Author: tjiskavw

one of the many cute little alleys you can walk in through the heart of the city with cafes conveniently located!

One can not mention Bruges - or Belgium for that matter - without also paying reverence to its chocolate. It's considered the best in the world due to the picky…

My Airbnb host turned me on to Lizzies' who runs her small shop like a benevolent drill sergeant - don't finish your waffle? She scolds you in front of everyone.…

Also known as lover's lake, this large park is right in the center of Bruges and you can get lost in the meandering walkways, gardens, bridges and buildings. Stunning. And…

This was established as a residence for emancipated women who chose to live a celibate life without having to take vows or retire from the world as required by most…

You can cruise down the Damse Vaart ( a canal that was actually a brainchild of Napoleon looking for ways to move a large number of troops) on a  paddle…

This city, while a little touristy, is one of the most charming I've ever walked. After dodging bombs during WWII, city leaders made a conscious decision to retain it's historical…

After the original one burned to the ground, apparently the city council was thrilled to build something more to their liking - the overall concept was to hang murals depicting…

consequently this Ezelport is one of four remaining medieval city gates built in 1297

I thought it would be fun to stay in an historic landmark so I booked this place which was really grand with exception of these stairs that led to refurbished…