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Doing business in Belgium

A guide to doing gaffe-free business here.

Belgium country factbook

Includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.

Student accommodation in Belgium

Find an affordable roof over her head.

50 years on, Asterix still holding out

Heroic Gauls celebrate their half century.

The not-so-secret recipe for Belgian frites

Kimberley uncovers the sacred rituals of Frite Almighty.

How to repatriate successfully

Tips for managing a successful relocation back home.

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18/11/2009 Top 10 iPod apps for expats

Sarah Novak, life coach and iPod lover, lists her top 10 iPod applications for travellers and expats.

06/11/2009 'Archaeologist of erotica' revives lost world of brothels

The sign hung at 12, rue Chabanais, in the days when the building housed the most prestigious of Paris' infamous bordellos, read "Welcome...

25/10/2009 Britons find home is where the honey is

The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something...

24/10/2009 Thirsty Cyprus looks to golf to rescue tourism

The small island wants to invest in golf courses for a better future – but in a country that hardly has enough water for its own citizens, is...

21/10/2009 Mexico's mysterious City of Gods comes to the City of Light

Some 450 pre-Columbian pieces, some of them monumental, some rarely or never exhibited, are on show until next January 24 in the French...

05/10/2009 Spain's converted castles see brisk business despite downturn

With the rise of cheaper beach destinations, Spain is seeking to highlight its historic past in a distinct shift of its tourism strategy.

28/09/2009 Spain moves upmarket to attract more tourists

Spain moves away from ‘sun, sea and sangria’ holiday packages to splendid vineyards, unique museums and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Looking for work in Belgium

Looking for work in Belgium

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.

Practical, easy-to-use, free and... in English

Practical, easy-to-use, free and... in English

Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Finding a rental home in Belgium

Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.

Learning to cope with life abroad

Learning to cope with life abroad

The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.