Ghent Foodie Tour
15/11/2016
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There is a food revolution taking the kingdom of Belgium by storm, and its unofficial capital is the city of Ghent.
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This official blog for Visit Gent tells the story behind the events and happenings in Ghent. You will also find tips about unique experiences and posts by interesting guest bloggers. Essential reading for people who want to know all about Ghent!
Discovering Ghent: 4 reasons to visit the underrated Belgian city
03/06/2016
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Ghent offers the perfect opportunity to experience all the thrills of Belgium without the congestion.
Read more ...'Emperor' turns Ghent into medieval fairytale
24/08/2015
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Did you miss the fascinating 'Emperor' set pictures of Ghent? No worries!
Read more ...The Social Traveler has arrived in Ghent!
02/07/2015
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The Social Traveler has arrived in Ghent and starts his missions today.
Read more ...The Social Traveler comes to Ghent!
29/06/2015
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The Social Traveler comes to Ghent!
Read more ...80 Days of Summer, Stories of Identity - a snapshot of Ghent’s latest cultural masterstroke
17/06/2015
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The Ghent photo festival ‘80 Days of Summer, Stories of Identity’, which brings you @ 10 different venues, is one for the thinking family.
Read more ...Follow the Light Festival Ghent @ the Visit Gent social media
30/01/2015
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Do you want to catch the latest news & pictures of the Light Festival Gent that enlightens the city? Follow the Visit Gent social media!
Read more ...Cityscape set alight by stunning Light Festival Ghent 2015
29/01/2015
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Wrap up warm and brace yourself for the 3rd Light Festival Ghent! Kate was happy to do a preview walking route along the light sculptures.
Read more ...5 reasons why Ghent is underrated
23/01/2015
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Yet another Ghent fan who who confesses he's fallen in love with Ghent. Read his blogpost!
Read more ...Spectacular lights make Ghent a shining example (also before and after the Light Festival)
16/01/2015
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The Light Festival is coming up, but also now the Ghent’s monuments look incredible with spectacular lighting against a dark sky.
Read more ...Send some Ghent light to your friends and family for free!
15/01/2015
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With the Light Festival coming up, Visit Gent wants to share the Ghent light as much as possible. Send it to your home base, for free!
Read more ...Get your eye candy at the Spekken Festival
19/12/2014
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Every Christmas holidays, the Spekken Festival opens the theatre doors for children. Vanessa takes a peek!
Read more ...Walking in a Winter Wonderland Castle
19/12/2014
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Instead of complaining about the cold, Ghent puts on a winter festival with the Counts Castle completely converted into a Winter Wonderland.
Read more ...Sunday shopping in Ghent in magical Christmas atmosphere
19/12/2014
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Christmas comes early with Gent’s magical Winter Festivities. Come and enjoy the Christmas shopping, also on Sundays (21 & 28/12, 4/1).
Read more ...To do top 10 for Christmas holidays in Ghent
18/12/2014
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The Ghent located communication bureau Cantilis does our job for us and posted a perfect to do list for the Christmas holidays in Ghent.
Read more ...Ghent Winter Festivities 2014: look for the surprises!
17/12/2014
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The Ghent Winter Festivities give you everything you expect…. and much more! Winter in Ghent through the eyes of American Ghentian Éireann.
Read more ...Illuminate your winter break with a trip to Lightopia
26/11/2014
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Kate visited the lightning expo 'Lightopia' in Design museum Gent. A great tip when you 're in Ghent for the Light Festival next year!
Read more ...Australian singer Coby Grant falls in love with Ghent
27/10/2014
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The Australian singer Coby Grant discovered the city some time ago and fell head over heals in love with it.
Read more ...Eating on a shoestring: possible in Ghent for less than you'd think!
06/10/2014
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Ghent can be an expensive city. But it's not all hundred-euro menus: you can eat well here for much less than you might think.
Read more ...Puddles Pity Party OdeGand Adventure
19/09/2014
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I’m a giant sad clown who's been to many places with my Pity Party, but I’ve never been to Gent until last weekend: OdeGand!
