Melby
American expat in Belgium
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362
Contacts
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About me
American
Lives in Antwerpen
Speaks English, slowly accumulating some Dutch.
Registration: 29 March 2010
Proof of residence while at friends' house by JlptJonSei
I plan on moving to Belgium, during the first couple of weeks I will be staying with friends. While with them I will search an apartment, however until I found one, what documents can I provide to prove my residence with my friends? If I want to ...
In my experience, that isn't possible. Places generally require a piece of "official" mail sent to you at the residence, like electric bills or credit card bills or some such. So you may need to wait until you have your actual ... Read More
Moving to Antwerp in Feb 2015 by Faizan_mqt
Hello Everybody, I am Faizan from Pakistan. I recently accepted a job offer in Belgium and will be settling in Antwerp arnd Feb 2015 if visa and all other processes go as per plan. I will be accompanying my wife and 3 year old daughter. I will be ...
Websites will generally only have Dutch & French options, as those are the national languages (along with German, which is on many product labels, but is a minority area of the country so it's not as big a thing), but people pretty much all ... Read More
Documents for Belgium Work Visa by Soumen2255
Hello, I have aplied my work permit for belgium from India thru my employer and soon will be submitting the work visa for me and dependent visa for my dependent once WP is approved. My question is: Is affidavit of birth certificate and marriage ...
Soumen, it would be better I think to go to the municipality and have them give a new official one. This was what I did for my American one before I moved, I got a couple official notarized copies from the county to bring with me here for when they ... Read More
Moving to Antwerp in Feb 2015 by Faizan_mqt
Hello Everybody, I am Faizan from Pakistan. I recently accepted a job offer in Belgium and will be settling in Antwerp arnd Feb 2015 if visa and all other processes go as per plan. I will be accompanying my wife and 3 year old daughter. I will be ...
I'm guessing you meant 2016? :) Honestly I've never had any "issues" with being an expat here. The only difficulty I've dealt with is the bureaucracy, but as my husband is a native Dutch speaker he simply comes with me to any ... Read More
Getting credit card? by Melby
Hey, hoping someone here has experience with this. So, I'm getting really sick of my American credit card companies/banks calling FRAUD! every time I try purchasing anything online from non-American companies. I've maintained my old bank acct ...
Mastercard seems to be accepted more places, hence asking about that one specifically. Also, like I said, my bank will not give unless you have huge income/savings. We are not rich, so that is not possible. Are you sure what they offered you was a ... Read More
Getting credit card?
Hey, hoping someone here has experience with this. So, I'm getting really sick of my American credit card companies/banks calling FRAUD! every time I try purchasing anything online from non-American companies. I've maintained my old bank acct ... Read More
Yet another newbie/Single mum:-) by Katushka-3
Hi, Im originally from Slovakia, currently living in Birmingham in UK (and have been for past 13 years!). And now Im looking to relocate to Munchen with my kids as a single mum. I speak Slovak (obviously), fluent English and my German is total ...
I have a German friend on another site who is a single mother. I'm sure it'll be okay once you get used to the new area. :) Read More
hello all , looking for a room to rent
immoweb.be is the best site for looking for apartments. Read More
Civil Engineer by Edward46
Hello, I received a message from a civil engineer asking for my opinion on his salary expectations in Sri Lanka. I am an elderly chartered civil engineer, and I earn in excess of 拢15,000 sterling a month. As with any other country everything depends ...
You would probably have a better chance of someone with the relevant info in the Sri Lanka forum instead of this general one. Read More
SPONSORSHIP FOR THE STATES
Perhaps you should try couchsurfing, a site intended for meeting up with people and assisting them in getting around a city. Maybe someone there would meet you and show you where to do these things. Or give you input in how to go about it yourself, ... Read More
SPONSORSHIP FOR THE STATES
You cannot actually expect a stranger to sponsor you. They do not know you, and aside of the fact that you're also asking some random person off the internet not only to pay some expensive fee to file for you, but then that person is responsible for ... Read More
Can a man and a woman be JUST friends? by hutkgjf
Can a man and a woman be JUST friends?
