Antwerp is one of those cities that is filled with pleasant surprises. There was more to see and do here than we expected for a city of its size. And yet, due to its compactness and walkability, we managed to squeeze in a lot of sights in the two days we were here. Here is…
Have you ever visited a place that completely turned your preconceived notions of it on their ear? My husband and I experienced this repeatedly during a visit to Bruges. We expected canals, old buildings, church spires and waffles. While Bruges offers all that, there’s another side to this European city that you have to see…
Bruges is one of the prettiest, most romantic cities in Europe. But it’s also home to one of the more unusual celebrations we’ve ever experienced in our travels – Heilig Bloedprocessie, or the Procession of the Holy Blood. History The procession centers around a capsule that allegedly holds drops of Christ’s blood. There are a few…
You may think that two days in Brussels won’t be enough time to fully explore this major European city. But surprisingly, despite its size, many of the highlights in Brussels can be seen in two (busy) days. You just need to plan a bit in advance and know where and how you want to spend…