Didn't think id watch the whole 30 minutes since I am from Bruges, But it was very entertaining! Seems like you two really found the right way of exploring the city. If you like Bruges you'd like Ghent too, its only 25 minutes by train and has a lot of simular qualities. Def come Back during winter to feel the Christmass magic. Also if you get a chance' def climb the Belfry tower! it has 366 steps, 1 step for each day of the year! Once on top you have an amazing view of whole Bruges. It goes so far, you can even see the sea! (make sure you go on a clear day).
Aww I'm so glad you watched and enjoyed it even though you are from Bruges! Hopefully I portrayed your lovely city well! I'd love to visit Ghent! We just didn't have enough time this time! Maybe if we go back for Christmas one time!! Thank you for watching!
Thanks Claire, Bruges looks lovely, adding it to my list of places to go. Went to Brussels last year for a couple of days so looking forward to your next vlog, it's so easy to travel by Eurostar less stressful than flying (and greener !).
Great coverage of Bruges. I like how you divided and titled each section so I could refer back. Listing places I would like to visit. My son and daughter in law visited in 2023 and told me to move there. (just kidding). I have the opportunity to visit the first of October and looking forward to it!
Wow Bruges is absolutely gorgeous! Chocolate and fries whats not to love. A chocolate paradise; I know you were in heaven. Do you like the chocolate at The Ganachery? It is some of my favorite. What a lovely hotel as well. Thanks for sharing your time in Bruges with us.
Hahha definitely, you know me well! I've never actually been the the Ganachery! I need to go! Thank you so much for watching and hope you are feeling better
A lot of cities in Belgium have at least 1 beguinage. It was a way for single women to move to cities to find work-opportunities, whilst still being in both a safe and pious environment. They would later on, possibly find someone to marry and move in with them, or stay single in the beguinage and still have the possibility of being economically independent. They weren't nuns, so chastity was more of a personal vow than an official one, for those that lived there. As someone who has specialized a bit in queer history, I think it's also worth noting that, just like in nunneries, whispers about "lesbian-like behaviour" are quite prevalent. Most beguinages in Europe are now open to men as visitors. But some are still strict about gender when it comes to residents.
Loved that Claire, thank you. I've always fancied visiting Bruges & haven't got around to it yet? Its looks really fab, glad you both had such a lovely time x
Oh what a wonderful video yet again! It`s so lovely that you can travel to all these amazing places in Europe; being so accessible from the UK! I`m on the west coast of Canada; so not so easy (or as inexpensive lol). I love all your travel videos, and I learn so much from them. Looks as if you had an amazing time, and always nice to hear from Simon! ❤🍁
Aww I'm so glad you enjoy them and I especially love that you learn from them. That means a lot! West coast of Canada has its own little gems though haha I'd love to explore them more!! Have a lovely week!
Loved this! My family ancestors came from there. I have never been there, so this was a treat! By the way, I liked your hair this vlog. Looks darker underneath. Very cute.
29:03 : note the destination "zone Bruxelles". As almost always the ticket is valid for any station in Brussels. For the Eurostar to London you need to get to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi however.
The food in Belgium is more than chocolate, waffles and fries. I love chocolate and fries but I never eat waffles. Belgian people don't eat 'savoury' waffles btw. And the waffles with cream and strawberries are a tourist trap too.
Haha the same can be said for any country - lots of tourist traps. I never go to a British pub and rarely eat an english breakfast haha. Thank you for watching though!
Hey Claire..love this vlog and how you walk us through your experience!! I will be travelling to Brugge in June 2024 and i was wondering if we need to book the free walking tour well in advance ? Can i book it online?
The Flemish revolts (plural) extended way beyond Bruges, other cities in Flanders and the Duchy of Brabant were also involved. Heads were rolling left and right but in the end it meant the end for Bruges as mentioned by the guide. Antwerp had always supported Maximilian so it benefited most of the downfall of Bruges. The sanding up of The Zwin, Bruges connection to the sea, contributed to the decline of Bruges but wasn't the main cause. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_revolts_against_Maximilian_of_Austria
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Explorative, informative, entertaining! Everything I'd expect from a good travel vlog.
What a lovely thing to say, thank you so so much! Thank you for watching!!
without a doubt the most beautiful city in Belgium .
Aww it's so beautiful, loved Bruges!!