That wouldn't be "JUST friends" anymore, then. Read More
Looking for information on Ningbo
You can go to the China forum for info on that area. Read More
How about tattoos? by Melby
This is probably a longshot, but does anyone know of any really awesome tattoo parlors? Preferably in/around Antwerpen, but really if a place does awesome work I'd be willing to travel a couple hrs for it. Also does anyone know the typical rates? ...
Yeah it used to be great, the int'l train went every hour, everything smooth. Then they killed it for the like triple-the-price high speed one, then they realized most people are not made of money and that was massive fail, now they're kind of ... Read More
How about tattoos? by Melby
This is probably a longshot, but does anyone know of any really awesome tattoo parlors? Preferably in/around Antwerpen, but really if a place does awesome work I'd be willing to travel a couple hrs for it. Also does anyone know the typical rates? ...
Thanks for the suggestions, globetrotter. Technically I wouldn't mind going to NL for it except the Belgian rail company recently turned idiotic and no longer has regular rail service there, and as such it is now a huge chore to try making small ... Read More
How about tattoos?
This is probably a longshot, but does anyone know of any really awesome tattoo parlors? Preferably in/around Antwerpen, but really if a place does awesome work I'd be willing to travel a couple hrs for it. Also does anyone know the typical rates? ... Read More
Is the Brussels international catholic school a good school? by sinulienka
What is BICS like? I'm 14 and considering moving to belgium with my dad. It's the cheapest bilingual school i've found so far as we can't afford the expensive ones. Do you have any experience with the school? Are there any extra-curricular ...
Sorry, but no. "Don't expect" implies, um, don't expect. It does not in any way state anything other than the sum of the words. It does not state that it's impossible for there to be other things, it states that the odds are against it. Bad odds ... Read More
Where find secondhand books
Yeah, De Slegte is a great 2nd-hand bookstore. As for the internet, abebooks.com is a good one. Read More
Dvds please!
Yeah Bart Smit is all over Belgium and the Netherlands, not sure if it's further than that or not. Read More
Dvds please!
Why not rent them from rental places? I don't know what ones are in Brussels but there's several places that have them here, I'm sure Brussels has plenty as well. :) Also you can always check like Saturn and Media Markt for their bargain bins of ... Read More
Popular jobs in Antwerp and Brussels by caliboyinbelgium
I just arrived from San Francisco, CA & I am looking for work in Antwerp or Brussels. Can anyone advise me on popular jobs for native English speakers? Also are there specific bars or hang-out hubs where expats go to socialize in both Antwerp and ...
Aside of finding an international business company, I don't really know of anything to do with only speaking English. Natives in Flanders all speak Dutch, French, and English at fluent levels, and many can speak German as well. So, speaking only ... Read More
Popular jobs in Antwerp and Brussels by caliboyinbelgium
I just arrived from San Francisco, CA & I am looking for work in Antwerp or Brussels. Can anyone advise me on popular jobs for native English speakers? Also are there specific bars or hang-out hubs where expats go to socialize in both Antwerp and ...
Not aware of any "expat hangouts," sorry. Belgians are perfectly friendly though, don't worry about going into any bar you like the look of. I'm a bit confused; what kind of visa are you here on? Read More
New to Liege
I would recommend you to look on immoweb.be for finding a place to live, it's the most widely used site for that here. I'm not in Li猫ge so I don't know what the better areas to look are, sorry. Read More
Zillions of English paperbacks going by patricia.featherstone
Is there somewhere in the Li猫ge area that deals in second hand English paperbacks? Have loads and loads. All good!
