Things to Do with kids in Gent (Part 2) Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 1 July, 202015 July, 2021 "Things to Do with Kids in Ghent" is a series of three articles. Part 1 includes information on sports and recreation, as well as meeting other families. In Part 2 we discuss museums and the arts. And in Part 3 we share ways to explore the city, visit historical sites,
Things to Do with Kids in Ghent (Part 1) Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 1 July, 202011 October, 2020 “Things to Do in with Kids in Ghent” is a series of three articles. Part 1 includes information on sports and recreation, as well as meeting other families. In Part 2 we discuss museums and the Arts. And in Part 3 we share ways to explore the city, visit historical
Adopting and Volunteering with Pets in Gent – All About Dierenasiel Gent Life in Ghent by Rebecca Bramlett - 11 February, 202022 February, 2021 We are all expats in Gent for different reasons and under different circumstances. Some of us may have family with us, including pets, while some of us may not have been able to bring pets, or may not be allowed to have pets where we live. Whether you are looking for
De Krook Bibliotheek: A Library For All Of Us Students & studying by Rebecca Bramlett - 8 January, 202018 August, 2021 There is a new building in Gent that stands out among the rest, perhaps as obviously as I feel I stand out as an American in a crowd of Gentenaars! Sitting in the shadows of the famous stone Gothic towers, its glass and dark metal shines within the city’s skyline
Day Trips from Gent to Animal Parks Day trips by Rebecca Bramlett - 7 May, 201918 August, 2021 Are you looking to get out of the city center and spend a day with some animals? Here’s an inspiring list of great zoos and animal parks in Belgium, including some right here in Gent, to get you outside and in touch with the animal kingdom! Pairi Daiza Domaine de Cambron, B-7940
Day Trips From Gent: Hallerbos, The Blue Forest Day trips Seasonal by Rebecca Bramlett - 12 April, 201929 July, 2021 As beautiful as Gent is, do you ever want to escape the hard, gray stone of our city to see something different? What if I told you that with just a day trip, you can visit one of Europe’s most beautiful forests? Hallerbos, “The Blue Forest”, in Halle, Belgium has been
Finding and Registering for Basic Schools in Gent Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 26 February, 201915 July, 2021 As mentioned in our previous post, About Basic Education (Basisonderwijs) in Gent, new residents in Belgium must enroll their school-aged children in school within sixty days of completing their national registration. This article describes how to find and enroll in Pre-Primary and Primary schools in Gent. Factors Expat Families Consider when
How to Find Volunteer Work in Gent Work & education by Rebecca Bramlett - 17 February, 201921 October, 2021 Why Volunteer in Gent? If you are reading this article, chances are you have already made the decision to look for volunteer work (vrijwilligerswerk) in Gent. In case you need further convincing, here are some of the reasons volunteering is a good idea for expats: Volunteering enables you to work for
Things to Do in Gent with Kids (Part 3) Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 13 February, 201921 October, 2021 “Things to Do in Gent with Kids” is a series of three articles. Part 1 includes information on sports and recreation, as well as meeting other families. Part 2 discusses museums and the Arts. Part 3 shares ways to explore the city, visit historical sites, and stay informed about current
A Kid-Friendly Day Trip to Antwerp Day trips Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 7 February, 201921 October, 2021 There are many things to do in Gent with kids (see our three-part series of articles on that starting here). However, if you are looking for a change of scenery, consider a day trip to Antwerp! Here I will share some child-friendly things to do in Antwerp that I promise
