Halloween in Ghent Events Seasonal by Guest author - 13 October, 201921 September, 2020 Halloween. Most people consider it just another commercialized holiday that has spread from America. In fact, it has a long history with its roots likely in Ireland. Halloween is slowly catching on in Belgium and there are now events and activities to celebrate Halloween in Ghent. You will find that
Exploring the Ghent Beguinages Exploring Ghent by Guest author - 1 October, 201930 July, 2022 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.
Restaurants in Ghent and A Guide to Eating Out Food & drink by Guest author - 28 September, 201930 July, 2022 If you're new to the city, then you'll want to check out the restaurants in Ghent. Getting your lips around some of the words on the menu might be easier said than done. And - like anywhere in the world - there are some do's and don't's to be aware
Where to Party in Ghent Food & drink by Guest author - 21 September, 201918 August, 2021 Ahh, Belgium... the culture of beers, fries, and partying! For you, I volunteered to experience the best parties in Ghent and made a list of bars, clubs, festivals & other events - for all ages, music tastes and budgets - to help you find where to party in Ghent. Enjoy! Are
Forest Walks near Ghent Seasonal Sports by Guest author - 16 September, 201930 July, 2022 While Flanders is not exactly famous for its forests, there are some nice options for forest walks near Ghent where you can enjoy a pleasant long walk in nature. Here are three options to escape the hard cobblestones of our old town and give your feet a rest on softer
Running in Ghent Sports by Guest author - 16 September, 201920 October, 2020 Read this information bomb including everything you wanted to know about running in Ghent and more. Get tips for where to run, clubs to join, social media accounts to follow, where to buy running gear and which events to train for. 1860
Shopping for the essentials in Ghent Shopping by Guest author - 8 September, 201930 July, 2022 When you’re visiting a city for a weekend, you can just wander about and see which shops you stumble across. But if you’re living in a new country and you don’t know where to buy a loaf of bread or a pair of socks in a hurry, the simplest things
Diving in Belgium Sports by Guest author - 5 September, 201930 July, 2022 Diving? Yes. In Belgium? Yes. It might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think about sports in Belgium, but one of the country's biggest diving clubs (De Manta) is based in Ghent. With the Belgian and Dutch coastline just 30 minutes away, there are plenty
Where To Find Good Rock Music In Ghent – Top 10 Concert Venues Exploring Ghent by Guest author - 3 September, 201911 October, 2020 For anyone who likes to go to (rock) concerts or anyone who is playing in a band and is looking for a nice place to play at, this article might be just right for you. These are my 10 favourite concert venues in Gent for a good (rock) concert... Handelsbeurs Address:
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
