Belgium, and especially the beautiful town of Ghent, is best known for two things: beer and chocolates! But there is so much more to see, from medieval castles to 11th century merchants' town houses.

Take a trip on one of the canals and immerse yourself in the town's rich history. Wander the narrow lanes where there are delights at every turn. Or just sit in one of the many street cafes and watch the world go by.

You will have Thursday afternoon and all of Friday to enjoy this beautiful town. Or perhaps you might want to catch a train for the short journey to Brussels, Bruges, Paris or Amsterdam.

You could spend a day in any of these cities and still return in time for dinner. Speaking of dinner, Ghent boasts some of the finest cuisine in Europe. This most cosmopolitan of countries has a long tradition of bringing to the table fine dishes from all over Europe, prepared with that special Belgian flare.

Learn more about the fascinating city of Ghent.