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From Astonishing to Zany - A selective A to Z of Brussels!

Brussels has much to offer its visitors in terms of its surprising architecture, intriguing history, European lifestyle, politics, celebrated personalities, processions, carnivals, lace, its cutting-edge fashion and of course its delicious beer and frites!

Given its geographical position, this has always been a cosmopolitan city influenced by many cultures to the delight and inspiration of its countless visitors.

This compact collection of one hundred tongue-in-cheek poems presents the Brussels buzz from the viewpoint of a long-term British expat who is also a published poet.

Qualified as a professional tourist guide 20 years ago, Sarah Strange has a wealth of anecdote and sees Brussels as a pot-pourri or fascinating ballotin de pralines – an assortment of informative, often amusing and quirky experiences.

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From Astonishing to Zany - A selective A to Z of Brussels!

Brussels has much to offer its visitors in terms of its surprising architecture, intriguing history, European lifestyle, politics, celebrated personalities, processions, carnivals, lace, its cutting-edge fashion and of course its delicious beer and frites!

Given its geographical position, this has always been a cosmopolitan city influenced by many cultures to the delight and inspiration of its countless visitors.

This compact collection of one hundred tongue-in-cheek poems presents the Brussels buzz from the viewpoint of a long-term British expat who is also a published poet.

Qualified as a professional tourist guide 20 years ago, Sarah Strange has a wealth of anecdote and sees Brussels as a pot-pourri or fascinating ballotin de pralines – an assortment of informative, often amusing and quirky experiences.

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