Atomium, Brussels

Brussels

The last time I traveled was on the 26th of January to Brussels, with my classmates and three teachers who I love very much. Apart from being in Brussels, we visited other cities in Belgium such as Antwerp, Brugge, Ghent and Mechelen. My favourite was Brugge because it was very different from other cities, the houses looked like something out of a fantasy movie. Talking about typical Belgian foods, I tried the waffles, the fries and my favourite, the stew. I also tried the beer, although I didn't like it, there were some that I liked.  An anecdote that I won't forget was when the bus left us at the wrong hotel and we had to walk around Brussels with our suitcase to the hotel that corresponded to us. At the moment it wasn't funny, but now I remember it like an anecdote. In conclusion, it was a very fun and interesting trip, which I will always remember due to it being the last trip I will do with the school.

by Alex Aparicio Galián (2Bach)

Mechelen (Malinas)

Recently, our class went on our last high school trip to Belgium, where we visited cities such as Brussels, Malinas, Amberes, Gante or Brugges. When we first arrived at the airport , some problems started to appear such as a broken or delayed suitcase, but in the end all went relatively well.  Then we went by bus to go to our hotel because we were very tired due to the flight, but the best part is that the driver left us at the wrong hotel, so we had to walk for about 30 minutes to our actual hotel, all of this in the first day. On the next few days we visited cities such as Ghent where we wanted to try some typical food such as a dish called beef stew, which by the way was quite expensive. Talking about the food, what I liked more was the fries and the waffles we tried in different cities. But my favorite city was Brugges because it was the most different city of all we visited. What I liked the most was the design of the houses and the lake which crossed the city.

by Jaime Carrión Soto (2Bach)

Last week, my classmates and I went on a trip to Brussels. On Monday we visited the city of Ghent. It was my favorite. What I liked the most was the castle that could be seen from one of its bridges. If we had been able to, I would have really liked to visit the city at night. It is true that day was my absolute favorite, apart from visiting Ghent. When we returned to the center of Brussels, I was able to try the typical waffle there for the first time.

It was really delicious, I chose one that had Nutella, but there were many more toppings to add. I laughed a lot, I tried to enjoy with all my colleagues a lot. But there was one afternoon in particular when I had an incredible time. We laughed a lot when we smeared our faces with cream and chocolate from the waffles or when my phone slipped down my jeans and Marta had to help me catch it from the ankle. An unforgettable but unrepeatable trip. 

by María Hernández Agüera (2Bach)

About Two weeks ago I went on a trip to Belgium with my class, and I have to say that the country is absolutely beautiful. The hotel we were staying in was in Brussels, and although the area it was in didn't have me in the highest of spirits, once we got to the city center I found myself in awe of the brilliant and intricate architecture. The shock factor didn't end there though, as the scenery only got more and more jaw dropping as we went to each city, from the colourful twisty streets of Antwerp to the divine gothic churches of Brugges, each city had its own personal charm. That said, my favourite place that I visited was a bar called Delirium, that served some sublime beer and played a brilliant selection of music. Of course I also tried a lot of different foods, the best of them being Flemish beef stew, which I ordered at a restaurant in Ghent with some friends. Though something a bit suspicious happened when we ordered it as they only brought out a portion for two and said it was for four people! We promptly complained to the waiter and he brought out the rest of it for us, but even so that was very sneaky on their part! Negatives aside, it was a very enjoyable trip, even if it was too short.

    by Oliver James House (2Bach)

The last trip that I did was to Brussels. I went with my school and it was a 6 day trip.We visited a lot of amazing cities like Brussels, Brugge, Antwerp and Ghent. My favourite place of all the cities that I visited was Brugge. I absolutely loved the amazing houses, streets and architecture. I went on a boat trip around the city with all my friends and it was a beautiful moment.

I tried a lot of incredible food and I can’t choose my favourite but if I need to keep only one, it will be the famous waffle with white chocolate and the fries with  Algerian sauce. I have uncountable fun anecdotes like the time a pigeon shat on me but my favourite was the night when all the class were imitating teachers and playing the famous ``yo también ‘’ with my teachers, because it was a unforgettable moment. We weren’t worried about anything and we only were having fun. I am sure that I will remember this trip all my life.

                             by Rayan El Abdi Grioui (2Bach)

Antwerp (Amberes)

My last trip to Bruselas was so special because it was my last trip with the school.In addition to Brussels, we also visited beautiful cities like Brugge, Ghent, Antwerp… It was wonderful to stroll through the streets of these cities. We also visited other amazing sites such as the Atomium, the Grand Place and the statue of Manneken Pis. About the typical foods, what I liked the most were the waffles with chocolate and the fries.I have very good memories and anecdotes about Brussels, but one of my favorite was the second night at the hotel playing Never Have I Ever and doing impressions. The whole city has this awesome mix of history and good times. I  also have to mention the beer and the bars which were amazing. Can’t wait to go back. 

