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YES! I'm so glad we're getting informative videos again. I liked the new videos, but all the info about what it's actually like to travel there feels WAY more like traveling to me, and much more unique to Attache than any other travel show.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Love this video for so many reasons…and, one of those is the return of the Big Mac index (and the transport info). Though primarily I loved that it brought back memories of my first trip to Europe - as a 15 year old visiting from Texas, walking on the beach at Oostende eating a delicious waffle. Thanks also for including information on the violent history associated with colonialism and chocolate. We can still love chocolate - even while telling the truth about the past. Oh, and Alex - I also use my middle name, so my luggage tags always start people wondering what the “L” stands for…let the “I” be a mystery! Your videos are all wonderful. I like the ones without the standard format, just as much as the ones with the index! Well done to you and Greg.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I love this, thanks James!

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

Belgian colonialism was maybe "bad" but the country only got worse once it became independent.

Thanks for bringing back the old format. You had been the best source I've found for the basics and have appreciated your rundown of local transportation.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Attaché "Classic" definitely seems to make people happy!

I almost shed a tear when the video started at the airport and you started talking about transportation options! I love the original format of the show. This is wonderful!

@dxwwf3

2 жыл бұрын

The Rundown too!?!?!

@martinc.720

2 жыл бұрын

To be glad that a segment is back is one thing, but to almost cry because of that? I mean...

@dxwwf3

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinc.720 it was just a joke haha

@martinc.720

2 жыл бұрын

@@dxwwf3 I know...everyone does that these days... "I'll leave a stupid comment, and if anyone says anything, I'll pretend it was a joke".

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're digging the classic format! Definitely works well for some cities.

I’m a Belgian living in Brussels and your video is on point. Thanks! 🙏🏻 The only thing I’d say is, please, tourist (or anyone), when getting fries in Belgium… never pick mustard. You have dozens of sauces to choose from, please don’t ruin your fries. 🍟 It broke my Belgian heart when I saw this 😂😂😂

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha fair point, Dylan, fair point. I'm just a little bit of a mustard freak! Greg went for the peppercorn sauce which was great too. What sauce do you recommend?

@lebigdyl

2 жыл бұрын

@@attachetravel I understand! For next time, here's a list: - Samurai/Banzaï (my go-to) [spicy-hot] - Andalouse [spicy but not hot] - Brazil [sweet] - Garlic/Pitta - Dallas [sweet and spicy] - Algérienne [sweet and spicy] - Giant/Hamburger [similar to the Big Mac sauce] - Toscane [sweet]

@DFandV

Жыл бұрын

You do not need to be Belgian to get this. I got your point. This, for me is also a No 😅

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

Never before did I see anyone put mustard on his fries. My preference is tartare.

@simeon13

6 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same thing 😂. Samurai sauce is the way to go

It's always a great day when Attaché releases a new video! Glad to see Brussels getting some love. I hope to see you go to Tbilisi, Georgia one day! 🇬🇪 I moved here several months ago and it's such a beautiful, underrated city.

@stephenrowe4113

2 жыл бұрын

I've watched lots of vlogs on Tbilisi and it looks a fascinating city. I hope one day I can visit.

@Ellary_Rosewood

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenrowe4113 I can't recommend it enough. I feel so very lucky to live here. It's been great inspiration for my own videos. So much natural beauty, delicious food, wonderful people, and amazing history and culture.

@stephenrowe4113

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ellary_Rosewood you are making me jealous 🙂

@Ellary_Rosewood

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenrowe4113 😀

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great call, I'd love to visit Georgia.

You really captured the true beauty of Brussels in real cinematic fashion

I've been waiting for this video. Belgium was my first European destination; which included Bruges, Ghent, a side trip to Amsterdam, and only one day in Brussels. Glad you made it to Delerium, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Not too far from the Grand Place, you can find Cantillon Brewery which specializes in other Belgian styles of beer, like Gueuze, and there's Moeder Lambic Fontainas that I want to visit next time I'm in Brussels. Great job, Alex.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

An excellent tip, thank you!

I've just booked a trip and this vid has got me super excited, many thanks

Dearie Alex Ya intro is always a sweetheart to me and this city you just got here is one of my Favourite in the Ancient Continent. Big ups✌️✌️💓💖

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love it! This is what an attaché video should be. More like this please.

Went back and saw a 7 year video of this channel, now watching this. Still a treat to watch your videos. The simplicity of this channel has remained constant.

