Do all love stories end tragically? I was charmed by our guide's story about the Lake of Love in…read moreBruges. Shall I tell you the story? You probably know some version of it from wherever you hail from. Star crossed lovers...tragic death...undying love. And poor Minne ends up under the water and this becomes the Lake of Love. Our guide also pointed out the Bridge of Love too.

What a picturesque park situated on the outskirts of town. The sleepy willows, "Lake of Love",…read moresquawking swans, and steepled church belonging to an active monastery are the perfect romantic backdrop for such a peaceful area. During the holidays, the Minnewater is host to an ice-skating rink with connected "winter bar" and small eatery. It is located right near the train station, so when you are planning your walking path to the city center, do make it your first and last stop during your day trip to Brugge.

From the owner: Symbole de la ville de Roubaix Avec plus de 39 ha., le parc Barbieux, tout en longueur et vallonné,…read moreest l'un des plus beaux de France. Avec ses multiples équipements, il y a de quoi passer une journée de détente et d'amusement pour tous (promenade en barque, manège, etc.).

This is a small park surrounding a modern art museum and there are a few (slightly bizarre)…read moresculptures dotted around to look at. I'm not sure what some of them represent but I like the concrete sheep you can sit on !! And the fish pond with stepping stones is nice. If you walk right through to the back end, you're minutes away from the sandy beach if you want to keep on walking.

Otherworldly. Not a…read moresingle sequence of words strung together could accurately review this moment in time. It's an experience that will remain with me forever. I now know that a courtyard filled with daffodils is something I absolutely aspire to have. I used to think it was a few blueberry bushes and maybe a gardenia plant or two with vines of midnight jasmine but now I'm tossing an entire courtyard of daffodils onto that list. I love moments filled with a light breeze and pure tranquility. This is that moment, and a place that will make you feel things you didn't know were possible. It was the most incredible surprise.

It's cozy... But thats about it‍. They used to have a small gift shop but couldn't find it.read more