Season 2, Episode 2: Filling Out Forms, Standing In Line
What aspect of Belgium did Nick and Chelsea discover immediately upon their arrival in Brussels? Belgium bureaucracy. In this episode learn how they navigated the red tape that accompanies moving into the country. Also in this episode:
Exploring Etterbeek, the commune where they live.
A new (temporary) recurring feature: Where Is Our Stuff?
Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the week, including voting from abroad and dog presents left on sidewalks.
Follow along with their Instagram account nickchelsgenxcellentadventure (https://www.instagram.com/nickchelsgenxcellentadventure/), where you can ask questions or make suggestions on topics for Nick and Chelsea to address.
Tags: Gen X, expat life, Brussels, parenting abroad, Belgium, family adventure, IDs, banking, phones, driving licenses, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Flagey, Jourdan, brocantes, smoking.
12 Oct 2026
Season 2, Episode 1: Every New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning’s End
Season 2 of the podcast is here! The new season comes from a new location as Nick and Chelsea, after spending the previous year in Dubai, have arrived to their new home in Brussels, Belgium. Find out their first impressions about:
The settling-in process in Brussels.
European inner-city living, including life without a car.
Outfitting an unfurnished apartment when your belongings haven’t arrived yet.
Plus the Excellents and Boguses of the first two months, including the wonder of waffles and the lack of drinking fountains.
Follow along with their Instagram account nickchelsgenxcellentadventure (https://www.instagram.com/nickchelsgenxcellentadventure/), where you can ask questions or make suggestions on topics for Nick and Chelsea to address.
Tags: Gen X, expat life, Brussels, parenting abroad, Belgium, family adventure, first arrival, settling in, car-free living, language barrier, helpful strangers, church bells, locked out.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 34: I Hope You’ve Had the Time of Your Life
It’s the last episode of Season 1, as Nick and Chelsea wrap up their time in Dubai ahead of their move to Belgium. First, they discuss some of their final experiences after returning from their detour through Europe. Then they go over the things they will and won’t miss about Dubai. Get their final take on subjects like:
The weather.
The coffee.
The malls.
And much more!
Follow along with their Instagram account nickchelsgenxcellentadventure (https://www.instagram.com/nickchelsgenxcellentadventure/), where you can ask questions or make suggestions on topics for Nick and Chelsea to address.
Tags: Gen X, expat life, Dubai, parenting abroad, UAE, family adventure, Mercado Beach, Byron Bathers, Art Dubai, RAK, Festival City Mall, Excellents and Boguses, Belgium, Brussels.
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