Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I would take spring or summer. Say late april to August. But, an early spring could be nice (like Rmpr, september-oktober). It gets slightly chilly though.Hey, let me know when you come over. Ill fix you up with it all, mate.I see. Well, it won't be for a while. There will be a lot of planning and fund raising to do. I think the biggest issue is that I want to ride bicycles around but the mrs. doesn't know how. What is the public transport like? It is very easy to catch buses and trains to other cities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I see. Well, it won't be for a while. There will be a lot of planning and fund raising to do. I think the biggest issue is that I want to ride bicycles around but the mrs. doesn't know how. What is the public transport like? It is very easy to catch buses and trains to other cities?Well, Rmpr said he was awed by public transportation. Here, you can get by train or bus anywhere in just minutes. Raphael went from Brussels to Ghent in 20 minutes (also a train every 20 mins) for a 9 euro return ticket. This is crossing the entire country. In Ghent, we ride bikes a LOT. Its even worse in Holland though, lol. Also: sorry Rmpr. But he was pulled in by belgian beers. @rmpr you remember the Corsendonk? So Spike, just do it. Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Well, Rmpr said he was awed by public transportation. Here, you can get by train or bus anywhere in just minutes. Raphael went from Brussels to Ghent in 20 minutes (also a train every 20 mins) for a 9 euro return ticket. This is crossing the entire country.In Ghent, we ride bikes a LOT. Its even worse in Holland though, lol.Also: sorry Rmpr. But he was pulled in by belgian beers. @rmpr you remember the Corsendonk?So Spike, just do it.That is excellent, exactly what I wanted to hear. I might not want to leave the country!Oooh, I like Corsendonk. I actually had this limited edition 25 year anniversary Hughye beer a few weeks ago. It tasted...odd. It was almost a mixture of the Tremens and Rouge (it was very hoppy but sweet at the same time). I'm a big fan of Duvel also, it reminds me of classier VB; a shitty Australian beer. Belgian beer is so expensive here but it is a lovely treat when I do buy it. Stingray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 That is excellent, exactly what I wanted to hear. I might not want to leave the country!Oooh, I like Corsendonk. I actually had this limited edition 25 year anniversary Hughye beer a few weeks ago. It tasted...odd. It was almost a mixture of the Tremens and Rouge (it was very hoppy but sweet at the same time). I'm a big fan of Duvel also, it reminds me of classier VB; a shitty Australian beer. Belgian beer is so expensive here but it is a lovely treat when I do buy it.Just come over to the dark side. I will guide you! [emoji48] Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Just come over to the dark side. I will guide you! [emoji48]How much does a Delerium cost in your hometown? The brewery is down the street correct? In the states they cost about 9 euros for a 750ml bottle.If it happens, I will put on so much weight. Chocolate and beer, two of my most favourite things in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 In a bar? 3.5 euro, in a store 2.5 euro's .Ps : ive moved about 3 km away. So we would need a 5 min drive lolPs: the price is worth it when coming from a cold tap. Its entirely different than a bottle imo Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 How much does a Delerium cost in your hometown? The brewery is down the street correct? In the states they cost about 9 euros for a 750ml bottle.If it happens, I will put on so much weight. Chocolate and beer, two of my most favourite things in the world.Still, im dead serious. Come over if you get to Belgium. Ill be the host. Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Still, im dead serious. Come over if you get to Belgium. Ill be the host.Sounds excellent. Something to works towards in the future.Does a growler shop culture exist in Belgium? You may call them something else other there. Anyway, two doors down from our condo is a growler shop. Every know and then we take a a large jug down there and the owner fills it up with a beer of our choice straight from the tap. It is excellent having tapped beer in the home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Sounds excellent. Something to works towards in the future.Does a growler shop culture exist in Belgium? You may call them something else other there. Anyway, two doors down from our condo is a growler shop. Every know and then we take a a large jug down there and the owner fills it up with a beer of our choice straight from the tap. It is excellent having tapped beer in the home.Lol! No, but we have a bar in every street, does that count ? Filling up a jug with beer is considered a mortal sin here. Every beer has its own type/form of glass. Its all about taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Lol! No, but we have a bar in every street, does that count ? Filling up a jug with beer is considered a mortal sin here. Every beer has its own type/form of glass. Its all about taste.That more than counts. Sounds like back home in Australia. I am not a fan of the drinking culture in the