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💃 Salsa Night – Safe & Social (Weekly Event) 🕺
Join us in a recurring night to dance, meet people, and enjoy the energy of Brussels — without the usual nonsense.
📍 **Brussels Center (exact location shared privately)**
🕗 **Time:** 22:00
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**The concept**
We meet, we dance, we enjoy the night.
Open to **absolute beginners** and experienced dancers alike.
No pressure, no performance — just movement, music, and good company.
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**Important – Read this**
This is **not a dating event**.
**We’ve seen what happens in other meetups, and we’re not interested in repeating that.**
– Respect is non-negotiable
– Politeness is the minimum
– **No pushing, no pressure, no weird behavior**
Men: this is not a place to hunt.
Women: you should feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.
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**Safety & structure**
To keep the group safe and balanced:
👉 The **location is shared only with vetted participants**
👉 You must **join our vetted WhatsApp group** and request access
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy
The host (190cm, hard to miss) will be present and actively ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Any inappropriate behavior = immediate removal.
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**The vibe**
– Friendly, inclusive, and social
– Beginners welcome (you will not be left alone)
– People are introduced and integrated into the group
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**How to join**
– Request to join the WhatsApp group
– Introduce yourself briefly and confirm you are not a bot
– Wait for confirmation and location details
No need to overexpose yourself publicly on Meetup.
**No need to RSVP HERE (this protect your privacy)**
🏁 20km Brussels Training – After Work Runs (All Levels 🟠🟣🟢)
🏃♂️ Sunday Vacations | Train Together, Finish Together
Thinking about joining the **20km of Brussels on May 31st**… but don’t want to train alone?
👉 Join our **after-work training group** and prepare together in a fun, social, and motivating atmosphere.
Whether you're a beginner or already running regularly — **you’re welcome.**
## 📆 Weekly Runs (April → May)
We train **twice a week after work**:
### 🔵 Once per week – Easy Social Run
👉 Perfect to build consistency and meet the group
### 🟣 Once per week – Long Run (Main Session)
*Distance increases every week
- Structured pace groups
👉 This is the **key session** to prepare for the 20km
## 🏳️ Follow Your Flag (Pace Groups)
To keep things simple, we use the official **20km Brussels pacemaker system**:
*🟠 **Beginner (≈ 2h15)**
Run/walk friendly — just aim to finish
- 🟣 **Steady (≈ 2h00)**
Comfortable and regular pace
*🟢 **Intermediate (≈ 1h45)**
Faster group for those who want a challenge
👉 Not sure? Start easy — you can switch anytime.
## 📊 Long Run Progression
We gradually build up to the race:
6 km → 8 km → 10 km → 12 km → 14 km → 16 km → 18 km 🔥
- lighter week before the race
## 🏁 Goal
📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
🎯 Run the 20km of Brussels — together
## 💡 What to expect
*Friendly, international group 🌍
- No one left behind
*Natural pace groups
- Motivating and social vibe
👉 We start together, run in groups, and finish together.
## ☕ After the run
Optional drink or snack —
because it’s also about **meeting people and having fun**
## ⚠️ Practical info
*Bring water
- Wear proper running shoes
*Join at your own responsibility
- Beginners welcome
## 🌍 About Sunday Vacations
We are a **Brussels-based community** organizing social activities, hikes, and trips.
👉 This training is part of our mission:
**bringing people together through shared experiences**
## 🔗 Participation
To join, a **Sunday Vacations membership** is required:
*Explorer (€5/year) → + €5 organizing fee
- Voyager (€50/year) → no organizing fee
*Ambassador (€150/year) → no organizing fee + perks
👉 Details: [www.sundayvacations.com/membership](http://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
🔥 Don’t train alone — join us and enjoy the journey to the 20km!
🌟EuroMeet: Connecting with International Friends in Brussels Every Friday🍻🎉
✨ **Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background!
