Thomas Van Der Berg

European Architecture & Heritage Specialist

Thomas is an architectural historian and European city writer specializing in medieval towns, canal cities, and cultural heritage itineraries across Benelux and Central Europe.

Architecture HistoryBenelux TravelHistoric Cities

Articles by Thomas Van Der Berg

Destination Guides

Austria Travel Guide 2026: Vienna Palaces, Hallstatt, Alpine Road Trips & Budget Costs

Plan your ultimate 2026 Austria trip. Discover Vienna's imperial palaces, Salzburg's musical heritage, the postcard village of Hallstatt, Tyrolean Alps road trips, ÖBB train passes, and realistic budget costs.

September 7, 2026

30 min

Destination Guides

Germany Travel Guide 2026: Castles, Bavaria Road Trip, Train Passes & Budget Hacks

Plan your ultimate 2026 Germany adventure. Explore Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavarian Alps, Berlin's cultural pulse, Romantic Road road trips, Deutschland-Ticket rail passes, Oktoberfest tips, and realistic budget costs.

September 6, 2026

30 min

Hidden Gems

Ghent, Belgium: Better Than Bruges and Without the Crowds

Bruges gets all the attention, but Ghent is Belgium's true masterpiece—a vibrant medieval city full of canals, castles, and incredible food.

August 2026

7 min