Ten Reasons to Holiday in Belgium!

We love Belgium… here are ten reasons to make Belgium your next holiday destination! Delicious food and drink: Belgium is known…


Beer in Bruges? The places NOT to miss!

Bruges is known for its rich brewing tradition and delicious beers. If you’re a fan of craft beer, you won’t…

The very best places to get a hot chocolate in Bruges!

If you’re visiting the beautiful city of Bruges, also known as the “Venice of the North,” you’ll want to make…

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Ghent Light Festival 2018 Details

The Ghent Light Festival is back in 2018. The three-yearly festival of light will run between Wednesday the 31st January…

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Our favourite bars and restaurants in Bruges

There are a lot of bars in Bruges, and it can be quite difficult to know where to start! Our…

Visiting Belgium with a baby

We got our little one’s passport sorted and booked her first trip to Belgium to properly welcome her into the…

Visiting Belgium while pregnant

In December-January we travelled over to Bruges to celebrate my 30th birthday when I was heavily pregnant (I was exactly…

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Bruges Christmas Market 2015

Bruges really is a magical city at Christmas, and nothing adds to the festive atmosphere quite as much as the Christmas…

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Seeking out the Westvleteren Brewery at Saint Sixtus Abbey

The Sint Sixtus Abbey in Vleteren was founded in 1838 is one of the eleven Trappist breweries worldwide, and one…

New Year Eve in Bruges 2015/2016 Restaurant Menus

(See also my articles on New Year’s Eve in Belgium and New Year’s Eve in Bruges for more general information)….