Belgium is what dreams are made of-chocolates, biking, sailing on canals

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Weekend Plus Desk :
Atrip to Western Europe’s outré destination, Belgium, is like chasing your dreams of all things nice. Biking on countryside terrains, sailing on zig-zagging canals, devouring world’s best chocolates, and sipping on best of beers: things to do in Belgium are exactly what you dream your sojourns should entail.
Canals that criss-cross through medieval-era marvels, chefs who whip up some of the best waffles of the world, fountains at bakeries that swivel world’s best chocolates and jugs of frothy beers filled from local breweries, Belgium fills up any traveller’s itinerary with some really interesting experiences.
The medieval charm of Ghent, Belgium’s very own Venice: Bruges, the vibrant and lively Antwerp, and a true cornucopia of cultures: Brussels, Belgium packs quite a punch with its charming cities.
Witness time moving at a slower pace, and discover the warmth of locals, as you explore this enchanting land which will make you hopelessly fall in love with itself.
Sailing on the meandering waterways of Ghent
Cities home to winding canals deserve to be explored on boat. Once you’re in the charming fairy-tale town of Ghent, experience this mythical, almost magical historic town sailing in the waterways that meander through the city.
Somewhere sailing along the centuries-old towers, artistic wonders, picturesque squares, and cobblestone streets in a boat, you’ll fall hopelessly in love with Ghent.
The most majestic sight you’ll sail by is the castle of Gravensteen, which is complete with its own moat and soaring turrets that will remind you of fairytales right away.
The canals-arteries of this gorgeous town-are probably the most memorable facet of the city; which will keep Ghent fresh in your memory for quite a long time. As you float from under the many bridges on a canal, you’ll be sucked way too much in the medieval charm the city oozes.
Biking across the Belgian countryside through Bruges
Bruges (Brugge in Dutch) is a magnificent old town of dreamy canals, cobblestone lanes, picturesque squares, and artistic wonders, often nicknamed as Venice of the North. Once you’ve explored the daffodil carpets of spring in the quarters of Begijnhof, and the centuries-old towers and ornate houses lined up along canals that run through the city, just grab a map and head out to the countryside.
Bike through the lush farms, verdant landscapes, and outré terrains shadowed by the most majestic trees, and there’s a chance that you might never want to leave.
Devour the heavenly Belgian chocolates
Belgian chocolates are addictive. Everywhere you go in Belgium you’ll spot chocolate havens-from tiny stores on the streets to massive bakeries that have earned a name. Today, some of the world’s most loved chocolate brands come from Belgium – Godiva, Neuhaus, Cote d’Or, Leonidas, Guylian. Go pick from cannabis, strawberry, cranberry, ginger, cashew, raisin, rum and a hundred more of varieties.
Oh! And while you’re at it, go bite into some waffles at any of the bakeries in the Belgian cities you’re visiting. Belgium is really not the place where you can keep a watch on your calorie intake!
Gulp down some beers while you’re in West of Flanders
Once you’re in Belgium, local-made brews that startle your taste buds will change the way you look at beer, even if you already love it. The passion and enthusiasm with which it’s celebrated in Belgium is something that can turn even the most ardent beer haters to lovers of these ales. Stop by any local brewery or a tavern and taste some of the regional names, and savour each sip with its yeast popping on your tongue.
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