Chilling by the pool

by Nina - 27 August, 202027 August, 2020

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

Best summer things to do in Ghent

by Heather - 6 July, 202011 October, 2020

Ghent’s streets, rivers and parks truly come alive during the Belgian summer. Because the winters can be long (oh so long!), it’s even more important to make the most of every day of sunshine we’re treated to. Here’s our guide to some of the best summer things to do in

Best Summer Bars in Ghent

by Heather - 1 July, 202023 August, 2020

If you’ve spent at least one summer (or even just a sunny weekend) in Ghent you’ll know that the Gentenaars love nothing more than a drink at one of the best summer bars in Ghent. Terrasseizoen (Terrace season) is something of a sport here, and isn’t complete without a plate

5 Places to Make You Lose Those Winter Blues

by Guest author - 1 January, 202011 October, 2020

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

Top 5 ice cream shops in Ghent

by Nina - 1 July, 201914 August, 2020

The time is right - in case you haven't noticed, the summer has officially begun. Finally, it is (almost) as hot as in Italy and we can properly enjoy a few scoops of ice cream to cool down after a full day of hard work. If you are a bit

Horseback shrimp fishing at Koksijde

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

Best summer festivals and events in Ghent

by Guest author - 1 May, 201921 September, 2020

In this guide we’ll give you suggestions on the best summer festivals and events in Ghent. On the 15th April 2020 the Belgian government announced that - due to the coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak - no large-scale events would be allowed to take place in Belgium until the end of August 2020. As

Treasure hunting at the rommelmarkt

by Nina - 13 April, 201926 September, 2020

rommel, n : 1 mess, shambles: rommel maken make a mess 2 (ondeugdelijke waar) junk, rubbish, trash rommelen, v : 1 rumble, roll: de donder rommelt in de verte - the thunder is rumbling in the distance 2 rummage: in zijn papieren rommelen - shuffle one's papers (Van Dale dictionary) Rommel is a word that