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10/05/2012 Best of Brussels: Paper magic

Paper and stationary in Brussels From paper dresses to the best stationary stores in town, Jane Goodyear guides you through the wonders of paper in Brussels.

01/05/2012 ExpatCH: French Lesson Vis-a-Vis Horrible Neighbors

Neighbors fence 'Tu' vs. 'vous' jumps out of the classroom and into Bill Harby's backyard.

24/04/2012 The Petit Four: Paris vs. Brussels

Paris vs. Brussels A trip to Paris gets Emily Miller thinking about its ties to, and fundamental differences from, her first European love - Brussels.

17/04/2012 Belgafiles: Facts and misconceptions about chocolate

Facts and misconceptions about chocolate Chocolate lovers rejoice - it's all good news. Paul Morris discovers and debunks myths about chocolate.

10/04/2012 The Petit Four: The Low-Down on Belgian Waffles

Belgian waffle Emily Miller provides an inside scoop on the the delicious world of the Belgian waffle.

03/04/2012 Insider views from Belgium

We share your experiences on living in Belgium. Keep them coming and read on to find out how you can participate.

03/04/2012 RIP - Ivan Sinnaeve aka Shrapnel Charlie

Di Mackey recalls a memorable encounter with a remarkable man from Ieper (Ypres).

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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.