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Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma
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Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemma

Pride began as a protest, but decades of growth have transformed many events into large festivals … Pride faces a backlash, and a financial dilemmaRead more

by Timothy•1 October 202630 September 2026•8
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
Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel
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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel

International rail travel from Antwerp in Belgium is continuing to grow strongly, with Eurostar reporting a … Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travelRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•46
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
TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route
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TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route

FS Group, also known as Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, also known as Trenitalia, is ordering 19 … TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London routeRead more

by Timothy•8 August 20268 August 2026•55
Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026
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Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026

Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central Railway Station from 14 … Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026Read more

by Timothy•24 July 202624 July 2026•82
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
From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?
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From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?

Today is Brussels Pride‘s main event: the march, the parade, the walk. Whatever you want to … From the Stonewall Inn Riots to Brussels and Antwerp Pride: how much did the New York riots really influence queer activism in Belgium and the Netherlands?Read more

by Timothy•16 May 202615 May 2026•114
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 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…

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