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
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
Horseback shrimp fishing at Koksijde Day trips Seasonal by Guest author - 16 June, 201930 July, 2022 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
My Gent: Synchronised swimming and a new life in a friendly Flemish city My Gent No Update by Guest author - 17 April, 201930 July, 2022 Originally from the UK, Liz and her husband are planning on moving to Ghent after they recently bought a house here. To get involved with the local community, Liz is bringing her years of synchronised swimming experience and putting on a show at the 2019 Gentse Feesten. We caught up
Best indoor swimming pools in Ghent Sports by Guest author - 26 February, 201930 July, 2022 Do you find yourself in Ghent looking for a swimming pool to do a couple of lanes? Wondering which pool is just on your way to work to get energized first thing or relax after a hard day at the office? Do some pools offer bubble baths or a sauna
