As I mentioned before, Brussels was not exactly my favorite city, so during my time there, I decided a little daytrip was in order. Given Belgium’s tiny size, there are an abundance of options for taking a quick trip, but I settled on Antwerp, Belgium’s second largest city. While Antwerp is known for two main … More An Afternoon in Antwerp
If anyone has been keeping count, I wrote four posts about Bruges (see: one, two, three, and four). Yet Brussels – a larger city, the capital of Belgium, and the seat of the EU’s major institutions – gets this one measly post. Why? The truth is…I did not love Brussels. It was a fine city, … More Why Brussels Made Me Miss Bruges
When it comes to Bruges, my two greatest recommendations would be this: take plenty of time to wander around its too-cute-for words streets and make sure to eat well. But if you are a traveler looking for actual, concrete things to do and see in Bruges, there are plenty of other ways to spend your time, … More Bruges: A Few Things to See, from Medieval Cathedrals to Rickety Windmills to Belgian Art
After returning home from my semester abroad, I got to talking with my dad about Bruges. He had visited Belgium in the ’90s while traveling for work and remarked that he had some of his very best meals in Bruges. To that, I could only nod my head in agreement, because I had noticed it … More Bruges: A Foodie’s Dream
Here’s the thing: I’ve never particularly cared for beer. Over the years, I’ve tried, truly I have, but, inevitably, taking a sip of most beers makes me wrinkle my nose in slight disgust. I know this might sound weird to some, but beer has just never been my thing. Pass the wine, please. That said, … More Bruges: Getting Hoppy at De Halve Maan Brewery
Bruges is one of those places I knew I would love before I even set one Sperry-clad foot in town. I knew I would love the canals, I knew I would love the chocolate and the beer and the waffles, and I knew I would love the windmills – in short, I knew I would … More Bruges: Canalside Charm
