All posts tagged "Belgium"
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1.0KNews & BuzzPolya Pencheva: Belgian rail operator SNCB cuts fares with Train+ card
In October 2025, Belgian railway operator SNCB announced and implemented a new travel pricing system making travel cheaper for many travellers. This...
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451Lifestyle & CultureBruges has one of the best Christmas markets in Europe … here’s why you should visit
Bruges is one of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas destinations and this winter, the Belgian city has raised the bar even higher. While...
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511Lifestyle & CultureBrussels Christmas Market 2025: A festival … and a financial boost for the region
Before leaving Brussels to spend Christmas with family, I visit the Christmas market as many times as possible in December. I make...
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974Lifestyle & CulturePolya Pencheva in Brussels: ‘Living in Schaerbeek feels like an adventure of its own’
My relationship with Brussels began in May 2024 when I moved here. On arrival, I couldn’t stop comparing everything to where I...
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1.2KNews & BuzzNew for 2025: Dispatches’ list of the best countries for expats to live and work
In this post, we’ll explore some countries in Europe that are expat-friendly for a variety of reasons. Let’s dive right in: Walking...
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695Expat EssentialsPolya Pencheva: Surviving the Brussels Commune registration, Pt. 2
After writing my first post about registering at the municipality (commune) in Brussels it took me a total of eight months to...
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725Expat EssentialsPolya Pencheva: An expat’s guide to health insurance in Belgium
(Editor’s note: This post on health insurance in Belgium is part of a series by expat Polya Pencheva, who recently relocated to...
