Belgium & Luxembourg - Understand Belgium, Luxembourg & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Belgium & Luxembourg Today, History, The Locals, Creative Cuisine, Belgian Beer, Art & Architecture, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Belgium & Luxembourg guidebook.

Belgium & Luxembourg - Understand Belgium, Luxembourg & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history to frites to beer and the Flemish Primitives to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on Belgian’s brewing tradition
info on the region’s turbulent history
full coverage of architecture from castles to art nouveau
details on  the locals and their dual language heritage

Coverage includes: Belgium & Luxembourg Today, History – from Romans, Hapsburgs and Spaniards to WWI and WWII and into the 21st Century, The Locals:Multiculturalism, Religion, Creative Cuisine: Local Food, Frites, Seasonal Foods, Vegetarians & Vegans, Chocolate, Waffles and Drinks, Belgian Beer: Trappist & Abbey Beers, White Beers, Lambics, Fruit Beers, Witches’ Brew and Others, Art & Architecture,  Directory A–Z, Transport and Language.