Bruges is an ABSOLUTE MUST When in Belgium!

Bruges is one of our top cities to visit in Europe! If you've been following along, we have been to some incredible places in Europe, but Bruges has a special place in our hearts after our recent visit. Taking a boat ride in the canals, passing under bridges and down narrow streets, was one of the many reasons why we loved our time in this beautiful city. Being able to visit Bruges with Tanner's parents was exciting and memorable since his dad lived near Brussels nearly 40 years ago, but never made it to Bruges. Reliving some of his favorite snacks like fritten (Belgian fries) with stoofvlees (Flemish stew) was also incredible!
If you are thinking about where to visit in Belgium, make sure to put Bruges at the top of your list :)
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[@chkoha6462]

Bruges and Ghent are two wonderful cities to visit,highly recommended

[@ctmybones]

GREAT PRESENTATION. Thank you.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for joining us on the online adventure! 🫶

[@robertzander9723]

The famous Belgium chocolate is beside of the beauty of this country a wonderful reason to visit all these lovely places. And they offer some nice tasty beers 🍻

[@jessicatiedt2609]

I‘m half German half Belgian,so these videos of yours make me so happy 😊.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Aww yay! Love to hear you're enjoying them :)

[@sahertianglenn7900]

Beautifull and Nice Little Old Town 👍👍

[@OurStorytoTell]

It really is!!

[@shaunmacmcdermott840]

Willa is pure gold, what an adorable child and so bright!

[@Grinderfeed]

I really admire how you guys are seeing the world with your child. For first time parents you’ve adjusted well! Willa is just adorable

[@thejourneyhome3192]

the boats make me smile this is my hometown when i was younger i would work or go out at the eiermarkt after going out or work(at the bar) when we didn t feel like going home we would go on the first boats or climb the tower hahaha like tourists ohhhh yea i used to live behind the lake of love so my taxi would be horse and carriege (i knew all the guys working, so that was my fast way to work 😉)

[@hans-dieternichau5467]

Belgien hat viele Sehenswürdigkeiten die Kanal Fahrten gehören unbedingt dazu ! Willa hatte soviel Spaß , alleine deswegen war es jeden Cent wert 👌😎viel Spass weiterhin egal wo ihr Grade seit ☘️☘️🤗

[@khalidjanahi1590]

third city I visited in Europe. I been to Brugge in 2002.

[@butenbremer1965]

Cutest "Little Poffertje" is obviously having a blast, along with her wonderful parents and greatparents. Watching any of your videos always make me smile!! I gratefully love your appreciativeness and positivity to living abroad 🙂 It's perfectly OK to feel homesickness or to miss the family - however, you're only 12 hours apart! It's a small world, I'm so happy having you here in GER 🙂

[@thomasreimer1767]

Thank you for the reminder that I have to revisit Brugge. It must be nearly 20 years since I was there for the last time.😃

[@runawaytechgal1467]

We are headed to Bruges in December for their Christmas Market!! I'm so excited. Our airbnb will be on a canal. I can't wait!!

[@annaeylert9983]

Dear ones. It is so nice to see your videos and that you are so interested in life in Europe and that Willa is with you in all these experiences and you are so loving with her. It is always a joy that you take us on these trips. Enjoy it! All the best from Esslingen am Neckar. Anna

[@starseed8087]

Ich wusste nicht das Brügge so schön ist. Jetzt muss ich auch mal hin. Schönes Video!

[@xlarissa96]

What cities/places are the most beautiful in Germany?

[@anoukanouk5595]

We took the very touristy ride in a horse drawn carriage in Brugge, it was impressive. Belgium is always good for a short trip or a vacation.

[@mariadegan1029]

Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities, like Prague, Venice, it’s special 👍l feel very blessed to see such beauty, as you obviously are!! The opportunity to travel is pure joy 🤩

[@Mrtribru69]

I live in Brugge past 22 years! Such a beauty to live in. My place is behind the building campus at 0:58! I drive or bike through almost all the streets in Brugge on the video...to my workplace. Great that you enjoyed with your family.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh this is so fun to read! We couldn’t imagine living in such a beautiful city 😍 Thanks for the kind comment!

[@PM.68]

I am from 🇧🇪 and tuesday sept 6 ´22 i was in bruges for the first time since... 1977 (i was 9 yrs old back then) ! With my 19 y old daughter, and did the same things you ve been doing, marvellous 🇧🇪🇧🇪🇧🇪😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@dylan2478]

Nice to see you enjoyed my city and Damme!

