Bon Jour, Comment va tu? This is a great video!! I have thought about moving to Belgium for a year. I am older 57 years and would like to live there for the rest of my life. I am a New Yorker, so I would used to the cold.( Though I know it gets colder there. I have traveled to a few countries in Europe, Fr. Esp. I would immediately would love to learn more French and even would try Femish. I wouldn't like to live around Americans, as I feel I couldn't learn the Belgium culture. I am a non drinker and nonsmoker, so some taxes wouldn't apply to me, Lol. I am divorced with no children. I think I could be very happy in exploring my new home. All the best Shaun of NYC
Als a Belgian I can only say yes. But as a foreigner move here to retire is quiet ridiculous. It is very expensive here. Everything. Food, transportation, clothes, ... Lots of retired people live in poverty here. For instance if you have worked fulltime for 42 years in Belgium you get a pension of 1300€/month if you are lucky. A month payement in a retirement home is however about 1700€/month. So not even enough. If you have a saving account you need to use this if not you have to sell your house if you have a property. If non of these 2 and you can't pay your bill, your children have to pay for you (it's a law). And btw waffles are for tourists. I only eat them once in 10 years or so. It is not a thing here. And we never eat whipped cream, strawberries or chocolate with it. We only eat it with white sugar. Anyway we do have a nice country. So do come visit us. 😉
At around 8min25sec you say it's customary to give additional tips for service? That's actually wrong. Belgium is extremely expensive. If you wanted to learn Dutch, you should know that the Flemish pronunciation is very different from the Netherlands. But Dutch is, like English a germanic language, making it easier for English speakers to learn.
There are a lot of negative comments... the grass always looks greener ^^ I'd just say that living in Belgium is not that bad, and for people planning to retire there, they should avoid the cities, especially Brussels, Antwerp, Liege and Charleroi even though they have better amenities than small towns, towns are way quieter, cheaper and safer, and since Belgium is quite small, nothing is actually really far. I'd also recommend to first learn the local language, because outside of cities and international workplaces, you won't see many people speaking English.
I have been an erasmus exchange student in Belgium and loved it so much. I am even thinking of going back. The country is very beautiful, save, the food is amazing, people are so friendly. Brussels is beautiful, but I loved Ghent a lot more. The French part is also gorgeous and a lot cheaper. Like Namur, Dinant, Liege. The Walloons are such a lovely people, very warm and more social then the Flemish.
Waterloo cheaper than Brussels ? Where did you ear that ? Not in Belgium, obviously.. The flowers on the "Grand Place in Brussels happens only few days per year so be well informed ! And some other tips about Belgium : every city has its own special dish (yum !). there are many castles to visit and many museaums. Guided tours are quite cheap so don't hesitate. Belgian beers are also famous all around the world so taste but be careful : they are stronger than the water you are used to drink in the US ! all around the world so taste but be careful : they are stronger than the water you are used to drink in the US !
Why does this report stubbornly stick to the trodden ways? It's ok for a tourist spending a few days in Belgium but way short of what it would take for a newcomer to actually get acquainted to the country and integrate. It's just a bunch of clichés. The way you treat the food subject is just one example: as if Belgian food were nothing more than sweet treats! Belgium has a great culinary culture and the Belgians are gourmets, who care about food. It's a huge difference with the Netherlands, in that respect. On top of that, restaurants in Belgium tend to have excellent wine cards (usually French wine). In short, try to give us some real... food for thought instead of sticking to the stereotypes about Belgium.
You forgot the most beautiful city in Belgium. Ghent!!! A original mediaeval city with a real castle, one of the most famous paintings in the word, official 3 best jazz city in the world and it has some of the best real Hand made chocolate shops of Belgium
I think it would be wise for someone who wants to live in Belgium at the retiree the first visit in Belgium for extended period of time and ask themselves the question. Do I want to feel like my life revolves in Belgium? You have to ask some serious questions what is the lifestyle you want? It’s not just Belgium. Do you feel comfortable traveling to other Shenzhen area countries on the train? Then you have to ask are you going to feel the need to visit your home country on a regular basis? It all sounds very nice comfortable, but it is a foreign country with certain traditions, and for some people with lifestyle certain limitations Keep in mind there are Europeans come on vacation to the United States so they can ride motorcycles across the wide open Prairie it into the great basin area
Waterloo? I don't see why this is a thing, except for some history. If you are here for history, it's the cities themselves you want to go explore. Go live by the sea if you want to retire. Like a bit more of hiking? Go to the Ardennes.
