Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly.

this square marks the town center, just as it did in its medieval heyday. It hosts the best live carillon concert I've found in Europe. Bruges is a city of bells. Though you can hear the tunes ...

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don’t let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle stands, and ride a bike along ...