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
Adopting and Volunteering with Pets in Gent – All About Dierenasiel Gent Life in Ghent by Guest author - 11 February, 202030 July, 2022 We are all expats in Gent for different reasons and under different circumstances. Some of us may have family with us, including pets, while some of us may not have been able to bring pets, or may not be allowed to have pets where we live. Whether you are looking for
Where to live in Ghent Just arrived by Guest author - 12 January, 202030 July, 2022 When you move to Ghent you will first need to find a place to stay. Usually, your first instinct will be to look at the map and see of the many districts you'd like to live in. But how to choose and what on earth are deelgemeenten? Here's our quick
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
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
Day Trips From Gent: Hallerbos, The Blue Forest Day trips Seasonal by Guest author - 12 April, 201930 July, 2022 As beautiful as Gent is, do you ever want to escape the hard, gray stone of our city to see something different? What if I told you that with just a day trip, you can visit one of Europe’s most beautiful forests? Hallerbos, “The Blue Forest”, in Halle, Belgium has been
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
