Our in Belgium: "Sometimes it seems that there are women - a strong floor." About Belgians and their features take off the shoes indoors
Belgium is rich in beautiful cities that captivate tourists with their medieval architecture with powerful streets. Some names are widely known, many more travelers have yet to be discovered during the visit of this country. Belgium is a small country, and large cities comparable to scale with major world megalopolis, there is no. And, nevertheless, there are at least a dozen charming towns that cost the tourist to open them for himself.
We present a list of beautiful and interesting Belgian cities that you should visit.
Brussels
Grand Place Square in Brussels (photo: @Kaustubh_ambegaokar)The capital of Belgium, the heart of Europe with the headquarters of many largest international organizations, including NATO and the European Union. His Grand Medieval Square Gran Plyans is one of the most beautiful in the world.
Atomium - a symbol of modern Brussels (photo: @GoelroHan) There is no less impressive tourists a huge atomium, which has the glory of the Belgian Eiffel Tower, - Some of this attraction hate, others adore.
Brugge.
Bruges - inspirational medieval beauty (photo: @Stefanrusie) The center of Western Flanders, Brugge is located on the shores of the North Sea, about 25 kilometers from the border with the Netherlands. Brugge is called among the most atmospheric and picturesque European cities due to the well-preserved samples of medieval architecture and numerous waterways.
Picturesque Brugge (photo: @ Kp_25) The city is cut through the canals, because of which it is often called "Northern Venice."
Antwerp
Grotto Markt - Antwerp Central Square (Photo: @ CJCleary62) Beautiful medieval Belgian city on the Shelda River (Eska), in the north adjacent to the border with the Netherlands. Antwerp is the largest city of Flanders and the diligence city of St. Petersburg.
View of the Cathedral of the Antwerp Mother of God (photo: @ CJCleary62) Among the numerous historical monuments of architecture in Antwerp, a monument to Peter Great is established.
Gent
The city in the northern part of Belgium, approximately 60 kilometers from Brussels and Antwerp, the capital of East Flanders. Historical sources confirm the presence of a gate of the settlement in the VII century.
View of Ghent (photo: @dave_franz) In the city, many cathedrals and castles dated early Middle Ages, which forms the face of the modern city.
Embankment of Graols in Ghent (photo: @ jurgen.dc) Namur
Namur, view of the Möz River (photo: @zepjbb) The capital of Wallonia, Namur is located on both sides of the Möz River.
City landscape Namury (photo: @ me.rekuc) Along with the walls of a huge medieval fortress of the river, bridges and ancient architecture form a gloomy charm of the city.
Liege
Liege (photo: @haris__ST) The lounge is difficult to call the city of Belgium, which must certainly visit, because they do not differ in city attractions.
Residential area of \u200b\u200bLiege (photo: @ Insta_ph1ll) Nevertheless, it would be wrong to ignore it, if only because of the church of St. Bartholomew and the Liege Cathedral.
Ostend
Sandy Beach Ostend (photo: @ geoffrey_vandereecken1) Large port of Belgium on the shores of the North Sea.
Napoleon Fort in Ostend (photo: @ reistips.nl) Ostend is known not so much by its architectural attractions as wide sandy beaches, which made it the most famous northern resort of Europe.
Mons.
Befrua Tower in Mons (photo: @cm_mv) Industrial city in the western part of Belgium, 20 minutes from the border with France.
Medieval Mons Architecture (Photo: @kamciuuu) Besides the fact that in the mons industrial enterprisesThe city is not devoid of architectural charm, whose face is formed by buildings in the Gothic and baroque style.
Charleroi
Charleroi Town Hall (Photo: @Trasigor) One of the five largest cities in Belgium is much younger than others - it was founded only in 1666. Charleroi does not captivate with its architecture, but it can boast of interesting museums.
Among them, the Museum of Photography, fine arts, glasses, archeology, center of scientific culture.
Lyuven
Central Square Loelex (photo: @isabelledb) The old university until the XVI century was considered the best in Europe, which largely influenced the status of the city. Today Lyuven is a major university, as well as the Brewery of Belgium.
