Jun 18th, 2009 at 4:30PM: The unfortunate death of a Continental Airlines pilot today is nevertheless calming fears of many a flying-phobe: even with one pilot down, a plane can safely land.
During the flight from Brussels to Newark, the 60-year-old pilot allegedly died of "natural causes" (the first doctor to respond in the air reports that it was likely a heart attack). Passengers weren't told of the death, and fight ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Pilot dies midflight, plane lands safely
Jun 18th, 2009 at 4:30PM: The unfortunate death of a Continental Airlines pilot today is nevertheless calming fears of many a flying-phobe: even with one pilot down, a plane can safely land.
During the flight from Brussels to Newark, the 60-year-old pilot allegedly died of "natural causes" (the first doctor to respond in the air reports that it was likely a heart attack). Passengers weren't told of the death, and fight ...Hergé Museum opens its doors just outside Brussels
May 26th, 2009 at 4:00PM: To celebrate the year of the comic strip, Brussels is doing more than just host the 2009 comic book celebrations. Just outside the city is the town of Louvain-la-Neuve, which recently became the home of the Hergé Museum. Many North American readers probably never had the luck of getting to read much of the comic book work of Hergé, but anyone with European roots probably grew up ...Stinky London, Rude Paris, Romantic Venice
May 6th, 2009 at 6:00PM: If you need a sense of authority to trust a publication, you can't do better than one from Australia. So, when the Sydney Morning Herald says that Brussels is boring, you have to believe it. Likewise, Paris is overrated, and the food sucks in London (duh).
Well, if you think the folks down under have credibility problems, fear not. It was reporting on a TripAdvisor poll of nearly 2,400 travelers, ...Competitours Race - Day 4 "Brussels" (with video)
Mar 26th, 2009 at 2:00PM: As part of our Gadling on the Road series, Kent Wien and his wife Linda are participating as Team Gadling in the first run of Competitours, an Amazing Race like competition taking place in three different countries in Europe. Follow along as Kent documents their progress. THURSDAY - DAY 4. After day three of our race in the Amsterdam area, we were excited to travel to a new location, Brussels. ...2009 is the year of the comic book in Brussels
Mar 7th, 2009 at 1:00PM: When it comes to exports, Belgium may be better known for its fantastic beer and chocolates, but one of its most successful export products is actually comic books. Some of the most popular comic book names in the world are from Belgium, including the Smurfs (by Peyo), Tintin (by Herge) and of course Asterix and Obelix (by Goscinny et Uderzo). To celebrate their success in the comic book world, ...Are the trains in Spain faster than the planes?
Jan 30th, 2009 at 10:00AM: If you've ever had a chance to travel around Europe, you're probably familiar with its various high-speed rail networks. In France, the TGV and AGV lines whisk passengers between Paris and points beyond including Brussels and Lyon at speeds over 200 miles per hour. And in Spain, the AVE rail system connects Madrid to Seville and as of 2008, to Barcelona as well. According to a recent post at ...Photo of the Day (1.12.09)
Jan 12th, 2009 at 6:02PM: I've always had a thing for images which give a glimpse into the everyday life in a foreign land. This shot, captured by tysonwilliams.com in Brussels, Belgium, is a great example of this -- you get the feeling you just missed the person leaving their blankets to air out in the open window, and you wonder what additional chores are being attended to inside. Lovely shot. If you've got some great ...The Best Holiday Light Displays Around the World
Brussels: A City Without a Soul?
Oct 16th, 2007 at 3:22PM: I just spent a few days in Brussels. It's been a long time since I visited the capital of Belgium, well before it became the EU-conglomerate that it is now. Back then, the only thing I remembered about Brussels is that I didn't really remember anything. Not because I was intoxicated, mind you. The city just didn't make a huge impression on me.
Still, I wanted to keep an open mind about Brussels. ...Across Northern Europe: Authentic Belgian Beer
Aug 20th, 2007 at 10:32AM: Belgium is home to the EU, many very fine restaurants, important art and beautiful architecture. But it is also a tiny country with a giant selection of excellent beer and if you like beer and live in New York (where Belgian beers are fairly scarce and cost close to $10 with tip) you can easily justify a trip to Belgium simply to drink beer. If I'm being honest I'll admit to having done that. If ..."There is no bond stronger than the leaf between trams." Or something.
Jun 13th, 2007 at 3:16PM: Here's what I know about this sign:
The photo was snapped in Brussles.
It was taken near a tram stop.
It makes no sense.
Here's what I think it means:
There is no bond stronger than the leaf between trams.
When trams collide, their collision creates grapes.
Warning: birds with long, flowy wings can ride either tram.
Got something better?
Scratch your head some ...Atomium - Kids Sphere Hotel in Belgium
Oct 3rd, 2006 at 1:43PM: The Atomium, a replica of an iron molecule with nine aluminum spheres (built for the World Fair in 1958) has been renovated and remixed and comes to the kid and the kid at heart as an otherworldly playground of sorts. Spotted on the Cool Hunter, Billy T says the Atomium has been dubbed the "Kids Sphere Hotel." Kids are entertained by films and other packaged events. When it's time to dine, within ...
