eddyrose1
American expat in Belgium
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8 posts
About me
American
Lives in Butgenbach, Wallonia
Speaks English, French, German and Dutch.
Registration: 02 August 2010
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Adapting to the climate in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Belgium is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Belgium? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I wanted to answer to those who are writing about living in India or Africa or wherever! We were asked about what we feel about this weather here in Belgium and I answered. I also lived all over the world and know very well about the monsoon season ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Belgium by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Belgium is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Belgium? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I have lived practically all over the world and must admit that the climate here in Belgium, especially in the Ardennes region is horrible! Coming from Florida, this climate change is a constant challenge for us, my wife asked me several times to ... Read More
Strange landlord or normal? by marshmellove
Hello to everyone in Belgium! I live in Brussels with my husband. We have a flat rented for 1 year. Our landlord wants to sell this flat. Fine by us. She wanted to come and take pictures of the flat to put on immoweb. My husband and I said ok and ...
Sorry to hear about your problems with the landlord, my wife and myself went through the same thing where we lived before. At least I found out a few interesting things about renting here in Belgium. Did the owner contact you by writing (certified ... Read More
Americans in Belgium and FATCA law? by SueMed
Hi everyone is anyone familiar with the FATCA law? Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a portion of the 2010 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act. The FATCA requires individuals to ...
Almost the same thing happened to me, my bank here in Belgium gave me some paperwork to sign giving authorization for the IRS to verify my account in order to make sure I do not owe taxes from my income, although I receive my social security ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Belgium by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Belgium, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
My wife and I also live in West Vlaanderen. our five reasons (and many more): 1: Friendly people, even if you are not fluent in the Dutch language, almost everyone speaks English here. 2: The quality and price of food is so much better than the ... Read More
Any tips before signing for a lease? by cricri58007
Hello, I am about to sign a lease (renting an apartment) we agreed with the owner that it should be 1 year, not 3. Any extra recommendations , something to be cautious about? thank you for your help Chris
Make sure that you take pictures of the apartment, take notes of anything that appears damaged so that you will not be blamed at the end of your lease. Have the landlord or rental agency go through the apartment with you, and most important, three ... Read More
Do and don't in Belgium by expat.com
Are you living in Belgium? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Belgium? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Belgium? Thanks!
to Melby: I have been to several places in the world where it is extremely cold: Alaska, Minnesota, Iceland and Greenland to name a few... I worked in the US merchant marine for a few years and I know what cold feels like! The reason I wrote "my ... Read More
Do and don't in Belgium by expat.com
Are you living in Belgium? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Belgium? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Belgium? Thanks!
My wife and I moved to Belgium five months ago, we lived the past 35 years in Florida and needless to say when we arrived here we thought for sure we took the wrong plane and ended up in Siberia! Other than the cold weather in the winter months, we ... Read More