Things to Do in Gent with Kids (Part 3) Families with kids by Guest author - 13 February, 201930 July, 2022 “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 Guest author - 7 February, 201930 July, 2022 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
Sharing Economy Platforms Entrepreneurs & freelancers by Guest author - 4 February, 201930 July, 2022 Sharing economy is the buzzword of this decade. It mostly refers to peer-to-peer platforms that allow people to obtain services or goods from fellow citizens, or to earn some money on the side by renting out their skills or property to perfect strangers. Here is a short overview of the platforms
About Basic Education (Basisonderwijs) in Gent Families with kids by Guest author - 3 February, 201930 July, 2022 Photo courtesy of the International School Ghent. For expats with children, finding and enrolling in schools is one of the highest priorities when arriving in Gent. Not only is it a personal priority, it is also a legal requirement. New residents in Belgium must enroll their children (from age 6 until
How to see a doctor in Gent Life in Ghent by Guest author - 2 February, 201930 July, 2022 If you are looking for an English-speaking doctor (including a paediatrician, dentist, specialist …), a good source of latest information are the two useful Facebook groups: Expats in Gent and Gentse Spruiten. The latter one is a good mix of foreign expats and local, so a great information source from
Bringing your pet with you Just arrived by Guest author - 2 February, 201930 July, 2022 Pets are family members, so they are of course coming with you on your big adventure to Ghent. While many cats and dogs are not big fans of long trips, they will undoubtedly have travelled a long distance with you to come to Belgium. 5
Exploring your children’s new neighbourhood Families with kids by Guest author - 1 February, 201911 October, 2020 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 get health insurance in Belgium Just arrived by Guest author - 31 January, 201930 July, 2022 Belgian health insurance is based on the system of mutual health insurance funds (ziekenfonds, mutuelle, mutualiteit). The basic rule is that you need to be registered with one of these funds if you want to be eligible for reimbursement of health expenses. For people who register as 'economically non-active EU citizens'
Quirky Things to See and Do in Ghent Exploring Ghent by Guest author - 30 January, 201918 August, 2021 Tourism to Ghent is booming as people discover that there is more to Belgium than just Brussels and Bruges. Ghent's popularity will come as no surprise to expats who live here. There is something for everyone in this medieval city, and as friends and family take advantage of free accommodation
Westvleteren – Tasting the Best Beer in the World Day trips by Guest author - 30 January, 201930 July, 2022 Anyone living in Belgium is either a beer lover themselves (or become one rapidly, I mean, how can you not find a beer you like in this country?), or has friends who come over regularly, ostensibly to visit you, but in fact just to put some more notches on their
