The 500 Hidden Secrets Of Brussels

* A practical guide to discovering Brussels' finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighborhoods, parks, hotels and cafés* Revised and updated edition"If you really want to get under the skin of a city, the 500 Hidden Secrets series, which covers a number of cities from Havana to Ghent, all written by people who know the cities inside out, is ideal. It's an innovative and refreshing take on the traditional travel guide." - The Independent The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels is a guide to the Brussels that no one knows. It takes you to undiscovered art museums, forgotten squares and secret shops. The aim is to challenge the idea that Brussels is a boring city and to uncover the hidden places that give this city its charm. The book doesn't mention everything there is to see. There are already more than enough guides that cover the familiar tourist places. This book goes one step further and lists the places the author would recommend to friends if they asked him where to go in Brussels. Here you will find the the 5 best places to eat frites, the 5 small museums that no one should miss and the 5 best record shops in town. The aim is to take the reader to the unexpected places that are different in some way from the normal tourist destinations, like the cafeteria on the top floor of the national library, or the metro station that is decorated with 140 characters from Tintin albums, or the art cinema that seats just 20 people. You do not have to do everything listed in the book, but you are urged at the very least to drink a beer in one of the 5 best Brussels bars, eat at one of the 5 best fish restaurants, and visit one of the 5 best small cinemas. If you do, you will begin to discover a city that no one else knows. 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels offers a practical guide to Brussels' finest places, covering all bases to ensure no visitor to the city is ever anything short of captivated. The 'secrets' are listed thematically and include 60 places for good food, 45 places for a drink, 50 places to shop, 20 places for fashion, 40 buildings to admire, 40 places to discover the world, 25 things to do with children and 60 activities.

- One if the first titles in the new Hidden Secrets series - countries and regions- Follows on from the phenomenally successful 500 Hidden Secrets series which focuses on cities around the worldJournalist Derek Blyth was born in the U.K. but has lived in Belgium for more than 25 years. He has written countless articles about Belgian cities (for example as editor-in-chief of The Bulletin) and books like Flemish Cities Explored. He is the author of The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Flanders Fields and the Belgian Coast. This brand new guide is his personal ode to the most beautiful and intriguing spots in what he calls 'the world's strangest country'. He shares secrets such as: - 3 weird rocky outcrops - the 3 most dreamy castles to visit - 4 places to see eccentric art - the 6 most bizarre buildings - 5 adventurous Ardennes hikes... and much more.

- This book reveals the 500 most fascinating places in Antwerp, along with extra details that no one knows - Affectionate guide, written by a local journalist who knows the city intimately - Essential for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots, and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets - Revised and updated edition With its perfectly preserved medieval buildings and ancient cobblestone streets, Antwerp might seem content to rest on historic laurels. In fact, Belgium's second-largest city is a vibrant, cosmopolitan place where avant-garde fashion, cutting-edge architecture and progressive cuisine flourish. - New York Post A revised edition in the fabulous 500 Hidden Secrets series, revealing the beauty of the city of Antwerp. Discover the city's best-kept secrets, with this practical guide to Antwerp's finest places. A practical guide to discover Antwerp's finest buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, neighborhoods, parks, hotels, cafés, art, architecture and people. This fanatstic guide will tell you the best places to go for good food, be it lunch, a cheap meal or fine dining as well as where to get the best coffee, the best cocktails and the coolest cafés. It will direct you to the best shops, children's stores, markets, boutiques and tell you where to buy the latest fashions, accessories, shoes and designer-wear. The architecture of Antwerp is not forgotton as the book guides you to the most beautiful buildings, historical landmarks and parks. The 500 hidden secrets of Antwerp are listed thematically: food, drinks, shops, fashion, architecture, art, things to do with children, activities among others.

