Category: GHENT

BRUSSELS and Beyond: Day Trips to Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent

Posted onAuthorRenata Green114 Comments

Going on day trips from Brussels to the other Flemish medieval jewels such as Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent is fun, easy, and surprisingly affordable. Just hop on the next train that will take you to each of them in less than one hour and for around 10 €uro.

Six pictures of Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent.
The many glories of Flanders.

I’m a busybody with a chronic case of FOMO.
But Belgium got the cure.
It is relatively small, in fact, the fifth smallest country in the European Union. It slumbers there, nestled between Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Luxembourg, pretty much undisturbed in the middle of the continent, not bragging about its beauty. And beauty it has all right!

During my stay in Brussels, Belgium’s and secretly also Europe’s capital, I actually managed to visit three other beautiful cities, one more intriguing than the other, so that I list them here fair and square in alphabetical order: Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent.

This Way to the Whole Story ->

Best Street Art in GHENT

Posted onAuthorRenataLeave a comment

Street art is an integral part of Ghent’s cityscape, even if it doesn’t necessarily compete for attention with the medieval architecture. The scene ranges from spontaneous graffiti and tags to large-scale murals by internationally renowned artists. Some works are carefully commissioned, while others emerge from the city’s independent graffiti culture. The most famous example is Werregarenstraat, better known as Graffiti Street, whose walls are constantly being repainted and therefore never look the same for long. Beyond this famous alleyway, street art can be found woven into the cityscape in various neighborhoods.
In this post, I’m taking you to the best street art spots Ghent has to offer.

Best Street Art in Ghent.
A paste-up in the up-and-coming Houtdok area, where you’ll find some of Ghent’s best urban art.
This Way to the Whole Story ->

Weekend in GHENT – Medieval Heritage Meets Metropolitan Vibes

Posted onAuthorRenata GreenLeave a comment

Nobody told me that two days might be rather short for a visit to Ghent. In fact, few cities blend centuries of rich heritage into modern urban life as effortlessly as Ghent. Massive medieval structures, picturesque canals, and centuries-old guildhalls form one of Belgium’s most atmospheric historic centers. Yet, behind its magnificent facades, Ghent is a vibrant university city boasting a truly unique energy. Less crowded than Bruges and far more laid-back than Brussels, it strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.

Korenlei in Ghent.
Ghent’s historic Korenlei waterfront combines centuries of history with a very contemporary zest for life.
This Way to the Whole Story ->