Brussels...? I'm thinking of studying in Brussels for a semester...Tell me what you know and think about this city ( PLS no answers like: it's the capital of europe..good beer..etc! that much i know!) Is the french they speak there the same as france's french? What are Brussels' citizens like? Are all the girls blondes? Are there nice parks? How are the museums? Is their royal family as crazy as the british royal family? Are there lots of concerts or rock shows with famous bands? Is it cheap to fly from there to other European major cities? What do u have to say about the Solvay Business School?

Are Brussels, Copenhagen and Berlin good places for a 16 year old girl to visit? My family is thinking about visiting Copenhagen and a few nearby cities sometime soon. Would I (16 year old girl) find the trip interesting and fun? I REALLY want to go to these places (especially Brussels), but I just don't know very much about them.

Can you recommend some inexpensive but good restaurants in Brussels and Amsterdam? I will be visiting Brussels and Amsterdam soon and would like to get the names of some good places to eat. We're on a budget so cheaper ones would be good but we'd rather eat nice food than cheap trash! It's our first trip so we don't know the area at all so places near the typical tourist spots would be good. Also recommendations on what to eat. I'd love to try some typical Belgian and Dutch dishes. In Amsterdam our hotel is quite central but in Brussels we will be in Upper Town, 5 miles from the airport. Thanks in advance!

How long does it take by train from Brussels to Switzerland? I'll be Brussels at the end of July and have three days that I'd love to use to take the train down near the Swiss Alps and then back. What train/route would you recommend and is it possible to do in that short period of time? Alli: Great answer and very helpful -- thanks!

Is a passport required to travel between Brussels and Lille on Eurostar? I know there is a passport check at Lille-Europe or Brussels-Midi stations for London-bound travellers. But is there a passport check for travellers travelling from Brussels to Lille (and vice versa)? Thanks.

What is the cost of living in Brussels compared to New York? My wife and I are moving to Brussels, and we are curious how expensive it is compared with New York. Specifically, if we earn $150,000 in New York, how will our lifestyle be in Brussels on 105,000 euro? Also, any idea how difficult it will be for my wife to secure a work visa? She is a licenced psychologist and speaks French and Dutch. Thanks!

How do I get to Brussels from Maastricht by train? I'm planning a trip from Amsterdam to Maastricht, to Luxembourg, to Brussels, to Bruges, to Antwerp & Ghent, to Hague and finally back to Amsterdam.

How do I get from Brussels Central Train Station to the Grand Place on foot ? I am going to Brussels for the first time an don't know how easy/hard it is to find my way around the city. I only have a few hours so can't afford to get lost !

What is life like in Brussels for a Canadian and how does it compare to Toronto? I'm a Canadian citizen being offered a 2 year assignment in Brussels, Belgium. I have a family of a wife and 2 children under 4 y/o. Can you get by with English only? ... any unthinkables I should know about?

How much the average price to rent a nice studio in Brussels generally? In the center area and around center area. How much approximately the common price for 1 nice apartment in Brussels?

Where should i buy my train ticket from Brussels to Amsterdam? At home in the USA or at the Brussels Midi rail station? I will be travelling on 8 Oct, and the current price in US dollars is $123 (for one adult and one youth ticket oneway). Would it be cheaper if i waited and purchased the ticket in Europe, as opposed to here in the USA?

How can I find a cheap hotel in Brussels for one day? I just want to visit Brussels for one night. Can anyone tell me some cheap resthouse near the centre. Thanks a lot.

What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Luxembourg and return in one day? What are the bus services that are available between Brussels and Luxembourg? Are there online sites to buy those bus tickets? What are the bus services that are available between Brussels and Luxembourg? Are there online sites to buy those bus tickets?....OR....How much would a return train ticket cost? Any websites to but the train tkts online?

what the best way to send a letter from st louis mo united states to brussels belgium? My girlfriend is going to brussels, belgium and we are writing letters (cooler than email for sure) back and forth from st louis missouri. For a standard letter what methods are normally used? I checked ups and fedex and it was 35 or more dollars. Is there some slower way that might only cost a few bucks?

