By Eurostar to Brussels, then onwards to Ghent. The city, emerging from the dazzle of near neighbour Bruges, was recently named one of the world’s top destinations. I found five more good reasons to visit this marvellous mediaeval gem. (Some details and prices are out of date in this piece I originally wrote for the… Continue reading
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Bold Berlin creates vibrant post-Wall tourist draw
Photo – Brandenburg Gate, by GHD Berlin has boomed since the two halves, East and West, were joined after the fall of the Wall in 1989. Sharp new shops, bars, restaurants, cafes and clubs have sprung up over drab wastelands. The bold creations in Europe’s most vibrant architectural capital stand alongside restored old landmarks. I took… Continue reading →