[towski1]

The wife and I are thinking about a Europe trip in early September. Current best idea is Amsterdam, Brussels and Brugges. We have about 8 days. Anyone live in one of these cities that could suggest why this may/or may not be a good itinerary? Thoughts on must see sights would be much appreciated.

[mpimping]

Google the weather[thenorm}. i would try to hit france while you are there maybe germany. my guess would b e it would be cheaper but you miss out on the beach but you arent going for that so google it.

[Feyd]

Been to all of them....

All of them are awesome... You'll have a good time. I liked Brussels and Bruges especially.

As far as itineraries, you got me. LOL. You'll eventually end up on the main square in BXL. Go over to Leonidas and Neuhaus and just eat chocolate until you think you are going to die.

When I was in Brussels (3 full days) I think I only had one real meal... The rest of the time I was eating one of three things:

1. Fries in a cone with killer aiolis
2. Waffels drenched in Chocolate
3. Fresh Made Chocolate Candy.

Bruges is really cool in a medieval sort of way, I was only there for a couple days, but its cool to city the "city walls" and the gates where it could literally be closed off.

In Amsterdam make sure you go to the Van Gogh and Rijks museums. Obviously the Heinekin/Amstel tours are a good bet. Heinekin is SO_MUCH_BETTER when its fresh. Take a swing through the red-light district just to say you've been there, it's quite an experience and it's quite safe, the pimps make sure it is..

That's all I got.. haha.

[mpimping]

Yeah i heard they have great frites beer prarlines and waffles. isnt there an int forum here?

[towski1]

Originally Posted by Feyd

Been to all of them....

All of them are awesome... You'll have a good time. I liked Brussels and Bruges especially.

As far as itineraries, you got me. LOL. You'll eventually end up on the main square in BXL. Go over to Leonidas and Neuhaus and just eat chocolate until you think you are going to die.

When I was in Brussels (3 full days) I think I only had one real meal... The rest of the time I was eating one of three things:

1. Fries in a cone with killer aiolis
2. Waffels drenched in Chocolate
3. Fresh Made Chocolate Candy.

Bruges is really cool in a medieval sort of way, I was only there for a couple days, but its cool to city the "city walls" and the gates where it could literally be closed off.

In Amsterdam make sure you go to the Van Gogh and Rijks museums. Obviously the Heinekin/Amstel tours are a good bet. Heinekin is SO_MUCH_BETTER when its fresh. Take a swing through the red-light district just to say you've been there, it's quite an experience and it's quite safe, the pimps make sure it is..

That's all I got.. haha.

Great stuff Thanks!

[pmeloche]

Originally Posted by Feyd

Been to all of them....

All of them are awesome... You'll have a good time. I liked Brussels and Bruges especially.

As far as itineraries, you got me. LOL. You'll eventually end up on the main square in BXL. Go over to Leonidas and Neuhaus and just eat chocolate until you think you are going to die.

When I was in Brussels (3 full days) I think I only had one real meal... The rest of the time I was eating one of three things:

1. Fries in a cone with killer aiolis
2. Waffels drenched in Chocolate
3. Fresh Made Chocolate Candy.

Bruges is really cool in a medieval sort of way, I was only there for a couple days, but its cool to city the "city walls" and the gates where it could literally be closed off.

In Amsterdam make sure you go to the Van Gogh and Rijks museums. Obviously the Heinekin/Amstel tours are a good bet. Heinekin is SO_MUCH_BETTER when its fresh. Take a swing through the red-light district just to say you've been there, it's quite an experience and it's quite safe, the pimps make sure it is..

That's all I got.. haha.

I concur with all of this. I would suggest to go in August since the weather is generally better and a lot of locals are on vacations for the whole month in Southern France so it's less crowded.

[BTM]

Belgium is sweet but I totally second the France idea...my favorite country I've been to other than Uhmerrica obviously

[pmeloche]

Originally Posted by BTM

Belgium is sweet but I totally second the France idea...my favorite country I've been to other than Uhmerrica obviously

You obviously have never been to Québec.

[BTM]

Originally Posted by pmeloche

You obviously have never been to Québec.

nope

[towski1]

We were in Paris last year, but I do want to get back and see more of the country. I think we'll take this trip at a leisurely pace, so adding on France would be a bit much.

Looking at last week of August/first of September. Hopefully we can take advantage of good weather and miss the peak of the summer season.

Keep the suggestions coming. Thanks!

[Comet]

while you're in Belgium. hit up Antwerp.
It gets overlooked a lot and it is a very nice city

I recommend the Hilton in Antwerp. I am not one to recommend Hiltons except for the one in Athens and Antwerp.

make sure to check out the appleman church (if memory serves me right).