Lövna Street (photo: @jyfallon) Since the XVIII century, brewing is actively developing here, and the famous grade, and then the brand Stella Artois was born exactly here.
Tour
Central Square with fountains in Tourna (photo: @cmcass) The city in the west of Belgium adjacent to the border with France, just half an hour from Lille. Main landmark tour - Romanesque Cathedral Notre Dame, Episcopa Residence and one of the most beautiful Councils of Europe.
View of the square with fountains in Tournai (photo: @chloe_oreo) The tour is considered the ancient city of Belgium: there are references to him still in the ancient Roman sources.
Crewraik
Architectural Eclectics Kortrijka (photo: @julietoulyotte) City historical meaningsLocated on both sides of the Fox River, a 15-minute drive from the French border.
Towers Brosel in Kortrijka (photo: @ ARINA2806) The main attraction and the symbols of the corriest are the massive medieval Broel Towers, located on both sides of the bridge over the river.
Dendermonde
Dendermond Street (Photo: @Delijn) Despite the fact that dendermonde is less known than the major cities of Belgium from the top of the list, he has something to shine to the inquisitive traveler. In addition to churches, abbey, museums and urban markets, there are many interesting objects of urban sculpture.
The main and the most beautiful attraction of Dendermond - the Town Hall of the XIV century, entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In fire
Architecture on fire (Photo: @gezgintilkinet) Small, but picturesque town in the north-west of Belgium, very close to the French border, 20-30 minutes from Dunkirk.
Central Square Vychny (photo: @fotonathalie) It fascinates along the medieval architecture, and its central square is relative to him with the major cities of Belgium, including his capital.
Durbui
Top view on Durbui (photo: @flo__launay) Durbuy is called the smallest city in the world, but today it is nothing more than tribute to historical traditions and an attractive slogan for tourists.
Durbu landscape ((PHOTOS: @mvrbest) He could be lost on the Belgian map, and many never heard about him at all, but Durbians are worth walking along his powerful medieval streets and capture his delicious landscapes.
Belgian man - for many dots. My poor European experience has five Belgians, one Dutch and the only classic Frenchman. The sample is small, but sufficient to highlight the main qualities and explain why I give your preference to them.
My acquaintance with the Last Belgian soul began with my husband. Then, in the summer, in St. Petersburg, my gaze immediately fell on a high, curly blond, confused by Nevsky in search of food. And here I am, the classic hearty lady, too, by the way, kudaraya, immediately took the "baby" under his wing.
Conservative Patrick has matured his nose from the proposed dumplings, okroshka and pancakes. I had to drive him home and feed there. From now on, our history began.
Standing in the Brussels airport, I peered into the crowd. The men's audience clearly prevail, but what's there! All handsome hands are removed, the giants are young, all the same as on the selection ... I did not immediately and not immediately and notifies my curly in this sympathetic company.
international Airport in Brussels
A moment of demographic statistics: Theoretically, an already 1.5 real Belgian man is supposed to be theoretically for each Belgian Madame. This injustice led to the fact that women believe that in any case they will not remain without a man, and there are no special efforts to acquire attractiveness. The opposite of the floor spends hours in front of the mirror, in the gym and desperately engaged in self-education in order to be at least someone selected.
I also have a picked feminism with milk mother's milk, and you will be sorry for pain, you will have a pity of these pretty giants, and you will threaten in their hugs without thinking.
So happened to me. The proposal of the hand and hearts did to me, lying on the sofa. That is, he lay, and I stood. But such sincere, the combatful words did not run into my inhaled ears for a long time, and I didn't say any special thinking "Yes!"
Statue of lovers in Belgium
In terms of love and romance, by the way, wonders and passions from the Belgians should not be expected. They will not freeze the calculation, like the Dutch, but and Amoro will not strangle as the French. But not particularly spoiled by female beauty, they will be delighted with you even early in the morning! Invaluable advantage, right?
Quite unexpectedly, we realized that we will soon become three. While I sobbed over the old stomach plane, Paropash was shopping, buying a slider, decorated the nursery, went to Holland for diapers (you just read!) And installed on my brutal smartphone an i'm Expecting application on my brutal smartphone.
