Living in Ghent as an expatriate

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Located in the Flanders region, Ghent hosts a big Dutch-speaking community. As a real architectural treasure, it attracts expatriates who are looking forward to discover the culture and history with some 20 museums.

Ghent is an ambitious city, ideal for designers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Whether you are looking forward to work, study or retire here, it will also be an opportunity to learn Dutch.

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How do I insure my home as an expat in Belgium?

If you're thinking about moving to Belgium, taking out a home insurance policy will be one of your priorities. Here is everything you need to know.

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Expat flat

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The Haunted Youth - Les Nuits 2023

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Experience et cætera

10 years ago

My random life as a dynamic, social and adventurer student! You'll find some stuff I would like to share and keep track on as my travels, encounters, thoughts, experiences et cætera.

OppositeOcean

10 years ago

OppositeOcean is a web blog created and maintained by Leah. Leah is a twenty-something American living abroad in Europe with a passion for languages, art, literature, and one special Belgian. She is a college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, but finds that the drive to learn endures. Leah has studied abroad in Italy, spent a year studying in Spain, and is now experiencing a new culture in Ghent, Belgium.