      By Lucía Pellicer González (2Bach)

Last week I visited one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, Belgium. We went on a school trip for six days and its lovely villages completely amazed us. Although we visited some very famous and tourist places, my favorite one was Malinas, maybe because when it got dark the city lights were charming.

Even though there are thousands of kilometers between Belgium and our country, the food wasn’t so different. The streets were full of places that sell chips, beer and waffles, three of the things that you must try there. But be careful, prices are crazy almost everywhere. Our hotel was located in a bad zone of the city, but that led to one of the funniest anecdotes of the trip. One day, after an excursion, some of us went to the city center to say goodbye to the place, and the way back to the hotel was just unforgettable. Everything that afternoon was so funny that I can’t remember it without laughing again (and we weren’t drunk, I promise). It was without any doubts the best week of my life.

    by Marta Pérez Paterna (2Bach)

Brugge (Brujas) by boat

Two weeks ago, my classmates and I went to Belgium, a country in the north of Europe. We visited some cities such as Brussels, where our youth hostel was located, Antwerp, Mechelen, Brugges and Ghent. All of these places are commonly full of people but, as it was off season, we could get around the cities camly and we also could appreciate the heart-stopping cathedrals and the spectacular landscapes. However, in case you are considering going to one of those places, you should know that the prices and rates are usually higher than what you have thought, so the best option is trying to deal in souvenirs shops and asking for tap water in restaurants, because it is common and it is very clean. In fact, my friends and I went to a restaurant where we paid nine euros for a one liter bottle of water by mistake. Nevertheless, Belgium is a beautiful country with a lot of mixed cultures where you can find all types of people.

by Lorena García Delgado (2Bach)

My last trip to Brussels was really cool! I loved visiting the Grand Place the most because it looked so pretty with all the old buildings and monuments. Also the city of Brugge was amazing and we ate some burgers that were delicious. I also tried Belgian waffles for the first time, and they were amazing! They were crispy with cream sauce and strawberries on top. One funny thing that happened was when I accidentally walked into a street performer while trying to take a picture of a funny statue called Manneken Pis. We both ended up laughing. It was silly but really fun! Even though I got lost in the small streets, I had a great time exploring and trying different foods like fries with mayonnaise or the flamingo stew. Overall, my trip to Brussels was awesome, and I can't wait to go back and explore more!

by Alejandro López Saura (2Bach)

Antwerp (Amberes)

On 26th of January, we took a plane to Brussels. Well, once we arrived at the airport, we took a bus that was driven by Karim. After one hour, we finally arrived at the hotel, but Karim left us at the wrong hotel, so we had to walk one kilometer, with our suitcases, to the hotel. We stayed in Brussels for five nights, but apart from Brussels, we visited other cities like Brugges, Ghent or Antwerp. For me, the best city we visited was Brugges, due to the kind of houses that are there and the landscapes that we visited in our travel. Apart from the places, the food in Belgium is one of the best food I've ever tasted. The best one was the Belgian stew, which is one of the typical dishes in Belgium, like the beer. Talking about beers, we visited the Delirium Coffee, where we tasted an important amount of different kinds of beers, for five euros. To sum up, this trip lets me know the beauty that Belgium has, from the smallest detail to the maximum. 

by Mario Martínez Frutos (2Bach)

My last trip was to Brussels, our scholar trip. It was awesome, even with its setbacks. When we arrived I discovered that my suitcase was completely broken. I went to make a claim and the airline gave me a new one, but in my house, in Spain. So I was in Belgium with a suitcase that was falling apart and, to make it worse, our bus left us in the wrong hotel, 30 minutes away walking. Clearly, I had to buy a new one, bigger enough to carry mine inside in order to not open it in the middle of the shop. Even with all that I enjoyed the trip a lot, I tried most typical food there, like their stew, and we visited lots of astonishing spots in all the cities we went to. I’m glad to have had such a great trip in my last year with all my partners and I would love to do something similar for my own in the near future.

    by Miguel Ángel Martínez Palomo (2Bach)

Last week, I went on a school trip with my class to Brussels, where we were for six days. Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and also of the Europe. When I visited the center of the city, I was impressed by the buildings. The center was full of spectacular monuments and breathtaking cathedrals. Moreover, the streets were very lively, with many shops and pubs. Brussels is very beautiful but it was not the city what I liked most. Brugge is a wonderful town where you may wander near  the river while you see its typical houses. About the food, I have to stand out the fries with a typical Andalusa sauce, which is very popular there. The best of Brussels was the beer. We spent the afternoons in a famous pub there, called Delirium, testing all types beer because there was a great variety. At night, we went outside the hotel and we met the Italians and Greeks who also were travelling. Speaking with them was very funny and all was crazy. Belgium is an amazing country that I recommend visiting, and specially on a school trip.

by Jose Antonio Roca García (2Bach)

Ghent (Gante)