Glad you like Brugge,beautiful city known for his history,bobbin lace and of course chocolates
Greetings from a Belgian who liked the UK
Aww we loved it! Thank you so much for watching!!
Didn't think id watch the whole 30 minutes since I am from Bruges, But it was very entertaining! Seems like you two really found the right way of exploring the city. If you like Bruges you'd like Ghent too, its only 25 minutes by train and has a lot of simular qualities. Def come Back during winter to feel the Christmass magic. Also if you get a chance' def climb the Belfry tower! it has 366 steps, 1 step for each day of the year! Once on top you have an amazing view of whole Bruges. It goes so far, you can even see the sea! (make sure you go on a clear day).
Aww I'm so glad you watched and enjoyed it even though you are from Bruges! Hopefully I portrayed your lovely city well! I'd love to visit Ghent! We just didn't have enough time this time! Maybe if we go back for Christmas one time!! Thank you for watching!
Beautiful in BRUGES, Belgium🥰😍🤩
It truly is beautiful! Thank you for watching!!
What a beautiful city! The chocolate and the waffles! Heavenly!
It was so amazing!! Already want to go back haha. Thank you for watching!
Thank you! I'm going to bruges in Sept with friends and this has really helped! Beer wall and hot chocolates here we come!
Aww that's so exciting!! Hope you have the best time!!!!
Hi Claire! This was so pretty! I loved hearing the history! Also any place that has all that wonderful chocolate has to be pretty special!
Aww thank you Valerie, so glad you enjoyed that!! And absolutely about the chocolate haha
Thanks Claire, Bruges looks lovely, adding it to my list of places to go. Went to Brussels last year for a couple of days so looking forward to your next vlog, it's so easy to travel by Eurostar less stressful than flying (and greener !).
You're so right!!! And yes I highly recommend Bruges! We already want to go back!! Thank you for watching Lucy!
What a great vlog! Bruges is definitely on our bucket list. Those chocolates and waffles looked so delicious. Looks like you had an amazing time!
Aww we did thank you Tracy!! Good excuse for you to come back to Europe haha. Thank you for watching!
Great coverage of Bruges. I like how you divided and titled each section so I could refer back. Listing places I would like to visit. My son and daughter in law visited in 2023 and told me to move there. (just kidding). I have the opportunity to visit the first of October and looking forward to it!
Aww I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for watching! Hope you have a lovely time in October!!
Hi Claire,
I'm glad you enjoyed our city. Be sure to come back at Christmas when it will be even more beautiful. Greetings Carlo from Bruges
I would LOVE to come back at Christmas!! Thank you so much for watching, loved your city!
Great blog. The chocolate shops look amazing it's a beautiful city .Thankyou for blog 🌻
It’s such a beautiful city!! Thank you so much for watching!
Wow Bruges is absolutely gorgeous! Chocolate and fries whats not to love. A chocolate paradise; I know you were in heaven. Do you like the chocolate at The Ganachery? It is some of my favorite. What a lovely hotel as well. Thanks for sharing your time in Bruges with us.
Hahha definitely, you know me well! I've never actually been the the Ganachery! I need to go! Thank you so much for watching and hope you are feeling better
@@aclaireytaleyou should give the Ganachery a try. It has a velvety ganache inside each handmade chocolate.
A lot of cities in Belgium have at least 1 beguinage. It was a way for single women to move to cities to find work-opportunities, whilst still being in both a safe and pious environment.
They would later on, possibly find someone to marry and move in with them, or stay single in the beguinage and still have the possibility of being economically independent.
They weren't nuns, so chastity was more of a personal vow than an official one, for those that lived there.
As someone who has specialized a bit in queer history, I think it's also worth noting that, just like in nunneries, whispers about "lesbian-like behaviour" are quite prevalent.
Most beguinages in Europe are now open to men as visitors. But some are still strict about gender when it comes to residents.
Thank you for the further info and for watching my vlog!
Hi Claire, thanks for making this about my city, really well done! Patrick.
Aww so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching! Love your city!!!
Loved this: I've been to Bruges a couple of times but your video showed me that there's so much more to see and do, and I want to go again now...😊
Aww I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Also glad it gave you some ideas for when you next go!! Thank you
Excellent video. We are planning a trip there in May 2025. I can’t wait to try that waffle. I appreciate all your recommendations. ❤❤❤
Aw I'm so glad you found it helpful!! Yesss I still think about that waffle! Absolutely loved it! Thank you for watching!
