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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies

Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a … LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•0
YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments
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YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartments

For the first time in half a century, France will launch the construction of brand-new night … YES TO THE NIGHT TRAIN | A plea for reclining seats and six-berth compartmentsRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202610 September 2026•9
WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026

Some 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026, but had … WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026Read more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•1
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destinationRead more

by Timothy•31 August 202631 August 2026•13
TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with Halloween
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TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with Halloween

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with HalloweenRead more

by Timothy•24 August 202619 August 2026•2
GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleet
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GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleet

FlixTrain will begin serving Munich in Bavaria in Germany from 2028 with a new fleet of … GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new Siemens and Talgo fleetRead more

by Timothy•12 August 20263 July 2026•4
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•30
PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour
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PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tourRead more

by Timothy•25 July 202631 August 2026•11
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•132
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict

Brussels Airport welcomed almost 11.7 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, despite industrial … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflictRead more

by Timothy•18 July 202616 July 2026•7

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  1. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows19 September 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 202619 September 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 the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next…

  5. Timothy on EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 19 September 2026

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  6. Timothy on Flemish travellers shift to southern Europe and Africa amid Middle East conflict19 September 2026

    In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next…

  7. Timothy on EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit19 September 2026

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  8. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows19 September 2026

    In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next…

  9. Timothy on American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United States19 September 2026

    In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next…

  10. Timothy on Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem19 September 2026

    In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next…

  11. Timothy on France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 202519 September 2026

    In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next…

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