Christmas in Ghent – the Ultimate Guide Events Seasonal by Guest author - 11 November, 201930 July, 2022 If you are planning a December visit to experience Christmas in Ghent, this ultimate guide will help you discover the highlights. If you moved to Ghent this year and this is your first Christmas in Ghent, you'll want to know how the locals celebrate and how to incorporate the local
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
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
Beginner’s Guide for foreign students in Ghent Seasonal Students & studying Top posts by Guest author - 8 September, 201921 October, 2021 Welcome to Ghent! Whether you came here for your bachelor, masters, PhD or internship, congratulations on making a very good choice. Belgium is a great country and this city in particular has a lot to offer. My name is Lilas and I used to be an Erasmus student in Ghent.
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
What do you love about the Gentse Feesten? Events Seasonal by Guest author - 14 July, 201930 July, 2022 The Gentse Feesten is without doubt the biggest and best-known festival in Ghent, attracting around 2 million visitors each year. We asked TheSquare’s authors and friends a few questions that we all want to know the answer to: 1612
Gentse Feesten 2019 – Practical Tips Events Seasonal by Guest author - 14 July, 201930 July, 2022 This article contains a lot of useful tips for Gentse Feesten, although it was written specifically for the Gentse Feesten 2019! The Gentse Feesten is Ghent's biggest annual festival. If it's your first time, then before you get stuck into the party, read TheSquare.Gent's top tips! 1630
Top 5 ice cream shops in Ghent Food & drink Seasonal by Guest author - 1 July, 201930 July, 2022 The time is right - in case you haven't noticed, the summer has officially begun. Finally, it is (almost) as hot as in Italy and we can properly enjoy a few scoops of ice cream to cool down after a full day of hard work. If you are a bit
Horseback shrimp fishing at Koksijde Day trips Seasonal by Guest author - 16 June, 201930 July, 2022 If you are familiar with the Lithuanian expression 'as calm as a Belgian' and have ever wondered how that would look like, you can see it live at an unusual coastal heritage event - shrimp fishing from a horseback. This traditional type of coastal fishing is said to be the
How to vote in elections in Gent Life in Ghent Seasonal by Guest author - 20 May, 201916 December, 2020 Elections in Belgium can seem pretty complicated, especially for expats who might struggle with the language barrier. In this post, we’ll give you a taste of how the Belgian political system works, and show you how/if you can vote. Every 6 years there are municipal and provincial (i.e. East Flanders) elections