De Slegte is the good large chain that deals in used/overstock books, definitely check with them. What sort of books are they? Read More
Looking for an apartment that will accept dogs
Unfortunately it is quite common for rented apartments not to allow dogs, or to charge huge amounts if they do. Read More
Considering moving to Belgium... by mmatlosz
I need some guidance, I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I am a teacher with a large family (5 including myself) that is wanting to relocate overseas to teach. I would preferably like somewhere in Europe, in an international ...
Housing?? Yeah, delusional. LOL. Jobs don't normally provide housing, unless it's some sort of live-in situation job, which, isn't typical. I also don't think they do paying for children things either, but I can't say for certain about that one. ... Read More
How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Brussels :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Meghan, if you ever feel like visiting Antwerpen, my husband & I would be glad to get together and show you around and such! :) Read More
working as a nurse in brussels by Angie123
Hi there, I am moving to Brussels in 2012 , I have recently qualified as a nurse and I am finding it difficult to find any info on how to go about finding a job. i would be grateful if anyone on the forum could point me in the right direction. I ...
Unfortunately I don't think you would have much luck finding a job in that sort of setting only speaking English. You'd need at *least* French or Dutch, if not both. It's unlikely they'd hire anyone who couldn't communicate adequately with the ... Read More
Want to buy a TV, any one for sae
There are plenty of stores that sell them, the biggest chains being Saturn and Media Markt. Saturn usually has better prices. Read More
Food by algorightclim
Hi All I am an American and I have been living here for the past 2 1/2 months. My husband and I love to go out to eat but we have been disturbed by some practices that we are not accustomed to, like the preparing of food without any protective ...
Yeah gloves are not needed, people just need to wash their hands. The rice thing though is really bad, are you absolutely positive that's what you saw?? Places usually keep that stuff in the kitchen, how were you able to see it? Read More
Things I dont like. Things I do. by Guest2944873
1. When people toot their horn at night-time to say bye to someone theyve just visited or dropped off. 2. People who flick their cigarettes onto the street infront of you as you are walking along. 3. People never using the inside lane of a ...
^Exactly. And EVERYWHERE charges for trash pickup, it's NOT a "public service," it is a JOB, that people are paid to do!! Gawd, this country is fabulous, it drives me crazy when people start ranting about completely inane things as though they were ... Read More
long weekend europe travel deals
You just need to check all the various travel sites and see what kind of prices are out there. Read More
Register in Commune by KBalaji
Dears, I moved to Brussels recently and registered in Commune. Would like to know how many days/months it will take to get a residence card. I have registered in Brussels 1000. Regards Balaji
KBalaji, if you are not an EU citizen, then no, that would be risky. TChantel, it takes quite a while. Bureaucracy is slow. Read More
Hello! new in Ghent! by Negrolanda
Halloo! I just arrvied at Gent on saturday! I was hoping we could do a little meat up with all the expats so we get to know eachother! Love this city
belladoc88, I don't know about Gent in particular, but I doubt it's really much different from here. There is a plenty big Muslim population in Belgium & the Netherlands, with plenty of women who wear headscarves. I've never seen anyone out in ... Read More
American expat living in Brussels! by TChantel
Any expats living in Brussels? I've been Brussels for one month and looking forward to meeting new friends! Would love to hear from you all!
haha yeah, obviously most people don't really think of that aspect :P just, I've felt that way since I was a child, so I quite enjoy being somewhere that it's not celebrated! lol Read More
Help with taxes by levalencia
Hello I would like to know a little bit more about taxes. As far as I remember everybody get a tax letter on march, and it has to be paid on June 1. You need to pay it all, and can it be split into monthly? 2. I asked my collleague and she said me ...
Um, guys, I imagine the original question was about the *end of the year* taxes, the form that every citizen gets... Not about the regular stuff taken out of your wages each paycheck. Read More
American expat living in Brussels! by TChantel
Any expats living in Brussels? I've been Brussels for one month and looking forward to meeting new friends! Would love to hear from you all!