What will you rate the 3 options that the flight from Brussels to Los Angeles? There is no direct flight from Brussels to LA. I don’t want to fly to LA and lay over at the European airports nor the airports of New York and Chicago. My travel agency has just proposed 3 routes to me that I lay over in one airport and with one different airline company. Option 1, United Airline and lay over at Washington D.C.; option 2, Northwest and lay over at Detroit; option 3, Delta and lay over at Atlanta. Can someone kindly analyze these options by the quality of the service of the airport and the airline company? By combining these 2 factor and tell me what will you rate these 3 options and why. I appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.

What to do on a Sunday morning in Brussels? On a Sunday in November, what can a tourist do in Brussels - except going to the Musee des Beaux Arts or to the antiques' fair or to Brugges? Are shops open on Sundays? Any other events worthwhile seeing / visiting? Thank you for any tips.

How do I get to Brussels Intl airport from Cinquantenaire Park? Must catch a flight at Brussels Intl airport. What time should I leave the city? What are the best options? Train? bus? How long it will take?

Is it possible to go to paris by eurostar, stay all day and go to brussels by eurostar in the evening?How? I want travel to brussels by eurostar train but instead going direct i want to stay hole day in the paris. Can i get the eurostar ticketts like that. London - paris, paris- brussels same day.

Is it true that the EU move their operations between Strasbourg and Brussels every 6 months? And why? Can't they just base some departements in Strassbourg and others in Brussels permanently?

Does anybody know how to groom a Brussels Griffon? I have a 8 month old Brussels Griffon and I don't know the proper way to groom her face and the top of her head. I know that they are supposed to be hand stripped, but what about the beard and the hair around her eyes? Please help!

Can someone buy lots of tabacco in brussels tabacs or only in certain towns? i'm planning a trip to belgium in new year but mainly for cheap tobacco. i know i can buy it in those small towns but would rather go to brussels. thanks

Can you recommend a relatively cheap hotel in Brussels? I am looking for a relatively cheap hotel in Brussels, preferably in the city centre.

Can anyone provide a list of Bed and Breakfast arrangements around Brussels Noord? I would be working in Diegem and Brussels Noord is the nearest station. I could not find anything in terms of Bed and Breakfast in Diegem, so shifting my search to Brussels Noord.

Where can I go and see or visit in Brussels and Amsterdam this weekend? Where can I shop? I am visiting Brussels and Amsterdam and planning to see as much as I can.

How can I store my baggage in Brussels for a week until I return? I'm traveling to Europe in a few weeks for a study abroad program. I'm flying into Brussels, Belgium and need to store my large baggage while I travel for a week before classes start. The website for the airport says there are storage lockers, but only quotes them for 24 hours. I'd like to be able to fly out of Brussels the same day I arrive, so would like to be able to store it near the airport, so I don't have to waste a lot of time searching for a place to store it. Has anyone had to store baggage while traveling in Europe? I'd rather not lug my huge bag full of everything I need for months around with me that first week. What did you do?

How to make the most of a day and a half in Amsterdam and/or Brussels? I'm going to Dusseldorf next weekend for a trade fair, and I'll have an extra day and a half to visit other places aside from Dusseldorf. I was thinking either Brussels or Amsterdam, or both, if it's possible. Any ideas on where to go, what to do?

What are the going fees for a communications consultant working for an NGO in Brussels? I've been asked to work on a consulting basis with an NGO in Brussels. Having only worked in the private sector, where I earn €100/hour, I don't know how to structure my fees in this new setting. I'd like to be competitive, so any information about consulting fees and/or fee structures for consulting with NGOs in Brussels would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Is it possible to see Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and London in nine days and be able to take it all in? I'm going to be in Amsterdam, meet my daughter then she wants to see Brussels on our way to Paris, then to London. I only have nine days. I'm concerned about quantity over quality. Any suggestions?

