The Antwerp America Foundation (AAF) is based in Antwerp, Belgium’s second largest city with access to an important European sea port. Known for its global diamond trade hub, Antwerp houses the University of Antwerp (UA), one of the major Belgian universities. The central location of Antwerp allows AAF-speakers to travel easily from other destinations: By TGV Antwerp is only 1hour 12 minutes away from Amsterdam, 2 hours away from Paris and a short trip away from London by Eurostar. Antwerp also has its own airport.