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Belgium: A Beer Trip Full of Joie de Vivre
From ancient breweries to divine brews, immerse yourself in Belgium: a beer lover's paradise. Discover the rich history of Belgian brewing, unique tasting experiences and the warmth of its people. Don't miss the Belgian Beer World and rooftop bar with breathtaking views. Cheers to a beer connoisseur's dream come true!
Our first night ended with a trip to Ghent, Belgium and a more “American-style” brewery in DOK Brewing Co. With myriad amusingly named brews and even a quality American IPA on tap, this brewery delivered a lovely spread of meats, cheeses and vegetables alongside its brews to us weary, hungry travelers after a long day of sipping tasty suds.
Upon waking up in Ghent, our group was greeted with a guided tour of the city. While Brussels impressed me mightily, the city of Ghent was my favorite place on this trip by far. It's a picturesque city with striking architecture all around, as well as plenty of natural beauty perfectly interspersed with its urban elements. Hell, the city even has a medieval castle still standing in the middle of it (below)!
One road we walked down could be dated back to the 10th century (that’s from a year in the triple digits, mind you), and it made me think back to some old medieval citizen traversing these same cobblestone streets after a night at the local public house. One can’t help but ponder the past when walking in Ghent, and if left to my own devices, I could’ve easily gotten lost in the side streets of the city – and been perfectly content to simply wander where the cobblestones took me.
