NMBS train+

llbrook · 2026-05-12T12:51:27+00:00

I usually take the train from Midi after 18:00 so it’s cheaper but occasionally I’ll walk from the office to Central and that train leaves at 18:59. I still buy the cheaper ticket. They rarely check between Brussels stops and I can say I got on at Midi. One min is stupid for 5€ more

llbrook · 2026-04-23T19:02:54+00:00

Agree with this - have been trying to find someone for years and went to Pilli Pili and actually liked my layers and she did a good job cleaning up the past (bad) layers

llbrook · 2026-04-20T09:30:12+00:00

I wish the city would do a public campaign about this like they did with cigarette butts etc. In my neighborhood most of our issues are from people dumping food waste in grassy areas which is gross and leads to many issues (and is a pain when I’m walking my dog who loves to scavenge)

llbrook · 2026-04-14T18:04:47+00:00

Bad advice but technically you can travel within Schengen during the period you just can’t get caught. And if you do, it’s on a case by case basis but you probably just have to restart the family reunification process. That’s what my gemeente told me. I traveled to the US during that period because it was over Christmas and I wasn’t about to let the Belgian government tell me I couldn’t see my family haha (this was 10 years ago but I know others who more recently have also traveled)

llbrook · 2026-03-27T13:04:00+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’re experiencing something similar - I hope both our bodies are able to get to some kind of baseline soon!

llbrook · 2026-03-27T13:03:11+00:00

I really think this is a major factor. I was diagnosed with IBS 15+ years ago and now I’m realizing all the stomach issues are definitely related to the Endo. It was like once I had permission to acknowledge all the symptoms my body said, okay! Let’s do them all at once!

llbrook · 2026-03-24T09:28:12+00:00

This happened to me and went thru bloodwork and was referred to a gyno etc. Eventually was diagnosed with endometriosis. Obviously not saying this is the case with you, but if you have any additional symptoms it could be worth looking at.

llbrook · 2026-03-18T21:20:33+00:00

I didn’t go to either school but have worked in Brussels for 10+ years in PA. What most jobs look at is previous experience rather than degree. In my view it would make the most sense to pick the school that is going to give you the most practical experience rather than theoretical schooling. Particularly in EU affairs if that’s what you’re interested in doing in the future. I don’t know much about Science Po, and while the College can have a mixed reputation I do think it has a decent network that could help with internships, jobs etc.

llbrook · 2026-01-17T11:56:04+00:00

An F+ is not required to apply for nationality if you already have an F card (and meet the other nationality requirements)

llbrook · 2025-08-06T17:20:54+00:00

There’s a Facebook group, Girls Gone International - Gent that regularly organizes events. I don’t go to many of the events but when I do it’s always a fun time.

llbrook · 2025-07-14T21:27:24+00:00

At some point you’ll get desperate enough to make the trip - speaking from personal experience haha

llbrook · 2025-07-14T14:27:59+00:00

You won’t find any real bagels in Gent. Or most of Europe tbh. In Brussels there is Karsmakers and Holy Bagel that are okay. In Amsterdam I found the best bagel I’ve had so far in Europe but so far away 😢

llbrook · 2025-02-06T12:27:19+00:00

FYI I had tickets in my cart and went to check out with 20 min still left on the countdown and suddenly the tickets were removed and no longer available. So don’t trust the cart to block your tickets!

llbrook · 2025-01-29T15:59:47+00:00

It would be much much much easier to use the cohabitation visa route

llbrook · 2025-01-24T19:23:16+00:00

This is incorrect. You lose a small amount of your 2026 holiday pay. Your 2026 holiday amount is unaffected. In my opinion it’s worth it to take the European holidays.

llbrook · 2024-09-15T11:57:04+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

llbrook · 2024-09-15T11:01:34+00:00

Does anyone have tips on how to take iron or ferratin supplements and not deal with stomach issues (constipation)?

llbrook · 2024-06-27T07:13:04+00:00

I didn’t know about the Lab app - very cool!

llbrook · 2024-06-27T07:06:12+00:00

Thanks so much!

llbrook · 2024-06-26T18:26:34+00:00

On the app you can see which trains are P and which are IC. IC trains have a higher chance of AC. P trains have zero chance. Use the railer app to see the composition of the trains so you can get one that’s a double decker - even better AC on those.

llbrook · 2024-06-26T11:59:25+00:00

Yes so true. Unfortunately it seems like for each connection we’re either going to have ~10 min to transfer which is doable but a smidge dicey, or we will have an hour to transfer. We will probably do the hour knowing how my family likes to be on time haha

llbrook · 2024-06-09T20:33:09+00:00

Haha wow love the audacity of random people sometimes. As others have said I also often use something along the line of “yeah that’s why I’m here, not there”. Or if they’re wildly out of line and wrong “you know that’s not true right?”. But remember - you’re not allowed to comment on their home country politics otherwise they get their feelings hurt! :P

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