Best Summer Bars in Ghent Food & drink Seasonal by Guest author - 1 July, 202030 July, 2022 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
Trying Out Belgian Beer in Ghent Food & drink by Guest author - 30 January, 202030 July, 2022 I won’t lie to you - one of the main reasons I moved to Ghent was for the beer. Coming from England, where the beer is weak, flat and a bit too warm (I’m allowed to say that), I was and still am, in awe of the range of Belgian
5 Places to Make You Lose Those Winter Blues Exploring Ghent Seasonal by Guest author - 1 January, 202021 October, 2021 Winter. That time of year that brings about profound existential questions like “Why are my feet still cold with three layers of winter socks?”. Yes, it’s definitely here, and there’s little we can do to escape the cold (pun intended), hard truth that the weather in Belgium can inevitably get
New Year traditions and events in Gent Events Seasonal by Guest author - 30 November, 201914 August, 2020 The holiday season can be tricky for expats: this season is filled with traditions and as everyone is eager to relive their happy childhood moments, there is even more scope for misunderstanding than usual. After our introduction to Christmas traditions in Flanders, here is our handy guide to what you
Quirky Things to See and Do in Ghent Exploring Ghent by Guest author - 30 January, 201918 August, 2021 Tourism to Ghent is booming as people discover that there is more to Belgium than just Brussels and Bruges. Ghent's popularity will come as no surprise to expats who live here. There is something for everyone in this medieval city, and as friends and family take advantage of free accommodation