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Ghent is an often-overlooked destination for travelers
Once one of the largest cities in Europe and a major player in the cloth trade during the Middle Ages, Ghent is an often-overlooked destination for travelers. But, like many cities in Belgium, Ghent...
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Things to do in Ghent – Visit Castle Gravensteen
Visitors to Ghent, especially those with children, will enjoy Gravensteen. This ‘Castle of the Counts’, strategically located at the confluence of the rivers Scheldt and Leie, stands on the site where...
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Things to do in Ghent – See Gravensteen’s Crime and Punishment Exhibit
Once you’ve stood on the parapets of Gravensteen and gazed out over the city of Ghent, venture back into the castle keep, continuing the self-guided tour through the halls and chambers of this looming...
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Things to See in Ghent – Cathedral of St Bavo
One of Ghent’s interesting sites is the towering Gothic Cathedral of St Bavo, also known as Sint Baaf, which stands on the site of two previous churches, the wooden structure of the Church of St John...
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Being In Bruges
If all you know about Bruges is what you’ve seen in the dark and quirky film ‘In Bruges’, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, we highly recommend that you put those thoughts aside and see this...
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Brewed in Bruges, De Halve Maan Brouwerij
In a quiet neighborhood in the heart of Bruges is the historical Walplein, a picturesque town square that city records show has been the location of a brewery since 1562. Here, nestled in amongst the...
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The Begijnhof in Bruges
The 13th century saw the creation of communities formed by single women taking active roles in society and in service to their faith. These communities included women who had been widowed as a result...
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Belgian Chocolate (and Waffles) in Bruges
Something that the Belgians do really well is chocolate, and when we’re in Bruges we can’t seem to get enough of it. We enjoy walking through the old town, sampling some of the local creations from the...
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Things to do in Antwerp
Click the thumbnails below to read more about what to see, where to eat, and things to do in Antwerp. Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium. It’s an interesting and historical city easy to...
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Things to do in Antwerp – Visit Rubens House (Rubenshuis)
One of Antwerp’s interesting and unique museums is the Rubens House, the former residence and workshop of Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. Serving as the artist’s main residence for the last 30 years...
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Where to Eat and Where to Sleep in Antwerp
One of Antwerp’s major attractions is the food. Since Belgian cuisine is often described as German style portions of French style cooking at affordable prices it’s hard to go wrong when looking for a...
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Things to do in Antwerp – Visit The Cathedral (De Kathedraal)
A prominent feature of Antwerp’s skyline, and reportedly the largest church in the Low Countries, is Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal, or the Cathedral of Our Lady. It’s fairly hard to miss; just look for...
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Things to do in Antwerp – Visit Het Steen
Walking westward from the Antwerp Cathedral, follow the street named Suikerui and you’ll come to Steenplein, former site of the 10th century fortification established by Emperor Otto I, and the origins...
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Getting There – Antwerp Central Station
Antwerpen-Centraal Station, also known as Gare Anvers Centrale, is the main train station, and recommended point of arrival, in Antwerp. You can easily arrive here from Amsterdam, or Delft via...
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Things to do in Antwerp – Visit the Market Squares and Shopping Zones
Antwerp consists of a number of market squares and shopping zones, mostly car-free, making your time here more enjoyable. A few of these pedestrian-friendly areas include the Historic Center, Meir...
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In the Footsteps of Van Gogh – Places that shaped Vincent’s life
Vincent van Gogh, world-renowned Post-Impressionist painter, was born in 1853 in Zundert, a village in the Netherlands near the Belgian border. His journey through life was challenging, and he spent...
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Things to do in Brussels – Visit the Musical Instruments Museum
Brussel’s Musical Instruments Museum is without a doubt one of the coolest museums we’ve visited. Situated in the city’s museum district MIM is a fun and interesting place to spend a few hours. But...
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Brussels is an interesting city. As the capital of Belgium, home to the European Parliament, and birthplace of the Smurfs, it’s culturally rich and diverse. Yet, in comparison to places like Amsterdam...
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Things to do in Brussels – Visit the Musée de la Ville
One of the more popular museums in Brussels is the Musée de la Ville or the Museum of the City. The museum’s focus is the history and heritage of Brussels, but the main attraction seems to be the...
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Things to see in Brussels – The Peeing Statues
On mikestravelguide.com we often talk about walking around a city to see the different sights, usually architectural in nature, but what we haven’t yet mentioned is walking through a city in search...
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