With it being our last day, we thought we’d head out into Antwerp for a little explore and some light shopping, but when we got to the main shopping street (the Meir) we discovered that, because it’s Easter Monday and therefore a bank holiday, none of the shops were open! Our plans scuppered, we just … More Belgium: Day Three

Today was a proper ‘exploring’ day. We set off for Bruges at about half eleven this morning, arriving roughly an hour later to streets lined with chocolate shops, all absolutely packed with tourists. We excitedly rushed up and down the streets, looking at the different chocolates on display (even buying a few [boxes] to take … More Belgium: Day Two

It was an early rise this morning (6am to be exact) but even as I was rudely awakened by my alarm, I couldn’t help smiling. That’s how much I love to travel. No really, just the thought of being on the move and seeing somewhere new excites me enough to be able to get up … More Belgium: Day One