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“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”
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“We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”

“Emotional scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were … “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail”Read more

by Timothy•9 March 202610 March 2026•0
EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe
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EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in Europe

A recent European Union survey, made public on 1 July 2025, shows that a large majority … EU survey reveals large majority would swap planes for high-speed trains to travel in EuropeRead more

by Timothy•9 March 20268 March 2026•2
Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?
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Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?

Former Formula 1 racer Ralf Schumacher (50) from Germany is said to marry his boyfriend Étienne … Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?Read more

by Timothy•8 March 20268 March 2026•4
Cyprus’ Nicosia 1st, Belgium’s Leuven 4th on Best European Cultural Destinations 2026 list
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Cyprus’ Nicosia 1st, Belgium’s Leuven 4th on Best European Cultural Destinations 2026 list

Looking for the ideal European city break in 2026, where heritage, creativity and everyday local life … Cyprus’ Nicosia 1st, Belgium’s Leuven 4th on Best European Cultural Destinations 2026 listRead more

by Timothy•7 March 20267 March 2026•6
European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026
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European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026

The Dutch–Belgian cooperative European Sleeper has postponed the launch of its new Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to … European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026Read more

by Timothy•3 March 20263 March 2026•8
ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains
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ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trains

Trenitalia is accelerating towards 2030 with a major €2 billion investment programme aimed at strengthening its … ITALY | Trenitalia unveils €2 billion investment plan and orders 74 new Frecciarossa high-speed trainsRead more

by Timothy•28 February 202625 February 2026•14
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight

24.4 million passengers travelled through Brussels Airport in Zaventem in 2025, an increase of 3.3% compared … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freightRead more

by Timothy•27 February 202623 February 2026•12
Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation
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Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation

From Pride bans in the European Union to prosecutions under ‘propaganda’ and ‘extremism’ laws, a new … Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisationRead more

by Timothy•26 February 202625 February 2026•6
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  6. “We should be more mindful of our travel destinations and the risks they entail” – Sidetrack on Why don’t active F1 drivers come out as gay?10 March 2026

    […] scenes at Brussels Airport in Zaventem as tourists from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha were able to embrace their…

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  11. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog10 March 2026

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