Month: March 2012

  • Chicago Is A City Of Theatres

    The Steppenwolf Theatre Company has humble beginnings; a group of friends started practicing their craft in a spare room, and it grew from there to eventually a National Medal of Arts, nine Tony Awards and a large number of Joseph Jefferson commendations. Notable names in the group include John Mahoney of Frasier fame, John Malkovich…

  • Information About Bruges

    Bruges is one of the oldest cities in Belgium dating from Roman times and flourishing during its ‘Golden Age’ from the 12th to the 15th century. Built on a series of circular canals Bruges Belgium retains many of its old buildings streets and squares. This is a very popular tourist destination because of its beauty…

  • Information About Brussels

    Brussels Belgium is the location of the European Parliament and thousands of staff who work for the EU live there and many others commute from all over Europe. A wide variety of nationalities and cultures makes Brussels a very diverse and interesting city with a very lively night life and many different ethnic restaurants. The…

  • Information About Belgium

    Belgium Facts Population: 11.2mLanguage: Dutch (Flemish), French, GermanCapital: BrusselsWeather: Temperate maritime climate affected by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.Cool summers and moderate winters. Currency: EuroVisa Requirements: Visas are not required by other EU residents but a residence permit is needed if staying over 3 months.Special Visa requirements apply to Non EU nationals. For a…