How to vote in elections in Gent

by Guest author - 20 May, 201920 May, 2019

Elections in Belgium can seem pretty complicated, especially for expats who might struggle with the language barrier. In this post, we’ll give you a taste of how the Belgian political system works, and show you how/if you can vote. Every 6 years there are municipal and provincial (i.e. East Flanders) elections

Facebook communities for expats in Ghent

Leisure

by Guest author - 19 May, 201919 May, 2019

Image of heart filled with country flags - for international facebook groups in Ghent and Belgium

Moving to another country means joining a new community but, as expats, we know that sometimes it can be comforting to get in touch with people from our own country. People who speak our language and share the same background, can give us advice, bring us support or simply tell

2019 summer festivals and events in Ghent

by Guest author - 1 May, 20191 May, 2019

The summer holidays are coming up and here is a post dedicated to all kinds of summer festivals and events taking place in June, July and August 2019. There are many things you can do in Ghent during the summer. In this guide we’ll give you suggestions on festivals and

Hospitals and health-care in Ghent (part 1)

by Guest author - 13 April, 201913 April, 2019

It must have been the cheese platter that was causing the terrible pain in my sister’s stomach. At least, that’s what we thought. She was attending a conference in Cologne, so we met up with her and her husband for the weekend, but she couldn’t get out of bed the

The Ultimate Guide to Books and Bookshops in Ghent

by Guest author - 13 April, 201913 April, 2019

When I moved to Ghent, I had my goals all sorted out. Step number one – find a comprehensive stationery store. Check. Step number two – locate a well-stocked-yet-off-the-beaten-track spice shop. Checkity check. Step number three – find a bookstore that will quench my never-ending thirst for English classics, fantasy

Getting to the airport from Ghent

by Guest author - 13 April, 201913 April, 2019

Image of Gent St Pieters with people waiting to get to the airport

Find out how to get to the airports in Belgium by car, bus and train and get some money-saving tips. We’ve also created a text snippet that you can send family and friends who you can’t greet at the airport, with instructions on how to get to Ghent from Brussel

Talentree helps international talents find a job in Belgium

Work

by Guest author - 25 February, 201927 February, 2019

This is a picture of Talentree info session about recruitment

Three major factors sparked Hannelore Waterschoot to start the recruitment agency Talentree helping internationals find a job in Belgium. 61

How To Open A Bank Account in Ghent

Getting started

by Guest author - 13 February, 201913 February, 2019

This post answers questions such as "How do I open a bank account?" "What bank should I choose?" and "Where are the ATMs in the centre of Ghent?". We've focused on current accounts for individuals. 1529

Exploring your children’s new neighbourhood

by Guest author - 1 February, 201913 April, 2019

You’ve packed your bags, said goodbye to friends, grandparents and cousins – you’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with your family. 156

How to find a babysitter in Ghent

by Guest author - 30 January, 201930 January, 2019

Making the decision to move abroad as an expat, the moving itself and finally the settling in a foreign community can be a daunting experience. Moreover, if you’re an expat with children, having a family to take care of makes it even harder. Eventually you will need a babysitter. Facebook and