notorious cat enthusiast
Irish expat in Belgium
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Registration: 21 September 2010
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Getting internets in Brussels by notorious cat enthusiast
A non-whimsical post this time.... I'm looking at a nice apartment to live in - real fancy like, with carpets and curtains and more floor space than you could shake a stick at, were you that way inclined. Anyways the only crap bit is that it ...
Avoid Belgacom at all costs, they are the absolute worst to deal with. Chances are though that whoever you use will be through them, but through a middle-man, which at least means you don't have to deal with Belgacom directly. If that eds up the ... Read More
Getting internets in Brussels by notorious cat enthusiast
A non-whimsical post this time.... I'm looking at a nice apartment to live in - real fancy like, with carpets and curtains and more floor space than you could shake a stick at, were you that way inclined. Anyways the only crap bit is that it ...
Well, it would depend if you can maybe get a better deal if you added your phone and tv to the package. But if you just want internet well we have had two different providers, we use belgacom but they don't offer a super quick connection but to be ... Read More
Getting internets in Brussels
A non-whimsical post this time.... I'm looking at a nice apartment to live in - real fancy like, with carpets and curtains and more floor space than you could shake a stick at, were you that way inclined. Anyways the only crap bit is that it ... 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? :)
OMG notorious cat enthusiast!!!!!!!! Have you gone mad? ;)No worse than ususal! :-) 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? :)
in actual fact Neli, I'm sad to say that it is impossible, and in fact illegal to learn French in Brussels. It all dates back to the obscure history which surrounded the formation of the Belgian state. The - at the time- unprecedented decision to ... 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!
Don't pay for the metro - they never check!! :cool: Read More
How to make friends in Brussels 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 Brussels :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Brussels?? Thanks in ...
Hey Heiko, I admire your passion but think you may have the wrong impression of Brussels and this website. Forum is dead but the netork part is pretty active. Have met a few very cool people via this site. Brussels is a very cool city and yup, ... Read More
How to make friends in Brussels 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 Brussels :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Brussels?? Thanks in ...
Hi Steven, Good to hear from you man. Brussels is an excellent place to meet new people - you do have to put yourself out there a bit. As a tip I can't recommend the below link enough - excellent people go for a few beers every week or so. ... Read More
Any hard rock/heavy metal scene in Brussels? Bars, discos, shops? by Kaly79
Any hard rock/heavy metal scene in Brussels? Bars, discos, shops? A part from the classics downtown...DNA, Classic Rock... Something more authentic? Thanks,
Shite sorry replied to this in the wrong thread. I suggested la Cercuil. See first sticky thread on the forum... Read More
Going out in Brussels by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Brussels? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for but La Cercuil bar off Grand Place had that vibe. It's a little bit over the top in terms of goth paraphanalia (e.g. coffins for tables) but good spot and people were a bit of banter! It's on ... Read More
Airfare Comparison: Online Tips? by stefaan_meeuws
I produced this quicksheet: spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Audp-gtP5cxjdDRaeUlBbkxpQ01NUGRJNFFsQkYwZmc&hl=en .. to find a good date to travel BRU to ORD (Brussels to Chicago O'Hare), based on data from ebookers.be I'm trying to find a pattern so ...
Good work Stefaan, there are always patterns in these things. Think Melby's right though, just hustle a few 'cheap flight' websites. Does this mean you're able to get back to the US now? Read More
How to make friends in Brussels 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 Brussels :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Brussels?? Thanks in ...
Hi folks, I've been in Brussels about four days now (so correct me if I've gotten this entirely wrong!) but it seems like a cool friendly city. I think falling into a big gang of friends is not going to happen easily, but there are plenty of people ... Read More
need help to return to chicago, il by stefaan_meeuws
Take a seat. I'm an American in Roeselare, Belgium with a problem. I'm looking for US citizens to get out of here, fast. My SSN is *** ** ****. I need some help, and I used to have zero friends here. Now (October 19th, 2010) I recognize 4 ...
By far the most interesting post on this forum! Read More
Newbie! by whitney.e
Hello my name is Whitney I just recently moved to Belgium from Lansing, MI and am trying to meet people and or receive advice on what i should see/do. I'm having difficulty figuring out the bus and rail system (so confusing compared to Switzerland). ...
Notorious, not sure if you're being serious? That Shane person is clearly a spammer, you really do not want to be giving them any info...!too late! Read More
Newbie! by whitney.e
Hello my name is Whitney I just recently moved to Belgium from Lansing, MI and am trying to meet people and or receive advice on what i should see/do. I'm having difficulty figuring out the bus and rail system (so confusing compared to Switzerland). ...
Hi Whitney, Am heading across to Belgium myself in a few weeks - will be based in central Brussels rather than Turnhout so am probably of limited use to you though! While I also love beer my volleyball skills are sadly lacking! How are you finding ... Read More