🍻 Large selection of **drinks and food** available
🌍 **Internationals, expats & locals** welcome
💪 Organized weekly **since early 2025**
📱Please **join our WhatsApp community** via the following invite link for receiving all the latest updates regarding this and many other social events in Bruxelles: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
👨👩👧👧 **Over 10,000 members** **overall in our multicultural and diverse Brussels community!** Many of our participants work in EU institutions, NGOs, tech and international organizations. The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network)
😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees each week**, with an age average of around 35 years old (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page). Many participants come with friends or colleagues, so feel free to bring someone along!
👩 Our events usually also attract a **balanced mix of men and women**, and many participants attend solo for the first time. The organizer and host of the event will help introduce you to other participants, in case you don't know anyone else yet when you first arrive at the event. Our events remain a relaxed international social meetup experience focused on friendship, conversation and community — **not a dating event.**
🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form)
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Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛
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📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles
📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!)
**🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en)
📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing)
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✨ **Why you’ll love it**:
✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups!
✅ **Best time for newcomers:** 18:30–19:30, when it’s easier to meet people.
✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables
✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card!
✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available.**
✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0)
✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center.
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💬 **Stay connected with our Community**:
▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/)
▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
▶️ We are also active on **Telegram**: [https://t.me/euromeet_meetup](https://t.me/euromeet_meetup)
▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)
▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/)
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Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀
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📧 **Got questions or comments?** Reach out to the **organizer Gabriele**: gabriele.mogni@gmail.com
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**Our community values respect and inclusiveness**. If you ever feel uncomfortable, the organizer is present all evening to help.
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👉 Please **RSVP on Meetup** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly.
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Meet and make new friends in Brussels
Making new friends in a new city doesn’t need to be a struggle at all.
French Friday
**Join us in Ixelles on Friday 24th of April** **and practice your French!**
The aim is to chat in French and practice while having fun. You'll be greeted by Coline, the coordinator of Gallico Language Center.
**Where?** Tavernier, Chau. de Boondael 445, 1050 Ixelles
**When?** Friday, 24th of April, from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
**For who?** Everyone is welcome
**How much?** It's free and the first drink is offered by Gallico!
There is a 25 persons limit to make sure there is enough space in the bar (and I'm keeping 10 spots for Gallico's students outside Meetup).
If you invite a friend, let me know by message :)
Ps: If French is your mother tongue, you are also welcome!
🌟EuroMeet: Connecting with International Friends in Brussels Every Friday🍻🎉
✨ **Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background!
🍻 Large selection of **drinks and food** available
🌍 **Internationals, expats & locals** welcome
💪 Organized weekly **since early 2025**
📱Please **join our WhatsApp community** via the following invite link for receiving all the latest updates regarding this and many other social events in Bruxelles: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
👨👩👧👧 **Over 10,000 members** **overall in our multicultural and diverse Brussels community!** Many of our participants work in EU institutions, NGOs, tech and international organizations. The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network)
😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees each week**, with an age average of around 35 years old (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page). Many participants come with friends or colleagues, so feel free to bring someone along!
👩 Our events usually also attract a **balanced mix of men and women**, and many participants attend solo for the first time. The organizer and host of the event will help introduce you to other participants, in case you don't know anyone else yet when you first arrive at the event. Our events remain a relaxed international social meetup experience focused on friendship, conversation and community — **not a dating event.**
🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form)
**.**
Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛
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📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles
📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!)
**🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en)
📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing)
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✨ **Why you’ll love it**:
✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups!
✅ **Best time for newcomers:** 18:30–19:30, when it’s easier to meet people.
✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables
✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card!
✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available.**
✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0)
✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center.
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💬 **Stay connected with our Community**:
▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/ "https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/")[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/)
▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
▶️ We are also active on **Telegram**: [https://t.me/euromeet_meetup](https://t.me/euromeet_meetup)
▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)
▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/)
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Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀
.
📧 **Got questions or comments?** Reach out to the **organizer Gabriele**: gabriele.mogni@gmail.com
.
