Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

Lying on the North Sea coast, Belgium's immediate neighbours are France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. The small nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and gorgeous heritage. It boasts a number of fascinatingly historic cities packed with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture and famous for their long traditions in arts, fashion and fine dining. If you've seen the best of them, the Belgian countryside offers anything from sandy beaches to the densely forested hills and ridges of the Ardennes. Brussels, the country's vibrant capital, is a modern world city with a highly international character. It combines massive postmodern buildings in its European Quarter with impressive historic monuments, such as the World Heritage listed Grand Place, surrounded by guildhouses and the Gothic town hall. There's Laken Castle and the large St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, dedicated to the cities patron saints. The Royal Palace is a more recent but no less grand structure. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Atomium, a remarkable steel structure and remnant of the 1958 World's Fair.

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In the era of the portuguese discoveries, the Azores where used for the resting of the crews and the restocking of the ships’ cargo, and this still is evident today, with the abundance of historical ports, and the culture of spices still present. Though all of them are gorgeous, some are more inhabited than others, São Miguel being the best example. In this island there is the town of Ponta Delgada, the capital of Azores, which holds great historical relevance. There is also Santa Maria, the huge Pico, which has the highest mountain in all of Portugal, and Terceira, where the beautiful seaside town of Angra do Heroísmo is located. The islands are noticeably rural. The rainy weather of the region combined with the volcanic soil is great for plant growth, creating a lot of greenery and forest to explore, and making these islands perfect for nature lovers. Besides taking one of the many lovely trails, or hiking in the mountains, you can also venture by boat around the island, and see whales, dolphins and other magnificent creatures. The Azores takes great advantage of the fact that all of the islands are vulcanic, and they have a lot of volcanic activity. In São Miguel, for example, you can find natural hot springs, craters and the Furnas, natural ovens that are used to this day for cooking a big part of the Azores delicacies. They are all marvellous sites to visit, with appropriate caution. If you manage to see the hot springs, try a Furnas Stew, the typical dish the locals cook there, and for the full Azores gastronomical experience try the cheese, liquor and wine.

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