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Month: July 2026

ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | 5-day festival combines protest, celebration and community as organisers respond to rising discrimination and global backlash
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ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | 5-day festival combines protest, celebration and community as organisers respond to rising discrimination and global backlash

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | 5-day festival combines protest, celebration and community as organisers respond to rising discrimination and global backlashRead more

by Timothy•4 July 20263 July 2026•80
Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatile
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Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatile

The Kingdom of Belgium has lifted its recommendation against travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), … Belgium lifts recommendation against travel to the United Arab Emirates, but warns security situation remains volatileRead more

by Timothy•3 July 20263 July 2026•10
ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programme
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ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programme

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programmeRead more

by Timothy•3 July 20263 July 2026•66
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 11.6 million international visitors in 2025
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 11.6 million international visitors in 2025

Tourism in the Dominican Republic is not only breaking records, it is evolving into one of … DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 11.6 million international visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•3 July 20261 July 2026•32
NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers
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NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers

International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more

by Timothy•2 July 20262 July 2026•76
Antwerp steps up fight against rental discrimination with new action plan and fresh mystery shopping tests
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Antwerp steps up fight against rental discrimination with new action plan and fresh mystery shopping tests

The City of Antwerp is launching a renewed action plan to further tackle discrimination in the … Antwerp steps up fight against rental discrimination with new action plan and fresh mystery shopping testsRead more

by Timothy•2 July 20261 July 2026•1
ANTWERP |  Het Roze Huis holds Q-Week celebrating LGBTQIA+ community from 14 to 20 September 2026
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ANTWERP |  Het Roze Huis holds Q-Week celebrating LGBTQIA+ community from 14 to 20 September 2026

Het Roze Huis or The Pink House in Antwerp will host the second edition of Q-Week, … ANTWERP |  Het Roze Huis holds Q-Week celebrating LGBTQIA+ community from 14 to 20 September 2026Read more

by Timothy•1 July 20261 July 2026•14
Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027
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Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027

Travellers will soon have a new direct air link between Belgium and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s national carrier, … Azerbaijan Airlines to launch direct Brussels – Baku flights in 2027Read more

by Timothy•1 July 20261 July 2026•7
Air Congo flight from Kinshasa landed at Brussels Airport, ending Brussels Airlines monopoly
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Air Congo flight from Kinshasa landed at Brussels Airport, ending Brussels Airlines monopoly

Air Congo has launched its new direct service between Brussels in Belgium and Kinshasa in the … Air Congo flight from Kinshasa landed at Brussels Airport, ending Brussels Airlines monopolyRead more

by Timothy•1 July 20261 July 2026•17
CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouse
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CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouse

Tourism in Aruba has grown into one of the most robust and mature visitor economies in … CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouseRead more

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  • SBB-CFF-FFS puts first modified FV-Dosto double-deck train back into service
  • Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
  1. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows3 October 2026

    In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In…

  2. Timothy on Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 20263 October 2026

    In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In…

  3. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog3 October 2026

    In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In…

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    In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In…

  5. Timothy on ANTWERP | Circulation plan for Meirbrug with car-free Kammenstraat and Groenplaats approved3 October 2026

    In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In…

  6. Timothy on Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer3 October 2026

    In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In…

  7. Timothy on France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 20253 October 2026

    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

  8. Timothy on BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects3 October 2026

    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

  9. Timothy on Belgian Coast boasts record visitor numbers for 2026 summer holiday3 October 2026

    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

  10. Timothy on FLANDERS | Heritage project aims to boost blossom and fruit tourism in the Flemish Ardennes3 October 2026

    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

  11. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 20263 October 2026

    Psychiatrist and author Dirk De Wachter has turned one of the most frustrating experiences of modern life – waiting –…

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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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