What are some unexpected things first time visitors to Belgium notice? I have been living here for a few months now but the country is honestly the weirdest place I have ever visited so far
Learning_Life_BEWhat are some unexpected things first time visitors to Belgium notice?
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marketing_bruges_ladyMost tourists are shocked that people use mayonnaise instead of ketchup for fries or when they do the cheek kissing thing with strangers. You also have to remember that Flanders speaks Dutch while Wallonia is French and Brussels is both but I found that in the countryside people might start chatting with you on the street for ages which can make you late for things. I love the beer here too since there are like 1500 types from 200 breweries and service is included in the bill but a little tip is still nice
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REALITY_CHECKThe food is sooo not always amazing though. Some fries I had were way too oily instead of being good and I hate that tuna and peach thing they serve as an appetizer.
garden_teacher_70You should visit the Zimmertoren or the Begijnhof in Lier if you go there ! The Grote Markt is nice too 🌸
eurostar_guyStill trying to figure out all the weird stuff too. Everything feels so different from what I expected.
sunny_days_be3Check out Val-dieu restaurant if you are hiking around Aubel.