Brugge

Bruges is a lovely city and one that you should definitely make the effort to visit if you are anywhere near. It is very quaint and despite its popularity, it has maintained its traditional air and has plenty to please every visitor. Getting there from nearby Brussels is easy. Trains run from the capital's main stations very regularly. We went from the Central Gare de Midi and the tickets cost 14 Euros per person for a return journey. It isn't cheap, but it is almost an hour away on the train, so not too bad. The trains leave every thirty-five minutes or so. There are only a few stops between ... more

Since I am just back from my 4th visit to Bruges, you would think I had loads to say about the place, but I probably don't. Don't tend to do long and informative reviews on here, but here goes. So why so many times to Bruges? Am not really sure. I guess it all started about 6 years ago when a Ferry crossing opened up in the town of Rosyth. This is about 12 miles away from where we live. I had heard of the Hull to Zeebrugge crossing, well this was the Rosyth to Zeebrugge. A handy way for us up in Scotland to experience a Ferry Crossing over the North Sea. The original Boat was called the ... more