I didn't spend too much time in Mons, so this post will be a little short. Mons is not too far from Brussels so it is easily doable if you have a few days to spend in the area. Visiting Mons is like taking a voyage back into another era. I went on a weeknight evening and it was very quiet and serene. The entire area is paved with cobblestone and home to intricate architecture in a variety of styles. The facades are elegant and some of them have gold finishes. Who doesn't love gold? The squar[...]