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Hi quick question, I'm in the US in Utah and want to travel to Antwerp Belgium mid September for 30 days. do I need to get the Shengren visa or can I travel on my passport alone. Thank you
I love Flanders (Dutch-speaking Belgium) a lot! Stunning cities (Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven,...). Very clean, safe and enjoyable. It also has the best festivals in Europe: Tomorrowland, Rock Werchter, etc... The French-speaking part (Wallonia and Brussels) is totally different, don't like it.
There are a lot of great places to visit in Wallonie. Dinant, La Roche and smaller towns in the Ardennes. Brussels has some great sights, but i can understand you don’t like it
@@cyclotronbxl No it's not. Im Flemish. The mentality of Walloons is different too from Flemish. Flemish are colder but work harder. Walloons are more relaxed but are a bit... how do i say. Less work focused. That's why the cities in Wallonia are more decrepit.
I like your video. I have a radio station and a show about Belgium. I would like to air the audio of this video on my show. Is this something we can talk about? Thanks.
Im doing fine..TQ for asking.. Hope u guys are doing as great ❤️💕❤️.. ya ive been to Belgium few yrs ago. And i found the place as OK2 only (ok to be fair i went to Brussels only 😅😜) ..but IF i can choose a city in europe to stay (if cost is not a concern) , i prefer LONDON in term of diversity and activity (but not the weather) but i feel the most comfortable in Amsterdam. Hv u check the place out?
@adie dali. Those sound like great choices! No, I haven't checked them out just yet. We are preparing for going off to South East Asia again probably from September, including East Malaysia, after that, we're headed either to South America or Europe, we'll see how things go after South East Asia. Still organizing everything before we take off!
@@roninblue5885 ok some biased tip 😜. U can just skip Jakarta..neither here, nor there... Ho Chi Min, Vietnam is great.. Ive never been to Manila though.. Ok as for east malaysia (borneo), u will love it.. But not for long term stay i guess. Cant wait to hear your take on those places💕
Non-German speaking Belgians prefer to forget them. That's why we gave them their own government and quite some autonomy, so they don't bother us and remind us of their presence.
If you have learned a bit of French, go to the french speaking part, they are little differences but we speak the asame French as in France, except for numbers.....
Belgium is basically incapable of having a weak economy unless the entire thing crashes. We're so tied to Germany, France, the Netherlands, etc. that as long as their economy is good ours will be as well.
Be realistic now, stop dreaming ! It has a WEAK economy and it is gatting weaker every day ! In a few years belgium will be as poor as Greece or Italy for instance.
Please use the adjective of Belgium! Belgian! Its horrible to hear "belgium fries, or Belgium chocolate"... Belgian Chocolate, Belgian waffles... Ok.... Good talk!
I live in Belgium I go to school here. Idk about countries but all the 13 years old here. They drink, smoke., lose virginity when they are 13, Belgian kids are rlly spollied and a lott of kids get bullied
@@kawazaki23 The Antwerpen area may be one of the best places to live in the world, very high standard of living, everyone speaks English, people are very friendly...
Tell me what you think of Belgium! Would Belgium be your retirement destination?
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This is a great video!! I have thought about moving to Belgium for a year. I am older 57 years and would like to live there for the rest of my life. I am a New Yorker, so I would used to the cold.( Though I know it gets colder there. I have traveled to a few countries in Europe, Fr. Esp.
I would immediately would love to learn more French and even would try Femish. I wouldn't like to live around Americans, as I feel I couldn't learn the Belgium
culture. I am a non drinker and nonsmoker, so some taxes wouldn't apply to me, Lol. I am divorced with no children. I think I could be very happy in exploring my new home.
All the best Shaun of NYC
Als a Belgian I can only say yes. But as a foreigner move here to retire is quiet ridiculous. It is very expensive here. Everything. Food, transportation, clothes, ... Lots of retired people live in poverty here. For instance if you have worked fulltime for 42 years in Belgium you get a pension of 1300€/month if you are lucky. A month payement in a retirement home is however about 1700€/month. So not even enough. If you have a saving account you need to use this if not you have to sell your house if you have a property. If non of these 2 and you can't pay your bill, your children have to pay for you (it's a law). And btw waffles are for tourists. I only eat them once in 10 years or so. It is not a thing here. And we never eat whipped cream, strawberries or chocolate with it. We only eat it with white sugar.
