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ISSUE: November 1, 2009
Articles about Brussels
Riding the Rails
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4-15-2009
To see the real sights of Europe, hop a train and get out of town.
Article Excerpts:
...take the SNCF train to Versailles-Rive Droite.
Brussels
, BELGIUM In a diplomatic nod to the Flemish...
... French speakers in the nation''s southern region,
Brussels
features street signs in both languages. But...
... René Magritte; and a booming gastronomic scene. (
Brussels
is home to more Michelin-starred restaurants per...
Europe By The Sea
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4-1-2003
The ocean blue, charming coastal cities, and now exciting inland destinations like Paris and Seville. This is no ordinary vacation - this is a European cruise.
Article Excerpts:
... and now exciting inland destinations like Paris,
Brussels
, and Seville. This is no ordinary vacation -...
...to include landlocked cities like Florence and
Brussels
. Thus passengers can enjoy the excitement of...
...French. The two major cities are Antwerp and
Brussels
, the latter the capital city and the...
A Bargain Shopper's Paradise
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5-1-2008
Usually, the last words that come to mind when you think "outlet-mall shopping" are chic, luxurious, and relaxed. But with the following European outlets, That's just what you can expect.
Article Excerpts:
...about a chic shopping outlet just an hour from
Brussels
. I was skeptical. Though I like a bargain as...
...elegant shop on Avenue Louise in
Brussels
and delighted in its minimalist splendor. His...
...conveniently situated almost equidistant from
Brussels
, Antwerp, Maastricht, and Düsseldorf. I was so...
Le Grand Tour De L'auto
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4-15-2001
Mo Better. Whether you cross your lawn simply as a path from the car to the house or pause to admire it, We've got what you need to care for your patch of green. By M.B. Roberts
Article Excerpts:
...$1,135 and include London, Paris, Rome, Madrid,
Brussels
, Geneva, Vienna, Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm,...
...added if the car is dropped off in Amsterdam,
Brussels
, London, Milan, Munich, or...
Check It
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4-1-2003
BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE IN BRUSSELS
Do business in the E.U. capital without missing its tourist highs at the
HOTEL AMIGO
. Fresh from a $14 million update, the classic Brussels hotel, overlooking the city’s regal Grand Place sq...
Article Excerpts:
...008-12-12 BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE IN
Brussels
Do business in the E.U. capital without missing...
...Fresh from a $14 million update, the classic
Brussels
hotel, overlooking the city’s regal...
Following Franz Kafka
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10-1-2006
Running with Scissors Joseph Fiennes has been a star since Shakespeare in Love. But in Prague, with its castle and labyrinth of shops and cafs, he can be something even better: a Franz Kafka character.
Article Excerpts:
...Airways (via London), SN Brussels Airlines (via
Brussels
), and Swiss International Airlines (via Zurich).
Fair Exchange
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2-15-2008
SAVE A DOLLARA guide to getting the most euros/pesos/yen for your bucks. — By Bryan Reesman (www.bryanreesman.com)Cash, debit cards, traveler's checks — ...
Article Excerpts:
... found a truly interesting rule breaker outside
Brussels
, where a Best Western hotel recently charged...
Souvenirs Worth Bringing Home
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4-1-2008
BUY A SOUVENIRPart of the fun of traveling is bringing back loot that conjures up visions of your vacation. But not just any loot will do. Here are a few of our favo...
Article Excerpts:
...and England. $8 to $25. Rue de la Colline 13 (
Brussels
), 011-32-25145152, www.tintin.com ; 34 Floral...
Explore It
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4-15-2002
EUROPE UTOPIA
Begin with
Brugge
, the elegant Belgian city a short train ride from Brussels. This year it’s emerging as the continent’s cultural capital, with a lengthy roster of events and exhibits throughout the spring and su...
Article Excerpts:
... the elegant Belgian city a short train ride from
Brussels
. This year it’s emerging as the...
Play
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1-1-2003
NEW YEAR, NEW PARTIES
Just when you thought it was safe to stop partying. Two to try in Asia:
HONG KONG:
Here, the New Year’s party starts February 1, when the city kicks off three days of
CHINESE NEW YEAR
cele...
Article Excerpts:
... in the show, like an amazing reproduction of the
Brussels
stock exchange building. Talk about a winter...
Experience It
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2-15-2003
New Orleans has Mardi Gras. But Belgium’s got the
CARNIVAL OF BINCHE
. The famously offbeat festival, which brightens the town of Binche just 30 miles from Brussels, curls through the streets in a parade of live music and quirky costumed chara...
Article Excerpts:
...brightens the town of Binche just 30 miles from
Brussels
, curls through the streets in a parade of live...
See It
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4-1-2003
MUSEUM MADNESS
LONDON
: “Art Deco 1910-1939” at the
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
surveys the decorative style that traveled in the form of streamlined cars, trains, and ocean liners and influenced everything from jewelry t...
Article Excerpts:
... www.pinakothek-der-moderne.de ANTWERP : Near
Brussels
, bone up on Belgian style at the new ANTWERP...
A Winter's Ale
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1-1-2001
Pull up a stool next to Old Man Winter and knock back one of these seasonal suds, brewed especially for this frosty time of year.Now that the third millennium has officially begun, I'd like to offer a few predictions...
Article Excerpts:
...century to celebrate the visit of Charles V to
Brussels
. It''s still celebrated.) Ommegang is a great...
Designing Women
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5-15-2004
When I read about the car designed by the worlds first all-female design team, I thought, Leave it to those Swedish women. Actually, I don't know if they are Swedish. They work for Volvo, which, despite being a unit of Ford, is a Swedish company. Tha...
Article Excerpts:
...guy looks like a kid who just accidentally ate
Brussels
sprouts. “What are you doing to the...
Tibet Or Not Tibet
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10-1-2005
72 tibet or not tibet Its not really a question for Richard Gere, who has exited the Hollywood fast lane to focus his attention (and his camera) on the Dalai Lama and his exiled followers.
Article Excerpts:
...his book featuring the images on display at his
Brussels
exhibit, shows 64 of his photographs from Tibet...
Troubled Man
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6-15-2006
Twenty-five years ago, Marvin Gaye rebuilt his mind, body, and eventually his career in an unlikely place: a tiny town on the coast of Belgium. retraces Gaye’s steps to find out what was going on back then.
Article Excerpts:
... album Gaye recorded in a small studio outside of
Brussels
with musicians imported from America. He turned...
The Holy Grail Of Ale
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3-1-2006
Want to taste the worlds best (and rarest) beer? Then you'd better get in line early.
Article Excerpts:
...of Ypres, and roughly 77 miles northwest of
Brussels
. When available, cases of beer can be purchased...
The Kitchen Files
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12-1-2006
We decided to sit down for a chat with some of the world's crme de la cuisine, and we ended up discovering just how normal they really are.
Article Excerpts:
...dish is always on your holiday table?
Brussels
sprouts braised with pancetta, apples, and...
Back To Your Routes
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3-15-2003
Roadhouses aren't known for their stellar wine lists, but some offer much more than the clich trio of Merlot, Chardonnay, and white Zin.
Article Excerpts:
...produce being grown or harvested: artichokes,
Brussels
sprouts, strawberries, and garlic. If hunger...