Jody2014
Canadian looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 27 December 2014
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Drivers licenses and cars in Belgium by Jody2014
Hello all - thanks in advance for any advice! We are moving from British Columbia, Canada and hoping to get a car for 6 months. Would the international drivers licence work for us? Can anyone recommend how to get a car for this short term? We have ...
Fabulous - thank you for the info!! Does one need a Belgian driver's licence to be able to use the car share? Is insurance included? Thanks again Tervurener!! Read More
Drivers licenses and cars in Belgium
Hello all - thanks in advance for any advice! We are moving from British Columbia, Canada and hoping to get a car for 6 months. Would the international drivers licence work for us? Can anyone recommend how to get a car for this short term? We have ... Read More
Scouts group for kids near Tomberg? by Jody2014
Hello - Could anyone suggest a friendly, french speaking Scouts and Guides group for my 8 and 11 year old? We will be moving to Brussels in July, and living in WSL near Tomberg. Any help appreciated! Thanks :)
Thanks again Tervurener! I've found an organization called "Les Scouts" which seems to be linked or the umbrella organization to the Ste Famille group you mentioned. My preference is non denominational if possible. Do you have a sense ... Read More
Areas to live in Brussels by woobear
Hi, My boyfriend and I are considering moving to Brussels - he has been offered ajob and we're just weighing up the pros and cons! One of the big things we are nervous about is living in the right area, as neither of us have visited before or ...
Fabulous - thank you!! You are a wealth of information! Read More
License to drive in Belgium
Hello - Can anyone assist me with requirements for driving in Belgium? I am Canadian - will my license be valid in Belgium, or perhaps would an International Drivers License work? I am also hoping to purchase a car for my 6 month stay. Are there any ... Read More
Banking in Brussels by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Brussels? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the city] How ...
Hello - Can anyone advise on how to open a Belgian bank account for a non Belgian? Any specific documentation, etc required? Many thanks!! Read More
Scouts group for kids near Tomberg?
Hello - Could anyone suggest a friendly, french speaking Scouts and Guides group for my 8 and 11 year old? We will be moving to Brussels in July, and living in WSL near Tomberg. Any help appreciated! Thanks :) Read More
Areas to live in Brussels by woobear
Hi, My boyfriend and I are considering moving to Brussels - he has been offered ajob and we're just weighing up the pros and cons! One of the big things we are nervous about is living in the right area, as neither of us have visited before or ...
Thank you so much for all of the very valuable information Tervurener!! I have asked to join the FB groups you suggested and am renting in WSL near Tomberg (unfortunately not for the price you suggested, but it was the best I could manage for short ... Read More
Newcomers FAQs by Atene
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other 暗网禁区s as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ...
So helpful - thanks very much for the information!!!! We will definitely use this option. Read More
Newcomers FAQs by Atene
As an almost newcomer (will move to Brussels in less than 3 weeks), I would like to get some additional information which might be useful for other 暗网禁区s as well: - Is there any difference in which bank I will open a b.account? I mean any benefits ...
Is it possible to use a Canadian iPhone in Belgium with a different SIM card - ie an international one? How would this work, and where would you get the SIM from? Also, how to people get data on their phones in Belgium? We will be living in Brussels ... Read More
Areas to live in Brussels by woobear
Hi, My boyfriend and I are considering moving to Brussels - he has been offered ajob and we're just weighing up the pros and cons! One of the big things we are nervous about is living in the right area, as neither of us have visited before or ...
Thanks for the above info! We are a family of 4 with kids aged 8 and 11, moving from Canada in July. My husband will be working at UZ Brussels hospital, and my son is hoping to continue playing ice hockey (which us apparently in Leuven?). We are ... Read More
Ice Hockey by puttydw
Hello...I am currently in Canada...going to be passing through Brussels twice in the next few weeks,3-4 days at a time...planning on brining my hockey gear on the off chance I can find a rink...does anyone play or know if there are any hockey clubs ...
Thank you - I will look into Leuven! Much appreciate your help! Read More
Ice Hockey by puttydw
Hello...I am currently in Canada...going to be passing through Brussels twice in the next few weeks,3-4 days at a time...planning on brining my hockey gear on the off chance I can find a rink...does anyone play or know if there are any hockey clubs ...
Hello - my 11 year old son lives to play ice hockey and we are moving to Brussels in July. Is there a minor hockey team or association in Brussels? Please help! He doesn't want to move without this connection. Many thanks! Read More