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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains

Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•15
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•18
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
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EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit

Italy’s Urban Mood Magazine has highlighted ten European cities it believes travellers should visit in 2026, … EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visitRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202631 August 2026•16
BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects
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BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospects

Belgian winegrowers have begun harvesting grapes exceptionally early this year, with the sector expecting a strong … BELGIUM | Winegrowers begin exceptionally early harvest as hot summer boosts prospectsRead more

by Timothy•14 August 202614 August 2026•4
10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transport
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10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transport

April 2026. Let’s go to France. My first idea was going on a midweek getaway to … 10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transportRead more

by Timothy•10 August 202610 August 2026•6
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•102
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•28
Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding
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Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding

A memorandum of understanding for a possible direct rail connection between Switzerland and London in the … Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understandingRead more

by Timothy•11 May 202611 May 2026•149
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  1. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  7. Timothy on KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 20255 November 2026

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  8. Timothy on 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  9. Timothy on ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  10. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  11. Timothy on CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouse5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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