International food shops and spice stores in Ghent Shopping by Guest author - 1 September, 202030 July, 2022 Do you think Gent is too small for international food shops? Looking for the perfect ingredient to spice up your meal or make it taste just like it did back home? Sometimes the supermarkets just don’t have what you need, but with our guide to spice stores and international food
Chilling by the pool Seasonal Sports by Guest author - 27 August, 202030 July, 2022 It's summer time! While many escape to the south to relax by the sea (after travelling at a snail's pace on the Autoroute de Soleil with the rest of Belgium), you can enjoy that beach feeling at several outdoor swimming places in and around Ghent. Read on for where to
20+ ways to do breakfast and brunch in Gent Food & drink by Guest author - 26 August, 202026 June, 2022 We are definitely spoiled for choice when it comes to breakfast and brunch places in Gent. Here is a list of places to enjoy a breakfast and brunch in Ghent in the following categories: Just nice Child-friendly Vegan/vegetarian/allergy friendly Affordable Irish breakfast Alternative We’ll also give you a small explanation
Best Spots to drink Coffee and Work Entrepreneurs & freelancers by Guest author - 25 August, 202011 October, 2020 Ghent has a huge selection of coffee bars where you can enjoy a great coffee. But what if you’re looking for a place to work for the day? What if you’re a freelancer in Ghent, but are tired of staring at the same four walls of your home office? Or,
Vegetarian Restaurants in Ghent Food & drink by Guest author - 22 August, 202030 July, 2022 Welcome to Ghent, the veggie capital of Europe! Ghent earns that title by having more vegetarian restaurants per capita than any other city. Ghent is also the home of “Donderdag Veggiedag,” which translates to Veggie Thursdays, a means of encouraging less meat consumption by going vegetarian one day a week.
Sky Over Ghent From Armand Pien Observatory Exploring Ghent by Guest author - 15 July, 202030 July, 2022 Have you ever wished you could climb up one of the towers of Ghent at night and get closer to the starry skies from an observatory? It turns out, you can. On top of the Blandijnberg, in the Plateau-building of the University of Ghent, lies a hidden treasure: a fully-equipped 19th
Best summer things to do in Ghent Exploring Ghent Seasonal by Guest author - 6 July, 202030 July, 2022 Ghent’s streets, rivers and parks truly come alive during the Belgian summer. Because the winters can be long (oh so long!), it’s even more important to make the most of every day of sunshine we’re treated to. Here’s our guide to some of the best summer things to do in
Things to Do with kids in Gent (Part 2) Families with kids by Guest author - 1 July, 202030 July, 2022 "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 Guest author - 1 July, 202030 July, 2022 “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
Best Summer Bars in Ghent Food & drink Seasonal by Guest author - 1 July, 202030 July, 2022 If you’ve spent at least one summer (or even just a sunny weekend) in Ghent you’ll know that the Gentenaars love nothing more than a drink at one of the best summer bars in Ghent. Terrasseizoen (Terrace season) is something of a sport here, and isn’t complete without a plate