Archive for January, 2008

Transport from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to Paris city center

One of the busiest airports in Europe, the Roissy-Charles de Gaulle International airport has numerous modes of transportation available from the airport to the Paris city center. The airport is connected through the RER & Metro, TGV, Thalys, Bus, Roissybus, Noctilien (Night bus line), airport shuttles, taxis, limousines, airport car rentals etc. Terminals are connected […]

The Atomium - Brussels, Belgium

The Atomium is located next to Mini-Europe park (which has miniatures of the famous monuments of EU at a scale of 1:25) beside the King Baudouin Stadium. It is a structure which represents a unit cell of an iron crystal. True to its representation, it has nine spheres made of steel (earlier it was made […]

The Manneken-Pis (Le Petit Julien), Brussels

Leading off from the Grand Place square, a little distance away past crowded streets in a corner is the statue called Manneken Pis. This is a bronze statue of a small naked boy peeing. It is a fountain, with water replacing the pee! This is the most famous statue of Belgium. However, tourists expect it to […]

Town Hall or Hotel de Ville, Grand Place, Brussels

Probably the most beautiful edifice in Brussels, the Town Hall or Hôtel de Ville or Stradhuis (yes, it has a number of names!) stands prominently in the Grand Place Square with its 315 feet tall tower. It is the official seat of the Mayor of Brussels though

Maison Des Brasseurs, the Grand Place, Brussels

The Maison des Brasseurs at the Grand Place, was originally occupied by the Brewers Guild. Before the Maison des Brasseurs, the “Gulden den boom” or the “Golden Tree” was located there. The Brewers Guild which was founded in the

The Grand Place (Grote Markt), Brussels

Brussels is a good tourist spot. It is a mix of the old and the new. Some of the areas exude old age charm. The cobbled streets, the quaint shops, cafes and restaurants really make you feel like staying there for more days. The most famous tourist spot within the city is the Grand Place […]

Brussels, Belgium

About Belgium & Brussels
Belgium is a country of about 30,500 sq. km with a population of over 10.3 million. It is a parliamentary democracy with constitutional monarchy. It gained its independence from Netherlands in 1830. It is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and the North Sea. It has rather mild climatic conditions. Cool summers, […]

Tourist info and Transportation in Brussels, Belgium

Belgium has rather mild climatic conditions. Cool summers, mild winters and often rainy and humid. The average temperatures range from about 40 - 45°F in winter and about 70 - 75°F in summer. It is nevertheless pleasant. It is good to layer oneself so as to adjust clothing accroding to the weather! And it’s better to

Christmas Spectacular at Radio City - A Review

It is advertised as a “Christmas spectacular” and it indeed is spectacular. The first impression is the Hall - it’s beautiful. One cannot but admire its grandeur and elegance – from foyer to stage. The holiday decoration is gorgeous. It’s all so golden!!
The show starts with good old Santa. At entry we were given 3-D […]

Wintuk Review - Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden, NYC

By – Cirque du Soleil
At – WaMu Theatre, Madison Square Garden, NYC
This is a tale of a young boy named Wintuk. Wintuk goes in search of snow and adventure with his companions, a female shaman, the shadow of a girl and a timid man. He lives in a city where there are extreme cold, long […]