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I asked Czechs in Brussels: Was it a mistake?
Full video live on YouTube: Alexandra Templeton
(link in bio)
For episode three of the Real Talk Series we are highlighting the country that I called home for 4 years, and the one that gave me my husband: The Czech Republic. I’ve chosen 3 people, each hailing from a different part of the country, to interview. Some have arrived to Brussels recently while others have already built a fulfilling life here.
Also, this is an ongoing series and I plan to feature as many countries as possible. So if you’d like to see your country next, just send me a message here! In fact, Pavel, one of the interviewees today, wrote me here about being featured in this episode :) You could be next!
I hope you enjoy!
Xoxo,
Ally
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Italians vs. Brussels
3 Italians share their best advice for newcomers to Belgium
Full video live on my YouTube: Alexandra Templeton (link in bio)
This is an ongoing series on the channel so I would love your help in making it the best possible. If there is a specific country you would like to see featured next, or questions you would like answered, please leave them in the comments below!
Xoxo,
Ally
14/06/2026
40 hours in London Town
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Quality time with one of my favorite people Stephanie
The wonderful surprise of making new friends
And lots of saucy shenanigans around the city. It was a blast and I can’t wait to come back! Thank you Steph for hosting me so generously in your city 🫶
You’re a real gem!
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The full video is live on my YouTube channel: Alexandra Templeton (link in bio)
Advice Americans needed in Brussels
Full video live on YouTube: Alexandra Templeton (link in bio)
In the debut episode of “Real Talk with an Expat” three Americans share their advice for those looking to move to Brussels. What was harder than they expected, what is cheaper here, and how they found friends.
I hope you enjoy!
Xx,
Ally
I asked Italians in Belgium: What do they miss most?
Full video live on YouTube: Alexandra Templeton
(link in bio)
Hello and welcome back to Real Talk with an Expat. The series that explores how different cultures are adapting to life in Belgium.
For episode two we are highlighting beautiful Italia. I’ve chosen 3 people, each from a different part of the boot, to interview. All three people have managed to build fulfilling lives here. And today they’re sharing their advice for finding work and a community in Brussels.
I hope you enjoy!
xx,
Ally
02/06/2026
Hello 3️⃣2️⃣ ✨🥳
Yesterday was my birthday and marked my 32 trip around the sun. As is tradition for many people on their birthday, I took a bit of time to reflect on the last few years and appreciate where I am now.
I woke up yesterday healthy and strong and was able to start my celebrations with a workout. I love movement in any form and I feel extra grateful to be able to do it every day as my job. A BIG thank you to all my students and clients for sharing this joy with me each day 🥰
Brussels, you are the last place I would have thought to have chosen to live, but I’m so glad I’m here now. The close-knit group of friends I have here and the inspiring community of clients and colleagues I work with here have made this city home 🏡
Also, thank you for the sunshine yesterday, that was a fabulous birthday present.
I am loving my 30s so far and cannot wait to see what the next decades have in store.
Onwards and upwards, my friends 💃🏻
Xoxo,
Ally
The hidden €5,000 cost of freelancing in Belgium
Full video on YouTube: Alexandra Templeton
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If you want to become a freelancer in Belgium, the process can feel incredibly confusing- especially if you didn’t grow up with the Belgian system.
You’ll hear about business numbers, VAT registration, and social insurance funds, but almost nobody explains how it all actually fits together. I went through this process myself when I started freelancing here back in 2020, so in this video I’m going to walk you through the exact steps to becoming a freelancer in Belgium in 2026—and some mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
Xoxo,
Ally
A bit of what training has looked like recently
Happy Friday, friends! I hope that you all had a nice week, and if you are in Brussels that you found some time to soak up the sun that we were blessed with 🌞
For the last few weeks, I have really enjoyed my workouts. It has been a nice balance of weight training, calisthenics and flexibility that make me look forward to each session.
Resistance training is a constant. I lift weights 3-5x per week because it makes me feel great and allows me to do every day activities with ease. Building muscle and strength will be a forever goal and I hope to continue lifting well into my golden years.
Calisthenics training just feels like playtime. Monkeying around on the bars (whether on a pull-up bar, dip bars, or parallel bars on the floor) reminds me of when I was a kid on the playground. It’s my time to experiment, disconnect from the day, and just enjoy what my body can do.
And lastly, flexibility training keeps my body supple and reminds me to slow down. It’s very difficult, and dangerous, to push the body into deep ranges of motion quickly. So, if we want to avoid injury and continue to make progress, we must move with control and pay attention to the breath. And I’ve found this practice has application outside of the gym as well :) A win-win.
What about you? What kind of workouts are you enjoying at the moment?
I’d love to hear down below :)
Xoxo,
Alexandra
Life in USA vs. Belgium:
Americans tell the truth 2026
Full video on YouTube (Alexandra Templeton)
Link in bio
Hello and welcome to Real Talk with an Expat. The series that explores how different cultures are adapting to life in Belgium. Each episode features conversations with real people currently living in Brussels.
For episode one we are highlighting my homeland: USA. I’ve chosen 3 people, each hailing from a different part of the States, to interview. Some have arrived to Brussels recently while others have built a fulfilling life here.
A big thank you to these wonderful people for taking the time to come on and share their experiences here:
Stay tuned for the next episode on Italia coming to the channel this weekend!
xx,
Ally
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