Teena, turkey day is an American (and Canadian) holiday, it's not celebrated here unless you happen to meet up with some expats who feel the need to carry the tradition over. Personally, I'm a vegetarian, and don't think celebrating genocide is a ... Read More
Salary & Taxation by whoami
I am being offered EUR 4000 (gross) per month to work for a research institute in Belgium with the possibility of a non-resident tax status. Any thoughts on what is the net (min. and max) monthly salary that i should expect ? I looked up several ...
Schoolmum has covered it pretty well. Your profile indicates that you are Indian, so in answer to #1-2, I would say more definitely: no. You don't just get money for free, and you are not from the EU so your wife would not get any sort of permit ... Read More
Organize your move to Belgium by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Belgium. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Belgium: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...
Most of these questions are very difficult to answer in a general way. The answers would vary quite a bit depending where one is coming from (say, next door in the Netherlands or France, vs overseas say, in the Americas or Africa, etc), what things ... Read More
Hello and Glad To Be Here! by clb
Greetings to all of the forum members here. My main purpo:)se in being a member of this community is to listen and learn. I am 63 years old and not in good health. However, I AM reasonably fit for my age and have a very caring heart and spirit. ...
There is nothing wrong with the weather here; it's a sea-climate. The winters are milder than many places as are the summers. It's also not an expensive place to live, unless you choose to make it one. You can find perfectly decent apartments for ... Read More
Relocating to Antwerp by comuk
Hello forum friends, I am moving to Antwerp in a months time from Frankfurt. I have some basic questions for the people experienced in this forum about living in Antwerp. Accomodation: Which towns are most preferred? Can you please list them ...
I've never had a problem getting reception with Base. Read More
Procedure for securing a work permit? by ugandanprinceze
Hello Am from Uganda and in Brussels now. can anyone help and tell me the procedure for securing a work permit?? Thank you
Hazed, your post is off-topic; it would be better if you started your own thread. Read More
free hair style by shellerzz
hi everyone im an irish hairdresser, whos going to work in the in the toni and guy salon in rue de namur, im looking for three people who would love to get a free hair style on fri the 21st of october, i need to do three different styles so im ...
I'd be willing to go short - depending what it was you wanted to do. Read More
Shea butter and natural products in Belgium - where to buy by jennimay
Does anywhere know where there's a natural beauty supply store in Brussels or Leuven?
I know there is a Lush store here, she was looking for Brussels/Leuven though. Read More
free hair style by shellerzz
hi everyone im an irish hairdresser, whos going to work in the in the toni and guy salon in rue de namur, im looking for three people who would love to get a free hair style on fri the 21st of october, i need to do three different styles so im ...
hm, I might be willing to go short, depending on what exactly it was you wanted to do... Read More
Shea butter and organic oils
Also the one I mentioned in your thread says they're a "natuurlijk en biologisch shoppen" so you could try searching those terms as well. Read More
Shea butter and organic oils
This seems to be a list of bio shops in Brussel: http://www.natuurwinkel-info.be/brussel Not sure how reliable it is. You can do searches (like on search engines, not that site) for "natuurwinkel" and "biowinkel" along with a city name to try and ... Read More
Shea butter and natural products in Belgium - where to buy by jennimay
Does anywhere know where there's a natural beauty supply store in Brussels or Leuven?
Body Shop isn't as natural as they'd have you believe. We use Het Natuurhuis, which is an organic store that sells all sorts of food products as well as home & "beauty" supplies. It doesn't look like they're quite in your location though, see here: ... Read More
ENGLISH COURSES TEW - faculty of applied economics
Ah perhaps you want to specify what *sort* of courses you are referring to? I'm a bit confused what you are talking about... Read More
Gym / workout / running / sports partner wanted!
Sorry, not my kind of thing. But you can try couchsurfing.org, it's a good way to meet up with locals. I don't follow Brussels groups but I'm sure there are people there who do sports and post meetings and such for it. Read More
Decent quality T Shirts/ Tops by hannahhadman
So since I have moved to Belgium I have had issues with T Shirts. Most of what ive bought so far as keep getting small holes in them. However as winter is on its way I am in need for long sleeved tops and would like to know if anyone can recommend ...
