{"id":13045,"date":"2020-02-26T13:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=13045"},"modified":"2020-04-29T13:23:26","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T13:23:26","slug":"brussels-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/brussels-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Brussels \u2013 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brussels<\/a> is a great city with a lot of places to see and a lot of things to do. I do, however, understand that this can get slightly overwhelming but fear not! I have prepared a list of do\u2019s and don’ts for your special visit!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Do\u2019s:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Do wander!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Brussels has many little neighbourhoods around the city centre that are genuinely worth wandering around! St Gilles, for example, is a very artsy and trendy neighbourhood with many boutiques, galleries and eateries!<\/p>\n

Sablon will allow you to get off the tourist trail slightly while wandering around its charming cobblestoned streets and popping into its cute chocolate<\/a> shops. If flea markets are your thing – make sure to visit Les Marolles too, for the Jeu de Balle which is open every single day.<\/p>\n

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Do a walking tour<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is an excellent way of exploring the touristy parts of the city and learning about them at the same time. Especially if you\u2019re in a bit of a rush or would like to get the main sights out of the way first to have a more chilled time in general!<\/p>\n

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Do the comic strip walk<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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There are many reasons why Brussels is a very cool city, one of them being all the comic <\/a>vibes everywhere! Most likely, there is no other city in the world with as many comic book stores as Brussels itself… Not only that – there is even a comic strip walk that not only allows you to discover interesting areas of the city, it also includes some fantastic comics around! Make sure to keep looking up and around you while walking, it\u2019s a lot of fun that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n

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Do bring an umbrella and a raincoat!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes, it does like to rain in Brussels, but please don\u2019t let that put you off of visiting the city! Remember that there are so many cosy places with the most delicious hot chocolate, waffles and coffees to hide in! And how amazing it is to sip a fantastic hot chocolate, listening to the raindrops and watch the world go by outside.. ahh!<\/p>\n

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Do eat!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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You didn\u2019t think we forgot about this, did you? Waffles, Belgium fries, hot chocolate (ok that\u2019s not exactly food but oh its good!) Try to wander outside of the very touristy areas to try all the deliciousness that\u2019s on offer. And to give you a little tip on finding amazing waffles – try to avoid the small shops that sell 1 Euro pre-made waffles with loads of toppings on them.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019ts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t visit only the city itself<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wander, wander and wander! Outside of Brussels too… It is so easy to get around and so it would be a shame to miss out on the amazing places nearby such as Brugge, Antwerp or Ghent. These places have incredible vibes and the fact that they are so easy to get to makes it the perfect occasion for day trips!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t rush when drinking<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Belgium doesn\u2019t have a \u2018last call\u2019 on drinks. And this of course means – there is absolutely no rush when trying all the endless options of beers<\/a> that it is so well known for. So take your time, enjoy and of course, be responsible as many of the beers are pretty heavy and might catch you off guard!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t buy expensive travel passes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brussels is super easy to get around and very walkable, don\u2019t feel that you need to buy a weekend\u2019s travel pass<\/a> (for example) as soon as you arrive. Have a look at maps and check how far you will be from the main areas – usually, you\u2019ll be very nearby most of the places worth visiting!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t steal the beer glasses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Something pretty standard in the UK definitely is not in Brussels. The locals are in general super friendly to the tourists, but if you want to get on their wrong side.. this is a quick way to do just that. Which, of course, is not recommended. As Belgium is very serious about the beers, they take their glassware extremely seriously, keep in mind that most beers have a specific glass designed to make sure your experience is as memorable as possible and full of flavour! Keep that in mind!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t make it super obvious that you\u2019re a tourist<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As lovely and friendly as Brussels is, it is still a big city, meaning it\u2019s safer to stay more \u2018undercover\u2019. Try and not make it too obvious that you\u2019re a tourist as that might make you more of a target. Some of the tips? Try not to look too lost, having a huge map in front of you (people still do that, yes), or walking around with a super expensive camera on your neck. This is especially important when walking nearby train stations at night.<\/p>\n

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Brussels honestly is a great city! Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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