Gent - Go there - Drink beer
Having recently returned from a beerhunting trip to Gent with some friends, it is now on my list of favourite cities and I definitely want to return. I haven't travelled extensively in Belgium but I would say that Gent is similar in style to Brugge but wi... more - travel report by
st.vincent
Gent, Ghent or Gand
Belgium is a federation of Dutch Flanders, French Wallonie and bilingual Brussel or Bruselles. Ghent is one of the great cities of Flanders along with Antwerpen, Brugge and, smaller but impressive, Leuven and Mechelen. It is often suggested that Ghent is... more - travel report by
davidx
Bobbing about in Belgium
Belgium is a federation of three areas: Dutch speaking Flanders [the word ‘Flemish’ seems to have dropped out of use], French speaking Wallonie and the bi-lingual capital Brussel/Bruxelles. I start with Antwerpen in Flanders. I won’t dwell on what I didn’... more - travel report by
davidx
A diamond in the rough
As part of my trip to NW Europe, I spent a day in Antwerp. A city of about 500,000 people, it is Belgium’s second largest city and one of the world’s biggest seaports. As the diamond capital of the world, millions of carats of diamonds pass through the ci... more - travel report by
bootlegga
A fun day in Lier
Lier, a city located between Antwerp and Mechelen. It is located in the country side and you can reach it from Antwerp in less then 30 minutes. It's a city unspoiled by the mass tourism. You can easily fill a half or a full day in this charming place. We... more - travel report by
travelalain
Always beautiful!
City of Bruges (aka Brugge) boasts to be the venice of north Europe with its water ways and exquisite architecture across the town. With its cathedrals, museums, some exquisite lace work, horsecart rides, a visit to Bruges can stay definitely memorable. T... more - travel report by
mkrkiran
chips, chocolate and beer
The food's not universally brilliant. One croque monsieur was just a cheese-and-ham toastie that would have shamed a British pub. Conversely, de Wijngaerd, in Wijngaardstraat, does a splendid steak, cooked in front of you over an open fire. You really don... more - travel report by
bainbo
Brussels, the Capital of Europe
Despite the fame of grey, boring and burocratic city, Brussels has become the big capital of Europe. As soon as the sun allows it, everyone's out, having lunch in those street terraces. Around the Grand Place, the Ilöt Sacre or Sacred island is an amazing... more - travel report by
eesti..
Rock Werchter!
This is where the anual Tourout Werchter takes place. This is a major music festival with, mostly, extremely good acts. Lots of camping-places, lot's of stands, and most important, lot of toilets where you can also fetch water. One main-stage, one tent an... more - travel report by
karmapd
what a country
It was winter when I was there an the cobblestone streets were covered with snow. THere is a windmill outside of town, and every block has a pub, a lace store, and waffles for sale more - travel report by
malkei
