Brussels – capital city of Belgium and capital of Europe at the same time

Updated June 12, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Brussels is far more than just the administrative capital of Europe, it’s a vibrant, multilingual city of Art Nouveau townhouses, world-class museums, fantastic food (from Michelin-starred restaurants to the world’s best frites), and the magnificent Grand Place, regularly voted the most beautiful square in Europe. As the de facto capital of Europe, Brussels punches above […]

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Categories: Belgium, Sights

Romania – country of Dracula

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Romania is the country of Dracula, and that is both its blessing and its curse. The legend of Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker’s fictional vampire has given Romania one of the most recognisable tourist brands in the world (Bran Castle, marketed as Dracula’s Castle, draws over 800,000 visitors a year), but it has also […]

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Categories: All Countries, Romania