nzandbe
New Zealander expat in Belgium
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Registration: 27 January 2011
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Hello! by VinceUK
Hi, I just want to introduce myself on the forums to hopefully make some new friends. I moved from the UK to Belgium around 18 months ago and currently live in the Gent area, I'm still struggling with the language even though I currently attend ...
Did you check out : meetup.com/ (in your locality obviously) it's quite a good resource for finding people with similar interests, language exchange etc. Also, there's this group on Facebook but it says it is soon to be archived... ... Read More
Sports bar by StephanDK
Hey, I'm moving to Brussels in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone knew of any place where I might be able to watch american football? Preferably in a bar setting. Thanks
http://wikimapia.org/3053069/Fat-Boys-Sports-Bar-Grill-Place-du-Luxembourg Read More
Looking for english-speaking 'nanny' on Wednesday afternoons by MarianV
Hello! I am looking for a (native) English speaking person to take care of my 2 girls (age 3 and age 5) on Wednesday afternoons 12-6pm. We lived in the US for 3 years and now that we are back, I would like to keep up their English. Care taking ...
Three useful sites: bctbelgium.com (very cheap to place an ad with this english language based organisation) canguro.be/ yourbabysitter.eu/babysitter/babysitter.html#2 For these latter two you can select the languages you'd like the people to speak. Read More
Taking step children from the UK to belgium, help and advice needed!! by pash86
Hi Guys, I am due to arrive in Brussels in January, and will be bringing my fiance, new born son and my 3 year old step daughter. we had to cancel moving to Dubai as Laceys father would not give lacey a letter of consent and let her move with us,( ...
Not sure if you made it here but here's a really great resource for families: bctbelgium.com Read More
Where can I find American products and coffee? by m.elias
Hello, I have been in Belgium for 3 days and I am in dire need of a super large, american cup of java! Where can I find it in Brussels? Also, just as when I lived in the US I always saw those ethnic mini-markets, I was wondering if there's ...
Re: The original post about finding American food in Europe. Someone is making an effort to create a list here: http://homesickandhungry.blogspot.com/ Also, re: Milk that tastes and smells different from what you're used to, is UHT or Longlife ... Read More
Help with learning French by willpassaway
Hi I live in auckland and am currently struggling with learning French as i want to surprise my family in canada Anyone's help would be highly appreciated. Anyone coming to New Zealand, just send me message and i will help u to the extent i ...
there's also the possibility that there's something for you on frogs in nz website. Read More
Going out in Canterbury by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Canterbury? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Sala Sala, Oxford Tce The Bodhi Tree, Colombo St Ironside Thai, Montreal St The Smokehouse http://www.holysmoke.co.nz/ The Cornershop Bistro http://www.cornershopbistro.co.nz/ C1 http://www.c1espresso.co.nz/ The Bicycle Thief ... Read More
How to make friends in Wellington by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Wellington :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Wellington?? Thanks ...
i think a common interest is very helpful making friends no matter where you are -- how about taking a paper at university, a sailing class or joining a tramping club or volunteering at a festival or art gallery... Read More
Rediscovering Auckland by steven bissett
Hi everyone, I'm a kiwi who's rediscovering Auckland. I've been away a long time in UK, Kazakhstan and Bahrain and it's good to be back. Would like to meet people wishing to socialise. Have just started salsa classes and making new friends already. ...
hey - did you see kea auckland has just been set up to offer repatriated kiwis a place to find others with similar experiences? http://www.keanewzealand.com/new-zealand/groups/kea-auckland Read More
TexMex in Brussels? by destinyjoyful
I recently moved here from Texas and am CRAVING some TexMex. Just wondering if anyone has come across anything good or similar in the Brussels area? What I wouldn't do for some queso and flour tortillas! mmmm.... Don't suggest Chi-Chi's because I ...
Mexigo is the place but if you're really desperate how about cuban? Cuba la Cantina Cubana Rue des Grands Carmes 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium +32 2 502 65 40 ‎ lacantinacubana.skynetblogs.be Read More
Looking for a tutor for my 7 y.o by LanaH
My 7 y.o. is the a school which follows the UK national curriculum. I need to find a tutor in Antwerp who is familiar with the curriculum of KS2 to help my son with English, Science, Geo and History. I don't even know where to look. Does anyone know ...
you might contact either of these organisations for some recommendations: bctbelgium.com/ or antwerpparentchild.org/index.htm Read More
How to get started here as an English-only speaker with a BA? by dlockwood2
Plans aren't set in stone yet, but my girlfriend and I are considering a permanent stay in Belgium. I live here now with her and her family. She's a Belgian national and masters student, but as an American I'm not sure yet where to start as far as ...
maybe you need to look to brussels and one of the many english speaking businesses here. there are also a lot of associations that need staff who are prepared to work hard across a variety of tasks. they may not pay so well but you would get the ... Read More
PARTICIPATE:the blog of the month in Belgium ? by Julien
Hi, every month, we select a blog of the month. This month, I'd like to choose an ½ûÂþÌìÌà in Belgium. Which blog(s) would you recommend ? Thanks in advance for your participation, Julien
serial short-term ½ûÂþÌìÌà http://www.ottsworld.com/ some nice posts on belgium Read More
Improve my English in Antwerp by Sonia86
Hello, I´m Spanish and I am trying to improve my English. For me would be perfect find somebody for meet some evenings for drink coffe, and speak in English. Or maybe if somebody know english courses, please talk me about it. Thanks
check out meetup.com too -- i wrote to someone and asked them if they would meet and language exchange. it worked out really well. Read More
Where I can learn French by nelli89
I'm moving to Brussels to do my 5-month-long internship there. I don't speak local languages so can anyone recommend where I could learn French? :)
best value for money language courses are at vub but intake is almost finished for this semester -- cvo-khnb.be/ otherwise, the communes offer language courses and would be worth investigating -- and of course, the best site ever without leaving ... Read More