Chilling by the pool Seasonal Sports by Guest author - 27 August, 202030 July, 2022 It's summer time! While many escape to the south to relax by the sea (after travelling at a snail's pace on the Autoroute de Soleil with the rest of Belgium), you can enjoy that beach feeling at several outdoor swimming places in and around Ghent. Read on for where to
Things to Do with Kids in Ghent (Part 1) Families with kids by Guest author - 1 July, 202030 July, 2022 “Things to Do in with Kids in Ghent” is a series of three articles. Part 1 includes information on sports and recreation, as well as meeting other families. In Part 2 we discuss museums and the Arts. And in Part 3 we share ways to explore the city, visit historical
De Krook Bibliotheek: A Library For All Of Us Students & studying by Guest author - 8 January, 202030 July, 2022 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
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
Day Trips from Gent to Animal Parks Day trips by Guest author - 7 May, 201930 July, 2022 Are you looking to get out of the city center and spend a day with some animals? Here’s an inspiring list of great zoos and animal parks in Belgium, including some right here in Gent, to get you outside and in touch with the animal kingdom! Pairi Daiza Domaine de Cambron, B-7940
Finding and Registering for Basic Schools in Gent Families with kids by Guest author - 26 February, 201930 July, 2022 As mentioned in our previous post, About Basic Education (Basisonderwijs) in Gent, new residents in Belgium must enroll their school-aged children in school within sixty days of completing their national registration. This article describes how to find and enroll in Pre-Primary and Primary schools in Gent. Factors Expat Families Consider when
A Kid-Friendly Day Trip to Antwerp Day trips Families with kids by Guest author - 7 February, 201930 July, 2022 There are many things to do in Gent with kids (see our three-part series of articles on that starting here). However, if you are looking for a change of scenery, consider a day trip to Antwerp! Here I will share some child-friendly things to do in Antwerp that I promise
About Basic Education (Basisonderwijs) in Gent Families with kids by Guest author - 3 February, 201930 July, 2022 Photo courtesy of the International School Ghent. For expats with children, finding and enrolling in schools is one of the highest priorities when arriving in Gent. Not only is it a personal priority, it is also a legal requirement. New residents in Belgium must enroll their children (from age 6 until
Exploring your children’s new neighbourhood Families with kids by Guest author - 1 February, 201911 October, 2020 You’ve packed your bags, said goodbye to friends, grandparents and cousins – you’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with your family. 156
Enjoying Gentse Feesten 2017 with Kids Events No Update by Guest author - 1 July, 201730 July, 2022 When I first heard about Gentse Feesten, it was described to me as a mega-festival with partying and drinking alcohol until the early morning hours, every night, for 10 days. While it sounded fun for the (much younger than me) Gentenaar who was describing it, I found it hard to
