Florence is considered one of the most magnificent cities in Italy, as well as the world. Located in the heart of Tuscany, the tourist can find fields of sunflowers, miles of vineyards, rolling hills and mountaintop castles. This place is the Renaissance capital of the world, its famous sons are Leonardo Da Vinci, Dante Alighieri, [...]

About the Country Belgium is situated in the west of Europe. The land here mostly comprises of flat coastal plains in the northeast, and southeast is occupied by the Ardennes Forest. Dutch, Flemish, French and German are the official languages of Belgium, with Dutch being the widely spoken followed by French. The weather here is [...]

Belgium stands at a crossroads in European culture. A bustling, international and industrial nation, Belgium benefits from its vital, hard-won coastline and its strong shared cultural heritage. Many observers today note that Belgium is a land divided, with the Flemish- and French-speaking populations occasionally being at odds. The truth, however, is that Belgium has ridden [...]

When it comes to beer, Belgium is king. In Belgium, a glass of beer can easily be thought of as part of the meal, and beers across a dizzying spectrum of hues are popular here. Drinking beer and spirits first developed in Europe as practices which promoted good health. Belgian brewing practices are second to [...]

As continental beers go, there are none finer than those from Belgium and Germany. Like whisky from Scotland or wine from France, these European neighbours produce beers with great character, diversity and longevity. This series of features has already visited the country’s fruit and wheat beers, so here we’re going to look at other classic [...]