Considering a trip to Bruges next year. Any particularly favourable time of year to go?

I have always thought of visiting the city and after years of fantasising it, I just need to give myself the green light and go ahead with ticking it off the bucket list. I'd like to visit at some point in 2027, I'd just like any input on when may be best to go over.

I don't mind going at a touristy time; I can handle a crowd. The temperature would probably be the key factor though, I don't know Belgium's climate but I'd prefer to go when it's not scorching or freezing (if I had to pick one, it would be the latter).

I would also prefer a time where any outdoor markets are in spades and any cultural things to do are open (the canal rides, museum visits etc.)

In short, I'd like go when temperatures won't be extreme, the local activities will be on regularly and if I can climb the Belfry, I'd be a happy man (I assume it's open all year round but if not, I'd like to go when it is).

Happy to take any input that may be on offer.
Thank you in advance.

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u/orangemozzarella — 6 days ago

Considering a trip to Bruges next year. Is there a particularly favourable time of year to visit?

I have always thought of visiting the city and after years of fantasising it, I just need to give myself the green light and go ahead with ticking it off the bucket list. I'd like to visit at some point in 2027, I'd just like any input on when may be best to go over.

I don't mind going at a touristy time; I can handle a crowd. The temperature would probably be the key factor though, I don't know Belgium's climate but I'd prefer to go when it's not scorching or freezing (if I had to pick one, it would be the latter).

I would also prefer a time where any outdoor markets are in spades and any cultural things to do are open (the canal rides, museum visits etc.)

In short, I'd like go when temperatures won't be extreme, the local activities will be on regularly and if I can climb the Belfry, I'd be a happy man (I assume it's open all year round but if not, I'd like to go when it is).

Happy to take any input that may be on offer.
Thank you in advance.

By the way, the inevitable In Bruges references are welcome here! As much as I would like genuine advice, I do love the film big time.

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u/orangemozzarella — 7 days ago

Going to Frome for a gig, travelling via Bristol. Looking for itinerary advice

I'm attending a gig in Frome on a Saturday night later in the year; will be flying into Bristol just after 8am that morning, then flying back about 7:30pm the next evening. I would like to make as much of the trip as I can as I've never explored anywhere around here before.

I'm looking at spending time in Bristol, Frome and maybe even Bath as well, since I've heard good things about there as well. I'm just wondering how best to split my weekend between these places, since I don't have much time albeit.

Happy to take recommendations anyone would be willing to offer. I like calling in at pubs, visiting cathedrals, little cafes and the like. I'd also like to explore the culture of these places if there's anything in particular to do whilst I'm around that I wouldn't get to see to elsewhere?

Thanks.

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u/orangemozzarella — 1 month ago

Simon is totally willing to get sex advice from Jay, to the point where he's so desperate that he sends a frustrated Tara to bed on her own just to have a talk with him.

I wouldn't have thought he would speak to him, given the fact that he calls Jay out numerous times on his bullshit and/or his virginity throughout the series. He is wise enough to refuse help from Will (for good reason), but surely he knew Jay wouldn't have been any better help either?

Not meant to be a criticism, I still like the episode. I just think Simon kinda went against his character here, just food for thought.

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u/orangemozzarella — 2 months ago

Is anything going on with The Empire yet?

I'm not in the loop as I am not a local, but would like to know if anyone may have taken over the venue yet or are there any plans for it?

I visited numerous times in the past couple years and I thought it was such a great place. My family and I had some brilliant nights there whilst on holiday, so we were absolutely gutted to learn it was closing down.

Thanks for any info

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u/orangemozzarella — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/lastfm

Basically, I would like get a list of my top artists from the past 90 days, with their scrobble values, and export this data into Excel for my perusal.

Some of you may remember tools.fm, that site allowed you to put your whole artist chart for any timeframe into text and I was able to copy and paste straight into Excel. It did exactly what I wanted within a minute, but the site went down a couple years ago so that's out the window.

While it's possible to do this through the site itself, it has to be done page by page and so I can only copy and paste 50 artists at a time, so it takes quite long. The formatting isn't great either but my main concern is the time it takes.

You can get a full list as well on lastfmstats.com, but no matter what device I use, it doesn't paste every single artist I copy. I don't consider that to be an issue with the site however.

Thanks in advance.

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u/orangemozzarella — 2 months ago

This was harder than I thought! I'd like to say this is a spectacular game all the way through; I hated to put some so low, but had to be done.

u/orangemozzarella — 2 months ago