How long does it take to get from North Rail Station to the Charleroi Sud Airport in Brussels? I mean by public transport. North Rail Station is the place where the Eurolines buses stop. If you live in Brussels please answer, it would be important. Thanks.

How easy is it getting from Charleroi airport near Brussels into the city centre and then back again? I have got a cheap flight to visit my friend in Brussels but the flight goes into Charleroi airport. I am worried about getting into the city centre and even more worried about getting back in case I miss the flight. Does the bus leave from the same place in the centre of Brussels to go back to the airport and is it easy to find? Any info from anyone who has done it before would be great.

does anyone know the best way to groom a rough coat brussels griffon? I have a 7 month old brussels and she has a great coat of hair but I am not sure how to go about the grooming process. I would really like step by step instructions so that i dont mess it up.

where can I find a place to recycle glass in th centre of Brussels, near Grand Place? I have just moved to Brssels and am living near Grand Place in the centre o Brussels, but I am unsure as to where t sind a bottle bank. Bottles are building up in my flat. Does anyone know what teh situation here is? Also with paper recycling.

i want to travel from Miami to Amsterdam than take a train to Brussels than a train to Paris. How much do you? i want to travel from miami to amsterdam than take a train to brussles than a train to paris. How much do you think this vacation will cost me? I want to start planning this trip. I am thinking around sept. to book it. I am trying to find out the time and monet it takes to travel by train to brussels from amsterdam and the time it takes to travel from brussles to paris.

How long does it take to fly from Detriot Mich (DTW) to Brussels, Belgium (BRU)? I actually have a friend in Brussels and I would like to vist them, well right I'm planning this trip for 24 months down the line. Is there any places or sights to see in Brussels, Belgium or anything nearby I should see??? 10 pts to the best answer! I'm 16 BTW so I that's why I plan to go in 24 months lol

How to get from Brussels to Spa F1 circuit by public transport? I'm staying in Brussels centre (Jackues Brel hostle) & need to know where public transport stops in the city & what transport it is to get to Formula 1 circuit Spa Francorchamps.

Best way to get from Brussels city center to the airport? My husband will be arriving in Brussels on 7 October, and i will be meeting him at the airport. I will only have been in Burssels for one day, so i won't quite know the train system. What is the best way to get to the airport from the city center? Is there a direct train from the Midi?

Is there a Vienna-Paris train that goes through Cologne and Brussels for a 1 way ticket with stopovers? We (2 adults, 2 children) need to travel from Vienna to Paris in Nov. I'd like to see Cologne and Brussels, too. We were told that if we buy a single ticket, we could make as many stopovers as the route allows. Any ideas of the best prices and schedules? Thanks!

How does the cost of living in Brussels, Belgium compare to Indianapolis, Indiana? My company is transfering me from Indianapolis to Brussels. i would like to know what kind of pay increase I should expect to make it worth my while.

Where can I find a picture of a "brussels griffon puppy cut"? I need an example of how Brussels griffons are to be groomed - especially a so called "puppy cut"

What are new year celebrations like in Brussels? I'm deciding where to go for new years and wondering what the new years celebrations are like in brussels or are there better countries in Europe to visit for new years?

How do i travel from london, to brussels, to amsterdam the best? Im going to London Feb.22, staying until Feb27, then I was hoping to take a train to brussels and stay the night and party there and do some sight seeing, then the next morning board a train to Amsterdam for my final 4 days of my trip. Is this realistic? is this cheap or expensive? can anyone PLEASE find a specific train/price itinerary for this and copy the link and send to me. I would greatly appreciate, i have had the hardest time~!

Where is the best place to live in Brussels? My husband got posted to brussels for his job and i am looking for the best place to live. i have 6 kids ranging from 4-16 years. i need some where close to shops, good schools, parks and not too far from the centre of brussels. 30 mins tops. we are french and english so that really isnt a problem. Money isnt a problem either we are very wealthy so a posh suburb would be good. Somewhere with low crime rates would be great. and some where kid friendly.

