NAMUR EXCUSES – WE HAVE TO HEAD SOUTH… Leaving Brussels and its gritty inner city vibe behind this morning we found our way to Namur, a small town on just 110,000 people in Belgium’s forested South. We’ve chosen Namur as our base for the next few days as […]
24 HOURS IN BRUSSELS After a short 35 minute train ride from Ghent we arrived into Bruxelles Central this morning ready for a day of sightseeing and prepared to be wowed by Belgium’s capital. Headquarters of the European Union, NATO, and many large multinational companies, this, we’d been […]
IN BRUGES For our final day in Flanders, we took ourselves to Bruges, one of the prettiest Medieval cities in the world! The historic centre of Bruges is delineated by canals and characterised by cobbled streets, typically Dutch/Belgian townhouses with stepped gables, and grand Gothic churches. It’s a […]
CANALS, CASTLES & CHURCHES OF GHENT After our initial look around Ghent yesterday we headed back out a bit earlier than usual today to catch a glimpse of the town before it got too busy. We were well rewarded for our early start with some lovely views across […]
A GHENTAL INTRODUCTION TO BELGIUM Welcome to Ghent* ladies and gentlemen! Ghent is modern Belgium’s fourth largest city and our home for the next few days. We’re here to enjoy the town’s beautifully preserved medieval architecture, see some of its sights, and then use this as a base […]
Wandering Soles 