Each morning, having flown over the toilet, I listened to enthusiastic stories about what stage of development is our Lou Lou. Patrick took all the troubles for himself, moreover, he was with me to the last, and then fought with mother-in-law for the right to change diapers.
Paprikash was not afraid of nor poop, nor unexpected fountains. It was also not to take it with colic and drills. He first introduced his lore, while I ran to the manicure, visually taught the son to crawl, and then I fell asleep in an embrace with our karapuz.
The only thing that Patrick regrets is that his dairy glands were not adapted to lactation.
But then there is an opposite rule: Mom is the same dad. Therefore, during the initiative, you will not pick up a picture of a hammer, be prepared.
The capital of Belgium
Like any European country, Belgium is famous for its unusual, and sometimes strange rules that can be a real obstacle to normal rest. The cultural differences of the Belgians from other residents of Europe are very noticeable, so it is better to discuss those things in advance that are not allowed in the Belgian society. General ruleswho limit the guest's behavior in Belgium, not so much.
Confused languages
Language question in Belgium is a patient for a number of regions. The state formed as the controversial colony of France and Holland has a very scattered language map for each land. For example, in Flanders You should contact people only in Dutch, or, in the extreme case - on german language. IN Vallonia On the contrary, it should be communicated with people only for french . Parties are frequent when even the waiters in Flanders restaurants refused to serve customers who speak French, here it is considered everyday phenomenon.
Rent a car
The narrow streets of the old towns of Belgium are absolutely not adapted to withstand a dense traffic. Corks here - everydayness, so rent a car it is strongly not recommended. In the country, a developed network of travelers for travel between cities, and inside the city it is best to move on a bike or on the subway, if we are talking about a major city. In addition, in Belgium regularly raise fines for irregular parkingThat will be another argument against vehicles.
Forget documents leaving the hotel
Among the Belgian police there are a checked rule about checking each foreign tourist in the city. This check is in a simple passport presentation to identify the personality. Come to the tourist or tourist group can at any time of the day and evening, it is not necessary to be scared, the procedure does not take more couple minutes. In order not to have time to spend time in the plot, better always have Passport or driver's license. Color copies of documents in Belgium are wary.
Police of Belgium
Shoes
The tradition of the Belgian etiquette is strange for our tourists - even in its own home do not remove shoes. For those who remain in the room for a long time there can be special lightweight shoes or an analogue of indoor sneakers, but barefoot walking around the apartment, especially - on a visit here is considered to be riding inappropriate. It is worth knowing the guests of Belgian hotels - an idea of \u200b\u200bheating in winter in guest houses is very relative, with unaccustomed, some tourists are wounded and arrange unjustified scandals with management.
Litter
If in Germany, fines even for the most insignificant provinces seem huge to Russian tourists, then even more unpleasant impressions are waiting for them in Belgium. There is a differentiated system of fines for pollution of streets. So, for the thrown cigarette or chewing, the urn will have pay 60 euros. Penalty for abrasive plastic bottle Or any other indefinite garbage can reach 150 euros. But, even despite such penal measures, some Belgian cities do not differ from the special purity of the streets.
Trash cans in Belgium
Drink Belgian beer
May sound strange, but famous varieties belgian beer Pay off only at the expense of export sales. Belgians themselves are bobbly to foam drink. On the one hand, in each city of Belgium you can see the famous beer vans - a kind of small bars on wheels. On the other hand, among the local population, the main consumers of beer and visitors of such establishments are faces far from the intelligentsia, so respectable Belgians prefer to drink wine in cafes and small cozy restaurants, but not beer.
Belgian beer.
Weapon
Relatively recently in Belgium prohibited wearing any type of firearms. It was connected with a number of incidents, where not obey people suffered. By firearms, the Belgian law refers any means of self-defense, including pneumatic, as well as antique and collectible pistols, rifles, rifles and muskets. Even to make a purchased gift gun from the store, you will have to have a certificate certified at the police station.
Smoking in restaurants
Another recent ban in Belgium has become units in public placesIn particular - in cafes and restaurants. The penalty for it is still fixed - 150 EuroBut frequent cases when the institution's management makes the violator of a more impressive amount. This is due to the fact that, if someone snacks in a cafe or restaurant, someone will eat, then the owner of the institution will have to pay in the treasury 1 500 EUR. The cigarette box ends from the window of any house is estimated by local authorities in 675 Euro.