Brings so much joy with each and every episode

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's kind!

I actually pumped my fist in the air when he said “and for the most reliable indicator of a nation’s cost…” bliss, sheer bliss

You didn't eat Stoofvlees? That's WHY I go to Belgium!

@zvennn

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@martinc.720

2 жыл бұрын

"That's why I go to Belgium" Well, you weren't in the vid, so....

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I did! Had it on my first night there. Delicious.

@GrantMcWilliams

2 жыл бұрын

@@attachetravel Good for cold winter nights!

@GrantMcWilliams

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinc.720 But they did, read his response to mine.

Can’t think of a better way to start the day than a new attaché video.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You, my friend, get a thumbs up before I even watch the video. Great job, once again!

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Glad to see you doing more videos buddy. Its been a while.

I answered you on Twitter when you asked for tips on Brussels. Glad to see you took some of my recommendations into account. Hope you had a great time. Indeed, Brussels, and Belgium as a whole, is underrated.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Your recommendations were hugely appreciated, thank you!

Awesome episode! I love the variety of formats in the show and it is nice to have the run down back from time to time :)

See you on Thursday Brussels 😍

Thank you for the old school style !! Love that you brought back the rundown. Always great when you guys add the humor.

I was lucky enough, with help from the US Army, to grow up in Belgium. I have been in love with Brussels since I 8. The airport is actually named Zaventam not just Brussels. A Belgian company has actually owned "The King of Beers" for a decade. So yes this Bud is Belgian now. If you go do yourself a favor and go to the coast and have Mussels in White Wine with Frites in some local Seafood Shack. You can think me later. Belgium is like Switzerland it doesn't have to tell you it's great you will just have to find it out for yourself. Belgium is like the person you never thought you would fall in love with, but who changes your entire life forever once you do.

Such a good and informative video. Seriously, so relaxed and chilled after watching this. I'm sure Brussels is great and all but then again, you make all cities look cool.

You get a thumbs up before I even watch the video. Great job, once again!

We are back from Paris thank you for the tipps. And we are happy that you make new videos.

Which you got to go to see our monument, the Atomium. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Bruxelles!

Have been a big fan of Attaché travel guides. Keep making and keep traveling

Some mistakes in your video: for example Belgium became independent in 1830 and not 1860 and Belgium has been under Dutch rule and French rule, but never at the same time like you said. For the rest : very nice video!

Fantastic timing - will be there on Saturday! Great video, as always :)

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Oh great! Come back and tell us how you get on.

@nicolethemuso

Жыл бұрын

@@attachetravel Was back in Brussels in the weekend just been and it was even more enjoyable than the last visit. Love how walkable the city is and we came across a thriving evening scene with some amazing food and drinks around Eugene Flagey Place. Already planning our next trip!!

Can't wait am going here in April.

Great video you guys

Delicious episode! ! The people are happy 😊

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

They are!

Glad to have you back :)

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Great to be back!

I like that the trasport segment is back!

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was definitely needed for a city like Brussels

its great to see you go back to the old format. If it aint broke dont change it

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

It works for some cities, not for others. Brussels was an obvious candidate for Attaché "Classic".

Hey Alex, me and the wife are delighted to see the return of the old format. How to get in from the airport and the rundown with the big Mac were what initially got us hooked so thanks for listening and bringing it back! Can't wait for the next episode! Is there a way we can see what coming up in the near future?

A classic Attaché vid! Agree that Belgium seems to be underrated, not talked about, maybe because it's not glitzy and glamorous. In terms of feel, walking around reminded me a lot of downtown Houston for some reason. Had some of the most incredible, simple but complex food there and as far as beer goes, wish you would've tried Cantillon for lambic brews...maybe next time ;)

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed my time there, will definitely be going back.

Finally back with great content!

Great video and gets me excited for my weekend getaway down to Brussels! Cheers!

Thanks for another very nice video 👍 So glad that Attache and Alex Hunter magic didn't go away during the pandemic 🙏

Whenever I think about Brussels, I think about Maison Dandoy. Their waffles are amazing 😋

Belgian Chocolate trumps Swiss Chocolate. Come at me bro. Another great video guys.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I think that's a fair fight for sure.

Beautiful reportage of my home town.

....and we BACK!

@habibhussain825

2 жыл бұрын

Surely doha is on the list with the small matter of a football tournament coming up.....

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

We are back!

Have you been to cinquantenaire park? If you are back in spring/summer you should check some big parks, like the "bois de la cambre" , which is like our "central" park. Then you should check out neighborhoods like ixelles, breweries like Brussels Beer Project. There are a lot of hidden places

Watching this, for me is a sign that things are getting back to “normal”.

Even though its sponser. Love the way of your storytelling. It's so different then other stereotypes travel video blogs. Wish I could found this video few day before. Just get back home from Brussels.

My word, I'd need to sell a kidney to buy that luggage. Another great episode by the way.

@martinc.720

2 жыл бұрын

And now that I've clicked on the link, their ad is everywhere on other platforms lol But yeah... if you find a second donor, I might have to do the same.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

They're really solid. I love mine and I'm not exactly gentle with it.

@stephenrowe4113

2 жыл бұрын

@@attachetravel you know what, I really hesitate on buying great hand luggage because each airline has different luggage size restrictions, so it makes it really difficult.

@GrantMcWilliams

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenrowe4113 Carry On is always within on inch since it's the airplane manufacturers that build the overhead bins. However, weight can vary by a couple of kg for carry on which is up to the airlines. I shoot for between 8-10 kg and have only had to check my bag once (Austrian Air) due to being over. Austrian insisted on weighing my carry on and my day bag together which pretty much spoiled the trick of temporarily putting the heaviest stuff in my day bag. The problem with the Fredrik luggage isn't so much the price (my current Victorinox has lasted me 18 years, I can spread the cost) but that it weights 3.5 kg with nothing in it. That means after I put my laptop with charger and my very small camera setup in it I have enough allowable weight left for socks. :-)

Beautiful city. Managed to visit pre Covid

Welcome back!

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I just loveeee the content !

Like'd for the rundown!

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone loves the rundown!

We like what you made her on you tube. We will start her, but it is hard work. If you have tips how we can be better. We say thank you for your tipps. Best wishes Siri and Uwe 👍

See you in summer Brussels 💚

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@riccardoattilia8219

2 жыл бұрын

If it is a very nice day you should check the "Bois de la cambre", a huge part of forest that is very close to the city center because from the outside of the city it gets in the city. There's an artificial island inside with a restaurant on it. In general, it is a quite awesome place to check and it is surrounded by beautiful embassies and mansions of last century architecture.

yes,happy

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, glad to hear it!

Well done Alex, another Attache great!.......... next time you visit there, try and nail down the provenance of the ubiquitous Brussels Sprout!.

Love your vids. Hope with travel returning to see more of your vids to inspire me to visit new travel destinations :)

After forever, finally a new episode

@rufen78

2 жыл бұрын

There was another one recently too that you might have missed!

@martinc.720

2 жыл бұрын

“After forever”? It’s been one month since the last episode!! You realise they have to travel to those places, right? Film over several days, edit, produce an episode of unbelievable quality, and then post it? I’m not even talking about all the planning they have to do before even going (and the cost of these productions). And it’s not their full time job. “After forever”, you said?

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

You're not the first person to say this so I'm worried that maybe notifications aren't working? There was a HUGE gap before Iceland but we've tried to put out an ep per month ever since. That said, I'm working on some other content that's not specifically guides so keep your eyes peeled.

Intercontinental, evidently. Intercontinental Airport Houston is your name.

9:08 THANK YOU! I know we're mainly here to appreciate the positives of places, but it's also important to not sugarcoat these facts and a history that shapes the present in so many ways. Certain travel vloggers have a weird tendency to romanticize colonialism, erasing the reality of it all. What you just did is how it should be. Speaking of which, would love more African cities featured!

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we can't always gloss over the provenance of things we enjoy.

One of the greatest european cities ❤❤

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I certainly enjoyed my time there.

@jeffbaydalmusic6851

2 жыл бұрын

@@attachetravel would there by any chance for us fans to see another asia tour in the future? (Specifically Southeast asia?)

IAH definitely stands for Alex's favorite airport, George Bush International in Houston

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I almost called my kid "George Bush International"

The “I” stands for Ian, am I right? 😉 Seriously, though, another informative episode-keep ‘em coming! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Correct!

@NYEdits-NYTeaches

2 жыл бұрын

@@attachetravel Yesssss! 💪🏻💪🏻

*Applause* #TeamRundown

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Yeah I really need to re-issue those shirts.

Great video

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

12:15, "cards only" is simply illegal in the Eurozone. Some pubs, restaurants and shops ignore the law but it's an EU rule: it's simply illegal to refuse euro coins or notes in the Eurozone and I never cringe if they claim to refuse my cash. No one is above the law.

Your review is laudable for its neutral editorial tone and comprehensiveness... you did what some biassed travel KZreadrs struggled to achieve within their 20year bland career. On another note, I think 0.8 euros for your ketchup & mustard on your fries is a rip off

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

One year later : they ask up to 1,00 € now and not only in the "touristy" zones.

great travel video. may i know what camera are you using? thanks

Putting mustard is a really really strange sauce to put on your fries in Belgium! I would recommend: mayonnaise (yes), samurai if you like spicy, andalouse or cocktail!

@martinc.720

2 жыл бұрын

"Putting mustard is a really really strange sauce" - What if it is the sauce one wants to have?

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I love the mustard!

Do it again for Copenhagen 🙏🏻😔✨ It has changed a lot I guess! We love Copenhagen and would love to see more of it🌈❤️❤️❤️

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keen to get back to Copenhagen.

It was interesting to hear "Belgian efficiency" uttered as a phrase, since I generally don't think of Belgium as efficient. I am guessing the I stands for Ian?

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

Belgian efficiency is chaos where in the end all the pieces fit together nevertheless.

Happy? Very much so! 😉

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, glad to hear it!

A few years ago our train stopped at Brussels on the way to Amsterdam from Paris. And so we're thinking of visiting there in the future. So aside from eating chocolate and fries, and possibly going to McD as mentioned in the video, what is there to do and see to have a greater appreciation of the city??

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

Plenty of museums including 2 comics museums if that is your thing. Or getting stuffed on the many dishes never spoken of in these videos.

Attache without the Big Mac price check is like BB King without Lucille.

Great video as always! Brussels is rich in culture/history. but in my experience, it just doesn't make the cut. I found it very boring but may have to give it a second shot after watching this video. Cheers!

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

It depends on what you are looking for as entertainment and it may take to know the right Belgian to find that kind of entertainment.

Excellent! But you missed Belgian meatballs - so good, with stoemp!

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

Strumph ? You mean "syrup" sauch, boulettes liégeoises ?

@steverees123

11 ай бұрын

@@flitsertheo thanks, I don't know where I got 'strumph' from in that context! I meant stoemp - Belgian mashed potataoes++++.

Make a video on Munich.

Hey I don't want to be a massive pain but still I'm gonna be one: could you please lecture @Wolters World on how to make a decent review of Brussels. Poor sod has repetitively miserably failed to do so

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

He dislikes Brussels.

Next time don't forget the great Flemish cities of Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges! :)

Did you check out the Red Light District ?

Hi do videos on Milan & Seoul

14:14 It's not often Alex lets on that there are cities he's visited which he doesn't recommend, but that comparison suggests such cities exist. I'd be curious to hear of which ones are most overrated; the videos on this channel definitely seem to focus on the positives of any featured places (which is a good approach).

@flitsertheo

11 ай бұрын

It would be difficult to find such a place in Belgium, even Charleroi has its "charm".

4:10 we do hear something i think lol

Belgian guy here: Brussels is cool if you know where to be but it’s highly overrated imo. Go to Ghent, Bruges or Antwerp instead.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed my time in all three of those cities.

Love your videos, but it's too short! make at least 30 mins length!

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I = Isaac? Isaiah?

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Nope!

I = I’m, as in “I’m Alex Hunter”

IAH? Houston episode confirmed

Why are Americans so obsessed by waffles? Although they are widely available in Australia, nobody eats them because they are boring.

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Ask and you shall receive!

Belgium is much cooler than UK though

Great video as always! But Brussels in reality is so dull and dodgy, having pretty high crime rates. Europe has way better city getaways.

Considering its where the HQ of the EU is located, your reluctance is understandable. Everybody HATES govt. LOL

@attachetravel

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and I was really expecting govt to be the only character of the city. But I was very wrong.

Great video! I’m so glad that you didn’t skip over the brutality that the Belgium people and their government inflicted on the Congolese people. You showed that we can talk about the beauty of a nation and still acknowledge it’s ugliness.

As usual , too much about food than the city itself !!!

If you visit Paris and Amsterdam prior to heading to Brussels you will find it so average. It is one of those places that to me lack identity and charm. IMO you better spend your money somewhere else.

Thanks for the racist information of the countries past 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Do you need to tap out when using the tram ?