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Since we have only one more month to go in Europe, we are trying to make the most of it by planning weekend travels and dining out. Honestly, since authentic European cuisine is a rarity back home, everything is like fine dining to us! Even snacking on Waffles is such an experience :) and it isn't even as expensive.

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The last year didn't end on a very bright note:

• My Dependent Visa was stuck and I was running from pillar to post to find out what went wrong, what can be done, workarounds and such. I didn’t have a home here either.
• I was separated from my husband for 12 days during this time because, well, work beckoned him back. And when you prioritize, you ( Read more... )

We took things in our hands. Let me give you my details.

We went to the VFS office at:
Belgium Visa Application Centre, Unit No 103, First Floor Sophia’s Choice No 7,St Mark’s Road Bangalore-560001

Enquired about the available options on 3rd Jan and the ones of relevance to us were:

• Tourist Visa
• Visiting Friends and Family Visa
• Family reunion visa

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Two weeks back, we just decided to land in the city of Bruges (Dutch) or Brugge (English) in Belgium on an early morning. It was meant for a belated celebration of the husband's birthday and mind you, was totally unplanned for. I must say, I hadn't pinned my hopes too high. No maps, no guidebook, no guide.

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Beer is cheaper than water! [And I ACTUALLY like some of them beers too! Kriek!] :o

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