[@mattiesmusic]

As someone who lives there, it's really interesting seeing where I pass for daily commute through the eyes of tourists

[@csalvo3653]

there's a lot to see in Bruges including: 1. The only work of Michelangelo outside of Italy is inside the Church of our lady (The one with the big Spire) 2. Many art museums in the area which capture the Renaissance of Bruges which is called the "Flemish primitives" 3. Minnewaterpark is a very pretty place with river slowly flowing in the middle with a nice view. 4. Begijnhof is a place where women which were disrespected by society would live, Nuns still live there to this day. 5. The belfry on the market square is called "Belfry of Bruges" or "De Hallentoren" (Tower of The Halls) it isn't a Church nor is it a Cathedral, but it was/is mainly used as the Alarm/clock of the city 6. Bruges was once the most prosperous place in Europe somewhere in the 1400s and was connected with the sea, but after that connection dried up it was left in a famine and was slowly revived as a tourist attraction, you are looking at a medieval town which is stuck in time, You are watching what Bruges once was, filled with merchants and grand artist from around Europe. 7. The church of our holy lady is the 2nd tallest brick tower in the world 8..... I could go on and on about Bruges, i feel like it's even more enjoyable if you know some facts about the city as well. If you ever come back i have these recommendations: -Visit the city of Ypres: A city which was destroyed in world war 1 that has been completely rebuild. It has the huge Cloth hall which was famous for its well... cloth. From the Vatican to saint Petersburg. It has created many art pieces for a lot of rich people back in the day. It's also a very good place for WW1 memorials since it is not that far from Passchendaele. Ypres has a gate called "The menin gate", a big structure pointed towards Passchendaele with a big list of soldiers of which nothing was found. 600 000+ People died there and it's one of the biggest battlegrounds of WW1. -Visit Ghent: A larger city which houses a HUGE university with lots of medieval architecture and the castle called "Het Gravensteen". It's just Bruges but bigger. -Visit Antwerp: The second largest city in Belgium which became the most prosperous harbor after Bruges lost it's connection to the sea and you can clearly see that once you visit. -Visit Mechelen: This place houses a cathedral which is 97 metres tall, but the fun thing about this cathedral is that it was intended to be 167 metres tall, this would've made it the world's largest church/cathedral ! -...... I can recommend a lot of things abt Belgium, there are so many towns to see but i have to stop somewhere, i'm glad you enjoyed your trip here :))

[@dylan2478]

The historic centre of Brugge is larger than the one of Gent tho

[@Surferarno97]

@@dylan2478 True the Historic centre is. But the City of Ghent is still a biger city.

[@dylan2478]

@@Surferarno97 inderdeed

[@Sue474]

Oh, I'm so pleased you visited Bruges. I was hoping you would when I saw your previous Belgium video. I have only spent a day in Bruges (last stop on a cruise), but I loved it there.

[@emanuelboeminghaus7684]

Ja!!!! es sind wunderbare Städte

[@benburns5995]

Wow, another great video. Fascinating to see the buildings and the Water ride on the boat around Bruges. The windmills were beautiful as well. It is fantastic that you can enjoy this with Tanner's parents, as you will remember this for a lifetime.

[@UndeshkoS]

Wow thanks for these Belgium videos. I never really considered it a place to want to go to for me but now I'm really interested. Maybe it's also because I watched these videos hungry haha. Thanks for the advertisment, I'm looking forward to your next videos.

[@yt-viewerfromger320]

Tanner might not be a 'sweets person' but he most definitely is a 'sweet person'..! You only have to see his smile once to come to this conclusion, don't you think folks..?

[@TheCyberDruid]

Such a lovely city :) Some parts remind me a bit of Lübeck here in Germany, but it's much more elaborate.

[@mvl8209]

I live in Bruges (not the center, but ~15 minutes outside the center), and you did (and recommend in the video at 6:20) something that I too recommend to people: wander around and get lost in the city. Great to hear you enjoyed it so much here! Some people might forget how beautiful their own city is (not talking about Bruges specifically here) because they see it everyday. Somehow, I think I'm immune to this: each time I go to the center (which is quite frequently) I fall in love again, and especially when I hear the Belfry play (either automated, or someone playing the Carrillon) Also, I don't know if you guys know but 8:25 "it reminded us a lot of Venice"... There's a reason that people call Bruges also "The Venice of the North"

[@indiramichaelahealey5156]

Every time we visit a city we take a boat tour if they offer one. It's always fun to look at sites while cruising on a river.

[@ernestmccutcheon9576]

Went to Brugge last year and was very impressed (and there were a lot less tourist due to Covid restrictions), That said a Belgien friend suggested that I visit Ghent too and it was as good, if not better than Brugge. Also there are a lot of excellent bike paths in Belgium that you can use to see and enjoy the countryside.

[@janpiet4740]

Nice video. Brugge is great. Greetings from Rotterdam Holland

[@vanillaandlime]

we made a daytrip to Blankenberge at the belgium coast this month and on the way home I wanted to make a stop in Brügge, but my boyfriend was too tired and wanted to drive in one go. Now that I see how beautiful this town is you can imagine how mad I am at him :). Thanks for sharing these wonderful impressions..

