The quaint town of Bruges might look like it’s just stepped out of a medieval fairy tale, but tucked away amongst its network of scenic canals, colourful townhouses and whitewashed almshouses lie ...

Billed as the Venice of the north, Bruges with its atmospheric winding canals and historic cobbled streets is a medieval UNESCO World Heritage town and makes for the ideal weekend break. Eschew the ...

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Bruges in Belgium is set to "combat" tourism from Brits with a crackdown on cruise ships AND Airbnb let numbers. Bruges is cracking down on short-term holiday rentals in a bid to to curb overtourism, ...

For travellers seeking the medieval charm of Bruges but without the overwhelming tourist crowds, the Belgian city of Ghent is an undiscovered gem. Just a short 65-minute flight from the UK, this ...