"""British Museum, London Dungeon, ok, thanks, I'll check it out with Google. Chicago is that one still 'on'? I'd like to see that one. The Lion King, isn't that one better when you've got kids?"""
I don't know if Chicago is still on. The Lion King is probably better with kids, but I went with my girlfriend and she had never been to a musical before and found it magical. I was happy I had planned that
I would also recommend going to Salieri for dinner before or after as it has wonderful decorations, food isn't the best ever, but just the decoration is worth seeing I think
It's just regular Italian food, with a few specials as is usual.
"""Mousetrap, Woman in Black, Mayumana, noted, I'll check it out. Thanks! Love your tips."""
My mom used to bring me to things and then my sister took over when I visited her when she studied there.
I watched Mayumana in Belgium. If Mayumana isn't there actually then maybe the Blue Man Group is. It was quite special too, I think Mayumana is better in music, but the BMG is better presented.
In London there's also just having a picnic in one of the big parks like Hyde Park. I've never done it, but apparently it's a nice thing to do with your guy if it's nice weather.
"""Antwerpen, that's home
I've been there quite often, for a stroll and to have dinner basically. I rarely get to know the history and museums of the places I frequent, isn't that odd? """
No, it's not. If the school hadn't brought me to museums I would probably almost never have visited any.
"""Please tell me about the artsy stuff and history. It's practically next door, I can visit it any time, no need to plan a special city trip."""
Good food is the "La Cigale D'argent!" (The Silver Swan). They used be be quite cheap too, but have been raising their prices lately, so now it's like any higher end restaurant.
Antwerp has lots of stuff to visit and I could get someone to show you diamonds maybe, especially if you are interested in buying and they are not too busy. You can get your man to buy something for you. Otherwise there's a Diamond Museum.
If you like chocolates then there's tons of good ones, from cheap factory made stuff, to hand-made chocolates and pralines I could recommend.
I'm not that big on modern art like I said, so I don't know about it so much, but I'm guessing you can find that stuff out on the internet.
I know someone who has become a bit of a celebrity in Belgium, he's a soul singer and does live events sometimes, so if you're interested I could tell you when he sings and where and you could go there for a night or something.
Old art: Museum der Schone Kunsten and then if you like Mediterranean food, the Finjan, just next to it for lunch or dinner or whatever. Open almost 24/7.
"""I like Antwerpen, although I've always felt a bit embarrassed, and tried, in vain, to hide my Dutch accent (I've never visited the 'vogeltjesmarkt', does that count?).
I'm definitely interested in good restaurants and places with Live Music, could you give me a few names?
Perhaps you or your friends can help me out on this one too: I remember a cellar I once visited with long lost local friends, near the center, where classical music was heard, candles were lit and drinks were served - any idea where it is? I can't find it on my own.
"""
I haven't visited much of Antwerp either and actually haven't lived there for quite a while and when I do go back I usually go to the same places or hang out with friends. I have been to the vogeltjesmarkt only once I think, and I'm not sure what's there anymore.
Also, why do you hide your accent ?
None of my friends are into classical music even though I am, but I'm not sure what you're talking about.
Other places to eat would depend on your preferred food tastes ? Also budget-wise actually ?
Depending on who I'm with I go to places like Quick/McDonald's to the above-mentioned Cigale D'argent… So, that would help…
"""Yes, that's why I thought of asking here.
Though Google is useful too. Last year in Brugge I visited (among other things) a chocolate museum and French fries museum. In Paris (among other things) I enjoyed an amazing display of fireworks (show had sound and laser too), an erotic museum and the Musée Nissim de Camondo, the latter was superb, on a previous visit I went underground: Paris' sewers, most interesting.
I google for restaurants too and read the reviews from locals."""
That sounds quite good and I do the same things when I visit places
The problem with locals sometimes is that/us always go to the same places and stop visiting after a while.
""""Hm, Knokke, there's a pyrotechnic contest each year, right?"""
Could be, I'm not sure. I usually went just for swimming or driving in one of those bikey things around the dunes, which might not exist anymore. everything's changed.
And then there are the trolls…
