| Go shopping in Belgium with recommendations, reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and locals. Map |
 | Belgium Shopping | Tips 11 - 20 of 46 |  |
 Galeries St.Hubert, Brussels by windsorgirlLeave a Comment Theme: Other
|
Visiting Belgium?
Read reviews about Belgium Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Belgian products by LuchondaLeave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
|
 GODIVA CHOCOLATE BOX by ATLC
€ 10 for 250 gram Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkPhone: +32 24221711Directions: Headoffice: Rue de l'Armistice 5, 0181 BruxellesWebsite: www.godiva.com
|
 by Helga67
Antique and flea markets are generally open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Regular stores are open Mondays through Saturdays from 10am until 6pm.
Recently I heard on the radio that most Belgian products are more expensive than in other countries of the European Community. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
|
Once again I''m going to mention beer. For a souvenir, find yourself a few bottles of really good beer that you cannot get at home. 75 cl bottles often can be bought in gift packaging. Or buy a set of smaller bottles with the accompanying glass.
Other nice souvenirs are cheese and chocolate, of which you will find a good choice. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
|
Visiting Belgium?
Read reviews about Belgium Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Lace and tapestries are big business in Brugge. I made the mistake of making my first purchase near the Markt Square. Later that day while biking, I picked up another item, very similiar, in a shop many blocks from the square for almost half the price. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
|
Although the Belgian franc has officially been replaced by the euro in 2002, many shops still have their prices in francs. This usually means that there are two prices on a product, both in euros and in francs. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
|
Being a pocket-size sort of country, Belgium is cheap to get around in, but budget hotels are both rare and heavily booked - especially in summer. On the food front, eating out is far better for your palate than it is for your wallet. Travelling modestly, you could survive on $30 per day. But if you don't fancy sleeping in public toilets, figure on at least $50 per day.
Banks are the best place to change your money, charging around US$4 commission on travellers' cheques. Out of hours, there are the less generous exchange bureaus. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Tipping isn't obligatory, and haggling is not exactly a national pastime. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
|
Please, do know that there are alcohol drinks other than beer in Belgium.
The first ones I think of are Jenever (Peket in Walloon areas) and other eaux-de-vie.
Distillerie de Biercée is one of well-known brands here. Still sticking to traditional methods (with improvements though), they assert on their website that their products "do not contain synthetic flavouring, colorant, preservative or other additives." When entered the Biercée website, click on BONUS to have some cocktail suggestions... Quite interesting.
You can find their products in wine and liquor shops.. I would give addresses later.
Also, there should be other brands too but this one, I know it is a good one.. and the only I know, btw. :)
You can try:
-Peket de Houyeu :35 % vol
-Fruits de la Forêt : 17 % vol (fruit basis: blueberry, blackcurrant, raspberry and black elder)
-Biercine : 35 % vol (fruit basis: seven plants chosen for medicinal features)
-Eau De Villée : 40 % vol (fruit basis: Murcie lemons and other secret fruits). This one has won an award in 2003.
-Poire Williams N°1 : 43 % vol (fruit basis: pear)
Approx. prices for those I cited, check hereafter weblink though there are more Biercée stuffs than that.
http://www.dewijnboetiek.be/Eaux-de-vie_fr.htm Leave a Comment
|
 | |  |
From their Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=168214281074&ref=ts
Act(e)2, a new boutique located in Jurbise, near SHAPE, Mons. End of collections and second-hand clothing and accessories for women, men, and children.
Clients et amis de Act(e)2, une nouvelle boutique située à Jurbise, près de Mons. Fins de collections et seconde-main haut de gamme pour femmes, hommes, et enfants.
Found high end clothing and accessories for cheap cheap cheap. Got my wife a beautiful Delvaux bag (my one and only mission). Since bag was second hand (barely used - still smelled new) I was able to get her a Burberry jacket as well.
Found a great pair of Church's should but half size too small...C'est la vie!
Cat (the owner)is a doll. Married to an American (former GI). She speaks fluent English, and manages well in German and Spanish. She used to work for Franco Dragone of Cique du Soleil fame...Darn no tickets...
High end handbags, jackets, shoes. They have new stuff as well...
About 40 to 60% less or more. Leave a Comment Theme: Women's ClothesAddress: Route d'Ath #186 Jurbise, Belgium 7050Phone: +32-6522-6022Directions: Cross roads Chemin du Prince. Across from Indian Restaurant (we ate there - very good atmosphere / food).Website: http://www.acte2boutique.be/ Other Contact: http://www.facebook.com/group.ph
|
| | |
|
|
