Best Summer Bars in Ghent

by Heather - 1 July, 202012 May, 2021

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 Heather - 30 January, 202023 August, 2020

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

by Guest author - 1 January, 202011 October, 2020

Botanical Gardens, Ghent © Mirna Pavlovic

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

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, 20198 April, 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