Hany
Active memberCanadian expat in Belgium
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Lives in Antwerp
Registration: 09 July 2010
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American expat living in Brussels! by TChantel
Any expats living in Brussels? I've been Brussels for one month and looking forward to meeting new friends! Would love to hear from you all!
I happily celebrate thanksgiving too (turkey is great:))... and very happy to keep the tradition:) been living in Antwerp but always like to meet new friends... Can meet up for coffee or so this weekend in Brussels?:) (i know of new coffee shops ... Read More
Things I dont like. Things I do. by Guest2944873
1. When people toot their horn at night-time to say bye to someone theyve just visited or dropped off. 2. People who flick their cigarettes onto the street infront of you as you are walking along. 3. People never using the inside lane of a ...
My god i see a lot of Anger here with respect to Belgium driving!!! I never had so many troubles with driving in any other country before! Read More
Antwerp Meetup by Gurezou
Hi There, I was wondering if any of you guys staying in around Antwerp would like to catch up for a drink sometime in the centre of Antwerp. What are your thoughts? Greg
Hi Greg, I also think it is a good idea.. if there is still interest, I am up to join, have bene living here for abt 2 years.... cheers, Hany Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
hello, might be worth a check on immoweb.be.. I hope this helps:) Read More
Canadian needs help about work and permit in Belgium by PtitVerrat
Hi, I am a canadian and I actually live in London UK I am planning to move in Belgium soon between Antwerp and Brussels. So I am looking for help about work and sponsor as I have to look for the permit and the visa. Is it easy to get the visa? Is ...
Hello Amarane, if you have any specific questions, perhaps i can be of help... try to check www.diplobel.be... good luck:) Hany Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
well, Not for everyone, so I guess you are wrong on that aspect as some employers do not pay for teh car and that is not how it always work here.. so, please make sure of your info before posting... Great for you that you can get a good apartment ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
Melby, Again I would not censor other opinions! To me (and to a lot of other people) that is not a luxurious life style (and trust me if you work a bit far from home), you get to spend a lot more on car...If you have a car with a benzene gas, and ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
Melby: honestly i am not really sure either, but the rent is rather high:) however, you can not also insist to people that the amount you stated is rather good enough and re-insist on it... it is a matter of experience and this is what I found (and ... 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
hello Snia, i live in Antwerp and would be willing to do some exchange and learn some spanish as well:) Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
World expat: it depends where you shop:) As I go to Brussels frequently, then the costs in the supermarkets are not that different. The open markets are a bit cheaper in Antwerp compared to Brussels and the rental cost can be a bit cheaper in ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
hello, yes it is about 100m2 apartment and it is not a fancy area (not in south), but a reasonable one.. For the rent, internet, electricity, maintenance, food (and car if you drive to work), it can easily come to 2000 euros / month (not including ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
I am afraid my estimate would be a bit higher.. I would say with rent and all it will be clsoe to 1500-1800 euros minimum (all inclusive). It depends on your life sttle of course, but I would estimate 1500 to 1800 euros (if you do not want to be on ... Read More
How to make friends in Luxembourg by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Luxembourg :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Luxembourg?? ...
hello, I live in Belgium, but will be in Lux on Wednesday late afternoon. I do not know much about Lux, but would be nice to meet cool people. I can fix a time close to the train station or If i have directions, can just go there:) is there any ... Read More
How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Egypt?? Thanks in ...
Hello, I am half egyptian/half canadian myself, but my parents live in Egypt, so I have a good grip on the culture. It is quite easy to make friends here and as Irish woman said, the people are very sociable:), you just need the right context. It ... Read More
Presentation of expat blog members in Antwerp by expat.com
Hello and welcome on Expat.com! We invite the new members in Antwerp and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion :) Are you living here since some time or did you just arrive? What brought you to Antwerp? What passionates you, do ...
Hello, My name is Hany. I have been living in Antwerp for 1.5 years now, though used to travel a lot. I enjoy all aspects of the city from restaurants to waffls to theaters:). I speak a bit of dutch as well by now, which helps a lot. Come ... Read More