Anyway we do have a nice country. So do come visit us. 😉
At around 8min25sec you say it's customary to give additional tips for service? That's actually wrong.
Belgium is extremely expensive.
If you wanted to learn Dutch, you should know that the Flemish pronunciation is very different from the Netherlands. But Dutch is, like English a germanic language, making it easier for English speakers to learn.
The weather is horrible. You can get depressed easily, I prefer just to visit.
There are a lot of negative comments... the grass always looks greener ^^
I'd just say that living in Belgium is not that bad, and for people planning to retire there, they should avoid the cities, especially Brussels, Antwerp, Liege and Charleroi even though they have better amenities than small towns, towns are way quieter, cheaper and safer, and since Belgium is quite small, nothing is actually really far.
I'd also recommend to first learn the local language, because outside of cities and international workplaces, you won't see many people speaking English.
I have been an erasmus exchange student in Belgium and loved it so much. I am even thinking of going back. The country is very beautiful, save, the food is amazing, people are so friendly. Brussels is beautiful, but I loved Ghent a lot more. The French part is also gorgeous and a lot cheaper. Like Namur, Dinant, Liege. The Walloons are such a lovely people, very warm and more social then the Flemish.
This is the best video I've seen on Belgium yet. Thank you
As a local that travelled/travels a lot; quality of life here is pretty darn good! ;)
Waterloo cheaper than Brussels ? Where did you ear that ? Not in Belgium, obviously.. The flowers on the "Grand Place in Brussels happens only few days per year so be well informed ! And some other tips about Belgium : every city has its own special dish (yum !). there are many castles to visit and many museaums. Guided tours are quite cheap so don't hesitate. Belgian beers are also famous all around the world so taste but be careful : they are stronger than the water you are used to drink in the US ! all around the world so taste but be careful : they are stronger than the water you are used to drink in the US !
Why does this report stubbornly stick to the trodden ways? It's ok for a tourist spending a few days in Belgium but way short of what it would take for a newcomer to actually get acquainted to the country and integrate. It's just a bunch of clichés. The way you treat the food subject is just one example: as if Belgian food were nothing more than sweet treats! Belgium has a great culinary culture and the Belgians are gourmets, who care about food. It's a huge difference with the Netherlands, in that respect. On top of that, restaurants in Belgium tend to have excellent wine cards (usually French wine). In short, try to give us some real... food for thought instead of sticking to the stereotypes about Belgium.
You forgot the most beautiful city in Belgium. Ghent!!! A original mediaeval city with a real castle, one of the most famous paintings in the word, official 3 best jazz city in the world and it has some of the best real Hand made chocolate shops of Belgium
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ghent, the most beautifull city in belgium, only according to gentenaars.
I think it would be wise for someone who wants to live in Belgium at the retiree the first visit in Belgium for extended period of time and ask themselves the question. Do I want to feel like my life revolves in Belgium?
You have to ask some serious questions what is the lifestyle you want?
It’s not just Belgium. Do you feel comfortable traveling to other Shenzhen area countries on the train?
Then you have to ask are you going to feel the need to visit your home country on a regular basis?
It all sounds very nice comfortable, but it is a foreign country with certain traditions, and for some people with lifestyle certain limitations
Keep in mind there are Europeans come on vacation to the United States so they can ride motorcycles across the wide open Prairie it into the great basin area
Brussels is the city that has everything you need❤️
Yes, even criminals ! SO you will feel home !
like the video . your good informed keep it up. greetz from antwerp belgium
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Waterloo? I don't see why this is a thing, except for some history. If you are here for history, it's the cities themselves you want to go explore. Go live by the sea if you want to retire. Like a bit more of hiking? Go to the Ardennes.
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Hi quick question, I'm in the US in Utah and want to travel to Antwerp Belgium mid September for 30 days. do I need to get the Shengren visa or can I travel on my passport alone. Thank you
@Mark Weishaar American citizens only need a valid passport to travel to the Schengen Zone for a maximum of 90 days.
I love Flanders (Dutch-speaking Belgium) a lot! Stunning cities (Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven,...). Very clean, safe and enjoyable. It also has the best festivals in Europe: Tomorrowland, Rock Werchter, etc... The French-speaking part (Wallonia and Brussels) is totally different, don't like it.
