Brussels in February = freezing. So the majority of my time there was spent in food establishments, leading me to the conclusion that winter holidays are the best holidays because you have an excuse to eat all the time.
Yep, Grand Place is beautiful, and so authentic. Especially the Starbucks.
House prices aren't crippling here, so you will actually be able to afford to stay somewhere nice. On my au pair budget, I stayed in a big room with a double bed in a historic townhouse in a nice neighbourhood.
The architecture is stunning, especially the Dutch-style townhouses we've come to associate with New York.
The city is crammed with history and yet has an energetic and youthful vibe. My favourite tourist pamphlet quote was "Brussels - it's ugly and we love it." Disclaimer: ugly part of Brussels not pictured here.
Mokafé in the Galerie du Roi exists, for which we should all be thankful. Stunning architectural surroundings, prices half of those in Paris, and hot chocolate liberally laced with rum? Thank you, Belgium.
The original Léon de Bruxelles is still serving up moules frites, and the waffles are flowing - just with icing sugar, mind, or everyone will know you're a tourist.
On the whole, Brussels was a lot of fun. I would recommend it if you're in the market for cobblestones, crooked buildings and an overdose of saturated fat.
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