Step into the medieval beauty of Bruges (Dutch: Brugge), the capital of West Flanders in Belgium’s Flemish Region. Located in the northwest, this enchanting city spans 138.4 km² and includes Zeebrugge ...

“It’s like a mini Bruges, with no tourists.” I was intrigued. Mechelen is just 30 minutes from Antwerp and 45 minutes from, in the heart of Flanders, Belgium’s Dutch-speaking northern realm.

Picturesque canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval architecture earned Bruges, Belgium, its nickname: “Venice of the North.” A compact and walkable city with numerous car-free ...

Before heading back to Bruges that evening — 1.5 hours by train (changing in Kortrijk) or one hour by car — be sure to catch the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.