**Our community values respect and inclusiveness**. If you ever feel uncomfortable, the organizer is present all evening to help.
.
👉 Please **RSVP on Meetup** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly.
.
***
#BrusselsEvents #BrusselsNightlife #BrusselsLife #MeetupBrussels #BrusselsMeetup #ThingsToDoBrussels #VisitBrussels #PlaceLuxembourg #EUdistrict #AfterWorkBrussels #FridayVibes #FridayInBrussels #BrusselsSocial #SocialInBrussels #MeetNewPeople #MakeNewFriends #InternationalBrussels #ExpatsInBrussels #ExpatLifeBrussels #BrusselsExpats #InternationalFriends #GlobalCommunity #BrusselsCommunity #EuroMeet #NetworkingBrussels #YoungProfessionalsBrussels #PartyInBrussels #BrusselsDrinks #BrusselsByNight #FunInBrussels
Evening relaxed social hike along the Zenne river (Lot train station)
Join us for a laid-back **2-hour evening walk** along the **Canal and the River Zenne**, the historic lifeline of Brussels. This scenic route offers a peaceful escape as the sun sets over the water, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Expect a **social, easy-paced stroll** with good company, relaxed vibes, and plenty of time to chat. We'll follow the canal paths and trace the River Zenne, discovering how these waterways shaped the heart of the city.
🕗 **When:** Evening
🚶 **Duration:** About 2 hours
🥤 **Bring your own drink** – something refreshing to enjoy as we walk
💬 **Open to all** – solo walkers, locals, and newcomers alike
Let’s walk, relax, and connect—Brussels-style.
Stay-at-Home Parents Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Parent Meetup at Cafe Van de Velde
Are you a parent living in the Leuven area wanting to connect with other parents? This event is made for you!
Join one of our volunteers, Jasmina, Lexi and/or Martina for a coffee at the cafe in the Library, kids and partners welcome! The group will meet at 10:00 and will try to find a cozy place to sit together.
We will keep everyone updated on the day of via a whatsapp group, which we will share prior to the event.
Sunday Italian Gourmet Lunch 🇮🇹🍷 | Private Home & Garden
**This Sunday we’re doing something special.**
A **homemade Italian gourmet lunch** in a private home near **Plasky / Schaerbeek**, with a maximum of **10 lunch guests** for a warm, seated, convivial experience.
Restaurant-style **quality**, family-style **atmosphere**.
## **What Makes It Special**
The meats are sourced from the well-known **Roland Butcher in Ixelles**, respected locally for quality cuts.
Several dishes are prepared using **Anova precision sous-vide cooking**: food is vacuum-sealed and cooked slowly at exact temperatures for tenderness, juiciness, and consistency, then finished with a proper sear in a **stainless steel pan** for flavour and crust.
In short: old-school ingredients and traditions, modern technique, serious results. Nonna 2.0
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## **The Menu (Explained for Non-Italians)**
### **Antipasto (starter)**
**Vitello Tonnato**
A classic dish from Piedmont in northern Italy. Thin slices of cold veal topped with a silky tuna-caper sauce. Sounds unusual to some people, tastes excellent.
**Italian Cheese & Charcuterie Board**
Selection of cheeses and cured meats such as salami, prosciutto, and porchetta (slow-roasted seasoned pork).
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### **Primo (first course - pasta)**
**Homemade Gnocchi alla Sorrentina**
Soft potato dumplings baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. Paradise food from southern Italy.
**Homemade Fettuccine with Lamb Ragù**
Fresh ribbon pasta served with a rich slow-cooked lamb sauce.
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### **Secondo (main course)**
**Cotoletta alla Milanese**
A Milan classic: breaded veal cutlet, pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp.
**Brasato di Manzo al Red Wine**
Beef slowly braised for 6 hours in red wine with vegetables and herbs until tender enough to surrender completely.
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### **Contorni (side dishes)**
**Homemade Mashed Potatoes with Black Truffle**
Creamy mash finished with truffle.
