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

Explore Ghent with the UitPAS card

by Nina - 5 April, 201913 April, 2019

It’s always a pleasure to enjoy many of the activities Ghent offers for adults and children: museums, theatre performances, sports, concerts and other exciting events. But did you know that with a special Out-in-Ghent card (UiTPAS) you can save points at each of them, and use the points to get

3 scenic riverside cycling routes

by Nina - 26 February, 20192 May, 2019

You’ve bought a bike and with the help of our article on cycling in Ghent, you are now a skilled city cyclist. You are ready to explore the world beyond urban cobblestones. Ghent is a city of rivers and so it is no wonder that wherever you go outside of

Things to Do in Gent with Kids (Part 1)

by Rebecca Bramlett - 3 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

5 Places to Make You Lose Those Winter Blues

by Guest author - 19 January, 201912 February, 2019

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

Winter Sports in Ghent

by Nina - 19 January, 201912 February, 2019

If you are coming from a country with a strong tradition in winter sports, the winter time in Belgium might seem like the most boring four months of the year. With no mountains in sight and rare snowfall, you could end up getting depressed while staring at the constantly grey

3 Things to do at the Belgian coast in Winter

by Nina - 19 January, 201930 January, 2019

The dark and cold months of winter are here and while you might be tempted to stay at home under a thick blanket with your favourite Netflix series, the world outside still has something to offer. The Belgian coast is probably not your first idea of a thrilling winter-time escape,

How to find and join a gym to do fitness in Gent

by Guest author - 23 August, 20188 July, 2019

this picture is of a man doing a situp for the article How to Find and Join a Gym in Ghent of The Square.Gent

Read this to find out how to join a gym to do fitness in Ghent. Learn about the gym and fitness options available in Ghent, where they are located, what is unique and extra special about them, and how much they cost to join. Also get some money saving tips

Study in Gent – Workshops, Courses, Classes and Study Programmes for adults, in English

by Guest author - 20 August, 201831 July, 2019

Feel like studying again? Whether you want to study in Gent to learn a new skill for your hobby, take up a language or get a formal certification to boost your employability, read on. In this guide you can find out all about workshops, courses, classes and study programmes in