10 things to see, do and eat in Bruges, Belgium
From ancient monastic beer to gigantic muscular beef cattle, the Flemish city of Bruges has a fascinating history, a singular culture and some of…
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Postcards from Bruges – and our reasons for and against visiting the Venice of the North
Bruges has travel goals in abundance: elegant architecture, stone bridges spanning Venice-like canals, history going back to the Romans and UNESCO-listed beer – but…
Where to eat in Bruges – a local guide
Like many cities, some of the very best places to eat in Bruges are secrets only known to those who live here. Thanks to…
12 Belgian beer bars in Bruges
In spite of its size and relative obscurity on the tourism world stage, Bruges in Belgium is packed with bars, pubs and breweries. It’s…
Sweet or savoury: how to eat real Belgian waffles
If you thought waffles should only be sweet or – at a push – have bacon and a bucket of maple syrup on, then…
In Bruges – beer, waffles, architecture and cheese… but no assassins
One of the great pleasures of living so close to Europe is being able to visit other countries so easily. Australia is a wonderful…
Where to take the best photos in Brussels, Belgium – our 7 top tips
Brussels offers visitors a lot more than the international politics and diplomacy that it’s better known for. A young, vibrant city, but one with…
What to do with 24 hours in Brussels
Our crash course in what to do with 24 hours in Brussels will make sure you get the most out of your limited time…
What makes Sweden and Belgium such great travel destinations?
Puglia in Italy’s southwest was so beautiful – if you don’t believe me, check out our stories here and here – but the next…