Come to visit without warning
Belgians can not be called hospitable people, if only because, in local customs, the guest must warn about their arrival for two weeks. Of course. Few people comply with this rule in modern society, but an unexpected guest can easily stay outside, even with the most kind of urges.
Talk about politics
The topic of politics in the capital of the European Union Brussels is a taboo for most people, because every day they get a huge amount of information on this topic from a variety of sources. Another theme that it is not worth raisingis the royal family of Belgium.
Everywhere pay cash
There are existed throughout Belgium restrictions on a lump sum cash means. This is done for the sake of control over the income of the population, but the rule applies to tourists. It is best to pay bank cardsTo additionally do not attract the attention of pockets.
Critically look at passersby
Rather, the Council than the Strict Rule. The sense of style of the Belgians is very specific, casual wear even solid people can be mint or overwhelmed. Look at this best through your fingers, so that the local public did not upset a pleasant vacation by unpredictable scandals.
Belgium is a country in which even small towns are famous for the magnificence of medieval architecture in combination with modern buildings. These places want to capture in memory to return here at the first opportunity. In our article we collected the most beautiful cities of Belgiumwho are especially attractive for tourists.
1. Bruges.
Not far from the border with the Netherlands, 20 km from the North Sea, the unusual beauty of the Belgian town of Brugge spread out. Walking on it, it seems that I got into the Middle Ages. From a long time, 54 bridges are preserved here, 12 of which are wooden. They rise above the channels, so the city is often referred to as Northern Venice. The historic center of Brugge is the main attraction. Unusual facades of buildings, vintage streets, stone squares and the incessant knock of the horses give the feeling that the tourist gets on the shooting of the film. Upon arrival it is worth visiting the Museum of Lamp, Museum of Diamonds, Archaeological Museum, City Gate, Tower of the Virgin, Church of St. Anne, Saint Jones Melnice and other interesting places.
2. Brussels
The capital of Belgium is indeed rightly called the most beautiful city of Belgium and the heart of the country. Here is the main office of the European Union. Unlike many other places, tourists come here not to inspect architectural memo. Brussels is a city that is constantly immersed in work. This is the main economic and educational center of the country, which makes it possible to understand how real Belgians live. Grand Place is a famous area with the Town Hall, which is included in the UNESCO list. It is here that the famous "Pissing Boy" is installed. Cathedral of St. Michael, Royal Square, Mountain of Arts, Basilica Sacre-Ker, Belgian Royal Museum of Fine Arts and Pattening Park, especially popular among guests of the city.
3. GENT.
Founded in the 9th century, the city attracts tourists who prefer calm and cultural holidays. Along with Bruges and Antwerp, Ghent is recognized as the most beautiful city in the country. Despite the abundance of attractions, it is better to move around Ghent on foot. These places are remembered by Flemish style, which is felt in every corner of a small town. Tourists should look at the temple of St. Nicholas, the Cathedral of St. Bavon, the Bridge of St. Michael and the historic quarter of Patershol. Little houses with tiled roofs, vintage churches and bridges make the city truly fabulous.
4. Antwerp
One of the most famous cities in Belgium is famous for masters around the cut of diamonds, designer clothes and an incredible to taste Belgian chocolate. Antwerp's sights are beginning to amaze on arrival, because the railway station is considered one of the best not only in the country, but also all over the world. Walking around the city, there is no need to draw up a list of places that need to be visited. They are found here at every corner. Among the memos who are advised to explore the experienced travelers, the area of \u200b\u200bthe grotto Mark, Antwerp Town Hall, high-altitude buildings of the Guild, the walls of the walls with the monument to Vapperu, the Cathedral of the Antwerp Mother of God, the Cathedral of St. Paul, the Museum of Planten-Moretus in the printing house, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the House of Rubens. This is not a complete list of places that you should visit in Antwerp. Not one week will leave for the inspection of the whole city.