That's rather odd, I've not had holes develop in anything I have bought here, in over two years. >_> Regardless, Esprit has high quality clothes... Read More
Register in Commune by KBalaji
Dears, I moved to Brussels recently and registered in Commune. Would like to know how many days/months it will take to get a residence card. I have registered in Brussels 1000. Regards Balaji
You wouldn't be required to go there at a moment's notice though, as long as you aren't leaving for an extended time (say, more than a week or so) it really should not make any difference. Read More
Register in Commune by KBalaji
Dears, I moved to Brussels recently and registered in Commune. Would like to know how many days/months it will take to get a residence card. I have registered in Brussels 1000. Regards Balaji
Balesy, it is nothing to do with "restricting someone's liberty," for one thing staying inside a country is not like you arelocked up, but regardless it is because if people are not EU citizens they do not legally have the right to just go traveling ... Read More
Register in Commune by KBalaji
Dears, I moved to Brussels recently and registered in Commune. Would like to know how many days/months it will take to get a residence card. I have registered in Brussels 1000. Regards Balaji
TChantel, what is it that you're doing over here? Read More
Register in Commune by KBalaji
Dears, I moved to Brussels recently and registered in Commune. Would like to know how many days/months it will take to get a residence card. I have registered in Brussels 1000. Regards Balaji
If you don't have any other visa/permissions to be here, then no, you shouldn't leave the country. If you're still within the time limit of, for instance, a tourist visa, then that's fine, as you're allowed to travel with that. But if your visa has ... Read More
Register in Commune by KBalaji
Dears, I moved to Brussels recently and registered in Commune. Would like to know how many days/months it will take to get a residence card. I have registered in Brussels 1000. Regards Balaji
It took almost a year and a half for mine, but part of that was waiting for them to process my husband (who is an EU citizen!). His took like 6-7mos, then my part took like 9 mos. Read More
buying tobacco
Charleroi is a city, there are tons of stores in it, it covers plenty of space, hence asking for more specifics on what it is supposed to be close to. I don't smoke, so I really don't know about the quantities, don't pay that much attention to ... Read More
buying tobacco
I don't know what "tobacco alley" is, but, close to hand...to where?? The airport? Where you'll be staying? What? More info needed. Regardless, grocery stores sell them, as should all the "night stores," I imagine... Read More
How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Brussels :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
haha well not in Brussels, lol. If you ever feel like doing something elsewhere, then let me know. :P Read More
How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Brussels :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Jay, I'm thinking people probably need more than a couple hours of notice. Most people probably didn't even see that you had posted this before that time had passed. You should try something for several days in the future, to give people time to ... Read More
why the weather at this time of the year in Brussels is so awful!!
...I ...really don't know what to say to that. It is September, it is not winter, there is not supposed to be winter weather now. This is perfectly normal weather, and there's nothing wrong or awful about it. I think you just need to relax a bit. Read More
primary school by aner6053
Hello to you all, I recently moved to Brussels and I am looking for a good school (primary level) for next year for my little daughter (now 4 years old). She is extremelly shy so I would like to find something friendly and not too big but I would ...
And let me also throw out there, as someone with social anxiety issues who was deemed "shy" practically from birth, 25 is truly not a large or overwhelming number of people in a classroom. I never once felt that it was too many. And, as much as ... Read More
Buy a bike in Brussels? by JudsonEU
Anybody know where to buy a cheap/used bike in Brussels? Or anybody who know an online market (ebay) in Belgium that you can search for one? //Christina
The question was about buying, not renting. However, yes renting was covered which you'd easily see if you clicked the link and looked at it. :rolleyes: Read More
Buy a bike in Brussels? by JudsonEU
Anybody know where to buy a cheap/used bike in Brussels? Or anybody who know an online market (ebay) in Belgium that you can search for one? //Christina
Post is here: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=71580 Read More
Buy a bike in Brussels? by JudsonEU
Anybody know where to buy a cheap/used bike in Brussels? Or anybody who know an online market (ebay) in Belgium that you can search for one? //Christina
I answered this question when WorldExpat asked it a few months ago; if you go find that post, I provided a bunch of options... Read More
Swimming Lessons in Antwerp by AlmostFrench
Anyone know of any swimming lessons for young children in Antwerp?
