Banks in Belgium offer pretty well the same services as in other countries.

However, some aspects of banking in Belgium may seem different to what you find in your native country…

Many people who come to Belgium for the first time are under the impression that all Belgians speak French.

And the ones that don’t think this sometimes have even more bizarre ideas.

Eurostar is the name of the high-speed train service that runs via the Channel Tunnel from London to Brussels and Paris.

If you think Belgian beer is just about Stella Artois lager, then you couldn’t be further from the truth.

One of the great things about Belgium is it’s massive range of excellent beers and beer styles. Most bars and restaurants offer a far wider selection of beers than you ever find in the average German bar or British pub. You could try a different beer every day for a year and still not have sampled them all.

When you ask people to word-associate with Belgium, it’s interesting to see what they come up with.

In contrast to the UK, Belgium does not have a free national health service.

Everyone is required by law to belong to a health insurance fund.
The system will be roughly familiar to those coming …

What to do if your bank or credit cards are lost or stolen in Belgium: call 070 344 -344 straight away to cancel the card!

If you’re moving to Belgium one thing you you”re going to have to do when you get here is to register with the authorities.

If you’re wondering how come Belgium still doesn’t have a new government more than 250 days since last the elections held last summer, here’s the reason…

If you’ve come to Belgium to live and work for more than a short period of time, then sooner or later you’re going to need to learn at least a little of the local language.

Although it’s possible to at least get by with English, particularly in Brussels and in Flanders, you’ll be able to better integrate into the community if you can speak some French or Dutch.

It’s not very often that I come across something in the world of learning French that truly impresses me, but recently I came across a learn French course that’s simply outstanding.

Before telling you what it’s about, I want you to first be clear about what it is NOT.

Over 6 million people in Belgium speak Dutch as a first language, together with over 16 million people in the Netherlands.

If you’re living or working in Flanders in the north of Belgium, then even though it might not be essential for you to speak Dutch (depending on your job), knowing some Dutch will certainly give you an advantage in integrating into the community if you’re planning to stay here beyond the short term.

In this article I take a look at the best options for learning French and Dutch in Brussels.

Over 6 million people in Belgium speak Dutch as a first language, together with over 16 million people in the Netherlands.

If you’re living or working in Flanders in the north of Belgium, even though it might not be essential for you to speak Dutch (depending on your job), knowing some Dutch will give you an advantage in integrating into the community if you’re planning to stay here beyond the short term.

Great news from Brussels Airlines!

They’re offering all passengers a massive 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON ALL FARES for European flights up until the 28 February 2011!

Once you’ve found a suitable house or apartment to rent, the next thing is to sign a lease. This article looks at the most important issues.

Brussels Airlines. Reactions vary when you mention this name. It is of course as we know, the incarnation of the old SABENA – which some used to nickname “Such A Bad Experience Never Again”.

If you’re looking for a book in English containing information about the practical issues of everyday life in Belgium, then there’s a good comprehensive guide available that you should know about.

Do you sometimes need a car, but you don’t want the expense of owning and running one – and you don’t want the hassle of hiring from expensive car rental companies?

If so, there’s now a really neat way to do it…

Belgium is a member of the Euro zone, which means it uses the same currency as other countries in the EU