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Things to do in Brussels
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meganeaves
Overview - It’s easy to get stuck into the typical tourist sites in Brussels. But there is so much more to the city than the overpriced taverns on the Grand Place. Today, we’ll explore art nouveau architecture in Ixelles and go flea market shopping in Marolles.
Breakfast - The best place to start a day in Brussels is at the Snack à Pat café. This very local joint is on a corner in the beautiful Ste. Catherine, and they have only the freshest food to get your day going. Try a crispy croissant or one of their salmon and cream cheese baguettes!
Morning - Spend the morning winding your way through the charming streets and back alleys in Vismet, west of Boulevard Anspach. From Ste. Catherine, where you had breakfast, you can walk south to the Sainte-Catherine Chapel, which is home to the Black Madonna and child – a statue that was fished out of the river after some angry Protestants tried to throw it away. The Place Ste. Catherine, just outside continue reading ...
Tags: flea market, Church, art nouveau
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Things to do in Rīga
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meganeaves
Riga is the vibrant capital of former Soviet country Latvia. Today we’ll see why “former Soviet” means just that, as Riga is now a hub of fashion, entertainment and new money. Nonetheless, we’ll take time to explore the older parts of the city – the churches and traditions that still thrive despite years of occupation. continue reading ...
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Things to do in Padova
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lduggan9
Padua is a historic college town, and we visit the campus, as well as Saint Anthony's Basilica, and the famous Scrovegni chapel. continue reading ...
Tags: Art, Church, University
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Things to do in Rome
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jill
Our Rome day start at the Trevi Fountain, continues to the Sistine Chapel, and takes in the Villa Borghese before a great evening. continue reading ...
Tags: Art, Church
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Things to do in Milan
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jill
Milan is a fashion city, an industrial city, and a great culture city. We go from the Cathedral to shopping to La Scala, all in one day. continue reading ...