Read more ...KidsOdeGand transforms Ghent into musical playground
17/09/2014
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KidsOdeGand blends high culture with fun in a whimsical, laid back atmosphere which will enchant your whole family.
Read more ...Kid-friendly, healthy and ridiculously tasty food
01/09/2014
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Are you looking for a delicious, healthy bite to eat in Ghent, but you don’t know where it is also good for the kids? Vanessa's got a tip!
Read more ...This Belgian city keeps its art in its alleys
29/08/2014
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Éireann is impressed by the way that surfaces are marked in Ghent. In this decorated city there's a lot of street art to see.
Read more ...123-piano hits all the right notes!
27/08/2014
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Kate joined the crowd at the Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station for the opening night of 123-piano.
Read more ...'Who knew Ghent, Belgium was the prettiest city in the world?'
04/08/2014
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We already did, of course! But this American blogger discovered Ghent rather by accident and he loved it.
Read more ...Castle of the Counts bewitches children
17/07/2014
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Vanessa and her kids visited a Medieval Fair at the Castle of the Counts. A great trip during the coming Ghent Festivities or after!
Read more ...The most beautiful church no one visits
16/07/2014
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The Ghent Festivities are coming up, with lots of fun and...noise :-) Do you need some peace and quiet? Here's Éireann's tip.
Read more ...Find the bohemian Ghent spirit @ the Parkkaffee
07/07/2014
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Are you looking for a quiet place to come to rest before or after partying at the Ghent Festivities? Here's Vanessa's tip!
Read more ...Macabre mentalists and the stark raving reality of war
16/06/2014
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Why you cannot miss 'Oorlog & Trauma' @ the Dr Guislain Museum.
Read more ...Could the Just Judges be hidden in Ghent?
04/04/2014
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Keep your eyes peeled in Ghent. You might just find it.
Read more ...Discoveries During the Restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece
31/03/2014
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The famous Ghent Altarpiece is under restoration at the MSK in Ghent. The restoration team already made intruiging discoveries...
Read more ...Why the Ghent Altarpiece Keeps Intruiging Us
26/03/2014
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The Mystic Lamb, or Ghent Altarpiece, is the most influential and most-desired painting of all-time.
Read more ...Underrated must-visit cities in Europe
26/03/2014
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Discover which European cities are underrated, but overly lovely.
Read more ...Why the Ghent Altarpiece Fires Up the Treasure-Hunt Instinct
03/03/2014
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Art presents us with two sets of mysteries, one overt and the other covert.
Read more ...George Clooney en de Vlaamse Primitieven
24/02/2014
Nederlands
George Clooney en de Vlaamse Primitieven: meer gemeen dan je denkt
Read more ...Ghent - City of Treasures
14/02/2014
English
The Allure of History
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John Brunton
John Brunton is a journalist, author and photographer, originally from London.
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Puddles the Clown
Mike Geier, de trieste clown met de gouden stem uit Atlanta (VS), verblijdde ons op OdeGand 2014.
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Kate Jegede
Trained scientist, writer and TV presenter Kate Jegede moved from the UK to Ghent in the summer of 2013, after falling in love with Belgium during a family holiday more than 20 years ago.
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Noah Charney
Professor of art history specializing in the history of art crime
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Vanessa Rombaut
Vanessa Rombaut, born in Australia, lived and worked in five different countries. Now she's very happy to find herself living in the very cool, laid back city of Ghent!
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Éireann Lorsung
This writer and editor from the United States discovered Ghent and decided to stay.
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Bart Devolder
Bart Devolder works on the restoration of the Ghent Altarpiece
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Spotlight
“80 Days of Summer” displays surprising photographs series in a unique setting. It’s a combination of unusual exhibitions in dialogue with photography and history.
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Quirky festival in Ghent's outer harbour, with a colourful and original programme.
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“123-piano” is a musical project which brings people together through live music and generates spontaneous reactions.
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Festivals, Exhibitions
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