Borealis
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Food for an event at work for 20 colleagues? by Borealis
Any recommendations where to get food (e.g. snacks, finger food...) for a small event with around 20 colleagues? I know Tartes de Francoise but is there anything less well known and good?
It's in Brussels. The type of cuisine is not too important as long as it's good. I was thinking of Italian, Lebanese, Asian but am flexible. Read More
Food for an event at work for 20 colleagues?
Any recommendations where to get food (e.g. snacks, finger food...) for a small event with around 20 colleagues? I know Tartes de Francoise but is there anything less well known and good? Read More
Living in the Marcel Thiry/av Yorkshire area? by Borealis
How convenient is it to live in the Marcel Thiry/avenue Yorkshire area in Woluwe Saint Lambert in Brussels? In terms of transport (public transport, traffic jams to go to the centre?), infrastructure, green spaces, safety, etc.? I have an ...
I've understood it can be ok, BUT there can be several problems: (i) poor construction of some new houses (bad (sound) isolation, leakages, etc), (ii) huge traffic jams in the mornings to go to the centre, (iii) noise from landing airplanes. Read More
Useful gadgets/equipment in a new flat?
What useful gadgets/equipment would you recommend for a new flat? E.g. induction cooktop, oven with pyrolese, air purifier/humidifier, cordless vacuum cleaner (eg Dyson), LED lights?.. What is really nice and convenient to have, based on your ... Read More
US Iphone 6 in Belgium? by Borealis
My old phone just died and I am thinking of getting an IPhone 6 from the US, given the cheaper price. Do you know if a non-locked IPhone 6 bought in the US will work in Belgium (e.g. 4G/LTE)? Does anyone have personal experience? Thanks!
Thanks for the reply! Although "probably" does not tell much. I've been a Samsung user for 2.5 years but now the phone broke down. Not sure Samsung S5 is better in any respect than IPhone. And suppliers for any manufacturer (Samsung, ... Read More
US Iphone 6 in Belgium?
My old phone just died and I am thinking of getting an IPhone 6 from the US, given the cheaper price. Do you know if a non-locked IPhone 6 bought in the US will work in Belgium (e.g. 4G/LTE)? Does anyone have personal experience? Thanks! Read More
Mortgage with ING?
I'm shopping for mortgages. ING seems to offer the best rate for now. But I've heard there are some hidden costs/conditions (eg need to take insurance) which in the end can make the mortgage more expensive. In you experience, what are the ... Read More
Living in the Marcel Thiry/av Yorkshire area?
How convenient is it to live in the Marcel Thiry/avenue Yorkshire area in Woluwe Saint Lambert in Brussels? In terms of transport (public transport, traffic jams to go to the centre?), infrastructure, green spaces, safety, etc.? I have an ... Read More
PC from the US?
Hi, Is it possible to send a new laptop from the US to Belgium in a private package (UPS or normal post) without paying any extra taxes at the Belgian customs? Or will the customs officials demand VAT, import duty or the like? Please let me know if ... Read More