Belgium

Part of our summer travels were spent in Brussels, Belgium. I can't exactly say why we planned on going there, but I can say that we enjoyed it immensely! With the Flemish (Dutch), French, and German languages buzzing about our heads, we lazily walked through the streets eating good food and enjoying the extra daylight hours. During this time of year, the sun doesn't set until around 10pm, so we had plenty of time to wander, looking at building facades from the cartooned to the ornate. Here are some pictures and six facts you may not have known.


1. The Royal Palace of Brussels is bigger than Buckingham Palace.
2. The world's biggest chocolate selling point is Brussels National Airport.
3. More than 90% of the world's raw diamonds are negotiated and distributed in the city of Antwerp.
4. There are over 800 kinds of beer made in Belgium.
5. Around 6% of the country and 25% of Brussels is Muslim.
6. Brussels is the capital of the EU.