Chilling by the pool Seasonal Sports by Nina - 27 August, 202021 October, 2021 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
Sky Over Ghent From Armand Pien Observatory Exploring Ghent by Nina - 15 July, 202021 October, 2021 Have you ever wished you could climb up one of the towers of Ghent at night and get closer to the starry skies from an observatory? 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
Things to Do with kids in Gent (Part 2) Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 1 July, 202015 July, 2021 "Things to Do 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 sites,
De Krook Bibliotheek: A Library For All Of Us Students & studying by Rebecca Bramlett - 8 January, 202018 August, 2021 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
Horseback shrimp fishing at Koksijde Day trips Seasonal by Nina - 16 June, 201914 August, 2020 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 Day trips by Rebecca Bramlett - 7 May, 201918 August, 2021 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 Rebecca Bramlett - 26 February, 201915 July, 2021 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) Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 13 February, 201921 October, 2021 “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 Day trips Families with kids by Rebecca Bramlett - 7 February, 201921 October, 2021 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 Rebecca Bramlett - 3 February, 201911 October, 2020 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