Where can i shop for nice and designer clothing in Brussels? I am going to Brussels, and i want to SHOP for nice europeen clothing, i am 14 with lots of style, and i need some great spots;) thankss

I am backpacking to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam alone in September and I only have 12 days- tips anyone? I was thinking about getting a Eurail pass but now I am thinking I may not need one. Is this too short a time period? Should I not go to all three cities? Is Brussels worth seeing?

How expensive/inexpensive is it in Brussels? I am going on a holiday there in a few weeks, what is the price of things like food and mainly a pint of beer in Brussels please? Thanks!

Do Australians need a Visa if they are visiting Brussels for 3 days? I have a spousal visa and Im able to live & Work in the UK, but im going to Brussels with my Mum who is over here on a Tourist Visa...do we both need a Visa to get into Brussels?

In Brussels or Belgum, what does it mean when a person winks at another? You know how different gestures mean different things in different countries, like silence being a greater compliment for a film in Japan than appplause, among other things. Now, does it mean something different when a person from Brussels or Belgum winks, as opposed to a a person from the US or Canada doing the same thing?

how long does it take for a direct flight from montreal to brussels? I am going to brussels, and i would like to know how long the flight is, i am leaving from montreal. thank you

Is there a train that goes directly from Brussels to Rochefort? I'm flying into Brussels, and I need to get to Rochefort. Is there a train station there? Would I have to take a bus at some point?

How hard is it to find a job in Brussels knowing 0 French? I know English and try to move to Brussels to study. Although i will have to work there to have some money for living. I don't know any French but i will be taking it next semester for half year. I'm afraind i will not find any good job there. I'm a BA major and would like to work in some business. Anyone with same experience? Pls help with some resourses for find jobs in Brussels for English Speaking people...thanks to all..

How much spending money per day for travel in London, Paris, Brussels? How much should a person expect to spend per day in USD in London, Paris and Brussels. I'm talking strictly food on a budget, metros and taxis, and activities.

Is it possible to get a train from charleroi airport in Brussels to Amsterdam? its cheaper to fly to brussels than amsterdam, were going to amsterdam for a weekend, its actually €233 cheaper how long on the train would it take from d airport to amsterdam?

Can anyone help me find the web site for Cafe de Bruxelles on Grand Place 12A in Brussels? If not, could anyone suggest any good bars in Brussels with new wave or alternative music?

Do Brussels Sprouts taste better when they have had a frost on them? Is it true or is it just an old wives tale? I didn't see the programme on GMTV about sprouts. I wished I had seen it then I would not be asking this question. Thanks.

I want to take Whiskey to my friend in Brussels, how much can I bring? I am spending Christmas with a friend in Brussels. I will be flying in from the US. Is there a limit on the number of bottles alcohol I can bring into the country? I know I can't take it in my carry on.

Is there a way of cooking Brussels Sprouts that makes them good to eat? The only way we know of is boiling or steaming them. It's horrid, my wife agrees, but thinks they are a great anti cancer food. Thanks everyone for the fast replies!- already getting some good ideas! I like the idea of garlic. We'll try it with the rest of the sprouts.

Attempting to housebreak a Brussels Griffon dog? We just bought a female Brussels Griffon dog today and we're trying to housebreak her. We purchased some of those puppy training pads, but she will not use them and insists to attempt going on the carpet, when we usually catch her and she quits. I know she needs to go because she ate a pouch of food about 4 hours ago, but I really don't want to let her go on the carpet. We've also tried taking her outside but she is scared to death of the outdoors. What should we do?

How many Brussels sprouts will I get per plant? I just planted a few plants and was thinking I might want more. I would like enough to freeze for the winter.

What is the cheapest plane to take from Brussels to Mexico?