Northern Belgium: Brussels, Bruges and Beyond
Most people think they have Flanders figured out: beer, chocolate and the EU are the standard tag lines. Once labelled 'boring', the region is now being radically reappraised. Author Emma Thomson introduces travellers not only to the World Heritage Sites of Brussels' Grand Place or Bruges' romantic canals but also to snug spots, like the bewitched village of Laarne and Geraardsbergen, the real home of Manneken-Pis. Flanders provides something for everyone: the city-break or business tourist seeking restaurants and shopping; the wildlife and outdoor enthusiast after bird-watching and rural walks; the traveller wishing to seek out towns, villages and countryside off the beaten track; and, the visitor in search of luxury and pampering.
