Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly.

Bruges is a city of bells. Though you can hear the tunes ringing out from the tower's bells anywhere in the heart of town, I like to listen from one of the benches in the courtyard below the carillon.

It’s somewhere I hope to visit again one day, especially for the Bruges Christmas Market! From the enchanting canal cruise to the captivating history woven into the fabric of the town, Bruges offered ...

The best time to visit Bruges is from June to August, when the weather is mild, and the trees are green. Still, the weather year-round is characterized as chilly and damp – summer temps usually ...

The best way to get around Bruges is on foot. The city is small – in fact, you can walk from one end to the other in about 30 minutes. Biking is the second-best way to get around. There's also a ...

For those yearning for the medieval allure of Bruges minus the tourist throngs, Ghent in Belgium is a hidden jewel waiting to be discovered. A mere 65-minute flight from the UK, this lively city ...