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REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism
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REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourismRead more

by Timothy•3 September 20263 September 2026•19
Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting
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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting

Average commute exceeds one hour a day for the first time Belgian employees are spending more … Belgians spend more than an hour a day commutingRead more

by Timothy•2 September 20262 September 2026•3
ANTWERP | Queer Walk from Central Station to Hessenhuis with Linx+
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ANTWERP | Queer Walk from Central Station to Hessenhuis with Linx+

On Sunday 17 May 2026 – Norway‘s Constitution Day but also and foremost International Day Against … ANTWERP | Queer Walk from Central Station to Hessenhuis with Linx+Read more

by Timothy•2 September 202631 August 2026•5
Europ Assistance to become Redion in Belgium from October
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Europ Assistance to become Redion in Belgium from October

Europ Assistance, one of the best-known names in travel assistance and travel insurance, will disappear as … Europ Assistance to become Redion in Belgium from OctoberRead more

by Timothy•1 September 20261 September 2026•1
TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies
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TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifies

TUI Fly is considering reducing the number of aircraft it bases in Belgium, becoming the second … TUI Fly weighs Belgian fleet cuts as aviation tax debate intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•1 September 202631 August 2026•4
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•35
Historic NMBS / SNCB train attracts more than 6,000 visitors in Schaerbeek
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Historic NMBS / SNCB train attracts more than 6,000 visitors in Schaerbeek

More than 6,000 people visited a special historic train at Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek station this weekend … Historic NMBS / SNCB train attracts more than 6,000 visitors in SchaerbeekRead more

by Timothy•30 August 202630 August 2026•6
Ben Scheelen is Mister Gay Belgium 2026
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Ben Scheelen is Mister Gay Belgium 2026

Ben Scheelen, a 33-year-old banker from Pelt in Limburg who lives in Antwerp, has been crowned … Ben Scheelen is Mister Gay Belgium 2026Read more

by Timothy•30 August 202630 August 2026•6
US Ambassador to Belgium proposes Global Entry for Belgians travelling to United States
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US Ambassador to Belgium proposes Global Entry for Belgians travelling to United States

“I am offering Global Entry to every Belgian citizen that can qualify which means they will … US Ambassador to Belgium proposes Global Entry for Belgians travelling to United StatesRead more

by Timothy•29 August 202629 August 2026•1
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•29

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  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  2. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | 5-day festival combines protest, celebration and community as organisers respond to rising discrimination and global backlash6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  3. Timothy on “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  4. 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 20276 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  5. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog6 November 2026

    A five-metre-high toilet plunger has appeared beside the Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp as part of a campaign…

  6. Timothy on Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  7. Timothy on MISTER GAY BELGIUM 2026 | Laurens Bervoets, Alaettin Kadioglu, Joël Peeters, Dylan Ramos Guerreiro, Ben Scheelen, Brandon Sittler, Ziön Vanleene, Robbe Vernaillen, Bjorn Verolleman, Jens Verschoore, Lorenzo Warie6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  8. Timothy on GHENT | LGBTQIA+ umbrella adopts Magenta – Regenbooghuis Gent as name and receives municipal subsidy6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  9. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  10. Timothy on GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends6 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  11. Timothy on NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 20266 November 2026

    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

REVIEW | Mercator-Orteliushuis in Antwerp
Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone
TAIWAN | Taipei LGBT+ Pride on 31 October 2026 asks who gets to decide which gays and which sex are acceptable
Tesla’s self-driving cars crash less in Belgium, but fail the test on bike streets and 30 km/h zones
TAIPEI | Gay cruising bar Commander D raid leaves queer community angry and uneasy
TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
TAIPEI | Taiwan Interior Minister pledges respect for LGBTQIA+ people as Commander D. raid casts shadow over Pride
TAIWAN | Sun Moon Lake is the most loved attraction, but Taipei 101 remains one of its biggest draws
Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
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