Bruges, which gets Rick Steves' vote for the sweetest town in Belgium, has a passion for chocolate. You'll be tempted by display windows all over town. The center of the old city contains an ...

NOTE FROM RICK: As we've had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here's a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at ...

BRUGES, Belgium — Walking through central Bruges is like a romantic journey into the past. With centuries-old gabled buildings lining a web of canals and cobblestone streets, the vibe is ...

Next, Juhi soaked in the beauty of the Groenerei Canal, a charming spot encircled by lush greenery, vintage buildings, and ...

Visiting the famous Belfry may no longer be so simple, as Bruges is the latest European city to make moves regarding tourism restrictions. The Belgian city is a popular stop along European grand tours ...

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"It's really reached a red line now," says one, 55-year-old architect Arnout Goegebuer, as he sits inside a cafe, peering out a window across a packed outside terrace. "We don't need more tourists ...

Bruges (Dutch: Brugge) is the historic capital and largest city of West Flanders in Belgium’s Flemish Region, nestled in the northwest of the country. Covering a total area of over 13,840 ...

BRUGES, Belgium — A couple of years ago, officials in this medieval Flemish gem were worried about Bruges becoming a tourist trap; now they're terrified that visitors won't be back. Before the ...