Try great places the crowds don’t know about
Some travel destinations get no respect — or at least not enough.
So much the better for the crafty traveler who can find a little slice of heaven away from the throngs.
Here’s where to look.
Brussels, Belgium Why people ignore it: Blame it on the French. Say Brussels to one of them, and the nose goes up. Non, non, non.
Why they shouldn’t: Brussels has the edge over most bistros in Paris, thanks in part to fresh fish and cockles from the cold North Sea. There’s also a marvelous medieval Grande Place, elegant Art Nouveau architecture and cool, funky neighborhoods downtown.
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