[@Americanmapping44]

Theres always time for sleeping later, I'd be mad too LOL

[@jjivy6310]

Amazing videos! Beautiful country! I just can't get enough of sweet little Willa!

[@kaess307]

In my opinion Bruges is the most beautiful city of Belgium.

[@jensfidelia1957]

for me it is ghent. i live in belgium for 7 years now and in my opinion ghent is even better. i studied in gent and brussels and visited brugge several times. i have to say they really missed out here not to come to gent but i guess brugge is still more popular

[@OurStorytoTell]

We agree with what we have seen so far!

[@irenestrmnss4496]

​@@OurStorytoTell was in Brugge with my husband in the 80s. We hitch hiked from Norway to Belgium back then. Crazy, would never recommand that now😅we were so naive and innoncent back then. Loved Brugge and Zeebrugge by the sea. Loved the fries and waffles ❤

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Beautiful video i really love Bruges building are stunning 😍 😂😂 Hippopotamus so sweet . Looking forward to to your next adventure. 🥰

[@jvhee]

Hopefully Bruges is a place where people can find some joy and stress free times

[@Itscynthiayo]

i came across your video, and as a citizen of Bruges, i was very curious to see how you experienced your trip! How funny it is to see Bruges through your eyes, as Bruges to me is "normal" and something i see everyday.. I am so glad you enjoyed it!! Good thing the weather was good too, bc it can be very unpredictable here :p

[@cathythompson8734]

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@roelantverhoeven371]

been to antwerp? even though it's bigger, has some less beautiful neighbourhoods (nothing dangerous tho), but has the most beautiful city hall and cathedral of Belgium.

[@joshuaongenae6642]

ooh waw, really brings me joy that you visited and enjoyed my hometown :D

[@Pewtah]

There is a funny thriller shot in Bruges with Colin Farrell, just "In Bruges". Awards winning, Oscar nominated, well entertaining.

[@IwanTimmermans]

Brugge is indeed absolutely beautiful

[@gudrunasche9124]

Thank you for this beautiful Video.

[@DavidandSarah]

Wow what a beautiful place 😍 must be so nice to have your parents around😊

[@KayoMichiels]

1:15 Aaaaaawww you should taken her to Antwerp Zoo (right next to Antwerp Central Station) one of the oldest zoo's in the world

[@OurStorytoTell]

There were so many things to see that we couldn’t get to them all, but we still had a great time! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@floriankeirse3920]

was born and raised here ( moved away tho) but glad you enjoyed it!

[@birgerbaert6175]

Okay so, I'm gonna say a few things. 1. How that person pronounced Brugge is not how you pronounce Brugge. He pronounced the G hard compared to the typical Flemish G sounds, but the G sound in West Flemish is pronounced as an H. 2. I saw you enter the Dumon chocolate store and that's a same. Nothing against Dumon, but i feel you should've experienced the chocolate line. They are the most famous and simply the best and most unique. They'd appeared in Reuters ans CNN I think. 3. I didn't know you could enter the church in Damme and i have been living in Bruges for 33 years (I'm turning 34 next week 😉). Thank you for that early birthday gift. 😁 4. I took the girl I'm dating right on to sit on top of the mill in Bruges on our first date. Let me tell you that it has been an amazing 3 months since then. Keep up the vlogging, guys. Your daughter is adorable 😁

[@febevanmaele6325]

I live in bruges and i think you were lucky normally the streets are much busier.

[@OurStorytoTell]

For real!? That's crazy to hear! Happy then it wasn't more crowded. Also, living in Bruges-what a cool place to live!

[@CryptocoinersInfo]

Welcome to my little home town!

[@BasemAlazawy]

Love the video i live in belgium

[@OurStorytoTell]

So fun! Where in Belgium?

[@gast9374]

1:44 Oh, "schmatzen" (to smack one's lips) is so much fun! Why it is forbidden to do? I will spend my hole day to "schmatz" like crazy, just for the fun of it. Thanks, Willa, for the reminder! 😊

[@DocRaunchy]

I said it before, I say it again: Tanner with the new haircut is a game changer. On another note: Can we just simply say Europe is amazing?

[@saederkrupp]

As a Belgian, I wouldn't be caught dead in Bruges.

[@marcvanlerberge9170]

Bruges is beautiful. But don't forget to visit Ghent as well.

[@graytoby1]

Is Ghent nice also? I'm currently in bruges do you have any recommendations?

[@joostclaeys2082]

@@graytoby1 G(h)ent is lovely, but Ieper (Ypres) is not far away as well and certainly worth a visit , this small, fortified town has a very rich history (middle ages and WO I)

[@genovevastahlberg4516]

So beautiful place.

