It seems that in Dutch, there are dozens of words that can be used to describe a house that takes…
The monks of the Augustijnen Monastery in Ghent (Sint Stefanus) are poly-skilled; along with the religious portion of their job,…
The food in Beligum is amazing; but, the thing that really stands out is the culture and mindset that sits…
Built between 1220-1250, Saint Nicolas was built in honour of the patron saint of sailors, merchants, and children. Funding for…
In Patershol, an area in Ghent known for it’s tiny streets, old buildings, and great restaurants, you’ll find two buildings…
There are two buildings that make up the Belfort. Firstly, there is the old Belfry Tower. Construction started on this…
We’d only been in Ghent for half and hour, with no knowledge of what to see or do, when we…
Between St. Bavo Cathedral and the Bisdomkaai is the Geeraard de Duivelsteen, known in English as the house/castle of Gerald…
Call it what you want: the Lamb of God, the Ghent Altarpiece, Het Lam Gods, or the Adoration of the…
Researching the history of Saint Bavo Cathedral is like peeling an onion that becomes more complex, detailed, and varied as…
We partook in a boat tour on our last day, which in hindsight would have been better suited for the…
Ghent is a lot of things: a university city, a port, a World War I/II survivor, a popular festival destination,…