September 1, 2021! Our boys have been going to school here for a year now. We’ve even lived here for a bit longer, It seems unreal. But time flies when...
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Hi! We’re Maarten, Petra, Daan and Tijl. In July 2020 we moved from the busy metropolis of Antwerp to Arlon, a tiny city on the border of Luxembourg. Maarten commutes between Belgium and Luxembourg for work. Petra blogs, is taking a course to become a plumber, tells stories in her podcast and takes care of the vacation home in Lacuisine. Daan and Tijl are going to school in a new language, with new friends. On the blog, we’ll share our personal experiences while providing tips for exploring this beautiful region.
la trottinette?
I’m not going to explore the area on a scooter. Trottinette however, was the nickname my dad gave me as a child. A trottinette also reminds me of exploring and traveling. That’s exactly what I’d like to do on my blog: to explore the neighborhood and share our (personal) experiences. Luxembourg is the greenest province of Belgium with lots of beautiful hikes but also some very old and interesting cities. You can enjoy hiking, climbing or cycling on one day while sipping a cocktail on a terrace on another. There are many exciting cities within an hour’s drive in Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Germany and France. You can expect a mix of tips for exploring Luxembourg and the wider area with a personal touch.
Gros bisous!
Maarten, Petra, Daan and Tijl
our story
Moving to a new region, a new language and two children. How did we deal with it? On this page you can read about our experiences with the move. We also share our tips if you ever want to take the leap and move to Luxembourg yourself.
We did it: our own vacation home
Our first holiday home, Arel, is ready! And we are really proud of it. Arel has everything for a great and carefree stay with six people.
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Storytime with Petra vertelt
Once upon a time… la trottinette went on a journey with fairies and other stories. Practice your Dutch by listening to these classic fairy tales.
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6 months later… are we happy here?
We're so relieved the kids are happy here... Our experiences and thougts 6 months after moving from Antwerp to Arlon.
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How we improved our French
Would you like to improve your French? But you don't know where to start? Maybe we can inspire you with our tips and approach.
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About the challenges every expat faces. But also the wonderful experiences we have. We’re telling our personal story and perspective on life in (Belgian) Luxemburg.
Luxemburg has a lot of beautiful hiking trails. A lot of beautiful, historic cities are nearby. Tag along on kid-friendly walks and explore the region with us.
Once upon a time… la trottinette went on another journey. With Petra vertelt I translate your favourite stories into an accessible and understandable (Flemish) Dutch.