🇧🇪 Antwerp Blew My Mind: An Unplanned Love Affair

I was supposed to fly from Paris to Barcelona, but those sky-high ticket prices sent me spiraling. Enter: a last-minute pivot to Belgium via FlixBus (Paris→Brussels, cheapest late-night option). Cue panic after seeing "Brussels at night = danger zone" warnings—I nearly canceled the trip! But then... Antwerp happened. And holy wow, this city skyrocketed to my Top 3 destinations ever. ✨ Why Antwerp Stole My Heart 1️⃣ Walkable Magic: From the jaw-dropping Central Station to the Scheldt River, every step felt like a scene from a film. 2️⃣ Vibes for Days: Sun-dappled cobblestones, vintage shops (scored a gorgeous green goblet!), and cafes so perfect I actually gasped. 3️⃣ Unfazed Slow Living: Ditched my Brussels plans to sit in a café’s upstairs window, sipping espresso while watching bikes glide by. Zero regrets. 4️⃣ The Light?! The way sunlight hit those 16th-century guildhouses—I’m still not over it. 😤 Only Grievance Why do all the coolest shops only open on weekends?! I could’ve bankrupted myself here. 📸 Photo Dump = Speechless Editing pics tonight was pointless. No words do Antwerp justice. Just: #Antwerp #Belgium #TravelWin #SoloTrip #EuropeHiddenGems