Eight things to do in Belgium, the melting pot of Europe

Top attractions include indulging in Belgian snacks, spotting street art and viewing the world's most stolen painting. ST PHOTOS: YAMINI CHINNUSWAMY
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BRUSSELS – Belgium and Singapore have a lot in common. For one thing, both are small countries. Each has also been influenced by its respective regional neighbours. This confluence has resulted in a melting pot of a national identity in both locales.  

But, as someone who had mostly associated Belgium with chocolates and the Tintin comics, I wondered what else the country would have to offer. 

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