Rental agreements: giving notice and renewing the contract Life in Ghent by Guest author - 6 August, 201930 July, 2022 There are four recognised durations for rental contracts in Belgium. Mutual agreement to end a contract before it’s up is always possible without any penalties needing to be paid, but it does need to be mutual, and it’s advised to get it in writing. But if no mutual agreement is
Basic guide to the education system in Ghent Students & studying by Guest author - 31 July, 201930 July, 2022 Whether you have children or not, if you live in Ghent it’s good to have a general idea of how the education system works. When someone explains what and where they studied, you want to be able to keep up with the conversation. The rest of this article gives an
Getting on the SUP board in Gent Seasonal Sports by Guest author - 31 July, 201920 October, 2020 Looking for a unique way to experience Ghent? Stand up paddleboarding in Ghent, or SUP, might just be what you need! On a sunny Saturday we, the Square.Gent contributors, had a chance to try SUPing in Gent. In this post we share our experience. Read on to find out what stand
What do you love about the Gentse Feesten? Events Seasonal by Guest author - 14 July, 201930 July, 2022 The Gentse Feesten is without doubt the biggest and best-known festival in Ghent, attracting around 2 million visitors each year. We asked TheSquare’s authors and friends a few questions that we all want to know the answer to: 1612
Gentse Feesten 2019 – Practical Tips Events Seasonal by Guest author - 14 July, 201930 July, 2022 This article contains a lot of useful tips for Gentse Feesten, although it was written specifically for the Gentse Feesten 2019! The Gentse Feesten is Ghent's biggest annual festival. If it's your first time, then before you get stuck into the party, read TheSquare.Gent's top tips! 1630
Art Nouveau Buildings in Ghent Exploring Ghent No Update by Guest author - 7 July, 201930 July, 2022 Art Nouveau was a style of art and architecture that was popular from 1890-1910. It was inspired by nature, particularly the forms of plants and flowers. The intricate design style originated in Belgium, and the first art nouveau house designs were credited to Victor Horta, who was a Ghent native.
Local Produce That Make Great Ghent Souvenirs Food & drink by Guest author - 2 July, 201930 July, 2022 Returning home for a visit and need to take gifts? Got friends to stay who want local produce as Ghent souvenirs? Beer and chocolates are the obvious choices, but you can also get them all over Belgium. Here’s our guide to 5 uniquely Ghent souvenirs that you can buy, what
Top 5 ice cream shops in Ghent Food & drink Seasonal by Guest author - 1 July, 201930 July, 2022 The time is right - in case you haven't noticed, the summer has officially begun. Finally, it is (almost) as hot as in Italy and we can properly enjoy a few scoops of ice cream to cool down after a full day of hard work. If you are a bit
Earn more on the side: flexi-job Work & education by Guest author - 16 June, 201930 July, 2022 Earn more on the side: flexi-job Have you ever wanted to earn a bit more on the side, but did not wish to set yourself up as self-employed? The Flemish government offers a tax-free flexible employment scheme for occasional help in shops and food and drink establishments. The advantages of flexi-jobs The main
Horseback shrimp fishing at Koksijde Day trips Seasonal by Guest author - 16 June, 201930 July, 2022 If you are familiar with the Lithuanian expression 'as calm as a Belgian' and have ever wondered how that would look like, you can see it live at an unusual coastal heritage event - shrimp fishing from a horseback. This traditional type of coastal fishing is said to be the
