@VinceUK
English expat in Belgium
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24 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Wetteren
Speaks English, Dutch (Understand more than I speak)
Registration: 22 August 2011
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Light fixtures and electricals by Decor concrete lady
Hello! We are moving from the US to Antwerp area (actually Hove) near Wilrijk. One of the unexpected has been buying light fixtures and window treatments as customary to the renter. We have a more traditional style that we have not found in ...
It is possible but very expensive, you also run the risk of having incompatible bulb fittings. If the electrical device already has a transformer built in it will have a label on saying allowed voltages in this case if it does allow 240v AC you can ... Read More
Real speed limits in Belgium by Tmr
I'm over in Belgium for a month and have driven a lot in the UK and also in Spain. I was wondering about radar speed cameras on the roads. The UK is plagued with them and Spain has little by little increased the number, but for the four days that I ...
tervurener couldnt have said it better! Your GPS will tell you the speed limit for the roads you are driving on, the speeds you are driving at are far in excess regardless of what other people are driving at. You are not only risking your life, ... Read More
How about tattoos? by Melby
This is probably a longshot, but does anyone know of any really awesome tattoo parlors? Preferably in/around Antwerpen, but really if a place does awesome work I'd be willing to travel a couple hrs for it. Also does anyone know the typical rates? ...
http://www.tattoo-gino.be/ In Wetteren, never been there but heard nothing but good things! Read More
Friends to go out with, anyone? by Zellarina
Hi all, I live in London but come to Ghent often to visit my parents, just as I am right now till 25th. Each time I'm here, I'm dying to get out try the Belgian beer, maybe go dance somewhere etc. In the evenings but I know no one to do these ...
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Friends to go out with, anyone? by Zellarina
Hi all, I live in London but come to Ghent often to visit my parents, just as I am right now till 25th. Each time I'm here, I'm dying to get out try the Belgian beer, maybe go dance somewhere etc. In the evenings but I know no one to do these ...
when/where abouts? Read More
Friends to go out with, anyone? by Zellarina
Hi all, I live in London but come to Ghent often to visit my parents, just as I am right now till 25th. Each time I'm here, I'm dying to get out try the Belgian beer, maybe go dance somewhere etc. In the evenings but I know no one to do these ...
aaawww you missed our recent meetup. Hopefully the next time you are over you can join us. Keep an eye out for us on the Facebook group. Read More
Attest by Yvelika
I am told I need to have an 'individualiteitsattest' to go with my new passport when I change my name after divorce. They dont seem to be able to tell me what exactly that is and where I get it. Anyone done this before?
Yes I have had to obtain something similar that declares I am not currently married, which is a standard document in Belgium nothing like it exists in the UK. I went to the UK Embassy in Brussels (Dont believe the website or security gaurds you do ... Read More
Moving to Belgium from USA: some help please by ndefossez
Hello everyone, I'm a Belgian Citizen living and working in Antwerp. My girlfriend is a US citizen (CA) and we're looking into getting her to move in with me without getting married straight away (I'd like to marry her for the RIGHT reasons one ...
Be very careful when "shopping" for a Visa, its very easy to get sent round in circles and still ending up with no correct papers. Go to the Embassy or try your local Council. Read More
Living in Ghent by oasis0012
Hello friends, I have been offered to do PhD in Ghent University. If I agree, I would have to stay in Ghent for about 4 years. I have some questions: 1. I don't know Belgian or Dutch language, the only language I know is English. Can general ...
1) I've found everyone is willing to speak English to an extent, though if you've been living in the country for a while its kinda frowned upon to not understand even a little. There are always plenty of opportunities to learn Dutch and Flemish or ... Read More
Snowing!! by sanger
Don't know if it's the right section I post here :P It's snowing but it's already March!! Got surprised when opeing the door this morning. Good I don't need to go to work today (with the bike:lol:) Is it also snowing at your place? I'm around ...
Bitter cold rain that lasted for hours... :/ What makes it worse is seeing random cars with spots of snow on. I love snow! Read More
Having the language of official mail changed by Jemmy12
Hi all, Today I received a form from the ONVA about my holiday pay from last year.. ( I think it's just for my taxes) The thing is any mail I get from these guys is in French, and I only speak English and Dutch. I can translate them online but is ...
I also received a letter from ONVA which is also in French, I've never even visited Wallonia let alone lived there so I guess its just standard practice to send non natives in vlanderen a french document. I can only suggest contacting the ONVA and ... Read More
Yay a Gent section!
Thankyou very much Forum admins, it is very much appreciated :D To help kick things off, can anyone recommend a nice (non brand) coffee place in Gent? Read More
In Belgium, are there channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, & PPV boxing? by caliboyinbelgium
I am looking for premium channels to see on a subscription based television or cable service. Where would I go to subscribe if this is possible?
Many Networks literally do not allow broadcasting in Europe because of rights. Unfortunately also due to satellite coverage you cannot even setup a dish to receive (curvature of the earth..ect) If you search online there are many, many ways of ... Read More
Light bulbs in Europe by guenetteworks
Are trilight light bulbs only a North American phenomenon? Or are they available in Europe as well? I just moved my furniture to Belgium, and now, am looking for 240 volt light bulbs for my lamps. However, I can't seem to find the tri-light ...
Hiya! It seems like your looking for what is now commonly dubbed "Energy Saving" You can always find a wide selection of bulbs in your local Gamma or Brico. However, I would strongly recommend switching to LED bulbs the energy saving is immense ... Read More
Haggis Anyone by Guest2944873
We live in Liege, does anyone know where we can buy Haggis? Colruyt, lidl, delhaize, spar, aldi, carefour..? Or is there a specialist vendor somewhere in the area?
Yea ive just restocked on salad cream also! :D And I really couldnt live without my tetleys. Read More