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Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland
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Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, Finland

At 19:00 EEST (18:00 CEST, 17:00 BST) Monday 7th September 2026 a record breaking train journey … Record breaking Longest Train Journey in the European Union began in Kemijärvi, FinlandRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 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•3
FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix
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FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula 1 will return to Sepang for the first time in nine years after Malaysia agreed … FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA | Sepang returns to F1 as Malaysia steps in to host 2026 Bahrain Grand PrixRead more

by Timothy•26 July 202626 July 2026•15
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
Brussels Renaissance Festival 2026 dives into history for eight weeks
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Brussels Renaissance Festival 2026 dives into history for eight weeks

The Brussels Renaissance Festival (BRF) begins today, Sunday 17 May 2026, transforming Belgium’s capital into a … Brussels Renaissance Festival 2026 dives into history for eight weeksRead more

by Timothy•17 May 202617 May 2026•5
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