AlmostFrench, like I said, you need to contact them. I didn't say there were lessons on that page; the info for the different pools is there, to allow you to get hold of them and ask them. Read More
Antwerp Advice by hannahhadman
Ok so I have a friend comming this week and on saturday we plan to visit Antwerp. I have never been yet so fristly i want some avice on a good waffle/ pancake place and anything else anyone thinks is worth seeing thanks Hannah
There is also a tourist office in the historic center, by the Brabo fountain/City Hall. In two hours you could walk pretty much the entire main part of the city, sounds more like you guys were taking your time to stop & look around at everything ... Read More
Greetings from Mechelen (Antwerp) by Soulcharger
Hi there, we're Chris & Chris, I'm a Brit and the wife's a Belgian. We're looking to expand our social life/contact, visit our webpage and/or drop us a line : all4webs.com/p/n/soulcharger/home.htm?32660=54988 thanks Chris & Chris
Of course, you can use whatever you like. It simply depends on personal preference. Lots of people like to use a photo [of themselves] on social-type sites, especially ones of this nature where people even meet up for real, as it lets others get a ... Read More
is it difficult to marry by boy fiance in belguim? he is from belguim
Yes it is vague, but she is clearly asking if it is even possible for her to go and marry a guy here. The language issue is not her priority at this point in time. Read More
US citizen looking to move to Belgium
Erm, no, Hannah, immigration is a national thing, it should not vary by city. You're from the UK, so this is kind of out of your area; you may not want to offer advice when you might be steering people wrong. Alaina, please feel free to contact me ... Read More
is it difficult to marry by boy fiance in belguim? he is from belguim
Um, I imagine she is asking about legality, not language abilities. :rolleyes: Read More
Antwerp Advice by hannahhadman
Ok so I have a friend comming this week and on saturday we plan to visit Antwerp. I have never been yet so fristly i want some avice on a good waffle/ pancake place and anything else anyone thinks is worth seeing thanks Hannah
The Belgufra has the best waffles, it's just a stand place, not a restaurant. There's a couple on the Meir. There is the Vogelenmarkt on Sundays, where they sell a bit of everything, and there is the Exotische Markt on Saturdays, which mostly has ... Read More
Where can I find American products and coffee? by m.elias
Hello, I have been in Belgium for 3 days and I am in dire need of a super large, american cup of java! Where can I find it in Brussels? Also, just as when I lived in the US I always saw those ethnic mini-markets, I was wondering if there's ...
Zipper, exactly. If people just try what is available, you realize that there are plenty of things available to substitute with. No reason to have to seek out expensive imported products! Read More
Swimming Lessons in Antwerp by AlmostFrench
Anyone know of any swimming lessons for young children in Antwerp?
I don't know about lessons, but you could check with the pools. The antwerpen.be site lists pretty much everything about the city. They list all the pools here: http://www.antwerpen.be/eCache/ABE/80/34/065.html so you could check with them and see ... Read More
Let's meet in Brussels by Guest8972
Hi !! I'm a 21 year old french student, looking for people to meet in Brussels. I know some good places to have a drink so if you're interested, please leave me a message !! Frenchy
Heya, haha, thanks. We don't really tend to go to Brussels, but if you're ever over here then sure, I'd be happy to meet up. (= Read More
hi there hoping to find my real father by nicki.edwards
I do not expect much joy as this is a long call hoping for someone out there to speak English I am looking for my real father who is named on my birth certificate as Jean Augustine Colle i have on there i think 5 warner and was based in the army ...