**Italian Salad**
Fresh seasonal salad to balance the glorious excess.
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### **Dolce (dessert)**
**Homemade Strawberry Tiramisù**
Italian layered dessert with mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked biscuits, and a fresh strawberry twist.
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### **Drinks Included**
🍾 Prosecco
🍷 Wines: Lambrusco, Chianti, Barolo
☕ Espresso
🍋 Limoncello
🥃 Amaro
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## **The Space**
Private home with a **garden** where we can enjoy a drink in the sun (weather permitting), or move inside if Brussels behaves like Brussels.
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## **After Lunch**
Games and social afternoon:
• UNO
• Assassin
• Undercover
From **3 PM onward**, more vetted Club members can join, up to **20 total guests**.
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## **Community Standards**
**All members are vetted.**
The host **personally** introduces newcomers so nobody is left awkwardly orbiting the room.
**Zero tolerance for creepy or pushy behaviour. Immediate removal if needed. Some groups normalize nonsense. We don’t.**
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## **Practical Info**
• Lunch seats limited to **10**
• Total after 3 PM capped at **20**
• Exact address shared privately with confirmed guests
• RSVP only if genuinely attending
## **Contribution**
**€50 per lunch guest**
A proper Sunday meal, proper company, proper standards. Rare combination.
🥐☕ Saturday Brunch @ Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
Join Sunday Vacations for a cozy Saturday brunch at **Aksum Coffee House**, one of Brussels’ most beautiful cafés, where rich Ethiopian coffee, fresh Moroccan crêpes, and vibrant international vibes meet in perfect harmony.
This is more than just brunch, it’s a relaxed way to start your weekend, meet new people, and enjoy a soulful spot full of stories and flavors.
### 📍 Where?
**Aksum Coffee House – Galeries Sainte Hubert
(Just a few steps from Grand Place)
### 🕚 When?
**Saturday at 11:30 AM**
Come hungry, curious, and ready to mingle!
### 🍽️ What’s on the menu?
☕ Fresh-roasted Ethiopian coffee
🥞 Moroccan-style crêpes & artisan pastries
🥚 Tasty brunch dishes (vegetarian options too)
🧾 Everyone pays their own order at the counter.
### 👋 Who’s joining?
Expect a mix of international professionals, friendly locals, and Sunday Vacations regulars. Solo? New in town? Come anyway, this is the perfect place to connect.
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🧡 **Limited spots** – RSVP early to secure your place at the table.
By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)
After Work Experience 🍸
We are hosting a **After Work Experience** in a pleasant and welcoming setting, where you can relax over a drink, an antipasti and music with a DJ Set ... and get to know other nice people.
The event takes place in the beautiful, cosmopolitan atmosphere of **C.Elysium** — the perfect place to connect and enjoy the moment.
Info: **Special Offer** from **6:30PM-8:30PM, hurry-up: Aperol/Campary Spritz: 7 euros.**
**Warning** : Initially, a table for 6 has been reserved. To secure your spot, please confirm your attendance. If you join in free style, you will be seated depending on availability as places open up during the event.
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🌿 Hidden Belgium: Furfooz & Walzin Cliff Hike (Caves, Views & Castle)
Join us for one of the **most beautiful and underrated hikes in Belgium** — a stunning adventure through the **Furfooz Nature Reserve and the Lesse Valley**, starting directly from the train station.
This is a **perfect nature escape from Brussels — no car needed 🚆**
## 🥾 The Experience
We’ll follow a **~14–15 km loop hike (4–5 hours) **through:
- 🌿 The** Furfooz Natural Park **(protected reserve)
- 🪨 Limestone cliffs with panoramic views over the Lesse
- 🕳️ Prehistoric caves and unique rock formations
- 🏰 The spectacular** Walzin Castle**, perched dramatically on a cliff
- 🌳 Forest trails, riverside paths & scenic viewpoints
👉 The route is** moderate (332m elevation) **— expect some climbs, but very rewarding views.
