Registering as a US citizen in Ghent Just arrived No Update by Dena Mehalakes - 2 March, 202117 March, 2021 The following information describes the process when registering as a US citizen in Ghent. The requirements can vary from person to person depending on what type of visa you have, what your job is, how long you are staying, etc. I will give you a little preview of the experience
International food shops and spice stores in Ghent Shopping by Dena Mehalakes - 1 September, 202011 October, 2020 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
Vegetarian Restaurants in Ghent Food & drink by Dena Mehalakes - 22 August, 202022 August, 2020 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.
Yoga classes in Ghent and around Sports by Dena Mehalakes - 15 December, 201921 October, 2021 There are lots of great reasons for doing yoga. It can increase your flexibility, relieve stress, build muscle tone, improve sleep and help you to make that mind body connection. Whatever your objectives are, there are a wide range of yoga classes in Ghent to suit your particular goals. Whether
Exploring the Ghent Beguinages Exploring Ghent by Dena Mehalakes - 1 October, 201911 October, 2020 Sometimes as an expat, you want to experience some culture and history in Gent without all the hubbub of the main tourist attractions. For peaceful exploration, I like to visit one of the three Ghent beguinages found right in the city center. They are calm, quiet, and steeped in history.
Art Nouveau Buildings in Ghent Exploring Ghent No Update by Dena Mehalakes - 7 July, 201911 October, 2020 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.