5. Leven
In the Middle Ages, Leven was a famous shopping center, and today it is a well-known prosperous city where the inexhaustible stream of students is directed. Today they are about 40% of the number of all residents of Leuven. But, despite the popularity among young people, the city can boast of their old attractions. They are so much here that even a major megapolis can envy. Convenient university buildings that share the city park, the medieval town hall and the vintage cathedrals have become defining in the appearance of the left. Each curious tourist seeks to visit the historic complex Big Beginazh, the area of \u200b\u200bthe old market, the Botanical Garden, the Cathedral of St. Peter, the university bell tower, the library and monuments of the phonox, the Kathmadam, the Bakery of Dorre, the statue of the "falling horse" and the sculpture of the "Arrows of Cors".
6. Dinan.
Sheltered by rocky mountains, the picturesque Belgian city of Dynan extended along the Masa River. The pearl of Babylonia has experienced not one battle, but the city was rejected by local residents and smashed. Overcoming 420 steps, at an altitude of 100 m, tourists will be able to visit the fortress of the Citadel, from the observation deck of which overlooks Dinan. Bala Bayard, Notre Dame, Abbey Leff, Gardens Anneva, Museum of Musical Instruments, House Adolf Sax, Mont-Shaf Cave in Dinan, Charles de Golly Bridge and other interesting places made a city one of the most visited in the country. Translated from Celtic Dinan is the "Sacred Valley", so here, as anywhere, you can penetrate the religious traditions of local residents.
7. Namur
Namur screamed around the fortress, which was defended by the Romans at many centuries at the crossroads of trade routes. History saturated with events gave a beautiful city attractions and architecture memos. Inspection of places is better to start with the embankment, which is paved in a beautiful tile and is fencing with iron wrought-iron parapets. From the citelide sightseeing platform overlooks the city. During walking excursions, you can find time to look at the church of Sen Lu, the Cathedral, the Armory, Namursky Castle, the Royal Theater and the temple of Melpomen. Natural beauty connoisseurs will appreciate the Ardennesian forest, which is considered to be proud of Belgium. In its territory, the ancient monasteries and mysterious grots are immelled in the greenery of coniferous and deciduous trees.
8. Mons.
For Belgians, the city of Mons has special meaning. Since 2002, it is considered the chief cultural center of Babylonia. The non-trivial Belgian corner is striking the calm and measured atmosphere. As in many other Belgian cities, it is worth paying attention to the churches and cathedrals, rebuilt tens of centuries ago. The main square of the city, Gran Plyans, is no less beautiful than Antwerp or Brussels. Here are often held rallies and events on which you can feel the rhythm of the city. Among the memorable places are especially memorized by the castle on Avre, the collegial church of Saint-Wadra, the Francois Museum of Dusberg, the Monster Memorial Museum, the Park of Beffru and Chateau de Belayl Castle. Every year, participants of male tennis competition for Ethias Trophy tournament arrive in Mons.
9. Rochefort
A small, but very beautiful town in Belgium with a population of 12 thousand is known for the festival of humorists and the famous Trappist beer, which is written by the monks of Notre Dame Abbey. The name of the city is translated as a "strong rock". The territory of the city stores the secrets of many ruins of antique constructions of the XI century. Famous sights consider the Museum of the Underground World, the Church of Our Lady, the Belgian Museum railway, Ostrich Farm and Numerous Caves. In one of these caves runs old tram. A cycling trail is laid along a 18-kilometer asphalt road, which is especially like families with children.
10. Buyon
In the province of Luxembourg, Buyon's fortified city is located, which is famous for its beautiful mountain landscapes. Tourists associate this place with the famous Buyon castle. Each year on the territory of the castle is arranged enchanting shows with the participation of unusual birds. In Buyon, there are only three streets that cut the river Somem. Medieval architecture of houses and the measured life of local people by moral travelers who do not like noise and mining large cities.
11. TURNE
More than the Belgian Tour Town is known, thanks to the stunning Romanesque cathedral. Walking through the streets, it is easy to imagine the life of the capital of the kingdom of francs. In the Middle Ages, weathered, famous for the whole country. The most popular attraction of the tour is the impressive Cathedral of Our Lady with a numerous collection of statues and a museum-treasury. During the trip to the city, it is worth climbing the mountain Saint-Jube to see the old town from a bird's eye view. Be sure to visit the Plysa de Lille Square, Church of Saint-Jacques, the Pont De-Troi Bridge across the Shelda River, the City Museum of Fine Arts.
