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    Flemish Words and Phrases for Travelers

    July 17, 2020 /

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer.  Why You Should Learn a Few Flemish Words and Phrases If you plan to travel to Belgium you should learn at least a handful of Flemish (Belgian Dutch) words and phrases. Flemish differs slightly from the Dutch spoken in the Netherlands in terms of intonation and pronunciation, and there are minor differences in vocabulary, including loanwords from French and English not found in Standard Dutch. Although English is common in Belgium’s larger cities like Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges, fewer people speak English in the smaller towns and less touristy regions. A little bit of Flemish goes…

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    Belgium UNESCO World Heritage Sites

    May 29, 2020 /

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer.  Belgium has 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Belgium is 20th on the list of countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is impressive for a small country. Belgium also has the only museum that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The impressive Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp is the only museum to hold that distinction.  View our locator map for the UNESCO sites in Belgium. 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium Belfries of Belgium and France A total of 56 belfries are listed as World Heritage. Among them are 33…

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    May 24, 2020 /

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer.  Belgium’s Bicycle Culture Belgium has an impressive bicycle culture, as would be expected from the Netherlands’ closest neighbor Bicycling in Belgium is easy and comfortable and most cities and towns in Belgium all very bikeable. For bicycling outside the towns and cities, the tranquility of the Flemish countryside with national parks, woods, rolling hills, canals and rivers are just a short bicycle trip away, and provide a wonderful bicycling experience once you reach them. Belgium has extensive cycling routes, both in cities and between cities and regions. About 48 percent of the Belgian population use…

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    Italian Words and Phrases for Travel – Bella!

    May 24, 2020 /

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    Best Airlines for flights to Italy

    May 24, 2020 /

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    May 23, 2020 /

    This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer.  Direct Flights to Belgium from the United States There are numerous options for flights to Belgium. The best airlines to book  from the US are American, Delta, and United for direct flights to Brussels from New York and Los Angeles. These airlines have code-share agreements with Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa so it makes sense to book on your favorite carrier to ensure you get your travel points.  Always check the baggage policies for each airline you are flying on – not the airline you booked on – as the baggage policies are…

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    May 22, 2020 /

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