Chilling by the pool

by Nina - 24 June, 201930 June, 2019

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 open air swimming places in and around Ghent. Read on for where

Horseback shrimp fishing at Koksijde

by Nina - 16 June, 201916 June, 2019

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

Day Trips from Gent to Animal Parks

by Rebecca Bramlett - 7 May, 201919 May, 2019

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

by Rebecca Bramlett - 26 February, 201927 February, 2019

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

Things to Do in Gent with Kids (Part 3)

by Rebecca Bramlett - 13 February, 201913 February, 2019

“Things to Do in Gent with Kids” is a series of three articles. Part 1 includes information on sports and recreation, as well as meeting other families. Part 2 discusses museums and the Arts. Part 3 shares ways to explore the city, visit historical sites, and stay informed about current

Things to Do in Gent with Kids (Part 2)

by Rebecca Bramlett - 12 February, 201913 April, 2019

"Things to Do in Gent with Kids" is a series of three articles. Part 1 includes information on sports and recreation, as well as meeting other families. Part 2 discusses museums and the Arts. Part 3 shares ways to explore the city, visit historical sites, and stay informed about current

A Kid-Friendly Day Trip to Antwerp

by Rebecca Bramlett - 7 February, 20198 February, 2019

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

by Rebecca Bramlett - 3 February, 20194 February, 2019

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

The World of Kina (Wereld van Kina)

by Dena Mehalakes - 4 October, 20184 October, 2018

The Wereld van Kina (The World of Kina) is a two-part nature museum for children and teens consisting of a house and a garden at separate locations. Kina stands for kinderen (children) and natuur (nature) and the hands-on exhibits are great for engaging kids. 2288

Sky Over Ghent

Leisure

by Nina - 20 July, 201827 February, 2019

Have you ever wished you could climb up one of the towers of Ghent at night and get closer to the starry skies? It turns out, you can. On top of the Blandijnberg, in the Plateau-building of the University of Ghent, lies a hidden treasure: a fully-equipped 19th century observatory and