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Roof Deck View

Sofitel Brussels (Or, Mike Ness & Us)

Where else might you spot Mike Ness in the flea market going on right outside the front door? Aside from housing musicians during the Rock Werchter festival, this hotel is a great value and incredibly comfortable. It had a nice roof deck, a stylish bar and a Neuhaus chocolate shop. Place Jourdan 1, Brussels  

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Arctic Monkeys at Rock Werchter

Rock Werchter

  You and 79,999 other music fans, frites, beer, sunshine…what could be better? Held annually since 1974, this 4-day music festival has grown to one of Europe’s largest. Until the 1990’s, it mostly attracted Flemish attendees, but has recently grown more international in scope to include Dutch, British and Australian contingents. And at least two […]

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2011 May 22 Brugge164

Damme

The village of Damme is five km from Bruge and well worth the short drive or bike ride along tree-lined canals.   I particularly liked the whimsical signs that adorned the buildings.

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