubbz
I suggest you visit Ghent & Brugge- fav places I visited while on my backpacking trip. I promised myself I'd return there since 3 days just wasn't enough..the food, the people, the ambiance, the beer (best beer, imo)...everything about those cities left me scarred with great memories.
Jeez, I haven't been to Ghent in years. Only went for I <3 Techno though. Would've never guessed it'd be a town worth visiting.
@OP
For Brussels, maybe hit up a music/dance venue called "Nox" .
Registered: Feb 2012
Location: Over the hills and far away
quote:
Originally posted by pmoisse
For beer, hit the bar called Delerium Tremens
Over 1000 beers to choose from. It's near Grande Place, on a little side street. Sign has a pink elephant on it.
Super cool bar, and excellent beers
1000 beers, ought to have something excellent, but that bar is a money sucker
Apr-12-2012 21:13
Pokit
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Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Originally posted by netroM
He should go to Bruges.
In Brussels I dunno, only been near the train station for a few hours. He might find the Belgian Comic Strip Center enjoyable? (Tintin, Astrix, The Smurfs, etc)
I second Bruges.
Been to England, Scotland, France, Spain, Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. My favorite city I've been to in all of those countries is easily Bruges.
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Apr-14-2012 04:52
Vivid Boy
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Registered: Sep 2001
Location: T.O
i remmeber there being this bar with every beer in the world. was really cool and a fun time.
Apr-14-2012 16:39
ziptnf
Programming your future
Registered: Jun 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
Sounds like I might be travelling to Brussels myself later this year on a work trip. My buddy who just went there this past week visited Delirium said that since the drinking age is 16 in Belgium, the whole bar was filled with angsty Belgian teeny boppers, but he still had a good time. I appreciate all your suggestions!