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We uncover what to do with kids in Brussels
New expat moms often ask me what activities are available for kids in Brussels, Belgium. Not being a parent myself, I was always at a loss for advice. So, I decided to ask the experts – the expat Moms themselves.
They pulled through with some great advice we share, in their words, below. We’ve also compiled a list of blogs and resources for parents in Belgium, at the bottom of this post.
The Palais Garnier – Paris’ famous Opera House
While planning a trip to Paris with my best friend last summer, I knew we’d be visiting many of the tourist sites I had seen in the past. One of her requests however, was a new one for me – The Palais Garnier, Paris’ famous opera house.
Stuck in a Brussels Restaurant rut? We share our 6 Restaurants in Belgium worth leaving Brussels for.
Using the Health Care System in Belgium doesn’t have to be scary.
No expat wants to end up in the hospital in their new country, but we do want to know a decent health care system is available if and when we need it. I recently visited the Emergency Room in a Brussels hospital and, for the most part, it was a better experience than I expected.
How do you fall in love when so many others are vying for your love’s attention?
Paris, France – It’s the city of lights, of poetry, of romance. It’s a city people fantasise about visiting and romantics fall in love with instantly. For me however, Paris wasn’t love at first sight. This is the story of my late blooming love affair with Paris.
Andrew loves a good pun, so he enjoyed the humorous signs in Dartmoor National Park.
England may be rainy (like our beloved Belgium) but that moody atmosphere makes for some great photos, if you’re prepared to get wet. Today we share a few of our favourite photos from our last trip to England.
Belgium is a wonderland for foodies, but if you have a food allergy, it can be a nightmare. We share how to survive gluten-free and celiac dining in Belgium. We share where to buy gluten-free food and the best gluten-free restaurants in Belgium.
One of the furry residents of the Otter Sanctuary in Dartmoor
We love animals of all shapes and sizes, so when we accidentally discovered the Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, in Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England, we knew we had to take a look.
The Tropical Rainforest Biome at the Eden Project
Where do you find both a Mediterranean garden and a tropical rainforest in the middle of the English countryside? Under the giant domes of the Eden Project in Cornwall of course.