Four essential expat tips for a better life in Belgium
When I first arrived in Belgium over 15 years ago, I found myself in a fascinating country. I knew little about Belgium beforehand, and I…
Category: Brussels
7 signs that you are integrated in Belgium
You are an experienced expat. You survived five or more countries without any problems. And then one day you find yourself in Brussels, the capital…
How to deal with rain?
To answer a question with another question, isn’t this article’s topic just an absurd question? In a way, it is, because there is nothing we…
Criminal handymen…
The subject line actually refers to a Facebook thread that I started last week about plumbers and other handyman scum who try to rip you off…
Time to sign up
A new year has begun. It’s not only time to think about new year’s resolutions, but also about the plans for Expat Club. Our international…
8 tips to find a house in Brussels
Number one worry for most inbound expats, even before packing their suitcases, concerns finding a proper house or apartment in Brussels. Where to live? What are the…
Cycling in Brussels: Great Routes
Discovering Brussels by bike can be done in several ways. For those already commuting on two wheels, or using it regularly for getting around town,…
NEWS: Opening Shopping Complex
Brussels has a new shopping center! The name of this brand-new complex is Docks Bruxsel. It’s located right on the canal in the North of the city and it…
Cycling in Brussels
The opinions about the Brussels’ level of bicycle-friendliness vary a lot. Despite many recent improvements, such as designated bicycle lanes and the introduction of the…
The Essential Must-See Museums in Brussels
Brussels has an incredible amount of museums, each with their own history, purpose, and unique stories to tell. They are part of the city, and thus, d…
We know Brussels
When I first arrived in Brussels in March 2010 to look for a house for me and my wife I explored the city like a…
NEWS: Too much sirens noise
Brussels is not exactly a calm city when it comes to noise made by the sirens of emergency services (policy, ambulance, fire department and energy…
Coffee & Poetry
Join the Ex-Pat Buzz! Expat Club events are frequented by many different people. Some of them have great talents, such as our long-time supporter Sarah…
NEWS: Brussels drops 6 spots
Within half a year after the 22 March attacks Brussels airport has lost over 10% of its passengers compared to last year. As a result…
Lesson from the weather forecasts
Can I be honest with you? I’m totally fed up with the weather forecasts. Belgian weather does justify the question what we have done to deserve…
Where were you?
Where were you during the terrorist attacks on Tuesday 22 March, and what did you do immediately afterwards? Members are invited to first login, but…
Four questions about Expat Club
There are four questions people often ask me during the events and trips. When did you start Expat Club? Why did you start Expat Club? How do…
€83,13 for Samu Social
Expat Club members and Expat Club have donated €83,13 to Samu Social Bruxelles. During our Christmas trip to Monschau on 29 November 2015 we visited…
5 Insights about Expat life in Belgium
Expats moving to Belgium have a lot to look forward to, but settling in after a recent move can be challenging. In addition to cultural…
