In this series I tell you places to avoid based on my own experiences. They're over-rated, they're tourist traps and they're a waste of time. Do yourself a favor and learn from my mistakes, don't go!
Mannkin Pis - Brussels, Belgium
Look, I wasn't expecting to be blown away by a statue of a little boy taking a leak. Ok, maybe I was. It's certainly hyped enough to make you feel like it's a must-see. But when you finally do see it, you seriously can't believe how small it is! I saw larger versions of it in souvenir shops all over town. If you don't want to be pis-sed off, save yourself the trouble and just buy a postcard, or take a picture of it in
chocolate.
If you want a quirky Belgian experience that tickles instead of trickles, immerse yourself in their comic strip culture. At the
Belgian Comic Strip Center, you'll find that Tintin and the Smurfs are just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, that museum is just the tip of the iceberg, they have
several more! And if museums aren't your thing no matter how fun the content, try taking a walking tour of the city's
comic strip murals. Instead of wee-wee, you'll say "oui, oui!"
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