Time to travel.
It’s been an incredibly busy, but amazing weekend.
For one of my Christmas presents, J booked us in for a weekend getaway to Brussels on the Eurostar. It was perfect timing. The holidays were well behind us, and things were slowing down in London. It’s nearing the end of January and it’s about the time you get a little bit stir crazy. You’re absolutely ready to see somewhere new.
Enter Brussels.
Neither of us had ever traveled on the Eurostar, and there’s no time like the present to try new experiences, right?
So we left our flat very early on Friday morning and headed to St. Pancras train station. I was giddy, I barely needed my usual coffee (lies, I still and always need it).
Rumor has it that you need to arrive about 45-60 minutes before your journey. We arrived about 35 minutes before. I’d suggest leaving at least that as we were definitely hurrying to make it through security. We had just enough time to grab a coffee before boarding the train. The next time we travel via St. Pancras, I’d say an extra five or ten minutes is necessary. I hate rushing and it would have been great to have a leisurely morning getting there.
So we hopped on the train, found our seats and settled in…
Stay tuned this week to Flat Eleven for the latest in my Brussels adventures!
Kelly xox
PS. Did you know it only takes two hours to get from London to Brussels by Eurostar? It was so much easier than worrying about getting out to Heathrow or Gatwick airport. And within two hours you’ve traveled through three countries! (England to France to Belgium).
Oh K. says
Have a nice trip! I’ve never been to Brussels. Speaking of coffee…. I need…
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Kelly FlatEleven says
You always need coffee! xox
Tinkerbell Jayne says
I’ve not yet experienced the Eurostar but really want to.
How long is the journey to Brussells?
I agree about the whole holidaying in Jan. I’m off to Amsterdam this wkend, a present from me to my boyf, it’s made getting through this month a lot easier knowing there was a mini break waiting for us at the end 🙂
x Tink x
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Kelly FlatEleven says
The trip to Brussels only takes two hours from London. It was really simple, I’d recommend it! And a trip to Amsterdam sounds amazing! It’s one of the places I’d love to visit in 2015. Have a fab time! xox
Chrissylilly says
You’re so lucky you have the Eurostar at your disposal! I wish they would connect it to Ireland!!
Chrissy x
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Kelly FlatEleven says
Oh no! You’ll just have to venture over to London, which isn’t so bad… 😉 xo
Joy Burn Or Buy That Book says
I’m doing the reverse next week! Brussel – London 🙂
Hope you enjoy your stay in Brussels, it’s a lovely city, especially when it isn’t raining. Do try the wafels!
x Joy
Kelly FlatEleven says
Brussels was so lovely, I’m working on getting my posts together from the weekend now… we had a great time! Enjoy your trip to London! xox
dannifred says
have fun, can’t wait to hear about it!
xx danielle // shadesofdanielle.blogspot.com
Kelly FlatEleven says
Thanks! Keep posted through this week and next for posts on it! xox
Jodie Marriott-Baker says
Brussels is amazing, you’ll love it! x