12. Crurteik
At first glance, the corridge will seem unremarkable Belgian city, but there are several buildings that attract the attention of tourists. Latestone and early-sensitive Town Hall and medieval bell tower on the central square are a real oasis of calm and peacekeeping in the city center. The corridge is also known for the annual Easter Fair, which lasts 18 days. Arriving here, tourists first go to the fellow Saint Elizabeth. Narrow streets with snow-white houses and orange roofs create a special atmosphere.
Belgium is an amazing country, because each city is attractive in it in its own way. By visiting the most beautiful cities of Belgium, every tourist will find here something close to heart.
Immigrant Mitya Sandal has been living in Belgium for some time. Funny, but Belgium, which is considered to be the center of Europe, is very different from our concept of Europe, and here much is just wild for our person. The young man decided to compile a list of facts that he was striking most.
1. Belgians are not patriots, many do not know the anthem of Belgium and do not like Belgians from the neighboring areas. Although in our eyes they are all the same, the Belgians themselves can easily understand which area is the person, according to his govor and the sobs. Residents of any of the Belgian regions consider the inhabitants of other regions a little bit of stupid, but unites them all the overall love of mischief over the Dutch.
2. Beer in Belgium is a national religion. Beer does not drink only for breakfast, but from 10 o'clock in the morning they drink constantly. If alcohol, then it is only beer. All that is not Belgian beer, then urine, especially Dutch. The worst beer is Heineken. The most respected duvel.
3. Beer is bottled two sizes: small 0.25 and large 0.33. Paul-liters you will not find almost anywhere, not to mention our national emergency equipment. From the three "big" beings, Belgians are already drunk well.
4. Girls drink beer no less guys. And this is not a movietone.
5. The main national dish is Potato Friend, or Franch Freiz. Here it is called or Belgian Freiz, or just a fryer. Eating her with mayonnaise and everywhere, in the ulles, similar to a bundle of a newspaper, of which we had eaten seeds before. Any Belgian will tell that Americans tried the Potatoes Friend for the first time when they were in Belgium at the end of World War II, and FRENCH FRIES is from the verb to FRENCH (cut) and is not connected with France.
6. Sterility in Belgium - the concept is doubtful: any food will be fed or put on a plate with hands. If you order, for example, shaverm, the meat will put your hands into it, then the same hands will take money.
7. Clothes are very dismissive. It can easily throw a jacket to the ground or walk in a ribbon and dirty.
8. The concepts of style and fashion are very different from ours. Girls do not wear heels and cofters with a neckline, walk in ripped pantyhose and combine such colors that it seems that they are under the LSD.
9. Very strong feminism in society. The girls are absolutely equal to the guys, from which, in my opinion, they themselves suffer. The guys do not know at all how to approach the girls, and instead they look a lot of porn.
10. If you have a girl, then you are cool. Because the girl is a guarantee that you have sex, and it is treated about the same. Sometimes it seems that the relationship in Belgium is just a sex partnership and everything, although, of course, there are exceptions.
11. Belgians are very scary. And those who seem to be not very scary, trying to seem terrible and dress even worse. If you met on the street beautiful girl, then she is either Turkish or our.
12. The concept of "gentleman" is missing here. Skip the girl ahead, open the door or help carry the severity - this is something impossible. There is a company of girls and guys, and girls carry a beer drawer - this is the norm.
13. Bike is the main means of movement. Here they go to them: and grandfathers for 80, and children from two years. All large centers and train stations have parking for bicycles, there are thousands of them. If you take off the apartment, it will surely be written if there is a parking for a bike at home.
14. Belgians are a very sporting nation. Popular running, cycling and hockey with a ball. If you say "hockey", everyone thinks about the summer sport on the grass.
15. By the way, about the grass: a picture, when youth sitting in the city center on the waterfront and smokes in a circle of a jamb, absolutely normal. Although drugs are prohibited.
