Belgium
Much like the fermentation process of lambic beer, which is a
technique and product unique to the area surrounding Brussels—and
which numbers just one out of hundreds of famous Belgian
beers—Belgium itself is a country that seems to improve with age.
The small nation has long been one of the richest countries in the
world in terms of financial wealth, but it is the treasures
travellers find in its culture, people and lifestyle that keep them
coming back year after year, helping Belgium trips retain the title
of one of the most popular tour destinations in Europe.
Throughout the ages, Belgium has, largely due to its significant
strategic position in the heart Western Europe, been subject to
influence from a variety of different European cultures, be it in
the form of occupation from an invading nation, or merely Belgian
incorporation of aspects of foreign cultures that have transcended
the borders of neighbouring countries. To join our Belgium trips is
to witness an amalgam of architectural style; Roman, French, Dutch,
Austrian, German and Spanish to name a few; and with three official
languages—Dutch (often called Flemish), German and French—as well as
perhaps an additional unofficial one in Brussels (English),
Belgium's multiculturalism rivals anywhere in Europe. The delightful
experience of taking in a splendid, medieval Gothic cathedral or a
majestic, neo-classical Austrian palace is only enhanced by
overhearing a multitude of tongues in the background or by
intermingling with the peoples who hail from all over the globe and
who are attracted to Belgium precisely because of its reputation as
a multicultural centre.
For a country with a population of a scant 10 million, Belgium often
surprises with its prevalence on the world stage. Not only serving
as the headquarters of both the European Union and NATO, and thereby
making itself a highly popular destination among political
dignitaries, Belgium is also recognised the globe across for its
fascinating history, remarkable and varied architecture, culinary
prowess and distinctive culture. Belgium delivers an excellence in
these arenas that many larger nations fail to come close to and
unlike many countries of inferior size, Belgium manages to avoid
being wholly subsumed by larger and more influential cultures,
instead retaining a strong semblance of self while simultaneously
sustaining a diverse and multicultural environment.
Few tour destinations pack such a punch as does Belgium and whether
travellers are seeking history, beaches, architecture, culinary
delicacy or just variety in general, our Belgium trips are the way
to go.