[@caitlianna]

Beautiful! And I love your skirt, where is it from Risa? :)

[@Jan-VH]

You should visit Antwerp next time.

[@googleusers]

Belgium & holland , u can enjoy it ;)

[@jandeslet330]

Welcome to my home town damme

[@bwunukey]

you were close of the port of zeebrugge , where i live and work

[@PhG1961]

Wonderfull city, indeed. I know for sure... it's my home town ;-)

[@louis19449]

you took the boats at de wollestraat, its the best one

[@geenmemeisillegaal]

me who goes to school in bruges :)

[@olaf9957]

I feel so fortunate to work in Brugge. It's to the point that anywhere else in the world feels lame.

[@klauskirsch4371]

Beautiful 👍

[@Foodieshub11]

amazing presentation

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks! 😊

[@Santriell]

Someone tells the kid that hippos are one of the most agressive and dangerous animals of the planet x) Stick with ducks and swans haha

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hahaha we know that, but don't think we will be encountering one anytime soon! lol :)

[@Santriell]

@@OurStorytoTell Glad you enjoyed your stay in .be :) Godspeed to the 3 of you ;) (and gramp's)

[@dimvw484]

did you guys like NOT have a view on the Belfry?

[@WLgamers]

Go to Ghent!!!!!!

[@kennedyvital3292]

just have a question... i wanted to go to brugge and rothenberg ob der Tauber but i have a very limited time... which one do you prefer if talking about activities.

[@ridgundd7932]

what there is a hippopotamus in my country i need to go see this in bruges :)

[@timleelim9930]

Plenty of alcoves in Bruges. It's kind of like nooks and crannies.

[@balramindar]

😍 🙌 💯

[@zunairbirds3984]

Wonderful sharing Love from Pakistan ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@flitsertheo]

At the moment there are no hippo's swimming in Bruges' canals but it's an idea to get some. They could be fed on tourists, too many of those in Bruges anyway.

[@Lootensansy2308]

Gent in Belgium nis Much nicer and more beautiful

[@dirkbrunner2281]

Did you watch the famos movie: "In Bruges"?

[@arnodobler1096]

Brügge sehen... und sterben? love it 🤣

[@Georgios.G]

Do you know the saying and the Movie „See Brugge and die“?

[@Kikifriedmann]

Very nice Video!🥰 But in 10 years you will say, why did I wear these giant sunglases!😁😅Sorry I had to write this!🤭Rachel you are very pretty!!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hahah I love it! Probably will 😂 They are big!

[@Miristzuheiss]

In Bruges. Best dark movie thriller... Leben und Sterben in Brügge

[@a1b1c2d21]

Where did you park your car and how much did it cost?

[@solokhan9563]

Is it Safe to visit Belgium?

[@adrianos7334]

😅😅 Nope it's very dangerous. If you combine all their delicious food the first day and taste everything, you can get very sick, like I was. When you drink too much Duvels, you can have a huge hungover which last at least 2 days. Those must be the biggest crimes I had during my trip. 😂😂

[@dries2510]

I live their. Tourist are kinda annoying when trying to get around the city.

[@noahschotte7025]

Bruhhe

[@schwarz-rot-gold6693]

Here's something funny about a visitor in Bruges. I recently saw a documentary about Bruges on TV, there was a local saleswoman who told about an American woman who was very enthusiastic about Bruges and asked when Bruges' opening hours ended. The city seemed so unreal to her that she thought it was some kind of amusement park.

[@Sue474]

Good grief, that's incredible!

[@krisstey6478]

Go to ghent nextime

[@byronhall5145]

I was there 2 weeks ago and the 3 best ways to view the city are,canal boat,city tour mini bus €20 50mins and cycle hire. Don't fund the horse carriages as they are over worked in the heat and have to stand all day on the hard grown and didn't have any water for them. You could see the horses stamping thier feet while they stand around waiting. Seeing the horses being whipped for a tourist attraction needs to stop.

[@poggiodipoggio]

Hi there, if you're interested in contemporary art, I open my studio to visit 2' walk from the Belfort 😉

[@jensschroder8214]

Typical these brick buildings. These bear witness to a great past in trading and selling. The stock market had already been invented by then. The "Buerse" House in Brügge. That's why the stock market called "Börse" in German, "bourse" in French Today, the central location in the EU is an advantage and the seat of the EU Parliament.

[@Jesper_van_de_moon]

We germans love recycling 😄 But at some point, we have seen the waffle often enough 😂

[@uliwehner]

the "arrs" of recycling. refuse, reduce, return, repurpose, re-use, and recycle.

[@VLBMOTOREN]

bruhhheeee

[@_soop_]

these reactions seem a bit too npc to me