Liesbethvd
English looking for information about Belgium
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English
Lives in London
Registration: 23 May 2011
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Formalities to bring your pet in Belgium by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Belgium? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Belgium? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
Hi, I think it depends a bit where you come from and what pet you have. If you come from the UK, you need a passport for dogs, cats and ferrets but smaller pets like guinea pigs can travel on the eurotunnel without any paperworks Read More
Tips for mastering the Dutch language! by Tay13
Hello All! I moved to Belgium from Canada in August 2009 to be with my better half. I love it here. HOWEVER, the only problem I am having is the language. I can somewhat understand some people, but because of the different dialects all I end up ...
I found that it is usually the dialect and not the accent and everyone learns in school at a very young age to speak 'proper' Dutch so I would not feel offended asking it. I would also not feel offended myself if someone asks me to speak 'proper' ... Read More
Tips for mastering the Dutch language! by Tay13
Hello All! I moved to Belgium from Canada in August 2009 to be with my better half. I love it here. HOWEVER, the only problem I am having is the language. I can somewhat understand some people, but because of the different dialects all I end up ...
If you have problems understanding a dialect, can you not ask them to speak 'AN (algemeen nederlands)' - standard Dutch instead of their dialect? I understand the dialect of my city but if I go to other cities, I don't understand their dialect and ... Read More
Baking Ingredients by summa
Hello everyone, I am moving to Belgium in December and I am a passionate baker of cakes and cookies, and cake deco as well. I would like to know where I can find a wholesale shop for baking ingredients and cake deco items. During my last visit to ...
Hi, I would definitely have a look at Aveve...they have a lot! Regarding the bakers suppliers, they actually often only sell to bakeries. Might be worth checking with your local bakery which supplier they use. My local bakery just goes to Macro. Read More
Baking Ingredients by summa
Hello everyone, I am moving to Belgium in December and I am a passionate baker of cakes and cookies, and cake deco as well. I would like to know where I can find a wholesale shop for baking ingredients and cake deco items. During my last visit to ...
There is a shop called Aveve - they have quite a lot of baking products. I love baking and they always have everything I need. I'm not sure where in Belgium you will be living but there is a special baking shop in Herentals as well. Read More
Your Favorite 5 by hannahhadman
Quite simple reason what are the top 5 placed to go /visit or do in Belgium. (things or places you would recommend others to try out) That is all thanks
People in Belgium are not really into skimmed milk that much. Only place I know they do it in Belgium is Starbucks but you only have a few of those in Belgium. There is one in Antwerp Central station and one in Brussels central station. Not sure if ... Read More
Your Favorite 5 by hannahhadman
Quite simple reason what are the top 5 placed to go /visit or do in Belgium. (things or places you would recommend others to try out) That is all thanks
1. Planckendael Zoo 2. Bokrijk (nature park - kind off) 3. Brugge 4. Bobbejaanland (theme park) 5. Grotten van Han (caves in the Ardennes) Read More
Newbie by Liesbethvd
Hi, I'm new here and wanted to quickly introduce myself. I'm actually originally from Belgium but living in London. I moved to London 5.5 years ago. I'm now planning to move back to Belgium and although I'm Belgian I actually feel like I don't know ...
if you need any help, let me know! I could translate stuff for you Read More
Newbie by Liesbethvd
Hi, I'm new here and wanted to quickly introduce myself. I'm actually originally from Belgium but living in London. I moved to London 5.5 years ago. I'm now planning to move back to Belgium and although I'm Belgian I actually feel like I don't know ...
It's a very different life! Where are you from and where do you live now? Read More
Newbie by Liesbethvd
Hi, I'm new here and wanted to quickly introduce myself. I'm actually originally from Belgium but living in London. I moved to London 5.5 years ago. I'm now planning to move back to Belgium and although I'm Belgian I actually feel like I don't know ...
Yes, I'm moving back in August!! Looking forward to making new friends again :-) Read More