Bruges – Two Brits Abroad

Eating and drinking in Bruges

July 15, 2017 Sarah Comments 0 Comment

Say Belgium and the following culinary delights come to mind: chocolate, waffles, fries and of course beer. And if you want to indulge in any of these, Bruges will not disappoint. Here’s our experience of eating and drinking in Bruges: 1) Delicious veggie (yes veggie) friendly restaurant Reliva As a vegetarian who loves food, I often get disappointed with the opportunities for eating new and interesting food when we are travelling. I wanted to make sure that I had at…

In Bruges

February 28, 2017 Sarah Comments 2 comments

I’m not quite sure how we started it, but James and I alternate organising Valentine’s Day and this year it was my turn.Feeling generous (and wanting a weekend away myself!), I went big this year and organised a surprise mini-break to Bruges. Hopefully, this has set me up well for next year … ? Watch this space. I’d had to tell James we were going away, as I’d booked an afternoon Eurostar and so he needed to get the afternoon…

Five fun facts about Bruges

February 21, 2017 Sarah Comments 0 Comment

We very much enjoyed our weekend away in Bruges. While we were there we learnt some interesting things about the city and its inhabitants – both historical facts and more recent curious developments.Which of the below did you know? Do you have any more surprising Bruges facts to share? Please include them in the comments below!1) Underground beerBelgium is well known worldwide for its beer, but a brewery in Bruges has the most unique way of transporting the brown stuff. De…