Just stop splitting Belgium along language lines. I don't like it.
There are a lot of great places to visit in Wallonie. Dinant, La Roche and smaller towns in the Ardennes. Brussels has some great sights, but i can understand you don’t like it
The only total difference is the language and the nature. And it seems that you don’t speak French, I’m sure that’s why you didn’t like Walloonia.
@@cyclotronbxl No it's not. Im Flemish. The mentality of Walloons is different too from Flemish. Flemish are colder but work harder. Walloons are more relaxed but are a bit... how do i say. Less work focused. That's why the cities in Wallonia are more decrepit.
I like your video. I have a radio station and a show about Belgium. I would like to air the audio of this video on my show. Is this something we can talk about? Thanks.
Interesting choice💕
@adie dali! How are you! Yes, just looking at all the possible retirement choices, nothing yet compares to MY though!
Im doing fine..TQ for asking.. Hope u guys are doing as great ❤️💕❤️.. ya ive been to Belgium few yrs ago. And i found the place as OK2 only (ok to be fair i went to Brussels only 😅😜) ..but IF i can choose a city in europe to stay (if cost is not a concern) , i prefer LONDON in term of diversity and activity (but not the weather) but i feel the most comfortable in Amsterdam. Hv u check the place out?
@adie dali. Those sound like great choices! No, I haven't checked them out just yet. We are preparing for going off to South East Asia again probably from September, including East Malaysia, after that, we're headed either to South America or Europe, we'll see how things go after South East Asia. Still organizing everything before we take off!
@@roninblue5885 ok some biased tip 😜. U can just skip Jakarta..neither here, nor there... Ho Chi Min, Vietnam is great.. Ive never been to Manila though.. Ok as for east malaysia (borneo), u will love it.. But not for long term stay i guess. Cant wait to hear your take on those places💕
@adie dali. We are looking forward to it as well! Can't wait!
you forgot that it exist a lttle german speaking part
Non-German speaking Belgians prefer to forget them. That's why we gave them their own government and quite some autonomy, so they don't bother us and remind us of their presence.
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Soon I'm moving to Belgium for education. Worried about language only 📖📝
I wish you the best of luck.
If you have learned a bit of French, go to the french speaking part, they are little differences but we speak the asame French as in France, except for numbers.....
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Weak economy, Belgium has one of the best economy's but ok
Belgium is basically incapable of having a weak economy unless the entire thing crashes.
We're so tied to Germany, France, the Netherlands, etc. that as long as their economy is good ours will be as well.
Be realistic now, stop dreaming ! It has a WEAK economy and it is gatting weaker every day ! In a few years belgium will be as poor as Greece or Italy for instance.
What is shwagen? 🤔
His pronunciation of "Schengen".
Idk wat that is
So no different to england then
Before you make a video. About Belgium. 8 see look around in the country and not only brussels because alot of your fax are noth right
Please use the adjective of Belgium! Belgian! Its horrible to hear "belgium fries, or Belgium chocolate"... Belgian Chocolate, Belgian waffles... Ok.... Good talk!
I live in Belgium. If you want to die of air and water polution, you should definitely retire here...
I was there back in November 2018 the air is soOOO polluted that I started having breathing problems Brussel is better I recommend going to Brussel
Stop exagerating
@@Leopold_van_Aubel I'm far from exagerating.
Not right now. Belgium has the highest Covid rate in Europe.
this does not mean anything !
lol invading belgium my country that way! not gonna last long
this is absolutely the most superficial video.
I live in Belgium I go to school here. Idk about countries but all the 13 years old here. They drink, smoke., lose virginity when they are 13, Belgian kids are rlly spollied and a lott of kids get bullied
What about the Antwerpen area is nice to live there or is boring city
@@kawazaki23 The Antwerpen area may be one of the best places to live in the world, very high standard of living, everyone speaks English, people are very friendly...
@@TheFCBZOT i wish to leave and work in Belgium 🇧🇪
@@TheFCBZOT not in my experience, and I am belgian ( walloon) worst experience in Flanders . Ghent is way more friendly and welcoming !
@@kareemcitizen Think twice ! Low salaries are common here ( in Belgium) so be sure of what you are doing !
bro im gonna die of the mispronunciations in the video 🤣
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And the worst place to retire - Belgium, It's in the EU