The finicky rain and cloudy skies did not deter us from a quick trip to Belgium’s North Sea coastline. Our destination was Ostende, which according to trusty Frommer’s tour book, used to be “the Queen of the Coast and prestigious 19th-century royal vacation spot.” We found the town a little sleepy, but seeping with charm [...]
Brugge, a small town tucked in the northwest corner of Belgium, stands unravaged by time. Cobblestones line the streets of this Medieval Gothic city, and horse-drawn carriages clatter beside the automobiles. However the most charming view of Brugge is captured aboard a small boat, drifting along the canals, pondering bygone days of chivalry. My first [...]
I am thankful to report a safe arrival in Brussels, Belgium! After settling into the small room that I now call home, I spent the rest of the weekend greeting the city and getting lost on the subway. While traipsing through the downtown marketplace, I indulged in the touristy street-side vendor selling frites. Unfortunately I [...]