## 🚆 Easy Access (No Car Needed)
We’ll take the train from Brussels to:
📍** Gendron-Celles station**
👉 From there, the hike starts directly — we’ll follow the Lesse river and head toward Furfooz and Walzin.
💡 The route is well marked and follows a mix of forest paths and scenic trails along the river.
A** WhatsApp group **will be created to coordinate:
- Train timing
- Meeting point at the station
- Live updates on the day
## 🍻 Optional stop
If timing allows, we may stop for:
- 🍺 A drink along the way
- Or after the hike in the area
(Depending on group pace and timing)
## 💰 Costs
- 🌿 Entrance to Furfooz Reserve:** €6 **(paid directly on-site)
- 🧭 Sunday Vacations organising fee:
- Explorer:** €5**
- Voyager / Ambassador:** FREE **(use your code)
- 🚆 Train ticket: at your own expense
## ⚠️ Important
- ❌ Dogs not allowed in the reserve
- 🥾 Good hiking shoes required
- ⚠️ Moderate level — not suitable for very low fitness
- ⏱️ We keep a group pace (not a race, not too slow)
## 📍 Logistics
- Departure: morning from Brussels
- Meeting point:** Shuman Train Station**
- Return: late afternoon / early evening
👉 Full details shared in the** WhatsApp group**
## 🎟️ Participation
Most Sunday Vacations events are** members-only**.
👉 Join here:
[https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership](https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership)
Membership starts at** €5/year**
## ✨ Why join?
Because this is one of those places where people say:
“I had no idea Belgium had landscapes like this.”
FREELANCING IN BELGIUM, UN MUST?
**FRANCAIS**:
Je démarre une **rotation thématique** tous les mois autour du domaine de l'entrepreneuriat.
Pour ce mois, d'août, je propose:
**Le freelancing en Belgique** (avantages et désavantages).
Etes-vous un freelanceur ou non?
Partagez vos avis avec le groupe.
On prendra aussi le temps nécessaire pour apprendre à se connaître via une session de réseautage!
Si vous souhaitez apporter/partager quelque chose pour manger/boire, n'hésitez pas!
Rendez-vous au Cinquantenaire en-dessous de l'arc:
[Cinquantenaire (Bruxelles)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6)
**ENGLISH**:
I am starting **each month a topic** related to entrepreneurship.
This month of august, the topic will be :
**Freelancing in Belgium** (advantages and disadvantages).
Are you a freelance or not?
Share your insights with the group.
We will take this time for getting to know each other throughout a networking!
If you feel like bringing/sharing something to eat, don't hesitate!
See you at 50naire next to the arch:
[Cinquantenaire (Brussels)](https://goo.gl/maps/B4hEv3uyDVKD1Uap6)
Garden Visit #2: Hasselt Japanese garden
VERY IMPORTANT:
Payment MUST be done in advance:
[https://japansetuin.hasselt.be/nl/kamishibai-festival](https://japansetuin.hasselt.be/nl/kamishibai-festival)
Click “tickets kamishibai”
Then change the date in the form to 26/4
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Let’s take a small break from the noise and step into something calmer.
We’ll meet in the main hall of are centrale, and go together for a relaxed walk through one of the largest Japanese gardens in Europe. Expect quiet paths, water, bridges, seasonal colors, and a very different pace.
This is not a “guided tour” or a workout.
Just a simple moment to slow down, walk, breathe, and connect—with the place and with each other.
You’re welcome to come alone or with guests, meet new people, and just enjoy the atmosphere if that’s what you need.
👉 We’ll move slowly, stop when it feels right, maybe sit for a bit, or do some Qigong and maybe share a tea/coffee after
**Practical:**
* Meeting point: Gare centrale Bruxelles, train departs 9.12 to Hasselt.
* Duration: You're free to leave whenever you feel like it
* Bring: Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
* Optional: water, tea, or something small to share
No pressure, no performance. Just a good moment.
Stephan
The Happy Body
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