Backpacking or travelling in Belgium?

• Alee! You want to travel to Belgium, the country of beer, chocolate and a far too complicated state structure that makes even the smartest politician dizzy. However, the country has much more to offer than these culinary highlights, such as beautiful walks, beautiful old cities and friendly people (in the pub at least).
• Spotting activities: shop in Antwerp; walk, cycle or climb in the Ardennes; visit the picturesque Dinant; climb the Sint Rumboutstoren in Mechelen; relax in the thermal baths of Spa; visit the Atomium in Brussels and visit the beautiful Bruges.
• Spotting animals: wild boars, foxes, beavers, Flemish Giants, storks.
• Spotting food: Flemish fries of course, chocolate, waffles, mussels, stew, shrimp croquettes, speculoos, orval cheese, cuberdons.

Studying in Belgium?

• Belgium is known for its top universities and excellent chocolate shops. If you are having a hard time studying, you can at least fight your sadness with chocolate. There are many possibilities, but popular study programs are law, economics and Burgundian enjoyment. And student life is very pleasant if you like pubs.
• Study cities: Leuven, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp.
• Language: Dutch, French and German.

Internships in Belgium?

• There are all kinds of internships possible in Belgium. Interesting possibilities can be with EU institutions, multinationals, the cultural sector, NGOs or in technology.

Volunteering in Belgium?

• If you want to do volunteer work in Belgium, you can mainly rely on part-time volunteer work. However, private individuals sometimes offer room and board via volunteer websites for some help.

Working in Belgium?

• There is a lot of work to be found in Belgium, but for temporary work you can think of the catering industry and tourism in the winter and summer seasons. Work at a campsite, in a hotel, guide tours and activities or try to get a much-coveted spot with a festival crew. Working as a digital nomad in Belgium?
• Belgium is a comfortable country for digital nomads - not only because of the good internet and the many facilities, but also because of the delicious food and lots of beer (if you like it). It is also quite affordable compared to neighboring countries.
• Favorite locations: Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven.

Living in Belgium?

• Living in Belgium means enjoying the best fries, chocolate and beer, combined with a rich culture, many outdoor activities and history.
• Why, why not? Well, the reason is already mentioned above and on top of that it is also well connected to the rest of Europe. So you can easily go somewhere else if you are tired of Belgium. However, it can be rainy, in the cities you sometimes have to be careful in certain neighborhoods and the complex government structure can be confusing.
• Education: Belgium has excellent schools.
• Expat community: There is a large and diverse expat community, especially in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent.
• Safety: Quite safe (if you can resist your appetite). Health insurance: healthcare is excellent, but make sure you have good health insurance.

Stories, tips and experiences from Belgium