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Travel Blogs from Antwerp
The Diamond Capital of the World...
... Bar. When I entered, I heard the chill sounds of some house music playing. Although it was quite empty, the feel was exactly what I was looking for. I ordered an Entrecôte, that came with a cesare salad and some chips on the side. It hit the spot! I swallowed my meal in what felt like just under 15 minutes but found myself just sitting there enjoying the music and ambiance.
After my ...
Antwerp, red light district and Bornem
... serve cardboard shaped like a waffle and it would be good. We learned that the reason for all these hand shaped things from chocolates, to cookies to a giant sculpture ,has to do wit h the story of Sylvius Brabo who slew Antigone, the giant who severed the hands of sailors who failed to pay the toll when entering the river ( see picture of statue) and somehow, aptly, Antwerp means "hand throwing" (and according to Maya also has a completely different meaning in the ...
Belgium
... them the game "Sleeping Tigers" (much to Mia's joy). Mia said she'll definitely be using that one again haha!
My third day in Belgium, we got up to go roller-blading at an outdoor basketball court nearby! I borrowed Jill's rollerblades, and it was pretty funny at first because I can't even remember the last time that I went roller-blading! But I managed to pick it back up again pretty quickly! Then Kai and I played roller-hockey for a while, and ...
Beer, beef, listerine....mmmm Brussels
... when I bungee jumped, etc) and we danced in the street! Then, two blocks later another car was playing the same song! I knew it was going to be a great few days in Brussels, and boy did I turn out to be right!
Oh, and I got the BEST map of my trip from the hostel! It included tips on how to blend in like a local (don't order any toppings on your waffle), info on sightseeing, shopping, eating, and more! It was so clear, easy to read, and very informative. ...
Waffles, Beer and Chocolate
... br> So, we tried 8 different beers over about 3 hours - Johan choosing the list and writing notes as we went, us girls trying to describe each one "smells like a farm" was the most descriptive I got, but I must admit being a beer lover myself it was pretty cool trying a beer from the year I was born. Feeling like we had all had a detailed learning session from Johan, we headed home, and tried to have a good sleep in preparation for our road ...
Location
Other places to stay in Antwerp
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Boulevard Leopold Bed & Breakfast
135 Belgielei, Antwerp | B&Bfrom $142 -
AAAWA Bed and Breakfast
Leopold De Waelstraat 11, Antwerp | B&B -
The Big Sleep
Kromme Elleboogstraat 4, Antwerp | B&B -
Marnix Bed & Breakfast
Welvaartstraat 16, Antwerp | B&B -
Bed, Bath and Bread (Bed, Bad & Brood)
Justitiestraat 43, Antwerp | B&B -
Camesina
Mozartstraat 19, Antwerp | B&Bfrom $117 -
Slapen Enzo Boutique Hotel
Karel Rogierstraat 20, Antwerp | B&B -
Le Patio
Pelgrimsstraat 8, Antwerp | B&B -
Aan de leien B&B
Britselei 49 bus 6, Antwerp | B&B -
Charles Rogier XI
Karel Rogierstraat 11, Antwerp | B&B -
Because The Night
Verschansingstraat 55, Antwerp | B&Bfrom $92 -
Artemis B&B
Willem Linnigstraat 11, Antwerp | B&B -
Molenaars Droom
Molenstraat 35 , Antwerp | B&B -
Cornelis
Van Trierstraat 27, Antwerp | B&B -
B&B Family Bousard-Rodriguez
Sudermanstraat 18, Antwerp | B&B -
Casa Luca
Sint Lucasstraat 11, Antwerp | B&B -
Schoonbaert Guesthouse Isabella
Isabella Brantstraat 16, Antwerp | B&B -
Antwerp Dreams Bed & Breakfast
Begijnenvest 20, Antwerp | B&B -
Bed and Breakfast Patine
Leopold de Waelplaats 1, Antwerp | B&B -
Casa Marcella Moscol
Molenstraat 29, Antwerp | B&B -
Aandekeizer Bed & Breakfast
Keizerstraat 62, Antwerp | B&B -
Het Luxepaard
Lamorinièrestraat 250, Antwerp | B&B -
Borze B&B
Borzestraat 1, Antwerp | B&B -
Nadai
Mauroystraat 34, Antwerp | B&B -
Peetermans
Leeuwenstraat 12, Antwerp | B&B -
Claessens
Leopold de Waelplaats 28, Antwerp | B&B
