Travel Log: Brussels

1. Brussels looks like a ultra modern city when you step out of the main exit from the Gare du Nord. You can see  wide roads and  spacious WTC buildings.

2. If you move toward the other exit of the same station you will see the walls sign of decay. And just as you exit you will be in the red light district. Very similar in concept to the one in Amsterdam, but a lot more shady.

3. They seem to be trying to create the perfect multicultural society out there, with this being the capital  of the EU. This is very evident inside the Atomium, which btw, is an awesome looking construction.

4. Let’s not forget the beers – too many varieties to count, the waffles – sinfully delicious, chocolatiers – who you find all over the place and the french fries. I simple love the french fries which you can dip in yummy mayonnaise or curry ketchup.

Travel Log: Amsterdam

1. Amsterdam is a pretty place with lots of canals, rows of not to tall houses, notorious cyclists and hardly any cars.

1. The red light district is not a shady area as one would imagine it to be. It is packed with tourists milling about and is very close to the Central railway station & Dam square

2. The same applies to the Coffee shops. They are found everywhere and are far from shady. And you can get the distinct smell of the stuff as you walk about at various locations.

3. The food wasn’t too impressive. I mostly saw Argentinian steak houses and the only thing I got to taste that was dutch were the croquettes. Nice, but I don’t consider them a complete meal.

4. For some reason over there, they seem to be obsessed with the penis. You can spot it everywhere and souvenir shops sell mugs with penis shaped handles.

5. Apparently Heinneken is dutch. I didn’t know that.