By the 16th century, Bruges’ golden age was over. Like so many of Europe’s small-town wonders, Bruges is now well-pickled because its economy went sour so quickly. Rediscovered by modern-day tourists, ...

It's home to a buzzy town square, one of the country's best breweries ... “It’s like a mini Bruges, with no tourists.” I was intrigued. Mechelen lies just 30 minutes from both Brussels ...