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Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced market
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Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced market

For the first time in Europe, female tourists from the United Kingdom are outspending their male … Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced marketRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 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•7
Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?
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Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?

The expansion of European Sleeper’s network provides a convenient reason to take another look at Europe’s … Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?Read more

by Timothy•5 September 20265 September 2026•18
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•4
American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United States
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American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United States

Tourists from the United States were the biggest foreign spenders in Belgium this summer, Belga reports, … American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United StatesRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202628 August 2026•13
Canada and Italy gain ground as United States loses appeal among Belgian roadtrippers: Sunny Cars sees striking shifts in the most popular one-way road trip routes
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Canada and Italy gain ground as United States loses appeal among Belgian roadtrippers: Sunny Cars sees striking shifts in the most popular one-way road trip routes

The United States has long been a firm favourite among roadtrippers, but that may be changing. … Canada and Italy gain ground as United States loses appeal among Belgian roadtrippers: Sunny Cars sees striking shifts in the most popular one-way road trip routesRead more

by Timothy•12 August 202612 August 2026•5
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•28
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•63
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•80
EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen
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EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen

Belgian-Dutch railway cooperative European Sleeper has announced in its newsletter changes to the route of its … EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan night train now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and AachenRead more

by Timothy•26 May 202627 May 2026•81

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