Cartoons, chocolate and beer

Cartoons, chocolate and beer may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of Brussels. The capital of Europe is now less than 2 hours from London and for just £59 return you can find out why.

Tintin, The Smurfs, Spirou, Mortimer and others were born here and are immortalized at the Belgian Comic Strip Center. Chocolate shops thrive in Brussels and museums to look out for are the Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat, Planete Chocolat with demonstrations every Saturday at 3pm, while Le Chocolatier Manon, Chocolaterie Duval, La Maison du Chocolat and Chocolaterie Jamart are a chocolate lovers paradise. Upon agreement, the chocolatiers will reveal some of its secrets for you.

Belgium it’s for beer connoisseurs, as Belgians rightly take their beer seriously. With over 450 beers produced across the country, the options seem endless. Specialty beers like raspberry, cherry, brown, white, and even chocolate beer may seem strange at first, but I assure you, they are delicious. Later you can enjoy Geuze beer, Trappist beer and of course lambic beer, perhaps the most famous beer in Belgium. Bars and restaurants serving the best beers abound in the comfortable and impressive city center of Brussels.

When you need to get away for new ideas, new perspectives on life, try Brussels. You may simply want to enjoy art, gourmet dining, and focus on romance with your loved one. Using the Eurostar fast train service, travel from London to Brussels and back for a short break is very feasible, in fact many business people regularly travel on this route.

There is no time to get bored as Brussels is rich in culture, history, museums and art. You may even have a hard time choosing where to eat, as the variety of restaurants is so great. Dining at Comme Chez Soi or La Quincaillerie, a former hardware store turned restaurant, are just a few of the many options while enjoying the nightlife at The Fuse on Rue Blaes 208.

Some of the main attractions include the Grand Place, celebrated as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, the Cathedral of St Michel and the Parc de Bruxelles, between the Parliament and the Royal Palace. For the family and children, the Belgian Center for Comic Art, Mini-Europe and AutoWorld are also very popular.

To increase your pleasure and avoid queues, the Brussels Card at EUR 20 will make you feel like one of the VIPs attending the NATO headquarters or the Espace Léopold (European Parliament) complex. The Brussels Card is your ticket to a long list. of the Brussels museums and the buses, trams and subways of the Brussels Public Transport Company.

Finca Fantastica Travel offers a showcase for a wide range of quality accommodation for visitors. The selection offers 5-star luxury hotels, modern hostels with private rooms, bed and breakfast establishments and very large houses throughout Belgium for larger groups. Travelers leaving the city.

A trip from London to the Belgian capital is quicker than going to Manchester and is a similar journey time to Nottingham, which is 100 miles closer. Brussels cartoons, chocolate and beer are a more appealing option for a short European city break.