Belgium
Belgium punches above its size, packing medieval towns, great beer, and some of Europe’s best food into a small area. Bruges and Ghent look like postcards, with canals and cobblestone streets that date back centuries. Brussels adds a modern, international edge as the home of the EU. You can cross the whole country by train in a few hours, which makes it perfect for short trips.
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Is Bruges Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
The first thing I noticed about Bruges wasn’t the canals or the gabled rooftops. It was the sheer number of people trying to photograph both at the same time. I arrived on a warm Saturday in June, stepped off the train, and walked into a wall of tour groups before I’d even reached the Markt.…
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Is Ghent Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I booked Ghent almost by accident. I had a free day between Bruges and Brussels and figured I’d fill it with a quick stop. I ended up cutting my time in Bruges short to squeeze in an extra night in Ghent instead. That’s not something I say lightly, since Bruges gets all the hype. If…
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Is Antwerp Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I almost skipped Antwerp. My original plan was Brussels and Bruges, with Antwerp as a maybe-if-there’s-time add-on. A friend who’d lived in Belgium for a year told me I was making a mistake, so I gave it two days. Those two days turned into four, and I left with a list of things I didn’t…
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Is Brussels Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I landed in Brussels expecting a stopover city. A place you pass through on the way to Bruges or Amsterdam. Three days turned into a full week, and I’ve been back twice since. So when people ask me “is Brussels worth visiting,” I don’t hesitate. Yes. But it’s worth knowing what you’re getting into first.…
