BELGIUM

In addition to their very successful "Fat Tire", New Belgium's catalog of brews offers several other fine selections. We look at six of these high quality brews deserving of equal attention.

The tips above will surely come in handy if you want to tour the countryside of Belgium. In fact, when traveling in Belgium, riding the Belbus can be a rewarding experience.

While visiting Belgium you'll likely find that the business people are very open to speaking with you about your business.

If you are preparing for a move abroad to live and possibly work overseas in Belgium then you will probably want to open up a bank account of some sort at some point.

Depending on what country you are coming from you may find it a bit shocking that it is mandatory that you have health insurance in Belgium.

If you are moving abroad to live in Belgium for any period of time you will want to familiarize your self with the health care services in the country.

If you are planning on moving abroad to live in Belgium you may be interested in buying a home once you get there.

If you are preparing to rent out an apartment or home to live in Belgium there are some additional things that you will probably want to take into consideration before doing so.

Once you have found a place in Belgium to rent out to live in you will need to sign a rental agreement or rental contract.

It is a good idea to familiarize your self with the Belgian rental market and the process of obtaining a place to rent out while you are living overseas in Belgium.

Belgium is a small, multicultural, Western European country. It is located between France and Holland. Referred to as the "essence of Europe", it is a charming place to visit.

Working in Belgium will see you earning a salary that is considered to be above average in Europe, with the exception of Germany and France.

The 3 types of employment contracts in Belgium are the limited time employment contract, the specific work employment contract and the indeterminate employment contract. It is important to know which type of contract applies to you and your specific circumstances.

If you have been working legally and having contributions withheld from your paycheck for the Belgian social security system then there is no need to panic. In fact, unemployment insurance is a mandatory contribution for all employees and employers in Belgium.

Celebrating Valentine's Day in Belgium reminds me of why I like my marriage

Before planning your next European vacation, don't limit yourself to the ever popular stand-by locations - do something different. Why not visit Belgium?

Unique to Belgium, you will be required to have an apostille for any of your documents that you are submitting with your applications.

If you have moved to Belgium from the United States and have dreams of becoming a citizen of Belgium, then it might be an easier process that you might first think it is.

If you happen to already have citizenship in a European Union country, then you will not need to have a work permit to legally work in Belgium. But if you only have American citizenship, then you will have to have the work permit for you be legally employed in Belgium.

If you are planning on moving from the United States to Belgium and living there on a permanent basis, you will need to apply and obtain a valid residence permit and identity card to legally stay in Belgium.

If you are an American looking to become an expat and move to Belgium, then there are a few things you must do to prepare before you leave the United States for Belgium.

If you are looking for a cheap, luxury hotel in Brussels, Belgium to stay at while travelling to the city, Hotel Arlequin is a great choice. A facility with great service and great, clean room amenities, the hotel is also in City Centre, a superb locale.

By basing your travels out of Brussels, Belgium you may be able to save a good deal of money on your European vacation, while discovering an often overlooked gem of a city.

Bruges is off the beaten track, even for visitors to Belgium, but it is worth a visit nevertheless for its historical sights and old world ambiance.