Bruxelles

We traveled to Bruxelles by Eurostar which took us approximately 3-4 hours from London. Comfortable seats and there was a lounge where you can purchase sandwiches and snacks. (Rate: 8/10) Upon arrival, we took the cab to our hotel, Moon hotel. =) Simple room with a lovely view. Breakfast provided as well. The only drawback in most EU countries is that their hotels are narrow and there aren't any lifts so be prepared to drag/carry your luggages up via staircase on your own. Yes! No bellboy etc. It is a budget hotel after all, so, no frills. =P

Our room at the Moon Hotel.

( A very strategic location in the heart of Brussels)

The Grand Place

Just a 5 min walk from our hotel, the Grand Place is the Central Market square of Brussels. Surrounded by guild houses, the city's Town Hall and the Bread House, the square is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels next to the Atomium and Manneken Pis

Restaurant Leon.
A local favourite, highly recommended

Vol-Au-Vent

This was really yummy, I enjoyed it. A local delicacy, a must try!

Delirium Cafe

After dinner, Van & Victor took us to this pub called Delirium cafe. Awesome place with approx. 1000 over kinds of beers. An excellent hang out join to try all kinds of beers.

The Manneken Pis

One of Brussels tourist attraction. You'll see plenty of its miniatures in the souvenir shops around. Made in all sorts of material, metal, wood, fridge magnets etc. And its attire changes everyday according to the sponsored attires from several diff countries. There'll be a signage alongside the gates explaning the attire for the day and the next change for that week. Interesting! Oh, and there is a female version too, Jenniken Pis. (less popular tho) & rather obscene. Hehe...

Rue Des Bouchers

One of the streets with all the seafood restaurants and displays of raw shellfish etc.

Belgian Beer

We ate in one of the restaurants one night and the Paella was to die for. This is by far the best I've tasted. Excellent!!

Cinquantenaire triumphal arch

There isn't much to see in Brussels with the limited time we had, so after dinner we walked around the town a lil' and took a train to triumphal arch. It's always nice to walk around with such nice weather. However, if you have the time to spare, take a trip down to Brugge. Highly recommended. Very scenic apparently, but we didn't get to do so. Next time! =)

When in Brussels, you have to try their waffles!! Yummmmmy! And of course, Belgian chocolates. They are all over the streets. The best would be Godiva (expensive tho). A more affordable one and equally as good is Leonidas.