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Meeting Caro in Antwerp - Antwerp
Meeting Caro in Antwerp
Antwerp Revisited

We always liked Belgium - we'd already been there twice - and we loved Antwerp too. We'd been there 3 times already on those two trips to Belgium.
Each time we went though, it was always just for the day, and always that day was grey and cloudy -so until now I had no good pictures of Antwerp to make a page from.

A "Dream Come True"
Sharing A Tender Moment In Kulminator ;-) - Antwerp

Sharing A Tender Moment In Kulminator ;-)

And ever since I joined VT I have known Caro, and for almost that long I have wanted to meet her. Well, the only way to do that was to go back to Belgium for a third time. And so this trip was planned long ago, but for most of the time it seemed to be just a "dream".
Well, eventually it happened and since we liked Antwerp so much, this time we decided to base our stay there (and we'd had enough of staying in the cheap hotels of Ostend).
And yet again on this trip it was grey and cloudy for most of our days in Antwerp - but at least this time I got enough decent pictures to make a page :-)

Fun With Friends
Drinks With Friends - Antwerp

Drinks With Friends

We met a lot of friends on this trip - Caro of course, and Filip too while in Antwerp, and we met Helga and Walter in Heist and Brugge.
It was great meeting these friends, not just so we could finally get to know them a little better, but also because of the "expert" knowledge they bring with them, especially about the great eating and drinking places. Probably we wouldn't have found half of the places we ate and drank at without them. Thanks a lot for that :-)

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Beatiful Centre, Great Nightlife, Great Shopping, Good Location, Great Friends
  • Cons:A Bit Rough Around The Edges
  • In a nutshell:Great Short Stay Destination
  • Last visit to Antwerp: Aug 2002
  • Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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City Solitude - Antwerp Hidden Corner Off The Beaten Path (6)

'Vlaeykensgang' is a narrow alleyway that runs from one street and winds its way onto another street. It's always quiet... more travel advice

Mosaic In The Tunnel - Antwerp Cross The River Off The Beaten Path (6)

There is a pedestrian tunnel under the river. It's quite an antiquity, and especially the escalators which are old and... more travel advice

Looking Down The Tunnel - Antwerp Light At The End Of The Tunnel Off The Beaten Path (6)

Inside the tunnel... more travel advice

Caro Photographs The Tunnel - Susan is Amused - Antwerp Everyone Wants A Picture Off The Beaten Path (6)

It's popular to photograph the length of this tunnel... more travel advice

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    Pawtuxet's Profile Photo
    Feb 23, 2007 at 3:53 PM

    I'm more interested in Antwerp all the time. Thanks for the additional viewpoint. Glad you enjoyed.

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    sandysmith's Profile Photo
    Oct 16, 2004 at 2:55 AM

    looking with fresh eyes now we can fly to Antwerp from Liverpool

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    Helga67's Profile Photo
    Jun 2, 2004 at 1:04 PM

    I'm sure you added some tan colour with your paintshop :-PPP

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    MATIM's Profile Photo
    Jan 26, 2004 at 9:11 AM

    I am often in Antwerp but I never knew there was a tunel under the river, thank you for telling :-)

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    belgianchocolate's Profile Photo
    Aug 18, 2003 at 5:46 AM

    Lol , The city parc is quit save even after dark. When it's hot I even bumped in on a bus of nuns. A city legend. It's a great spot to spot bats and a gay cruising place in the middle..MEN don't go in ALONE..:-)

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    Nathy-Paris's Profile Photo
    Mar 3, 2003 at 3:37 PM

    good tips and pics !

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    Feb 20, 2003 at 12:32 AM

    Excellant page...truly proffessional

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    conny_bazen's Profile Photo
    Jan 29, 2003 at 2:12 PM

    great page, great city !!!

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    jorgblaser's Profile Photo
    Jan 16, 2003 at 1:38 AM

    mmhhh...i like the wine picture.... well done!! joerg

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    cuckoo's Profile Photo
    Nov 27, 2002 at 10:51 PM

    Great page Steven. We will be here over Christmas and spending one night in the Raddison so your comments were really interesting. Thank you

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