After we have parked the car in the garage reserved for us, we start our first city walk through the center of Ghent. We are in front of the Sint Michielskerk (Saint Michael’s Church), built in the 15th century. The construction work was interrupted during the Huguenot Wars. The tower was not completed later due […]
Chambreplus Kriski in Ghent
The central location of the Chambreplus Kriski in Ghent was the motivation for our choice. It is located in the pedestrian zone not far from the Stadthuis, the town hall. Standing in front of the house, we only see the travel agency Kriski. But it quickly turns out that the head of the travel agency […]
From Bruges to Ghent
Our stay in Bruges is coming to an end, but we are still staying in Belgium. Next stop is the city of Gent, about 40 km away. Originally, Ghent was a Celtic settlement. In the Middle Ages, it became one of the largest and most important cities in Europe through the cloth and grain trade. […]
A Short Visit to Ostend
We combine our stay in Bruges with a short visit to Ostend. For about 20 km from Bruges to Ostend, we take a train. The train ride takes about 15 minutes. A return ticket costs € 8.40, seniors pay € 6.50. We think it doesn’t pay off to use a car, because probably the parking […]
Free Shuttle Bus Tour in Bruges
The free shuttle bus in Bruges is very helpful. It runs every 20 minutes. The central junction of the shuttles is Jan van Eyck Square. Here, one shuttle bus drives the long northern loop, the other one goes south. Many sights of the city are along the way. Please watch the 4K UHD video You […]
Begijnhof and Meulenaere Hospice in Bruges
Our walk to Begijnhof starts at Walplein Square. This square and the surrounding area in the southern Old Town of Bruges offers a variety of restaurants, as well as Bruges oldest brewery De Halve Maan. In good weather, you find plenty of outdoor seating areas. A sculpture in honor of the coachmen decorates the square. […]