16. Belgians get up very early. On a weekend at 8 am, a turn into a bunny for fresh bread is a normal story.
17. Belgians are very narrowly thinking: if there is a law or tradition, they will follow it, no matter how stupid it is. Creative or non-standard thinking is rare.
18. In general, the Belgians are very polite and welcoming, but sometimes clearly too much. For example, you will never directly send to hell, but will tell about the following: "I will not want to offend you or wander your feelings, but it seems to me that you will be better to go to hell, of course, if you don't want You can not walk. But it seems to me that you will be comfortable there. "
19. Belgians are usually married late, in 30 years. Before that, they consider themselves young people and live quite carelessly.
20. Very love to travel. In a special honor they have Asia.
21. The awareness of Russia is good, but the idea of \u200b\u200bour country is, of course, funny. I was extremely surprised that when I said that I was from Russia, the first reaction was - great, I have long wanted to drive through the Trans-Siberian Highway. And only then - vodka, Putin, communism.
22. The ratio is rather negative: if a man is a gangster, if a girl is easy behavior. And this stereotype is extremely difficult to break.
23. There are a lot of Turks and Arabs in Belgium. To them, the ratio is cool, but if you ask the Belgians, as they treat them, then hear the learned tirade about how they are happy and do not see the difference. But if you come up with the same question to drunk belgians, the answer will be completely different.
24. There are a lot of lesbian and gay in Belgium. And it is in that order. I associate it with not the most courageous men, although, maybe the reason in the other.
25. Belgium is divided into two large parts: Dutch-speaking Flanders (where I live) and French-speaking Vallonia. Flemishmen with disregard belong to Wallians and consider them someone like servants.
26. Most Flemis speak English, Dutch and French. Wallians speak only French, and that, according to Flemis, is bad.
27. All the Belgians will tell you what they are talking on Flemish, and not in Dutch. In fact, this is the same language.
28. Residents of Antwerp are considered the most arrogant snobs.
29. No one ever reserves the windows, even on the first floors you always see what is happening in someone else's apartment.
30. No one removes shoes, even boots. Will sit, sweat, but do not remove.
31. Belgians eat hot ride once a day. Usually lunch or dinner is just a sandwich.
32. Belgium, as well as France, does not use the QWERTY keyboard, instead they are printed on Azerty-layout, must say, an extremely uncomfortable and illogical thing.
33. Miscellaneous is very loud, and in any atmosphere. Sometimes it seems that the shell of the Gaubitz broke next to you, but no, it was unimported a miniature girl.
34. With a sense of humor, there is severe, the concept of sarcasm is absent as a class. Therefore, if a person is joking, he adds a phrase after the humor himself "it was a joke," otherwise, many may not understand.
35. The limits of decency are quite low. Everyone is very simply undress, and everything, absolutely all saunas, spa and indirect pools, and they are forbidden to walk in swimsuits and hide.
36. Planck permitting in humor, too, by our standards, in Belgians are low. In a fairly formal setting, you can easily hear the selected vulgar and Chernukhu.
37. Belgians are very frost-resistant. The girl in minus one in ballet shoes on a bare foot and the guy in shorts is the usual phenomenon.
38. Belgians always have everything according to plan. Each person has a diary, and all meetings are negotiated in about two weeks. Just to rummage drunk at night to a friend is unlikely to succeed.
39. In Belgium, strong trade unions, so strikes are very often held. Over the past two months, public transport, schools and others did not work three times state institutions. Reasons for strikes, according to our standards, just funny.
40. Belgians are a very honest people, and everything is founded here on honest words, receipts, checks, etc. No one gives here.
41. Belgians love a compromise very much, as they fear someone offended. When they say that it is impossible to please everyone, they do not understand this and, most likely, will take, in their opinion, a fair decision. Which really will not arrange anyone.
42. All stores work up to 5-6 pm, after this time you can shoot. If you buy furniture, then the delivery only works from 9 to 17 hours, and only on weekdays. After all, it is unfair that someone will work late, and someone is not.
43. In Belgium, very high taxes, about 45%, the government has repeatedly tried to reduce, but most of the population against it, as the majority of the population in Belgium does not work, but lives on the allowance.
