Belgium & Luxembourg|Rough Guides Ltd 1858284279

||boek: Belgium & Luxembourg|Martin Dunford|Phil Lee|The Rough Guide

||door: Rough Guides Ltd

||taal: en
||jaar: 1999
||druk: 2nd edition
||pag.: 393p
||opm.: paperback|like new

||isbn: 1-85828-427-9
||code: 2:000345

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A 2nd revised and updated edition of this volume in the ROUGH GUIDES series, previously published in 1997. Flanders is covered in extra detail to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the 1918 armistice. Also features an article by the beer journalist, Michael Jackson, covering Belgium's finest. Includes over 30 pages on Luxembourg.

Über den Autor und weitere Mitwirkende

Phil Lee is an experienced Rough Guides author whose taste for adventure began when he joined the Danish merchant navy. He has written Rough Guides to Amsterdam, Brussels, Mallorca and Menorca, England, the Netherlands, and Canada.

Martin Dunford is cofounder of the Rough Guides and the author of Rough Guide to Rome, Rough Guide to New York, and Rough Guide Directions Rome. Dunford is also coauthor of the Rough Guides to Belgium and Luxembourg, Brussels, the Netherlands, Italy, and Amsterdam.

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Climate and when to go

Belgium enjoys a fairly standard temperate climate, with warm, if mild, summers and cold winters. Generally speaking, temperatures rise the further south you go, with Wallonia a couple of degrees warmer than Flanders for most of the year, though in the east this is offset by the more severe climate of continental Europe, and emphasized by the increase in altitude of the Ardennes. Luxembourg, too, has more extreme temperatures and harsher winters, often accompanied by snow. In both countries rain is always a possibility, and you can expect a greater degree of precipitation in the Ardennes and upland regions than on the northern plains.

As regards clothing, you should take heavy coats and gloves in winter, and lighter clothes and warm sweaters for the evening in summer. Some sort of rainwear is advisable all year round.

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Anything and everything you need to know about Belgium! [2000-03-27]

Having spent an academic year studying and travelling in Belgium, I went through a great many different guidebooks to enhance my Belgian experience. The guidebook experience was a mixed one - some multi-area guidebooks devoted but a few pages to Belgium (Rick Steves' France, Belgium, and Luxembourg - very spotty on the Belgian information), others were more focused on the culture and history of Belgium than the intricacies of getting to a specific place (the Insight Guide to Belgium).

So, having gone through the gamut of books on Belgium, I can wholeheartedly say that this is the best one out on the market at the current time. The coverage given to tourist sites and getting around this small-but-wonderful country is outstanding...it helped me find some great, off-the-beaten-track destinations that other guidebooks might pass over. The coverage given to Luxembourg within these pages is also very well-done (not to mention helpful) -- something sorely lacking in other guidebooks.

The Insight Guide to Belgium is also recommended, but more as a cultural and historical primer. For the practicalities of everyday Belgian life, this is the only book you'll need (and its physical size is great - the least cumbersome and yet most informative guide I've ever carried around on my travels). So...what are you waiting for? Go to Belgium and take this book with you!

M. D. Lewis [source: https--www.amazon.de]

Es gibt Bessere [2012-12-16]

Wie jeder Rezension ist diese natürlich auch subjektiv. Aber ich finde (insbesondere im Vergleich zum Lonely Planet)

• Vergleichsweise wenig Beschreibungen für kleinere Städte
• Extrem viel Tiefe bei "klassischen" Sehenswürdigkeiten (Gebäuden / Museen mit Malerei), dafür sehr flach bei anderen.
• Die Bierkultur, die nun einmal viel Stellenwert in Belgien hat, wird nur kurz gestreift
• Bei Hotels gibt es keine Preisinformation

Garagenbrauer [source: https--www.amazon.de]

Les grandes villes sont bien détaillées, pas beaucoup d'infos concernant les petits centres [2013-08-19]

Les grandes villes sont bien détaillées, pas beaucoup d'infos concernant les petits centres. Plus des places pour manger à bon prix seraient bienvenues.

Claudio Montanari [source: https--www.amazon.de]

As useful and reliable as always! [2012-11-27]

I always go for Rough Guides wherever in the world I'm travelling and once again, it was a great choice. I was especially impressed with the section on Art Nouveau architecture in Brussels. The Contexts part is as informative and interesting as ever and the practical info is up to date (apart from prices, which seem to be going up all the time - but the guide book serves as a rough guide where the prices are concerned :)).

All in all - recommended.

