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Échange fabuleux au pays des mille et une nuits
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Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are two crazy travellers (with 2 kids travelling with us, older ones are at the university) originally from Belgium.
Expats, we are spending our lives mostly in the Middle East.
We are now in Casablanca Morocco.
We have 3 apartments : a 3 bedrooms duplex sea view in Oman (new construction), a 2 bedrooms in Westende (Belgium Coast) and a newly built 2 bedrooms duplex in Spain/Murcia (Mar De Pulpi).
Jürgen is a CEO in the energy sector & desalination plants. He is also a certified coach & mentor.
I (Vanessa) worked as consultant (contract manager, HR, event organizer for big internationals companies).
After a first dip 10 years ago, I jumped in the unknown pool of expatriation 7 years ago, leaving behind the job of my life to follow... the man of my life!
Since then I never stopped learning, having the privilege to be a full time mom while doing what I really love... helping people and animals.
I co created a Rescue Group for cats & dogs in the Sultanate of Oman and I'm co organizing charity missions to Yemen (for the Oman Charity Association).
Last but not least, we are obsessed with living a healthy life filled with love and happiness.
Additional languages spoken
French, Dutch
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Technology Professionals,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
CEO in the energy sector, mentor & coach.
Our personal links
Michel
France
Échange fabuleux au pays des mille et une nuits
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our apartment is located in Westende.
Westende is partly situated in the dunes and polders. The white sand beaches are wide (at some places the beach is 500 meters wide), nine kilometres long... which makes Westende the perfect holiday destination for ones that are looking for nature, sea, architecture and local gastronomy.
Our 2 bedrooms apartment is fully renovated and equipped!
You can stay with 6 adults.
Westende is known for its diversity. The town perfectly suits families offering extensive entertainment programme for everyone (bicycle paths, golf, horseback riding, walk, hiking,...
The 67 kilometres coastal strip is best to be explored with the coastal tram (with 70 stop places). The tram is taking you from "De Panne" nearby the French boarder just until Oostende nearby the Dutch border. Every seaside do have its own charm and particularities.
Cherry on the top, Bruges is not far from our apartment. Take your time to visit the city of love!
Type
Apartment/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The neighbourhood is extremely quiet. Furthermore they are plenty of activities available.
Westende is a seaside town without unnecessary fuss.
Rest, space and dunes make Westende the perfect area for people that appreciate nature.
Westende offers its guests a friendly atmosphere where everyone has a great time and can enjoy a break to feel the wind at the beach and to smell the woods and dunes. The area around Westende has aroung 400 acres of unique dune woods.
Here you will always find a place to rest. In winter you could make nice and long walks the the endlessness of the sea at the background. Kids just love the Flemish beaches because here you could build easily sandcastles, have loads of space to kite and could play safely in sea.
The beach is flat and consists of delicate sand. In contrast with many foreign coast area you don't find her rocks or pebbles.
The sea air is pure, dustfree and iodine-rich. A small sea breeze is taking care of giving you fresh oxygen.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The Villa Zephyrs shows you how a family lived near the cost in the early thirties of the 20th century. Apart from that, Middelkerke counts many pieces of visual arts. Another place that must be on your to do list is the casino of Middelkerke of which the terrace offers you a fascinating panoramic view over sea and is built in a Normandic style.
Plopsaland : is a vast theme park. Enjoy the thrills of some 40 attractions and the magical environment in which they are set!
Anno 1465 : the lost fishing village of Walraversijde is one of the most important archaeological sites in Flanders and one of the best-studies medieval fishing communities in Europe.
Kursaal Oostende : a highlight in the architecture of the 1950's.
Scenic Park Raversyde : diverse landscape of water, pastures, meadows, plantings and woodland, invites visitors to an exploratory walk, each season brings something new to discover : spring flowers, summery meadows, migratory birds in autumn and winter.
North Sea Aquarium : on the fishermen's wharf in Ostend.
Plopsaqua : water world with slides for all ages
Aquafun Oostduinkerke : 2000 sqm and completely renovate indoor aqua park.
Kidsworld Sunparks Oostduinkerke : indoor playground for children
Hangtime : 1000 square metres of trampolines, a huge ball bath...
Three-master Mercator : climb aboard the mighty Mercator and explore a training ship that sailed the globe in 41 voyages.
X-Treme bowling
Bellewaerde : huge park with a perfect balance between adventure, thrills and discovery.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It's important for us to find our apartment clean when we come back. We can give you the contact number of a wonderful housemaid.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are two crazy travellers (with 2 kids travelling with us, older ones are at the university) originally from Belgium.
Expats, we are spending our lives mostly in the Middle East.
We are now in Casablanca Morocco.
We have 3 apartments : a 3 bedrooms duplex sea view in Oman (new construction), a 2 bedrooms in Westende (Belgium Coast) and a newly built 2 bedrooms duplex in Spain/Murcia (Mar De Pulpi).
Jürgen is a CEO in the energy sector & desalination plants. He is also a certified coach & mentor.
I (Vanessa) worked as consultant (contract manager, HR, event organizer for big internationals companies).
After a first dip 10 years ago, I jumped in the unknown pool of expatriation 7 years ago, leaving behind the job of my life to follow... the man of my life!
Since then I never stopped learning, having the privilege to be a full time mom while doing what I really love... helping people and animals.
I co created a Rescue Group for cats & dogs in the Sultanate of Oman and I'm co organizing charity missions to Yemen (for the Oman Charity Association).
Last but not least, we are obsessed with living a healthy life filled with love and happiness.
Additional languages spoken
French, Dutch
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Technology Professionals,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
CEO in the energy sector, mentor & coach.
Our personal links
Michel
France
Échange fabuleux au pays des mille et une nuits
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