Who doesn’t love going to a nice boutique? I think everyone likes to take a time-out from the big chains, so a little stop in a boutique wouldn’t hurt anyone. One of my favorite boutiques to go shopping is Maaike Kleedt, a little shop near the big shopping street of Ghent.
The shop has a very unique style and I always find something that I like. It’s quite affordable, which makes me like it even more! If you want to do some shopping in Ghent, but want to avoid the big, chaotic masses, I definitely recommend coming here. There is no way you’ll leave the shop without buying anything.
For those like me, who have a lot of doubt about what to buy: there’s another plus! The shop is not big like the well-known chains, so you have less to choose from, which is a good thing of course.
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