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France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025
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France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025Read more

by Timothy•14 July 202612 July 2026•73
ANTWERP | Museum Plantin-Moretus to close for four-month renovation ahead of anniversary relaunch
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ANTWERP | Museum Plantin-Moretus to close for four-month renovation ahead of anniversary relaunch

Antwerp’s Museum Plantin-Moretus will close its doors from 3 August 2026 for a four-month renovation as … ANTWERP | Museum Plantin-Moretus to close for four-month renovation ahead of anniversary relaunchRead more

by Timothy•6 July 20266 July 2026•0
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
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
United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows
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United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first … United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium growsRead more

by Timothy•20 June 202630 June 2026•88
ANTWERP | Museum Night / Museumnacht celebrates 20th edition on 1 August 2026 with 13 guest venues
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ANTWERP | Museum Night / Museumnacht celebrates 20th edition on 1 August 2026 with 13 guest venues

Antwerp will open the doors of 31 museums and cultural institutions on Saturday 1 August 2026 … ANTWERP | Museum Night / Museumnacht celebrates 20th edition on 1 August 2026 with 13 guest venuesRead more

by Timothy•12 June 202611 June 2026•6
ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025
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ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025

Italy’s tourism industry reached another historic milestone in 2025, with more than 185 million arrivals recorded … ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025Read more

by Timothy•2 June 20263 June 2026•86
Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2026 unveils diverse programme from Friday 19 June to Sunday 16 August 
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Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2026 unveils diverse programme from Friday 19 June to Sunday 16 August 

“We’ve been doing this for 13 years”, Antwerp Queer Arts Festival says. Since 2013, AQAF organises … Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2026 unveils diverse programme from Friday 19 June to Sunday 16 August Read more

by Timothy•27 May 202626 May 2026•85
NETHERLANDS | Queer organizations demand Meta stop deleting accounts as legal action begins
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NETHERLANDS | Queer organizations demand Meta stop deleting accounts as legal action begins

Multiple Dutch queer organisations, businesses, and venues have launched legal proceedings against Meta following the mass … NETHERLANDS | Queer organizations demand Meta stop deleting accounts as legal action beginsRead more

by Timothy•22 May 202622 May 2026•2
ANTWERP | ‘Antony Gormley. Geestgrond’ opens at KMSKA as the most comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in Europe
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ANTWERP | ‘Antony Gormley. Geestgrond’ opens at KMSKA as the most comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in Europe

On Saturday 23 May 2026, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (Koninklijk Museum voor Schone … ANTWERP | ‘Antony Gormley. Geestgrond’ opens at KMSKA as the most comprehensive solo exhibition of the artist in EuropeRead more

by Timothy•21 May 202621 May 2026•23

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  1. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

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  4. Timothy on From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  5. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Post-parade Love United Festival line-up, on Saturday 8 August at Cockerillkaai1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  6. Timothy on ANTWERP | Love ánd annoyance towards influx of Dutch visitors1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  7. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Line-up for for Closing Festival at Cockerillkaai on Sunday 9 August1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  8. Timothy on Antwerp Pride warns financial success is fragile as subsidies and sponsorship decline1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  9. Timothy on ANTWERP | ‘Between us. Exploring queer spaces’: Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) hosts exhibition for 20 years of Antwerp Pride, from 26 February to 30 August 20271 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  10. Timothy on City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

  11. Timothy on Antwerp Pride rejects “too commercial” label: “We need resources to create a safe zone”1 October 2026

    Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals involving major stages, corporate…

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