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A small country in western Europe.

Belgium is a small country in western Europe. Is has borders with France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. The capital is Brussels. The country has three official languages: French, Dutch and German. Belgium is one of the founding member of the European Union. The country is famous for its beer, its chocolate and its comic strips. According to travel guides and travelers alike, Belgium is one of Europe's most underrated destinations.

Portal of the Belgian Government

Visit Flanders

Tourist office of Wallonia and Brussels

East Belgian tourist office (German-speaking cantons)

Belgium on Wikipedia

Belgium on Wikitravel

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One foot in Belgium and the other in the Netherlands?

I come across this photo in Facebook where the borderline between Belgium and the Netherlands is drawn in the ground splitting a house in two sides one side at each country. One can literally put one foot in Belgium and the other in the Netherlands.…
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What do shops mean when they are open 7/7?

When I have been in mainland Europe, in areas such as France or Belgium, a lot of the shops say they're open "7/7". The latter 7 presumably means 'every day' like in 24/7, but what about the other 7? Surely it's not uncommon to be open for 7 hours…
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Is this weird area on the Belgium-Germany border a walkway or something different?

As you can see on the image above, Belgium and Germany have a weird border near the Oostkantons. It seems to be some kind of path east of the "real" border. Does anyone know more about this strange path and can you walk on it?
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Have there been any significant changes to flying as a passenger compared to 10 years ago?

in mid December of this year, I'll be flying for the first time in around 10 years, from Deurne (Antwerp International, ANR) to Alicante (ALC) using Tui Fly, with assisted travel because of my autism. Last time I flew was in 2012 on a comparable…
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Are there any other rural tramways in the world, like the Coastal Tramway in Flanders?

I just learned about the Coastal Tramway in Flanders. I love the idea of taking a tram through little villages in the countryside. Are there any other rural trams like this operating elsewhere in the world? I would be willing to orient a trip around…
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Where is this chained man statue, photographed a century ago?

According to metadata, this image is claimed to be taken between 1880 and 1926 and the location is stated just as "Europe". If the photographer is correctly identified, most of his photographs were taken in Catalonia and Spain and a few of them near…
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Are N95 and/or KN95 masks considered legally equivalent to FFP2 in Belgium and Italy?

In Mexico I can get KN95 and N95 masks, but FFP2 masks are only showing up as an import from the US and will probably arrive a day or two after I fly. Are KN95 and N95 masks considered equivalent in Belgium and Italy? I see references to FFP2 and to…
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Are motorised two-wheelers allowed to drive on bicycle lanes in Belgium?

I recently spent a couple days in Belgium. As I was happily walking around the various cities I visited I was nearly ran over thrice by motorised two-wheelers (mopeds, scooters, pizza-delivery guys, you name it) speeding down the bicycle lane. In…
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If Dutch railways suggests a 5-min connection, is it definitely doable?

I've looked up a ticket for a connection from Brussels to Den Haag, with a five minute connection in Breda. This connection is suggested by the railway company, is that some kind of commitment that this connection is reachable?
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Where in Brussels is a Eurostar ticket valid to, and for how long?

On the Eurostar website, when booking a ticket to Brussels, it gives the main options of Brussels and Any Belgian station (via Brussels). If you pick the former, it shows this: The first line of that states: Your Eurostar ticket will be valid for…
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What's a cheap, convenient way to get from Amsterdam to Brussels?

Since Fyra stopped transportation between Amsterdam and Brussels I was wondering if there is way to get there cheaper and convenient than usual NS trains with two over stops. I found that megabus has connection between cities. But I've never…
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Does the German environmental badge apply to other countries of Europe?

I planned the trip that will cover Germany, Belgium and France. I am aware that there are environmental zones in those countries and I need the correct badge for my car to enter them. So my question is do I need to buy a badge for each country…
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How expensive is Belgium?

Let me clarify a bit: how much should I expect to spend on food per day in Belgium if I am eating out nearly every meal? Does it vary by city? If so, how does Brussels compare? How about the French speaking part of the country? I have done some…
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Identify a WWII-time building in Belgium

Can someone help me identify a building in the background of this old photo (or at least a geographic location of this place, if this building does not exist anymore): All I know, is that this picutre was taken in Belgium (most likely in Brussels),…
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Which embassy will most likely provide a multiple entry Schengen visa?

I have already travelled to schengen area once on a single entry Schengen visa. I am now trying to apply for a schengen visa with the intention of making several short trips to the schengen area. My plan is to go to France, Belgium, the…
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