bruges Archives - Maggie Semple

Mar

City Break

28th March 2018Harriet PattisonUncategorized

All this bad weather makes and dream of places where the sun doesn’t disappear before 9pm, where we can feel the sand between our toes and step outside in only a sundress. Where we can enjoy longer lunches and spend our afternoons beside the pool, exploring new towns or lose ourselves in a new book....

Aug

Belgium

25th August 2016Rosie MorganTravel

The recent troubles in Belgium, terrorists squatting there like an insidious mould that just won’t shift, may discourage many people from visiting. It’s a crying shame that these groups see everyday life and beautiful places, and can only think of doing something ugly to them. Of course we try not to let them win, though...

Apr

When in Belgium

6th April 2016Rosie MorganTravel

I know this is a bit late, but the bombings that occurred in Brussels last week made me flinch and grind my teeth with anger. This is not how Belgium should become a household place name, it’s not how people should hear of Brussels or see its architecture, beauty and culture. I’m sad to see...

Dec

In Bruges

29th December 2015Rosie MorganTravel

In my wanderings around Belgium, I of course stopped off at perhaps its most famous city: Bruges. I even set aside more time for it, anticipating there’d be more to see and was right to do so. Not only are there plenty of attractions, churches and spires to visit, Bruges itself is just a pleasant...

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