Unlike Paris, Brussels doesn't set out to make you fall in love. In just three days, this capital of Flanders, Belgium and Europe, will allow you to soak in its uniquely muddled characterics -- from its cobbled medieval square, the Grand-Place, to the enticing scents of Belgian waffles and beer to the even more addicting shopping-- and then suddenly Brussels has gotten in your skin.

Brussels is the capital of cartoons, and kids of all ages can celebrate the cartoon characters that made Belgium famous. Mix in a day at Atomium and Mini-Europe to keep active kids happy.

Brussels is easily navigated via the affordable train system, and with parks, museums and major landmarks free or very affordable, and travellers can keep to their budget and enjoy the city. Be sure to splurge on Belgian fries at a frite stand or Belgian waffles dipped in chocolate.

You can get lost in Brussels' twisting alleyways,

Brussels is in the heart of Belgium, just an hour train ride from the vibrant night life of Liege; shopping lover's paradise in Namur; Durbury, the smallest city in the world; Mons, the 2015 European Capital of Culture; and Tournai, the Roman city known for its production of Europe's finest tapestries.