I've recently changed jobs and while I can generally get away with working from home I am expecting to have to commute more and more to the office which is located in Brussels ( I currently live in Hasselt) For the odd time the commute isn't so bad but if I need to do it daily it will be a bit much for me. Into the bargain my girlfriend,who is Belgian lives in Balen and I would like to relocate to a town between Brussels/Balen and Hasselt.
I am looking for advice as to where would be a good place to go and if possible which towns in my little 'triangle' have a direct train line to Brussels. Having a direct train to all 3 towns would be great but I don't think I will get that!
Any info you guys can give me on places (like Diest/Aarschot etc.) for things like nightlife, general entertainment, rental prices and of course transport links would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks in advance.
Jemmy12