Ghent (Belgium)

Advantages: Sweet Belgian city with some interesting unique things to see
Disadvantages: Not booming out of season

...oh, so charming ... Ghent was our the other city we spent time in during our recent trip to Belgium, and I think I preferred it to Antwerp. Your initial feeling when entering a foreign city for a first time can often be an indication of how much you'll enjoy your stay - it's not about how good a city is on paper, or how other people perceive it, but what you think of it that really matters, and Ghent and I got on like a house on fire. Ghent has ...
...the most picturesque streets in Ghent which is saying something in a place as scenic as this. Across the river is the castle, located unusually in what is now a residential area - there are shops a few meters away, houses round the corner, a row of cafés a little further on. Despite the different location (aren't castles supposed to be on the top of a hill, or in a field or something?) it's well worth popping in, although the entrance fee is a bit ... Read review

Advantages: Wonderful buildings, great bars and lots to do.
Disadvantages: Not quite as pretty as Bruges.

...~~~USEFUL INFO. Ghent is in an area of Belgium called East Flanders (Ostende is in the neighbouring region of West Flanders…Ned Flanders is a character in the Simpsons and shouldn’t be confused with any of these areas!). The main language of Ghent is Flemish, but you will hear French too and English is very widely spoken (occasionally you will hear German as well). The city is a great base for visiting the other Belgium tourist spots of Bruges, ...
...covers them all too! Ghent used to be one of the largest cities in Europe and was famous for its cloth. It is still a popular place for visitors, but isn’t as busy as Bruges or Brussels, while still having all the features that make it an ideal place for a day trip. The city is located where the rivers Lys and Scheldt meet and is packed full of history. ~~~GETTING ABOUT. Once you arrive at the train station you can either walk, take a taxi, get ... Read review