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If you are new to Antwerp, have recently arrived here -either as a resident, or as a traveller and you would like information in English, then this really is the blog for you, especially if you are looking for activities which are medium or low budget, or free, or a little off the typical tourist track. Do Antwerp like a local!
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This Weekend in Antwerp: 10th, 11th & 12th May
Friday There’s a good choice of Antwerp places and events where you could kick off your weekend this Friday evening: Another summer bar opens up today at midday... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 3rd, 4th & 5th May
There are a few things taking place over the whole weekend which you might like to have a look at: For foodies, it’s Antwerpen Proeft in an around Waagnatie. Yo... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 26th, 27th, 28th April (& May 1st).
There’s a three day festival over the whole of this weekend on the Moorkensplein (Borgerhout). The Fiesta Fortuna starts on Friday at 17.30h and continues... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 19th, 20th & 21st April
Just a short post as I am out of town this week, but I hope you have a great Easter weekend in Antwerp. If you are celebrating Easter, here is a list of the... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Need a Helping Hand Getting Used to Antwerp Life? Meet Wwelcome!
1) Please tell us about Wwelcome: when, how and why it came to be established. Wwelcome was established one year ago on April 1st 2018. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 12th, 13th & 14th April
Friday My two favourite start-the-weekend options are now both open. Both are kiddie-friendly and very enjoyable as the weather improves. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Chef’s Cut: Culinary Adventures in Antwerp
Tell us about when and why Chef’s Cut was established? Established in 2012, The Chef’s Cut was set up to cater for a very specific niche of the culinary... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 5th, 6th & 7th April
There are two exciting annual events occurring this weekend to delight sports and fashion fans in Antwerp! The Tour de Flandres/ De Ronde van Vlaanderen 2019... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 29th, 30th & 31st March
Friday Dokmarkt Dokmarkt is back on Napoleonkaai, from 3pm -8pm. This is a local market which began last year and which sells food and drink products from... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 21st, 22nd & 23rd March
Friday MEUG 2019 Hurrah! MEUG Tasting Festival opens at Zuiderpershuis with a one-day craft café from 4pm. It’s free but you need to purchase a tasting glass an... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 16th & 17th March
It’s St Patrick’s day on Sunday, but as the ‘day’ has long since morphed into an entire weekend, it’s worth listing all of Antwerp’s Irish bars on this post. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 8th, 9th & 10th March
MUSIC LOVERS: WIN SOME TICKETS! On Saturday March 16th, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra plays Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, known as the Scottish, under the bato... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 1st, 2nd & 3rd March
Friday Take advantage of what should be a dry Friday evening to enjoy an Antwerp ghostwalk in English, which sets off from Steenplein at 8pm. You can order... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Special Post: University of Antwerp Students Discover a Passion for Perfume in...
As part of their English Professional Communication course within the University of Antwerp Master in Multilingual Professional Communication, Dutch-speaking... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 22nd, 23rd & 24th February
Theaterplein Friday It’s the last Friday of the months and it’s a special Critical Mass: it’s the sixth birthday of the Antwerp group. Assemble at 17.45 on... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 15th, 16th & 17th February
Well, this week the Nessascityblog household has been afflicted by the Great Antwerp Belly Flu of 2019 which seems to be doing the rounds (gentle hugs to you to... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 8th, 9th & 10th February
“Pateekes [patisserie] Week” is underway in Antwerp already, and continues until the 10th. Pateekes Week is perfect for sweet-toothed Antwerp-dwellers and... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Special Post: Fine Wine Junkies -An Antwerp Start-Up
By Bart Meeus, founder of Fine Wine Junkies Bart Meeus If you love Antwerp and you love wine, then we have good news for you! At the end of last year I... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 1st, 2nd & 3rd February
Friday Thank you, Antwerp Ghostwalk, for getting in touch this week with the following information about two special walks for English speakers, one of which... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
This Weekend in Antwerp: 25th, 26th & 27th January
Friday If you are feeling in need of a bracing cycle ride to round off your week, join Critical Mass: assembling at 6pm on Theaterplein for an hour’s cycling... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL