Brussels vs. Ghent: central location?

Discussion in 'Belgium' started by perrypainter, Jan 21, 2015.

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  1. perrypainter

    perrypainter Initiate (162) Jan 21, 2015 California

    hello you well educated folk in all that is rare beer and what not. I am going to Belgium and am torn between staying in Brussels or Ghent. Logistically speaking Ghent is a soud choice; as it is centrally located to all of the choice places to visit. However, Brussels has far more depth and otpions as to dining and night life.

    I ask of all the fortunate ones that have experienced this promised land, brussels, or Ghent?
     
    #1 perrypainter, Jan 21, 2015
  2. bartlebierle

    bartlebierle Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2014 Germany

    Having lived and studied in Gent/Ghent for over 10 years, I'd say stay in Bxl as your hub, as a trainride to both Ghent and Antwerp are only a good 30mins away.

    Ghent is great for nightlife and dining as well though and is considered by many to have become the most happening town in Belgium, partly due to its large student population and good music scene. Can't pass up all the good beer venues in Bxl though...
     
    #2 bartlebierle, Jan 22, 2015
  3. ManforallSaisons

    ManforallSaisons Pooh-Bah (1,554) Mar 20, 2008 Belgium
    Pooh-Bah

    Ghent is a must see but just less well-endowed for beer-hunting, and a good compromise for transport with plenty of service to wherever. Also check the Benelux forum for many, many, many -- I wouldn't say too many, but many many) similar discussions -- have a tiptoe through those. There are lots of Bruges vs. Ghent and Bruges vs. Brussels, so this is a nice twist.
     
    #3 ManforallSaisons, Jan 22, 2015
  4. perrypainter

    perrypainter Initiate (162) Jan 21, 2015 California

    thanks manforallsaison. I must have missed the benelux forum. heading there now.
     
    #4 perrypainter, Jan 23, 2015
  5. ManforallSaisons

    ManforallSaisons Pooh-Bah (1,554) Mar 20, 2008 Belgium
    Pooh-Bah

    No worries. It's kind of an obscure name for the region.
     
    #5 ManforallSaisons, Jan 23, 2015
  6. nloetz

    nloetz Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2005 Austria

    I think the European forums on here are well overdue for a reorganization.

    I feel like it should be:
    • British Isles
    • Central Europe
    • Scandinavia & The Baltic States
    • Southern Europe
    • Belgium/France/Netherlands
    • Russia and Far Eastern Europe
     
    #6 nloetz, Jan 24, 2015
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  7. nloetz

    nloetz Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2005 Austria

    Actually, change 'Scandinavia & The Baltic States' to 'Nordic and Baltic States'. I forgot about Finland. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #7 nloetz, Jan 24, 2015
  8. sunnrider

    sunnrider Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Spain
    Trader

    As an Irish person, I do not come from "the British Isles" :/
     
    #8 sunnrider, Jan 24, 2015
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  9. nloetz

    nloetz Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2005 Austria

    :rolling_eyes: Sure, sure. I doubt it will ever be changed anyway.
     
    #9 nloetz, Jan 25, 2015
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