"These people claim to have a vial of Christ's blood that was given to them during or after the crusades. By Dibson T Hoffweiler"

"Christmas in Brugge Went over to Brugge the other day to see the ice sculptures and also had a walk through the city. The main square was lit up very nicely and there was an ice rink right in the center. The weather was cold but the atmosphere was poetic."

"Fresh Belgian Fries in the Heart of Brugge Across the street from the Sint-Salvatorskathedraal (St. Salvator Cathedral) you'll find this little shop that serves traditional belgian fries, brochettes, croquettes, fish sandwiches, and grilled meats on a stick. Grab your food and a Belgian beer and head upstairs to the tables. From upstairs you have a view of the Cathedral and can people-watch while chowing down on delicious fresh food. The grilled meats sell out early, but everything on the menu is tasty. Lots of students eat here because it's good and the price is right!"

"Half Past at Half Moon I'll admit it, I'm a beer geek. But the words about to dance off this page won't be littered with grain, hop, malt and brewing techno-babble. My goal is boost your beer brain on the biology of Belgian beer from one of the oldest purveyors on the continent. The Half Moon has been doing beer since the dawn of man... Ok, maybe not quite that long but sometime around the 16th century they were doing home brewing here under "the moon" moniker until a family feud split the business creating the downsized "half moon." Brugge Zot is the only beer still being brewed onsite, and this blonde ale has a drinkable profile with a fruity finish. Much of the historical infrastructure and equipment are intact and make up the brewery tour which is worth the wait on your first visit. Being a veteran, I head straight for the bar and see what's on tap. There are seasonal selections celebrating flavors of the harvest and local customs. They usually have the "stong beer" Straffe Hendrik - a bitter tripel ale that packs a 9% alcohol rating. The one beer to have when you're having only one. The food is typical pub grub with cheese boards and sausage plates. The atmosphere is a mix of festive and beer centric, with tables of beer tasters lining up and comparing the offerings. Every beer has a different kind of glass so you need not worry about confusion, at least not during the first round. After that, all bets are off."

"February Night - Jan Breydel Stadion I went up to the Belgium vs. Slovakia international friendly soccer game in the middle of the week for what turned out to be an exciting game... at times. The stadium, located just south of Bruges is the home of both Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge and was opened in 1975. One of the best experiences in the world when traveling is to take in a soccer game and see how the locals live, love and celebrate."