Bruges by Casie Tennin, Brugge, Belgium

Ok, I might’ve tweaked the movie quote justtt a bit. But it’s really true. Warning- you might have your Disney ending and fall in love in this fairytale city. OR, you might not. But one thing is for sure. You WILL fall in love with the food.

It’s got everything you’d want in your [hungry] dreams come true: The most decadent chocolate in the world, golden waffles galore, the cutest little quaint coffee shops, a French fry MUSEUM (education and food combined? yes.) and… lasagna? Yes, you heard me. Who knew Belgium loved lasagna so much…

BUT THERE’S A CATCH. Fairytale’s don’t come cheap. In fact, if you don’t find the right places, your fairytale might turn into a “OH [fudge], WHAT HAPPENED TO MY TRAVEL SAVINGS?!?” nightmare. The food is expensive. But if you follow these cheap and delicious places, you can eat your fudge and afford a train ticket home. Nightmare, avoided.

Why: I acquired a quick habit of starting my day off here, with the most FABULOUS craft coffees, adorably quaint ambience, delicious gourmet bagels, and homemade fruit n’ muesli. And the baristas are just the nicest, most smiley people ever. Starting your day off around smiley people is a recipe for a wonderful day. Besides, in fairytale’s everyone is always happy. Even in the morning. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).