Vegetarian Restaurants in Ghent

Food & drink

by Dena Mehalakes - 22 July, 202014 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

Leisure

by Nina - 15 July, 202015 July, 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 ways to spend the summer in Ghent

by Heather - 6 July, 20206 July, 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 places to spend the summer

Best terrace bars in Ghent

by Heather - 1 July, 202014 August, 2020

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 terrace bars in Ghent. Terrasseizoen is something of a sport here, and isn’t complete without a plate of kaasblokjes

Chilling by the pool

by Nina - 23 June, 202014 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 open-air swimming places in and around Ghent. Read on for where to

Facebook communities for expats in Ghent

Leisure

by Guest author - 13 April, 202013 April, 2020

Image of heart filled with country flags - for international facebook groups in Ghent and Belgium

Moving to another country means joining a new community but, as expats, we know that sometimes it can be comforting to get in touch with people from our own country. People who speak our language and share the same background, can give us advice, bring us support or simply tell

3 scenic riverside cycling routes

by Nina - 10 April, 202014 August, 2020

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, 202014 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,

Trying out Belgian beer

Food & drink

by Heather - 30 January, 202014 August, 2020

I won’t lie to you - one of the main reasons I moved to Ghent was for the beer. 33

Day Trips from Gent: Aalst

Day trips

by Guest author - 25 January, 202014 August, 2020

A short train ride or car journey from Gent lies Aalst (Alost in French) – half way to Brussels yet seemingly a world away from Gent, perfect for a day trip. That the city is unknown to many Gentenaars is baffling to this writer, given its beautiful Grote Markt, charming