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Six Must-See Small European Cities

Springtime always brings jaunts to Europe to the forefront of travel wishlists, but if you've hit the top spots (Paris, Rome, Barcelona), it's time to discover something new, like these six smaller cities.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 28, 2013 at 5:04:56 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Portugal, France, Italy, Switzerland
Hotel Trend: Pop-Up Hotels

These hotels have a problem with commitment. But no matter where they set up camp, pop-up hotels are sure to offer a high-end, adventurous experience for nomadic travelers.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 09, 2013 at 10:39:48 AM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Trends, England, Washington DC, Greece, Tulum, New York
Belgium Beyond Brussels

Think of Belgium, and you'll probably first think of Brussels (followed swiftly by waffles, frites, and diamonds). But there are plenty of other cities well worth seeing. We promise there will still be waffles.

Posted by Jill Fergus on October 17, 2012 at 11:06:26 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Brussels Says Be Nice, or Else

If you don't remember the Golden Rule, you probably shouldn't go to Brussels. Because as of this week, if you don't have anything nice to say in Brussels, you'll get fined.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on September 06, 2012 at 12:00:43 PM EDT in News Tagged: Brussels,
Boost Your European Vacation in These Best-Value Destinations

With the dollar now at a multi-week high against a sinking euro, European travel is looking evermore affordable. And since Fodor's readers have just picked the best spots in Europe for Value in 2012, we’ve taken the top five choices—Spain, Austria, Ireland, Greece, and Belgium—and zeroed in on outstanding deals and attractions in each of them.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 10, 2012 at 10:30:02 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Greece, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Value
Save money in Belgium with a Brussels Card

A Brussels Card allows you free public transport and free admission at more than 30 museums, plus other discounts. Cards cost €24, €34, and €40 for one, two, and three days respectively.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 19, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged:
Linguistics overload! Know which language to speak in Belgium

Belgium has three official languages—Flemish, French, and German—and many citizens have strong allegiances to their region’s particular linguistic flavor (except Brussels, which is bilingual in Flemish and French).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 29, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe
Don't miss these foods when traveling in Belgium

Eat french fries. These are a Belgian invention. Stands (friterie in French or frituur in Flemish) serve them in large cones, with a selection of condiments that go far beyond banal ketchup.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 19, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe,
Headed to Belgium? Don't just fill up on chocolate, save room to enjoy a world class beer.

Almost as requisite as riding a bicycle in Brussels or hiking the high moors of Wallonia on your Belgian adventure is sampling the local brews, the making of which is a tradition that dates back centuries.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 09, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe,
Belgium: Be ready for linguistic overload

Belgium has three official languages—Flemish, French and German—and many citizens have strong allegiances to their region’s particular linguistic flavor (except Brussels, which is bilingual in Flemish and French). When in doubt, use English, which is widely understood and a less contentious choice; assuming incorrectly can be nearly as taboo here as bringing up politics.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 22, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips