One of the places I have really enjoyed visiting while living here is Belgium and not just for the amazing waffles or gaufres. The city of Liége (or Luttich as it is called in German) is just a few minutes by train but the language and culture are in complete contrast with Aachen. The famous waffles of Liége will make you forget about all others as you experience an incredibly tasty waffle baked with belgian sugar. For hiking, biking, camping and other outdoor sports, there are so many options in the eastern and Wallonia regions of Belgium which are studded with gorgeous, untouched and peaceful forests and lakes that will make you feel re-energized for days after visiting. One town in eastern Belgium, Raeren, is a small German speaking town near Eupen and is a mere 20 minute bus ride from the center of Aachen. It is a small village and has a forest that surrounds it much like most of the towns nearby. I am meeting a friend at Elisenbrunnen bus haltstelle early tomorrow morning for a hike in the Raerener Wald. Hopefully we can enjoy some frites afterwards, guilt free....
For such a small country, Belgium's cities and town are filled with incredible history and land disputes! There are also hundreds of castles worth visiting, each with its own fascinating story. For links on many of the castles by province see www.belgiancastles.be
Here are a couple links I found for nice stays while vacationing in Belgium:
http://www.belgiumvacationsonline.com/
http://www.campingspa.be/EN/surroundings.html
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