500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels
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This book offers a practical guide to Brussels’ finest places, covering all bases to ensure no visitor to the city is ever anything short of captivated. The ‘secrets’ are listed thematically and include 60 places for good food, 45 places for a drink, 50 places to shop, 20 places for fashion, 40 buildings to admire, 40 places to discover the world, 25 things to do with children and 60 activities. AUTHOR: Derek Blyth is a Scottish writer who has lived in Brussels for the past 21 years. Editor-in-chief of the Brussels news magazine The Bulletin until 2010, he has published several books on the Low Countries, including Flemish Cities Explored and Brussels for Pleasure. As well as working as a writer and translator, he gives guided tours of literary Brussels and organises regular cultural events. SELLING POINTS: A practical guide to discovering Brussels’ finest places, buildings, restaurant, shops, museums, neighbourhoods, parks, hotels and cafes 60 colour illustrations
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| Dimensions | 120 × 170 mm |
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| Author | Derek Blyth |
| Author Bio | Derek Blyth has lived in Brussels for more than 20 years. As a journalist, he has explored almost every corner of the city. He likes to drink coffee at Blomqvists and buy wine at Mig's. He cycles down the Rue de la Paix to buy croissants at Renard and drinks Poperings Homelbier at Les Brassins. Formerly editor of the Brussels English-language weekly The Bulletin, he has written several books on the Low Countries, including Brussels for Pleasure and Flemish Cities Explored. He is co-founder of the discussion forum Cafe Europa and contributes a regular column on Brussels life to Eurostar's Metropolitan magazine. In drawing up this list of 500 hidden secrets, the author has taken advice from friends, family, neighbours, Belgian journalists and local historians. He thanks Lucia Cabanova, Nathalie Piana and Anna Blyth for checking out places to go clubbing. He thanks the people of Brussels for creating a city that is like nowhere else. |
| ISBN | 9789460580925 |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
