Dieter Covent

Ghent

Spotter since 2017

About me

About me
Tourism lecturer, tour guide and theater addict.

After my Bachelor's in Event & Cultural Management, I studied an international tourism programme at the Universitat de Girona in Catalunya. After one year, I decided to go back to my roots and graduated as a Bachelor in Tourism & Leisure Management in Brussels, where I teach tourism topics such as tour operating and nature-made visitor attractions.

Although I was born in the city of Oudenaarde, I moved to my beloved Ghent 7 years ago. In my spare time I enjoy the medieval city with its cozy restaurants, funky bars and inspiring museums. Furthermore, I am a travel addict and love to discover local places in unknown regions.

Why Ghent
As Europe's best-kept secret, Ghent steals everyone's heart. You will find locals with a healthy dose of pride and a historical city on the water where old goes hand in hand with new. Ghent is known for its laid back atmosphere, although it remains a livable, vibrant art city for all.

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My spots (18)

Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke Ghent

Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke

Handmade chocolates

"Chocolatier Van Hoorebeke" in Ghent is a shop run by my family that specialises in Belgian pralines, or chocolate! Do try our Brasil mix...

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Shopping

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Dieter

Covent

Feb 13, 2025

Citadelpark

Green and culture go hand in hand

"Citadelpark" in Ghent, only 800m from Sint-Pieters station, is the oldest and biggest park in the city - the perfect place for picnics and outdoor games.

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Dieter

Covent

Feb 13, 2025
City Park Ghent

City Park

Green heart of Ghent

"City Park" is a small park next to the much-discussed City Hall - a meeting place for young and old. I enjoy getting philosophical with the view here...

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Relaxing

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Dieter

Covent

Feb 13, 2025
Hug a Tree Ghent

Hug a Tree

Rare plane tree

There's this huge plane tree in Ghent. It's very characteristic and has a strong presence and I love its mature, solitary look. Go hug it or kiss it...

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Relaxing

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Dieter

Covent

Jan 31, 2025
Sunday Flower Market Ghent

Sunday Flower Market

Flowers and locals

The "Sunday Flower Market" in Ghent is a main tradition. On Sunday mornings, we head to Kouter square and stroll alongside the stalls, never in a hurry...

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing

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Dieter

Covent

Jan 31, 2025
Ghent by Light Ghent

Ghent by Light

Magical city lights

"Ghent by Light" at night is just amazing. It always makes me feels like I'm inside a fairytale. Get a map of the whole walk and enjoy the two-hour path!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Dieter

Covent

Jan 31, 2025
De Gekroonde Hoofden Ghent

De Gekroonde Hoofden

Best spare ribs in town

"De Gekroonde Hoofden" is one of the famous spare rib restaurants in Ghent and my absolute number one. Why? I just love their four different kinds of ribs.

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Restaurants

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Dieter

Covent

Jan 31, 2025
Julie's House Ghent

Julie's House

Delicious cake & pastries

"Julie's House" in Ghent is one of my favorite cafes at the Kraanlei to have a coffee and some pie. I'm a big fan of her Snickers pie and crème brûlée!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Dieter

Covent

Jan 31, 2025

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