Hello blogosphere! This is not my first weblog, but it's definitely the one my friends (and strangers) asked me to create. So, here it is!
In the first weeks (or months) I'll be dedicated in writing some posts about already experienced journeys into the heart of Brussels.

Many people worldwide have the idea of the political capital of the European Union as a grey, rainy and ugly city. In my opinion, that stereotype couldn't be more far from reality.
I've been here for only eight months (plus a few more touristic visits in the past), but there's something I can already state without shame: Brussels is a vibrant city, a Babel tower of spoken languages among the streets, thanks to the many immigrants from all over the world.
Brussels has tons of cultural choices, from live music to exhibitions, bookstores to restaurants, breweries to monuments, parks to neighbourhood markets.

If you're passing by Brussels and think you only have "frites" (french fries) and chocolates to eat (actually, their specialty is the pralines, not the chocolate bars...), it's because you never read or listen carefully to all the offers belgian gastronomy has, very rich and full of "comfortable food".

I don't have an agenda here, so please don't expect a regular and steady publication of texts and photos. I'll do my best to keep updating ExpaTuga (Expat, an immigrant + Tuga, a portuguese guy) as best as I can.
See you around!