Program 670: Weekend in Brussels; The Temporary European; My Town

A Brussels-based tour guide offers his recommendations for making the most of a weekend in the Belgian capital. Then one of Rick's co-authors joins us to explore what it means to become a "temporary local" when traveling, and how it can help you actually relax on your next vacation. And listeners share ideas for enjoying areas they know well, as long-term locals — including Maine's Acadia National Park and the art museums of St. Petersburg, Florida.

• Brussels tour guide Hilbren Buys
• Cameron Hewitt, author of "The Temporary European" (Travelers Tales)

• The Rick Steves online guide to Brussels.
• A guide to museums in Brussels includes the Tram Museum Hilbren recommends.
• Lonely Planet calls Les Marolles the best neighborhood in Brussels for you to feel like a local.
• Since we recorded our interview with Hilbren Buys, he has relocated to Paris, and now works with "Click and Boat.com" a company that charters boats and riverboats to the public.
• Readers at Goodreads.com have high praise for Cameron Hewitt's new book, "The Temporary European." 
• Cameron Hewitt shares photos and thoughts in his blog entries. He also includes photos and updates from his latest travels on Facebook. 
• Caller Carol recommends the glass art exhibits at the Imagine Museum and viewing the Salvador Dali works at the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.