Belgium is a culturally diverse nation with
three spoken languages. Its capital Brussels,
with its fascinating architecture, is home to the
European Union headquarters, has more restaurants
than Paris, and enough chocolate shops to induce a
cholesterol attack. The Ardennes is a peaceful,
historic region whose forested hills act as a buffer
between Belgium and Luxembourg and it is the place
for outdoor activities in Belgium.
The stereotype of the Netherlands is one of
liberalism, dykes, bikes, tulips and windmills. The
flat rural areas are much more than just a cyclist's
paradise; they are full of the images of which the
Dutch are so proud - and of course a few windmills.
The pocket-size nation of Luxembourg's capital
Luxembourg City is regarded as one of Europe's
quietest. Here, the lush forests of the Ardennes
make for a pleasant retreat where you can view hill-top
castles and rivers aplenty.
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