Best Ghent autumn festivals

by Nina - 27 September, 202011 August, 2021

A woman dancing flamenco in a bright red dress

Do you think that the festival season in Ghent finishes with the close of summer? Obviously, you have not been living here for long! Gentenaars do not let the seasons define their festival plans. Bridging the gap between the summer festive feeling and Christmas time, several Ghent autumn festivals brighten

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

Chilling by the pool

by Nina - 27 August, 202027 August, 2020

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, 20208 April, 2021

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

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.

Sky Over Ghent From Armand Pien Observatory

Exploring Ghent

by Nina - 15 July, 202011 October, 2020

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

by Heather - 6 July, 202011 October, 2020

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

Best Summer Bars in Ghent

by Heather - 1 July, 202012 May, 2021

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

3 scenic riverside cycling routes

by Nina - 10 April, 202018 August, 2021

You’ve bought a bike and with the help of our article on cycling in Ghent, you are now a skilled city cyclist. You are ready to explore the world beyond urban cobblestones. Ghent is a city of rivers and so it is no wonder that wherever you go outside of

A-Z of Belgian Fries and Ghent’s Frituurs

Food & drink

by Heather - 8 April, 202023 August, 2020

I still remember my first trip to a Belgian frituur/frietkot, or fry shop. I mean I knew how important chips (fries) were to the Belgians, but I had no idea there was a whole range of accompanying dishes. If you’re new to Ghent and you are about to dive in,