Loved that Claire, thank you. I've always fancied visiting Bruges & haven't got around to it yet? Its looks really fab, glad you both had such a lovely time x
Ah it's so lovely, I definitely recommend! One for the list haha. Thank you so much for watching
Any vlog that contains Chocolate has to be good😅😅. Loved it!! Take care and have a wonderful week!!!!!!
Hahah thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog!!
Oh what a wonderful video yet again! It`s so lovely that you can travel to all these amazing places in Europe; being so accessible from the UK! I`m on the west coast of Canada; so not so easy (or as inexpensive lol). I love all your travel videos, and I learn so much from them. Looks as if you had an amazing time, and always nice to hear from Simon! ❤🍁
Aww I'm so glad you enjoy them and I especially love that you learn from them. That means a lot! West coast of Canada has its own little gems though haha I'd love to explore them more!! Have a lovely week!
Loved this! My family ancestors came from there. I have never been there, so this was a treat! By the way, I liked your hair this vlog. Looks darker underneath. Very cute.
Ah cool that they were from here! Such a great place! And thank you! It’s just where the blonde has grown out haha. Thank you for watching!!
Another great vlog Claire! Bruges looks fantastic!
Thank you so much! Bruges was honestly magical! We loved it!!!
I have been there twice on a day trip with the coach fantastic little city we went to the Christmas market last year ❤
Ooh really?! I bet it’s sooo nice at Christmastime! Thank you for watching!
will be here in a week! thank you for the video
Oh I’m so glad the vlog helped you! Have an amazing time in Bruges next week!!
Oh my goodness we wanna see this city
Haha I definitely recommend! Such a cute little place!! Thank you for watching!
All that chocolate looked lovely, I'll have to make a hot chocolate drink tonight.
The chocolate was insane! Easily the best chocolate I’ve ever had haha. Thank you for watching!
Using Bruges as the base in November doing day trips to Ghent and Ypres
Oh amazing!! Hope you have a fantastic time!!
Ghent is a real let down after Brugge.
29:03 : note the destination "zone Bruxelles". As almost always the ticket is valid for any station in Brussels. For the Eurostar to London you need to get to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi however.
That’s right, that’s exactly what we did :)
Should've put the whole cup of chocolate into the milk ,best drink I've ever had but the chilli one is dangerous
Haha I should have! Next time!!! Thank you so much for watching
Lovely vlog!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!!
The food in Belgium is more than chocolate, waffles and fries. I love chocolate and fries but I never eat waffles. Belgian people don't eat 'savoury' waffles btw. And the waffles with cream and strawberries are a tourist trap too.
Haha the same can be said for any country - lots of tourist traps. I never go to a British pub and rarely eat an english breakfast haha. Thank you for watching though!
Hey Claire..love this vlog and how you walk us through your experience!! I will be travelling to Brugge in June 2024 and i was wondering if we need to book the free walking tour well in advance ? Can i book it online?
So glad you enjoyed the vlog, have a fab time in June!!! I have put the link to walking tour in the description in the vlog!
If you like coconut beer TRY Edmunds Oast Brewery in Charleston, SC 'Cereal for Dinner" delish!!!
Ooh will try and remember that, thank you for watching!
Bruges is one of my and my hubby's absolute FAVORITE place that we have ever been!
It's such a magical place isn't it?! I loved it!! Thank you for watching!
@@aclaireytale indeed
Nice video✨
Thank you so much!!
thanks a million for this!
Of course! Hope it helps!! Thank you for watching
it has! greatly, was deciding about moving to Brugge, take care! @@aclaireytale
Would you recommend your tour guide??
Yes definitely! Thank you for watching!
How much gratuity would you advise for free walking tours?
See you from Thailand
Ah thank you for watching!!
It was quick in the beginning but that sign said “St. Pancreas”. She is the patron saint of the endocrine system.
hahaha close! Thank you for watching!
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Thank you for watching!!!
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Sorry? Thank you for watching!
The Flemish revolts (plural) extended way beyond Bruges, other cities in Flanders and the Duchy of Brabant were also involved. Heads were rolling left and right but in the end it meant the end for Bruges as mentioned by the guide. Antwerp had always supported Maximilian so it benefited most of the downfall of Bruges.
The sanding up of The Zwin, Bruges connection to the sea, contributed to the decline of Bruges but wasn't the main cause.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish_revolts_against_Maximilian_of_Austria
Thank you for the history! :)