The city of Bruges is one of Belgium's most popular tourist destinations. Many people only visit its highlights and that's a pity, because there's so much more to experience.This new edition in Luster's successful, practical and attractive series of city guides is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the beautiful city of Bruges and avoid the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Journalist Derek Blyth leads you to the hidden gems of one of Belgium's most popular tourist destinations. Discover the Bruges that locals love in 100 savvy lists of 5, such as the 5 best restaurants for new Flemish cooking, 5 places to find new architecture, 5 enchanting bike routes around Bruges, the 5 most beautiful shop interiors, the 5 best summer bars and much more. AUTHOR: Journalist Derek Blyth was born in the U.K. but has lived in Belgium for more than 25 years. He has written countless articles about Belgian cities and books like Flemish Cities Explored. He is the author of The 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels ISBN 9789460580925, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Antwerp ISBN 9789460581106, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Ghent ISBN 9789460581229, and of Hidden Belgium ISBN 9789460582141. SELLING POINTS: * A practical and inspirational insider's guide to Munich and its hidden secrets and addresses * A new edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides 90 colour images

- A practical guide to discovering Ghent's finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighborhoods, parks, hotels and cafés - Revised and updated edition "If you really want to get under the skin of a city, the 500 Hidden Secrets series, which covers a number of cities from Chicago to Ghent, all written by people who know the cities inside out, is ideal. It's an innovative and refreshing take on the traditional travel guide."- The Independent What are the 5 restaurants for new Flemish cooking? Where would you find the 5 best antique shops? Where can you find the most unexpected view of Ghent? Where are the cool coffee bars that play the best music? And if you wanted to find the most mysterious places in the Citadelpark, where are they? The 500 Hidden Secrets of Ghent is a wonderfully eclectic guide to this multifaceted city. An insider's view of Ghent featuring little known facts and snippets of useful information, presenting the quirky and the off-beat, and sharing the whereabouts of some of the city's wonderful hidden gems like the Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse and the Gruut City Brewery. The 500 Hidden Secrets of Ghent offers a practical guide to Ghent's finest places, and Derek Blyth covers all bases to ensure no visitor to the city is ever anything short of captivated. Packed with accessible, easy-to-read information summarised in handy lists, maps, itineraries, sections on food & drink, accommodation, green spaces, museums, galleries and shops; this guide is an essential resource for the inquisitive traveler. Also available: The 500 Hidden Secrets of London, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Dublin, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Paris, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon, and many more. Discover the series at the500hiddensecrets.com

Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award. A remarkable tale of confusion and betrayal - and a very special girl called Sophie. 'Some stories are hard to tell. Even to your very best friend. And some words are hard to get out of your mouth. Because they spell out secrets that are too huge to be spoken out loud. But if you bottle them up, you might burst. So here's my story. Told the only way I dare tell it.' Sophie Nieuwenleven is sort of English and sort of Belgian. Sophie and her family came to live in Belgium when she was only four or five years old, but she's fourteen now and has never been quite sure why they left England in the first place. Then, one day, Sophie makes a startling discovery. Finally Sophie can unlock the mystery of who she really is. This is a story about identity and confusion - and feeling so utterly freaked out that you just can't put it into words. But it's also about hope. And the belief that, somehow, everything will work out OK. SOPHIE SOMEONE is a tale of well-intentioned but stupid parenting, shock, acceptance and, ultimately, forgiveness, written in a brave, memorable and unique language all of its own.

* An insider's guide to Copenhagen's hidden gems and lesser-known spots* Written by a true local, filled with independent advice, based on thorough research and the author's personal opinions* An inspirational and practical guide to the city's most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes, presented in 100 original lists of 5 secrets* Photography by Tino van den Berg* A recently updated edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guidesWhere are the best places in Copenhagen to experience New Nordic cuisine? What are the best places to shop for Scandinavian furniture, fashion, and design? What are the best spots for natural wine? Where can you find the best nature trails and waterfront walks? Where are the city's small, independent cinemas? Which museums are best to visit on a rainy Danish day? What is smørrebrød and where can I try it? What is Copenhagen's best artisanal coffee? The 500 Hidden Secrets of Copenhagen reveals the answers to these (and many other) questions. Discover a diverse range of under-the-radar, yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to explore the best of the city away from the typical tourist crowds. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Also available: The 500 Hidden Secrets of Stockholm, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Hamburg, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Munich, The 500 Hidden Secrets of New York, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Berlin, The 500 Hidden Secrets of London and many more. Discover the series at the500hiddensecrets.com

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