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Lost in the Woods, Forts, Monkeys & a Michelin-Starred Surprise

This video started with a dashboard warning light and ended in a Michelin-starred restaurant — which is what I was expecting at all when I woke up that morning. I was heading towards Luxembourg, convinced it was only a couple of hours away, when plans quietly unravelled. Somewhere between Belgium and France, I crossed borders I didn’t intend to cross, started chasing lucky monkeys, found … Continue reading Lost in the Woods, Forts, Monkeys & a Michelin-Starred Surprise

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Bruges Heavy Hitters – 3 Things You Should DEFINITELY See.

Brugge surprised me in the best possible way. What started as a wander through a beautiful medieval city quickly turned into a deep dive into power, wealth, religion, art, and a few genuinely unexpected moments — including a very noisy climb and a world-famous artwork I absolutely did not expect to find here. In this video, I visit three of Brugge’s biggest historical heavyweights. The … Continue reading Bruges Heavy Hitters – 3 Things You Should DEFINITELY See.

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Why Ghent, Belgium Surprised Me

In this video, I head to Ghent — one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Belgium — fully expecting a quiet wander through old streets, a proper castle, and maybe a coffee or two along the way. What I didn’t expect was to accidentally land right in the middle of a festival, stumble across some beautifully strange traditions, and learn about a medieval invention that … Continue reading Why Ghent, Belgium Surprised Me

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8 Unexpected finds in Belgium. Vanlife Hidden Gems

Some of the best things that happen while travelling are never planned. They’re not on the itinerary, they’re not in the guidebook, and you usually only find them because something else didn’t work out. This video came from one of those stretches of travel. I was on my way to Bruges, moving slowly through Belgium, when I kept stumbling across things that made me stop, … Continue reading 8 Unexpected finds in Belgium. Vanlife Hidden Gems

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My Journey to Bruges: A Road Trip Full of Surprises

What was supposed to be a six-hour drive from Amsterdam to Bruges turned into a week-long adventure filled with unexpected discoveries. Along the way, I encountered witches, werewolves, historic sites, delicious food, and fascinating festivals. Here’s what I found on my way to Bruges! The Witches’ Weighing House One of the most intriguing stops on my journey was the Witch Weighing House in Oudewater. In … Continue reading My Journey to Bruges: A Road Trip Full of Surprises

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