Ola [source: https--www.amazon.de]

Rough Guide has really captured these two little countries [2008-07-09]

I traveled to Belgium in 1999 on a whim, for a long weekend in Antwerp, with about three days' notice. It was the best trip to Europe I've ever made. First, let me give you five (or six, or seven) really good reasons to go to Belgium and Luxembourg.

1) Since they are somewhat off the beaten path (with the possible exception of Brugge (Bruges), in Flanders), they're cheap. You can get top quality accommodations, food, and beer for about half what you would expect to pay for similar quality in Paris, Cologne or Amsterdam.

2) If well-preserved, but still functioning, medieval towns are your thing, consider this for a moment: Antwerp, Brugge, Ghent, Namur, Mechelen, Leuven, Tournai. Any questions?

3) The best beer on earth, period.

4) Small enough to get anywhere within two hours, and entirely realistic to tour on a bicycle.

5) More linguistic, cultural, artistic and geographic diversity crammed into a small space than any other country in the world. You get Dutch, French, German, and maybe even a little Spanish.

6) A courteous and helpful service ethic. Belgians love tourists! And I love Belgium!

7) Jacques Brel. If you don't know, make it a point to discover him while you're there.

And, of course, there are also five good reasons to buy this guide rather than other guides.

1) Essential historical, cultural and literary contexts that explain these small countries' somewhat confusing, multi-ethnic histories.

2) Encyclopedic coverage of all the cities, towns and important natural sites, including insightful historic and practical information.

3) Immediately up-to-date listings. Be sure to buy the most recent edition.

4) More substance than style. Rough Guides are intentionally that way.

5) A "not to miss" section that is well researched and looks beyond the obvious.

With mighty Brugge right next door, I still think incredible Ghent gets the short end of the stick. Some of the writing is a bit stale in this regard. For me, the hoards of tourists in Brugge make the experience in Ghent that much more authentic. There's nothing like falling into a Ghent pub at about 4:30PM for a Duvel, and staying on until you forget where you are. It's awesome. The same goes for "so-beautiful-it-hurts" Tournai, in Hainaut.

If you don't buy the book, go anyway. And if you go to Belgium and spend all your time in Brussels, shame on you:)

Jon L Albee [source: https--www.amazon.de]

It is convenient to carry of course and pretty useful for reference and good to read [2014-07-05]

This is the first time that I have bought a Kindle edition of a Rough Guide or any other guidebook. It is convenient to carry of course and pretty useful for reference and good to read. The big downside on my Kindle Paperwhite is that the maps have too low a resolution to be very useful - for example the numbers showing restaurant locations on the maps are illegible on the Kindle and my laptop. However, using the Kindle app to read on my smartphone overcomes this, and I expect the same would be true for tablets or other touchscreen devices.

As to its usefulness as a guidebook, I would give it five stars. As usual with Rough Guides, it has everything I need in a general guidebook, although for art and architecture I also like to have the Blue Guide if available. I find Rough Guides match my requirements better than Lonely Planets, but that must be largely a matter of what information you want and how easy you find the books to use.

Grogs [source: https--www.amazon.de]

Love Rough Guides [2012-06-30]

True to the series, this is a well-written guide. We are traveling in Sept. 2012 and using this guide to plan the trip. So far, we have found it really useful.

Virginia [source: https--www.amazon.de]

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This Belgium & Luxembourg guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Belgium & Luxembourg travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.

This Belgium & Luxembourg guidebook covers: Brussels, Flanders, Antwerp and the northeast of Belgium, Hainaut and Brabant Wallon, the Ardennes, and Luxembourg.

Inside this Belgium & Luxembourg travel book, you'll find:

• A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information - how to get to Belgium & Luxembourg, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in Belgium & Luxembourg - Grand Place Brussels, Moselle Valley Luxembourg, Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Ghent, the Hautes Fagnes, Ardennes, the Burg Bruges, Dinant cable car, Brussels art nouveau scene, Menin Gate, Ieper, Vianden castle Luxembourg, kayaking Ardennes, Mas Museum Antwerp

• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to Belgium & Luxembourg - high season, low season, climate information and festivals

• Where to go - a clear introduction to Belgium & Luxembourg with key places and a handy overview

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife

• Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Essential Flemish dictionary and glossary of local terms

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Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market.

Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage - think Ghent's medieval masterpieces and the Magritte connection in Brussels - or an exploration of the Ardennes' wildest reaches, The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.

Inside The Rough Guide Belgium and Luxembourg

• Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
• Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Brussels or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online.
• Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
• Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Belgium and Luxembourg's best sights and experiences.
• Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
• Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.

Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp and the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut and Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; and Luxembourg.

Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo and gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; and Bouillon castle.

• Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, entry requirements and more.
• Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books and Belgian art, plus a handy language section and glossary.

