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Expat Teens get their community website 13/05/2008
Ever wondered what it would feel like if you were uprooted by your parents at a time in life when you were feeling the most insecure? 16 year old Ruairidh Wynne-McHardy decided to do something about it. Here’s his story: read more
Thoughts on language and the 'Great Belgian Divide' 29/04/2008
"Gradually, foreign sounds find nesting places in your vocabulary and once entrenched, it becomes hard to remember what it was like before they were there." read more
All about educating your family and yourself abroad 08/02/2008
One of the greatest concerns of families about to expatriate is how the move will affect their children's education. Our newly launched E-special brings together the views of parents, students and teachers taking part in our recent education poll and, hopefully, covers all your questions concerning this vital topic. read more
Practical, easy-to-use, free and … in English 01/02/2008
Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet. read more
Understanding the basics of a balance sheet 29/01/2008
The details of the 'balance sheet' methodology remain a mystery to most expats. Our expert puts this straight. read more
Where ships take the elevator
Bernd F. Meier heads for Mons to witness the extraordinary machines that raise ships in the air.
disscussion forum
- Discuss Belgian Culture ..and I was beginning to think I could make Brussels work, by egg spat 15/05/2008 13:49
- Expat Get-Togethers Expats, come travel with us!, by jerry33 14/05/2008 19:34
- Legal Problems Cohabitation visa and work permits, by yogureta 13/05/2008 15:21
- USA Forum Chicago to Namur to Arlon, by dimi_iv2003 13/05/2008 14:26
- Healthcare Giving birth - Ottignies / Wavre / Waterloo / Uccle, by Guest 11/05/2008 18:57
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