The Best of Bruges

A timeless Belgian city of canals, culture and quiet charm

“I had never seen a town so medieval, so perfectly preserved.”- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Brugge old town scenic view of historical city centre from Rosary Quay Rozenhoedkaai embankment, Boutique Hotel Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce, Dijver water canal, vertical view, Flemish Region, Belgium - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• The Best of Bruges

• Island-Hopping Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

• Around the World: Lake of Love, Belfry of Ghent,

  Six Train Journeys That Will Change How You See Europe and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Space Force Proposes Canceling Polar Missile Warning Program

• From Social Media: New York city skyline with Brooklyn bridge and skyscrapers

• Travel Grub: Where To Eat In Bruges Belgium?!

• Curious Cove: Top 10 Things to do in Bruges 2026

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The Best of Bruges

Set in the heart of Bruges, this well-preserved city offers a striking mix of history and atmosphere. Quiet canals, cobbled streets and traditional squares create an easy setting for exploring on foot. Landmarks such as the Belfry of Bruges stand alongside cosy cafés and chocolate shops, giving visitors plenty to see and enjoy at a relaxed pace. Ideal for a short break, Bruges combines heritage, scenery and local flavour in a way that feels both simple and memorable

Bruges cityscape, Belfry of Bruges Belfort van Brugge medieval bell tower and Provinciaal Hof Provincial Court on Markt Market square in Brugge old town, UNESCO World Heritage, West Flanders, Belgium - Shutterstock

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Island-Hopping Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia stretches roughly 400 kilometres along the eastern Adriatic, from Split in the north to Dubrovnik in the south. Between these two celebrated cities lies an archipelago of more than a thousand islands, most of them uninhabited, many of them extraordinary. For centuries, these islands served as trading posts, military outposts, and fishing communities. Today, they form one of Europe’s most satisfying slow travel routes — connected by a reliable network of ferries and catamarans that make island-hopping straightforward, affordable, and genuinely enjoyable

Hvar Island, Croatia - Shutterstock

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Around the World

Lake of Love

Bruges is home to the tranquil Minnewater, widely known as the Lake of Love. This peaceful park setting is shaped by calm waters, tree-lined paths and elegant bridges, with the famous Lovers’ Bridge offering one of the most photographed views in the city

Belfry of Ghent

Together with St. Nicholas' Church and St. Bavo's Cathedral, the belfry defines the Ghent skyline. Ever since the Middle Ages, the tower has been the symbol of the city's prosperity and independence

Chocolate Workshops in Bruges

This hands-on chocolate workshop in Bruges offers visitors the chance to experience one of Belgium’s most famous traditions in an interactive and enjoyable way. Participants are guided step by step through the process of making Belgian chocolates

The Castle of the Counts

It is the only remaining mediaeval castle with a moat and largely intact defence system in Flanders. Your visit to the Castle of the Counts will give you a complete picture of heraldic culture in the 12th century

Brussels Beer Tasting Tour

Belgium has over 1,000 beers and has a brewing culture that has been producing the world’s best since the 12th century. In fact, in 2016, UNESCO put Belgian beer culture on their list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Six Train Journeys That Will Change How You See Europe

There is a moment on every great train journey when the view outside the window stops being simple scenery and becomes something far more memorable. A valley opens without warning. A river appears where there was none a moment before. The light shifts across a mountainside, and for a brief second the carriage falls quiet, as if everyone has noticed it at once—before the train moves on and reveals something entirely new

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Space Force Proposes Canceling Polar Missile Warning Program

The Space Force is proposing to cancel a $3.4 billion program intended to provide missile warning and tracking coverage of the northern polar region as part of its 2027 budget request

Canada Proposes POET Mission to Hunt Earth-Sized Planets

Exoplanet science and the search for life beyond Earth continue to advance at break-neck speeds, with the number of confirmed exoplanets by NASA rapidly approaching 6,300, with 223 of those exoplanets being designated as terrestrial (rocky) exoplanets

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From Social Media

New York city skyline with Brooklyn bridge and skyscrapers

Travel Grub

Recipe

Where To Eat In Bruges Belgium?!

Curious Cove

Top 10 Things to do in Bruges 2026

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