Tag: Belgium

In Bruges. Literally.

September 5, 2014

“Maybe that’s what hell is, the entire rest of eternity spent in fucking Bruges” In Bruges, 2008   Colin Farrell’s character, Ray, in the film In Bruges, may have disliked Bruges somewhat, he may have found it hellish and boring and full of midgets but for me, Bruges was delightful, a tiny corner of the … More In Bruges. Literally.

Ghent, oh gorgeous and inviting Ghent: more churches and it’s still bloody cold.

August 26, 2014

In stark contrast to Brussels and harbouring a completely different character altogether, Ghent felt peaceful, less dull, less monstrous, and more welcoming, more humble, more picturesque. A short train ride north-west of Brussels and costing less than nine euros, Ghent sits in the Flemish region of Belgium and is the capital of East Flanders. As … More Ghent, oh gorgeous and inviting Ghent: more churches and it’s still bloody cold.

Brussels – it’s full of churches and it’s really, really cold.

August 22, 2014

I visited Belgium in December 2013 and it was cold. Really cold. As the festive period was getting underway there were a lot of Christmas markets dotted about and various other seasonal offerings, similar to what you’d find in many other European cities at this time of year. I can’t give you tips on where … More Brussels – it’s full of churches and it’s really, really cold.