English Bookshops in Brussels
Where to find your summer reads in Brussels
Our Correspondent Laura offers up some great places to find English books in Brussels for a bit of summer literature lovin‘.
Getting Belgian Nationality – the Continuing Saga
Will we be rejected by Belgium forever?
You may remember, late last year, Andrew and I applied for Belgian citizenship. It has been a Kafkaesque saga. Today we update you on where we stand, seven months after we submitted our paperwork.
Leaving Your Rental Property in Belgium – a Checklist
Packing up and moving on
The annual expat migration season has arrived in Belgium. If you are one of the many expats relocating this spring, check out this handy checklist for leaving your rental property in Belgium, supplied by the folks at Map Relocations.
10 Things I’ve Learned Living in Brussels, Belgium
Belgium is a quirky place. Those of us, who have been expats here for a while, forget just how strange it can seem to newcomers. Today, our guest contributor, Laura, shares her observations, after a year of living in Brussels.
4 Things You Should Know about Working in Belgium
I’ve worked in Belgium for eight years. In that time, I’ve discovered a number of rules about working here, which may be confusing or different from elsewhere. Today I’ll share information about four things you should know about working in Belgium.
Activities for Kids (and Parents) in Brussels, Belgium
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.
Visiting the Emergency Room in Brussels, Belgium
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.
Celiac and Gluten-Free Living in Belgium
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.