should we squeeze belgium into our amsterdam-paris trip?

So, my wife and I are finally taking that big Europe trip we’ve talked about for years—just the two of us, no kids, no work emails, just pure adventure. We’re flying into Amsterdam on a Saturday morning, and flying out of Paris the following Sunday. Sounds simple, right? But here’s where I’m stuck: do we try to squeeze in a night or two in Belgium (like Bruges or Ghent) on our way to Paris, or is that just asking for trouble? I mean, I love the idea of wandering those old Belgian streets, maybe sampling some real Belgian waffles (not the frozen kind from Costco), but I’m worried we’ll end up spending more time hauling suitcases on trains than actually enjoying ourselves. Last time we tried to cram too much into a trip, we spent more time looking for our hotel than actually seeing the sights. Has anyone actually done this route? Did you regret adding Belgium, or was it the highlight? And if you did stop, which city felt more worth it—Bruges or Ghent? I’d hate to miss out, but I also don’t want to come home more tired than when I left. Anyone else ever feel like these travel decisions are harder than picking a new doctor? Let me know what you’d do! #EuropeTravel #TravelDecisions #Amsterdam #Paris #Belgium #Travel