I count my self lucky to have seen the beautiful Belgian town of Bruges nearly five decades ago before it became overtouristed and Disneyfied. Still, when I have return over the years, I still am enchanted. This charming tilt-shift video below almost captures the magic of the city.


During the early spring of 1996 I was backpacking with friends and stayed in Bruges for a few days. We had the place practically to ourselves and I’ll never forget it.