The days when tourist magnets Bruges and Brussels used to overshadow Belgium’s other medieval cities are long gone. In recent years, gorgeous Ghent has made a name for itself as an outstanding European city break destination. Inspired by its increased popularity, the city has gone to great lenghts to reinvent …
Celebrating Christmas in Brussels, the heart of Europe, is a magical experience. A trail of twinkling lights and festive chalets connects some of the city’s most captivating sights: the majestic Grand-Place, the convivial Place and the former harbour Vismet. Christmas carols echo through the cobbled streets and the smell of …
Just good half an hour from Lisbon lies a destination that sparks the imagination more than any other Portuguese must-see: Sintra. This little town, located high up in the mountains, is home to a cultural landscape so unique that it was awarded with UNESCO World Heritage status. The whimsical Sintra …
Its finger-licking chocolate, mouth-watering waffles and popularity-gaining speculoos biscuits make Belgium a culinary hotspot of the sweetest kind. All of these delicacies are widely available in most Belgian cities but especially in Brussels, the capital. It’s where the streets are lined with chocolate shops and where you’ll find waffle trucks …
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the heart of Europe, is a medieval masterpiece. It offers a bustling atmosphere and multicultural spirit against a backdrop of majestic architecture, cobbled streets, enchanting squares and stepped-gable merchant houses. This selection of exciting things to do in Brussels includes all the highlights while …
Planning a trip to Portugal? Then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve visited this wonderful country on several occasions and yet we keep going back on a regular basis. Portugal has so much to offer that you could easily spend several weeks there. But where to go in Portugal …
Faro was our first introduction to the Algarve region, as it is for many travelers. Its international airport, the only one in southern Portugal, makes it the gateway to the Algarve. The town’s privileged location offers visitors the best of both worlds: To the east of Faro you’ll find the …
It’s hard to imagine a more mesmerizing Christmas setting than the historic center of Bruges. Every winter, the city’s old town is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with sparkling lights and decorated Christmas trees against a backdrop of gingerbread-like houses. This postcard-worthy setting with its convivial atmosphere combined with …
If there’s one spring travel destination that sparks the imagination, it must be the tulip fields in the Netherlands. A visit to the popular Keukenhof gardens, often referred to as the Garden of Europe, makes for an excellent day trip from Amsterdam. The colorful Keukenhof park evolves around the most …
When spring finally arrives and nature revives, we can’t wait to jaunt. No better antidote than sunshine and flowers to shake off the winter blues. A visit to the tulip fields in the Netherlands is the perfect way to absorb that natural energy. You could head to the popular Keukenhof …
