Hany
@nawnaw122
Canadian expat in Belgium
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Antwerp
Registration: 09 July 2010
American expat living in Brussels! by TChantel
Any expats living in Brussels? I've been Brussels for one month and looking forward to meeting new friends! Would love to hear from you all!
I happily celebrate thanksgiving too (turkey is great:))... and very happy to keep the tradition:) been living in Antwerp but always like to meet new friends... Can meet up for coffee or so this weekend in Brussels?:) (i know of new coffee shops ... Read More
Things I dont like. Things I do. by Guest2944873
1. When people toot their horn at night-time to say bye to someone theyve just visited or dropped off. 2. People who flick their cigarettes onto the street infront of you as you are walking along. 3. People never using the inside lane of a ...
My god i see a lot of Anger here with respect to Belgium driving!!! I never had so many troubles with driving in any other country before! Read More
Antwerp Meetup by Gurezou
Hi There, I was wondering if any of you guys staying in around Antwerp would like to catch up for a drink sometime in the centre of Antwerp. What are your thoughts? Greg
Hi Greg, I also think it is a good idea.. if there is still interest, I am up to join, have bene living here for abt 2 years.... cheers, Hany Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
hello, might be worth a check on immoweb.be.. I hope this helps:) Read More
Canadian needs help about work and permit in Belgium
Hello Amarane, if you have any specific questions, perhaps i can be of help... try to check www.diplobel.be... good luck:) Hany Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
well, Not for everyone, so I guess you are wrong on that aspect as some employers do not pay for teh car and that is not how it always work here.. so, please make sure of your info before posting... Great for you that you can get a good apartment ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
Melby, Again I would not censor other opinions! To me (and to a lot of other people) that is not a luxurious life style (and trust me if you work a bit far from home), you get to spend a lot more on car...If you have a car with a benzene gas, and ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
Melby: honestly i am not really sure either, but the rent is rather high:) however, you can not also insist to people that the amount you stated is rather good enough and re-insist on it... it is a matter of experience and this is what I found (and ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
World expat: it depends where you shop:) As I go to Brussels frequently, then the costs in the supermarkets are not that different. The open markets are a bit cheaper in Antwerp compared to Brussels and the rental cost can be a bit cheaper in ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
hello, yes it is about 100m2 apartment and it is not a fancy area (not in south), but a reasonable one.. For the rent, internet, electricity, maintenance, food (and car if you drive to work), it can easily come to 2000 euros / month (not including ... Read More
cost of living in Antwerp by dilip220690
Hii friends.. I would like to know about cost of living in Antwerp.I'll be staying a couple of months in sumer may end to july end. Kindly let me know the details and thanks a lot in advance.:)
I am afraid my estimate would be a bit higher.. I would say with rent and all it will be clsoe to 1500-1800 euros minimum (all inclusive). It depends on your life sttle of course, but I would estimate 1500 to 1800 euros (if you do not want to be on ... Read More
How to make friends in Luxembourg by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Luxembourg :top: [b]Which are your best ...
hello, I live in Belgium, but will be in Lux on Wednesday late afternoon. I do not know much about Lux, but would be nice to meet cool people. I can fix a time close to the train station or If i have directions, can just go there:) is there any ... Read More
How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hello, I am half egyptian/half canadian myself, but my parents live in Egypt, so I have a good grip on the culture. It is quite easy to make friends here and as Irish woman said, the people are very sociable:), you just need the right context. It ... Read More
Presentation of expat blog members in Antwerp
Hello, My name is Hany. I have been living in Antwerp for 1.5 years now, though used to travel a lot. I enjoy all aspects of the city from restaurants to waffls to theaters:). I speak a bit of dutch as well by now, which helps a lot. Come ... Read More
Netherlands from Canada - jobs, language, housing etc? by mullenc525
Hi, I was born in Canada but luckily possess both a Canadian and UK passport. I am considering moving to Europe for a year to get some international work experience. I am a mechanical engineering graduate with several years work experience. ...
Hello, I also sued to be in Vancouver and graduated from UBC before moving to the Netherlands for 2 years. I work now in Belgium. The living is a bit more expensive compared to canada. The housing prices can vary but if you go to Delft/Den Haag or ... Read More
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Hello Fatima, I would strongly recommend Inlingua language school in Antwerp or in Gent (just google inlingua taalen school). I also know that the english department at university of antwerp is looking for people at the moment. If you are still ... Read More
Canadian needs help about work and permit in Belgium
Hello there I am also a canadian living in Belgium and I am afraid your employer has to sponsor the visa unless you are self employed. I have been through that procedure, so if you are still interested, I can provide more details if you like:) good ... Read More
I'm new here :) by ElizaD
Hi everybody, I am a new one here and i should love to say hello to everybody! I am a 48 yo Romanian who lives in Belgium since 2004. I have two kids with ages of 22 and 19. One is student in Brussels the other one tries to graduate his college this ...
Hello I also do not know many people here yet and would like to get to know others:) Read More
cooking classes
Hello, I have been in belgium for sometime but have been travelling al ot and would love to get to get a bit involved in activities here to feel a bit more at home. I am half canadian and half egyptian. I do not know much about cooking but always ... Read More
American woman in Belgium by jamberrytoast
Hello! I am an American woman who moved to Belgium eight weeks ago, completely alone and not knowing a single person in the country. I've had quite a time adjusting and have yet to make any friends but I am looking forward to the adventure! I'm ...
Hello there, I live in Antwerp half canadian/half Egyptian. I suffer a bit through the same thing...with a very busy job that makes me travel a lot and not a lot of time to get to know people, but trying to change that. Would love to also meet ... Read More