Um, is this man supposed to be Belgian & in Belgium? All I see here is something about Germany...? And just FYI, the vast majority of people in Europe can speak English. Read More
Let's meet in Brussels by Guest8972
Hi !! I'm a 21 year old french student, looking for people to meet in Brussels. I know some good places to have a drink so if you're interested, please leave me a message !! Frenchy
Dragonfly, when meeting someone new, do you not tell them anything about yourself? I really don't think people are giving ages as a discriminatory factor, merely part of their description of who they are. Read More
New in Brussels by MFlorine
Hello, I聮m French, 25 years old. I聮ll be in Brussels from middle of June. I would like to meet people in the same situation to visit the city and to have fun! See you聟
OMG stop making & deleting posts repeatedly! Read More
New in Brussels by MFlorine
Hello, I聮m French, 25 years old. I聮ll be in Brussels from middle of June. I would like to meet people in the same situation to visit the city and to have fun! See you聟
Honestly? I really only see Brits seeking out the British pubs for that. I've even come across expat forums online where there were a number of Brits who were always discussing those types of pubs and refused to even consider visiting "Belgian ... Read More
New in Brussels by MFlorine
Hello, I聮m French, 25 years old. I聮ll be in Brussels from middle of June. I would like to meet people in the same situation to visit the city and to have fun! See you聟
Given that pretty much everyone in the country can speak English, surely you don't need a special English pub to hang out in? Belgians are fine people, why not mingle rather than trying to seclude yourself? Read More
to Belgium as students by feelingual
My partner and I are thinking of going to Belgium for about 9 month. We are Russian citizens so we need a visa, and since we are both freelancers we thought the easiest solution would be enrolling for a full-time language course (we'd be happy to ...
I am also not an expert on Wallonia, but that's where you'd need to be if you're only interested in French. I'd avoid Brussels, it is the most expensive place, aside of simply not showing a very pleasant side of the country. You shouldn't have too ... Read More
Living in Leuven, working in Gent
Rachel, your post is really quite off topic here, and you've already made your own thread also. Please don't spam the boards. Read More
How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Brussels :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Um, I don't have any experience "meeting/making friends there," I hate the city, so why would I hang out in it? :huh: It's dirty, trashy (seriously, what other city do you actually see window hookers from the train!! on your way in?!), ... Read More
How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Brussels :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Ah. Well, some people here will probably disagree, but personally I cannot stand Brussels (and I know tons who feel the same). I ***love*** Belgium, let's be clear, but that is the one city that I cannot stand at all. Personally, I'd opt out of ... Read More
How to make friends in Brussels by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Brussels :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Meghan, is there a reason you're aiming for Brussels rather than anywhere else in Belgium? Read More
Tips from expats in Antwerp
Ausanjay, this is not the right topic for your post... Read More
Photography in Belgium.. by coolgeek84
Hello All, Just wanted to know if you there are any photographers ard here? Its one of my hobbies and I would like to know about any interesting locations or suggestions for photography/videography in Belgium.. I am no expert but I can manage ...
Like Mr.Edgar said, just walk around. There are many lovely things to be discovered, in all cities, just by roaming around and shooting what catches your eye. Read More
Little Market Research: where do you Antwerp expats want to live? by TripleOrange
Hello guys! I'm a Belgian, currently living in Belgium :), but I also got some little abroad (erasmus and others) experiences. Currently I'm owning a house in a nice village near Antwerp. Since I'm planning on moving out of Belgium I'm renovating ...
Is there public transit near you? I prefer the city, really, but if there's public transit nearby then I'd live a little bit outside it. Personally I wouldn't want a pre-furnished house. Read More
I want to work there in belgium.
No, it is not "required," but if you were to move to Flanders that is what people speak (in Wallonia they speak French), and to get a job at most places you need to be able to communicate with others. So in most cases you will need to speak it ... Read More