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    20 photos to inspire you to visit Antwerp during the festive season

    by Sonja Faul December 20, 2018
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    Last year I visited the Christmas markets in Antwerp. I jumped on a bus and in two and a half hours I found myself in the diamond capital of the world. I …

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    The Ghent Christmas market

    by Sonja Faul December 12, 2018
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    Having been to the Christmas markets in Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp, I was curious to see the market in Ghent. So I hopped on a bus, and three hours later I found …

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    My Bruges photo diary

    by Sonja Faul October 7, 2018
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    Bruges is beautiful! It’s one of those picture-perfect European cities that you simply cannot miss. This was my second trip to Bruges, although I’m not sure if the first one really counts. …

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    Discovering the churches of Bruges

    by Sonja Faul October 5, 2018
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    When I travel to a new destination, I love visiting the churches in that city or town, for two reasons. Firstly, I find that churches, or religious buildings in general, are often …

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    One night at Snuffel Hostel in Bruges

    by Sonja Faul October 2, 2018
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    After dog sitting an extremely cute but high maintenance beagle, I was in need of a mini break. I just wanted to get away for one night and Bruges was the perfect …

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    6 Reasons to visit the Brussels Christmas Markets

    by Sonja Faul December 14, 2017
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    When you think of Christmas markets in Europe, Brussels might not be the first city that comes to mind. Christmas markets are usually synonymous with Cologne, Nuremberg, Düsseldorf, Prague and Vienna. But …

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    Counting down the best chocolatiers in Brussels

    by Sonja Faul June 22, 2017
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    Everybody who loves chocolate knows that Belgium has some of the best chocolatiers in the world. As I was planning a trip to Brussels, I got super excited about eating the finest …

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    15 Reasons to love Brussels

    by Sonja Faul June 17, 2017
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    Before to my trip to Brussels, I heard some mixed reviews of the city. Some people who visited liked Brussels, and others did not. When I hear something negative about a city …

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Sightseeing Scientist
  • About Me
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • South Africa
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
    • Central America
      • Dominican Republic
    • Europe
      • Central Europe
        • Austria
        • Czech Republic
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Slovakia
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
        • Norway
      • Southern Europe
        • Cyprus
        • Greece
        • Italy
      • Western Europe
        • Belgium
        • France
        • Germany
        • Luxembourg
        • Netherlands
        • Spain
        • Switzerland
    • North America
      • USA
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • Wildlife
    • Animal Experiences
    • Animal Facts
    • National Parks
    • Reserves and Sanctuaries
    • Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Group tours
    • Reviews
      • Airlines
      • Cruise Lines
      • B&B
      • Hostels
      • Hotels
      • Luxury Hotels
    • Travel Tips
  • Personal Stories