Belgium Travel Thread

[BusinessSloth]

It's a long walk (~2mi) and not very pretty (along the highway for a 1/4). It's doable, I did it with friends in March, but we were a little sweaty after the walk.

Ah. Probably not a good walk for my older folks then. I just looked and it appears that I can take a 14 minute train from Lambic o Droom, and the train stops right by the restaurant?

 

[Shakedwnst]

Will be in Brussels 6/1-3. Anyone want to split some bottles? Staying down the street from Moeder.

Also what happened to that cantillon watch thread?

 

[daniel1]

Also what happened to that cantillon watch thread?

Still there - https://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/cantillonwatch.15421/

 

[Saind]

Ah. Probably not a good walk for my older folks then. I just looked and it appears that I can take a 14 minute train from Lambic o Droom, and the train stops right by the restaurant?

The train isn't direct, easiest to take the bus. Ten minute ride

 

[GregorySingh]

The train is definitely right next to lambic o droom, but I don't know that there is a train station near the restaurant

Ah. Probably not a good walk for my older folks then. I just looked and it appears that I can take a 14 minute train from Lambic o Droom, and the train stops right by the restaurant?

 

[BusinessSloth]

The train isn't direct, easiest to take the bus. Ten minute ride

How much would I expect to pay per person?

 

[Saind]

That's that good good

 

[Saind]

How much would I expect to pay per person? How would I know where to get off?

Give the bus driver some cash, think it's either €2,50 or €3 for a single. Get out when you see the main square of Beersel. They call out the stops on the bus as well

 

[BusinessSloth]

Give the bus driver some cash, think it's either €2,50 or €3 for a single. Get out when you see the main square of Beersel. They call out the stops on the bus as well

Damn. 3 euros per person? That's CRACK PRICES.

Then again I haven't riden a local bus here in years thankfully so I'm not in touch with the usual cost of a ride.

 

[ExPimp]

Ah. Probably not a good walk for my older folks then. I just looked and it appears that I can take a 14 minute train from Lambic o Droom, and the train stops right by the restaurant?

You have to walk up hill about 1/3mi from the beersel station up to the restaurant.

 

[BusinessSloth]

You have to walk up hill about 1/3mi from the beersel station up to the restaurant.

Hmmmm. I might just rent a car then. I'll see what my folks want to do.

 

[NAD1983]

Cantillon Open Brew Days here I come! Anyone else?

 

[Digita7693]

Cantillon Open Brew Days here I come! Anyone else?

I usually try to avoid that day.

 

[NAD1983]

I usually try to avoid that day.

Trip cancelled.

 

[Digita7693]

Trip cancelled.

It's brew day almost all winter. I highly recommend going on a day around then. OR go at 7am at the beginning and enjoy croissants and coffee.

 

[NAD1983]

OR go at 7am at the beginning and enjoy croissants and coffee.

That's my plan. I was around during a brew day last February so I don't need to stick around beyond the early morning stuff. Plus I wasn't a big fan of Brussels so I'll be posted up at the Lambik o Droom during the day and Beersel for dinner.

 

[Digita7693]

That's my plan. I was around during a brew day last February so I don't need to stick around beyond the early morning stuff. Plus I wasn't a big fan of Brussels so I'll be posted up at the Lambik o Droom during the day and Beersel for dinner.

Why didn't you like in Brussels and what do you like in a city? What are you looking to do on your visit? Could be a case of not knowing where to go, or could just not be your city

 

[stupac2]

Plus I wasn't a big fan of Brussels

Is anyone? Definitely my least favorite place I've been in Belgium and probably my least favorite city in Europe. I'm going to assume that being the home of the EU just ruined it and it used to be better.

 

[Digita7693]

Brussels isn't just Grand Place, Manneken Pis, Moeder, and Cantillon

Some great restaurants, cafes, museums, book shops, architecture...

 

[Saind]

Anyone attending the carnivale brettanomyces in Amsterdam? I scored tickets to the bokkereyder tasting/blending thing

 

[user 305778]

My wife and I both liked Brussels. While Bruges was cooler looking, I liked Brussels itself better. Maybe I just like cities.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Auror]

I didn't mind Brussels the city itself, but the people felt "tense" when I was there and not very welcoming. Lots of people seemingly out of work and loitering on corners, lots of very armed military-style police. My fiance didn't want to speak English on the subway.

The train station bombing happened about a week after I left and while terrible, we were not very surprised.

 

[BusinessSloth]

lots of very armed military-style police.

Just FYI Belgium is home to Fabrique Nationale. One of the premiere weapons manufacturer's in the world. FN makes some quality weapons. I'd guess Belgium probably arms their police with some FN guns. I actually know a Belgian police officer in Antwerp. I'll ask him. Now I'm curious

 

[ScottJWing]

Will be in Bruges 6/15 and Brussels 6/16-18 if anyone is around and wants to pop bottles. Just read all 36 pages and now feeling somewhat confident in my plans, good work TB!

 

[L3MI1]

Do I need to purchase train tickets in advance for travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam?

 

[Digita7693]

Do I need to purchase train tickets in advance for travel from Antwerp to Amsterdam?

Need? No, but will be significantly cheaper if you're taking the thalys.

 

[Saind]

No real need to take the Thalys, there is a direct train, but the Thalys is faster.
For the normal Intercity you definitely don't have to buy a ticket in advance

 

[L3MI1]

Need? No, but will be significantly cheaper if you're taking the thalys.

No real need to take the Thalys, there is a direct train, but the Thalys is faster.
For the normal Intercity you definitely don't have to buy a ticket in advance

Thanks for the responses! Looks like the intercity it is.

 

[FoudreGuy]

I love Brussels, never really understood why people don't like it. Lots of cool neighborhoods, cafes, bars and shops. I like Ghent and Bruges was pretty but I felt like I'd appreciate Bruges more if I were in my 60s or 70s.

 

[nhindian1]

Just FYI Belgium is home to Fabrique Nationale. One of the premiere weapons manufacturer's in the world. FN makes some quality weapons. I'd guess Belgium probably arms their police with some FN guns. I actually know a Belgian police officer in Antwerp. I'll ask him. Now I'm curious

I know FN from Counter Strike.