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, 202011 April, 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 the Belgian frituur

Food & drink

by Heather - 8 April, 202017 April, 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,

How to cook up a Japanese film festival

by Nina - 9 March, 20208 March, 2020

Last updated: 8th March, 2020 About 10 years ago, Tomoko Kaji found herself at the opening night of the budding Japan Square film festival in Ghent. Even though she had heard about the festival from her husband, renowned Japanologist and festival collaborator Luk Van Haute, she didn't know what to expect. She

Adopting and Volunteering with Pets in Gent – All About Dierenasiel Gent

by Rebecca Bramlett - 11 February, 202010 April, 2020

We are all expats in Gent for different reasons and under different circumstances. Some of us may have family with us, including pets, while some of us may not have been able to bring pets, or may not be allowed to have pets where we live. Whether you are looking for

How to find a babysitter in Ghent

by Guest author - 30 January, 202017 April, 2020

Making the decision to move abroad as an expat, the moving itself and finally the settling in a foreign community can be a daunting experience. Moreover, if you’re an expat with children, having a family to take care of makes it even harder. Eventually you will need a babysitter. Facebook and

Trying out Belgian beer

Leisure

by Heather - 30 January, 202013 April, 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

by Guest author - 25 January, 202013 April, 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

Where to live in Ghent

Leisure

by Nina - 12 January, 202013 April, 2020

When you move to Ghent you will first need to find a place to stay. Usually, your first instinct will be to look at the map and see of the many districts you'd like to live in. But how to choose and what on earth are deelgemeenten? Here's our quick

De Krook Bibliotheek: A Library For All Of Us

by Rebecca Bramlett - 8 January, 202010 April, 2020

There is a new building in Gent that stands out among the rest, perhaps as obviously as I feel I stand out as an American in a crowd of Gentenaars! Sitting in the shadows of the famous stone Gothic towers, its glass and dark metal shines within the city’s skyline