City of gents, discovering secrets

#timetotravel #ghent #trip Ghent may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about traveling to Europe, and that may be one of the top reasons to go. Without the mass of tourists that can overwhelm some gorgeous cities, Ghent, Belgium, is a place where you can see the sights, wander the streets, and hang out with the locals without competing for space. Traveling to Ghent almost feels like discovering a secret. Its stunning Gothic buildings are mixed in with street art, waterfront cafes, and even a castle. There are enough fun things to do in Ghent to occupy a whole weekend, if not longer. And if you are lucky as I was you get to see in July the Gentse Feesten, a combination of urban festivals, cultural events and popular fairs with free music on 14 different city squares.