USA, it's all about shitty food and big TVs blaring sports. We drink the beer from the jug of course, it is just a way to transport it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Spike, the copycat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Spike, the copycat...Heh, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Rmpr and Stingray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Heh, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Been meaning to ask, you left Australia to live with your girlfriend in Chicago? Obviously a while back but curious how the whole transition went. Are you on a student visa? That's how my mom got in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 @Kieran.,Clear out your inbox and I'll send you a message about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Heh, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Gent is fucking amazing though. Worth the visit for sure. It def is. Chocolate, beer, mussels, waffle, etc. Much better than Brussels, by faaaar.The city is small, but its a good small. There r nice bars (Charlatan) and the beers are out of this world. I had all the way from Delirium to Tongerlo (best beer I had). Its amazing!Leonidas, Neuhaus, etc have great chocolates but the best one is a small store close to the club med store, they are half the price and double the taste!The old castle in the city is also damm nice abd its just 6 euros to get inside...The place I stay was alright, safe and good breakfast and it cost me 20 euros per night, not too expensive.Not many people know english though, but I had Tom's help of course Spike, Stingray and Dion 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Gent is fucking amazing though. Worth the visit for sure. It def is. Chocolate, beer, mussels, waffle, etc.The city is small, but its a good small. There r nice bars and the beers are out of this world. I had all the way from Delirium to Tongerlo (best beer I had). Its amazing!Leonidas, Neuhaus, etc have grear chocolates but the best one is a small store close to the club med store, they are half the price and double the taste!The old castle in the city is also damm nice abd its just 6 euros to get inside...I've always wanted to visit Belgium. Ever since I was about 15 and watched the film 'In Bruges'. I feel in love with the scenery and environments. The gf's mother traveled to Belgium just recently and so have you! I'm jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 @Kieran.,Clear out your inbox and I'll send you a message about it. should work now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I've always wanted to visit Belgium. Ever since I was about 15 and watched the film 'In Bruges'. I feel in love with the scenery and environments. The gf's mother traveled to Belgium just recently and so have you! I'm jealous!Problem with you traveling to Europe is the expensive flights from and to USA isnt it?Because honestly, you wont spend too much in Belgium itself. The trains are cheap, the accommodation is fair and you can alternate cheap kebabs with local cusine so you dont waist all your money on food. Also, many things are pure sightseeing ( = free) but the ones that arent, people from 18-25 have big discounts...Ive traveled for 3 weeks straight and Belgium was my last stoo before settling in Berlin to study. Id say ive probably spent 40-45 euros per day. But I did absolutely everything I wanted. I obviously saved where I could (I can give you tips), but I never felt like it was retracting from my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Gent is fucking amazing though. Worth the visit for sure. It def is. Chocolate, beer, mussels, waffle, etc. Much better than Brussels, by faaaar.The city is small, but its a good small. There r nice bars (Charlatan) and the beers are out of this world. I had all the way from Delirium to Tongerlo (best beer I had). Its amazing!Leonidas, Neuhaus, etc have great chocolates but the best one is a small store close to the club med store, they are half the price and double the taste!The old castle in the city is also damm nice abd its just 6 euros to get inside...The place I stay was alright, safe and good breakfast and it cost me 20 euros per night, not too expensive.Not many people know english though, but I had Tom's help of courseDid you vist the hookers I showed you as well? [emoji56] BlueLion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The Special One - considering the writers qualification? [emoji14][emoji14][emoji14]Took me a while to know who the fuck you were tbh [emoji6]I think I've been Alex since you joined the site... from 2005 to 2007 (on the old TalkChelsea/CFC-Fans) and then 2007-2011(?) on here I was the enigmatic BlueLion The only sad bastard in the world who has nothing better than to spend ages writing 31 thousand posts on TC! (yes, I fully realize that as far as sad bastards go, I'm that much behind him! ) Who you calling sad? I have 31,000 posts since 2007... you have 27,000 in a lot less time, bitch Sooooooooooo, now you, Alex and me are all on the non policing, simple members side? Ow shit, this could be good! Just Jason and it is a riot![emoji48]COCKTAILS ALL ROUND(Tom that looks like you ) CHOULO19 and Stingray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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