Belgium, Brussels. What a magnificent place to visit, I can say that it is one of my most favorite place to be in. We headed to Brussels via Ryanair from Rome and arrived in the beautiful Brussels in the late morning.
Upon arrival, we had to figure out our way to our accommodations and let me just say that we should always trust ourselves in directing the directions and not others. Seriously trusting yourself is better than others as we were kinda lost and wasted so much time in finding our hostel.
We were staying at Van Gogh Hostel and let me just say that if you ever want to find cheap accommodation and yet living in comfort that is the hostel you go to. I chose to stay in a single bedroom where I get to have the entire room to myself. Whilst my best friend whose main purpose in visiting Brussels was for her school project had her rooms selected for her. You can definitely choose to stay in a 4 bedded room or 6 bedded room for cheaper stay and coupled with the company of other fellow travelers who you can potentially befriend. Being an introvert I enjoy not talking to strangers but be my guest if you guys enjoy making friends you can thus always opt for the shared rooms.
For our first day in Brussels, my best friend did not have to head to the university to do her project. Hence, we made our way to the famous Grand Place. Not knowing what to expect we were awed by the village-ish setting. Walking aimlessly we somehow ended at the Grand Place Square. It was said to be the most beautiful square and I cannot deny the fact and it is indeed it was so captivating and beautiful.
Whilst at the square we saw someone holding an umbrella stating "Free-Tour" and being Singaporeans when we saw the word " Free" we immediately signed up for it. The tour is not part of any organization rather it is a non-funded association. Hence, the tour guides earn their income off of tips from the tours they give. I would highly recommend you guys to part take in the tour as it was super informative and gave my friend and me an overview of the Grand Place itself. Hence, the next time we visited we simply took the tour route around Grand Place. The tour guide also recommended which place we can go to get the iconic Belgium Waffles and the Belgium Fries. Let me say that I can totally understand why they are so iconic! I could never taste waffles and fries the same way ever again ( might have exaggerated a bit too much- but nonetheless true).
Please stay tuned for the remaining of my Brussels adventure and my London and Paris Adventure.
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Top: Jacket(Pakar) - Thailand ( Union Mall)
Grey Jacket - HiStyle
Striped Long Sleeve - H&M
Bottom: Jeans - Uniqlo
Shoes: Lacoste
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