Living and commuting from Brussels to Diegem ?

ewalsh

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Member since 02 February 2010

Cape Town

ewalsh

31 August 2010 09:42:38

ewalsh

31 August 2010 09:42:38

Cape Town

Hi all,

its possible that I may be moving to Brussels soon.

I would be working in Diegem, but I would like to live in or close to the city. Where would be the best place to live? I was thinking somewhere close to Noord station would be handy for the train etc. Are there buses out there too ?

Is it relatively safe living around the city ?

thanks folks

bhairav.vyas

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Member since 06 March 2010

Brussels

bhairav.vyas

18 September 2010 20:26:54

bhairav.vyas

18 September 2010 20:26:54

Brussels

Hi!

The nearest plae in the City (Brussels) from Diegem is Evere. just on the north east edge of the city. There are buses from Evere towards Diegem/Zaventem. Also there are buses to City center (takes 20 mins). Alternatively; you can reach Diegem by train; but I will not suggest Nord as a place to stay. Not a safe area. Central maybe better.

Regards,
Bhairav

Melby

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Member since 29 March 2010

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Melby

18 September 2010 23:49:41

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Melby

18 September 2010 23:49:41

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Agreed re: Brussels Nord, super scuzzy area, where all the window hookers are (and I don't mean like the "nice" red light district of Amsterdam, just a trash neighborhood like in most places you find prostitutes).

bhairav.vyas

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Brussels

bhairav.vyas

19 September 2010 10:36:56

bhairav.vyas

19 September 2010 10:36:56

Brussels

Also lot of mugging / theft in / around Brussels Nord. Incidents have happened with people I know. I would suggest to avoid it and Midi (Zuid) if you have an option.

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