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Rough guides produce some great travel guides for destinations all over the world. Their guides are easy to follow and their 'Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget' gave me loads of inspiration for my Interrail trip.

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Founded in 1982, Rough Guides Ltd is a British publisher of print and digital guide book, phrasebooks and inspirational travel reference books, and a provider of personalised trips. Since November 2017, Rough Guides has been owned by APA Publications UK Ltd, the parent company of Insight Guides.

With the company's personalised trip service encompassing over eighty destinations, and 200 guidebooks covering 180 destinations, Rough Guides is a multi-faceted travel platform, with global sales of 100 million guidebooks since their inception.

Company history

The first Rough Guide, The Rough Guide to Greece, was conceived and written by Rough Guides' founder Mark Ellingham in response to a gap in the market for well-written guidebooks offering practical, low-budget information. Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul in 1982, the guide's popularity resulted in Ellingham being made Series Editor and commissioning more guidebooks.

In the mid-1980s, Ellingham and three fellow editors, John Fisher, Jack Holland and Martin Dunford, bought the Rough Guides titles from Routledge and set-up as an independent publisher. By the early 1990s, around 100 Rough Guides were in print. With detailed cultural and historical coverage, a contemporary journalistic approach, extensive maps, and practical advice, the guides gained a following among travellers seeking authentic experiences.

At the same time, the company expanded to cover a broader range of topics, with an early guide to the Internet selling over four million copies. The company also contributed to developing a BBC TV series, Rough Guides, which ran for almost a decade. Later editions of the show, usually hosted by Magenta Devine, were repeated on the Sky Travel channel until 2005.

In 1995, when Rough Guides were selling around a million books a year, Mark Ellingham entered into a pioneering agreement with HotWired Ventures, the digital offshoot of Wired Ventures, the then-publisher of WIRED magazine. The deal offered free online access to the full text of The Rough Guide to the USA via the World Beat section of HotWired. Ellingham stated at the time that publishing the guides online would facilitate easier updates. "If you could send me an e-mail from Senegal saying this hotel's closed down, I would just key it in," he told the San Francisco Chronicle. "The online book would take on a life of its own".

In 1995 the company was sold to Penguin Books, which was already managing book distribution. Initially, Penguin bought half the company's shares. When the process was completed in 2002, Rough Guides was integrated into Penguin's travel division.

In May 2007, Mark Ellingham said he had grave concerns about the growth of air travel because of its growing contribution to climate change. He launched an awareness campaign with Tony Wheeler (Lonely Planet founder), and Rough Guides began including a "health warning" in each of its travel guides, urging readers to "Fly less, stay longer". In November 2007, after celebrating "25 Rough Years" with a series of celebratory books, Ellingham left Rough Guides to set up a new imprint, GreenProfile, at Profile Books.

In 2017, APA Publications purchased Rough Guides.

Since April 2019, Rough Guides have offered a free downloadable eBook with every purchase of a print guide.

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Covering countries, cities and regions, books in the main Rough Guides series provide travellers with practical area-by-area information, with maps, recommendations, and cultural and historical contexts.

Rough Guides also publish pocket guides and mini guides covering global destinations. Guidebooks in the British Breaks series cover UK cities, coastal areas and islands. Rough Guides' Staycation series covers UK destinations in a pocket format, with a focus on walking and driving routes.

Rough Guides phrasebooks are published in a pocket-sized format, with a 7000-word bilingual dictionary and free app. Rough Guides' large format, photographic Inspiration series includes The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places on Earth, The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA, and The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland.

In 2023, Rough Guides launched a personalised gift book service.

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In November 2018, Rough Guides launched a personalised trip service. Allowing travellers to plan and book personalised trips, this platform receives more than six million visitors a year, with the trip-booking service covering more than 80 destinations, supported by over 60 local experts.

Awards

From 2017 to 2020 Rough Guides ran an award-winning podcast, The Rough Guide to Everywhere. This explored topical travel issues, and showcased interviews with travel personalities. In 2019, The Rough Guide to Everywhere was nominated for the Best Branded Podcast category at The British Podcast Awards.

In 2018, Rough Guides was nominated for two categories in the Travel Media Awards - Broadcast Programme of the Year, with former editor Zara Sekhavati nominated for Young Writer of the Year. In addition, APA Publications' Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2018 won Guide of the Year.

In 2022, Amy Hopkins, Rough Guides' Head of Content, won a PPA Professional Publishers Association Newcomer of the Year Award.

Also in 2022, Rough Guides was a finalist in the Guide of the Year category at the Travel Media Awards.

2023 saw Rough Guides shortlisted for the TravMedia Travel Magazine of the Year Award.

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