Death by chocolate.. and waffels, frites, truffels, custard filled croissants, beer and cream puffs ... June 1st 2007 Brugge has such a good reviews with all who visit, so we were keen to see if it lived up to its reputation.
We weren't travelling alone this time. In tow were the parents who are visiting from NZ, so the proximity to London and small size, made Brugge an ideal place to visit with the oldies.
In the 11th Century, Brugge was an international commercial centre as it had direct access to the se ... read more
Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Saint-Raphael » Brugge Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
A couple of mid 20 year olds, started this blog back in 2006. We left our homeland of New Zealand and set off on our trip of a lifetime.
These entries follow our travels from our New Zealand to London and back again. Total geeks - no Las Vegas or full moon parties here. We used '1001 Natural wonders' to plan our trips. Sometimes riding 5 hours on the back of a motorbike to see a waterfall or random rock formation.
Since arriving back home in New Zealand in 2011, travels haven't been much of a priority. The arrival of our amazing little baby has made us hang up our backpacks for a little... full info