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SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international services
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SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international services

Swiss Federal Railways SBB-CFF-FFS has decided to purchase 21 new high-speed trainsets for international passenger services, … SWITZERLAND | SBB-CFF-FFS to buy 21 high-speed trains for international servicesRead more

by Timothy•1 November 20262 October 2026•0
ILGA-Europe launches ‘We Need to Talk About Democracy’ guide for queer ornagisations
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ILGA-Europe launches ‘We Need to Talk About Democracy’ guide for queer ornagisations

ILGA-Europe has published a new communications guide to help LGBTQIA+ organisations explain their contribution to democracy … ILGA-Europe launches ‘We Need to Talk About Democracy’ guide for queer ornagisationsRead more

by Timothy•29 October 202622 October 2026•0
ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space award
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ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space award

Antwerp’s Zuidpark or South Park has won the European Prize for Urban Public Space, beating three … ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space awardRead more

by Timothy•19 October 202617 October 2026•4
Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobia
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Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobia

Dating in Brussels, in Belgium, can be complicated for gay men, with dating apps, hook-up culture … Dating as a gay man in Brussels: hook-up culture and hidden homophobiaRead more

by Timothy•18 October 202617 October 2026•1
Frecciarossa to link Rome and Milan to Munich from summer 2027
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Frecciarossa to link Rome and Milan to Munich from summer 2027

High-speed Frecciarossa trains will link Munich in Bavaria directly with Milan in Lombardy and Rome in … Frecciarossa to link Rome and Milan to Munich from summer 2027Read more

by Timothy•16 October 202615 October 2026•1
ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetable
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ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetable

Austria’s Österreichische Bundesbahnen or ÖBB will expand international rail services in its 2027 timetable, introducing a … ÖBB adds international train connections to Germany, Italy, Serbia and Slovakia to 2027 timetableRead more

by Timothy•14 October 202614 October 2026•4
Deutsche Bahn expands international train services with new Frecciarossa trains to Italy
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Deutsche Bahn expands international train services with new Frecciarossa trains to Italy

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will expand its international rail services in December 2026, with new direct Frecciarossa … Deutsche Bahn expands international train services with new Frecciarossa trains to ItalyRead more

by Timothy•13 October 202613 October 2026•7
SAXONY | Dresden to host EuroPride 2029, bringing event back to Germany after 25 years
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SAXONY | Dresden to host EuroPride 2029, bringing event back to Germany after 25 years

Dresden in Saxony will host EuroPride 2029, bringing one of Europe’s largest LGBTQIA+ rights events back … SAXONY | Dresden to host EuroPride 2029, bringing event back to Germany after 25 yearsRead more

by Timothy•12 October 202612 October 2026•3
TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellers
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TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellers

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … TAIWAN | Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellersRead more

by Timothy•10 October 202610 October 2026•10
Belgium travels, but not everyone can: 73% of Flemish residents went on holiday
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Belgium travels, but not everyone can: 73% of Flemish residents went on holiday

Belgian residents made 5.3 million trips involving at least one overnight stay in the first quarter … Belgium travels, but not everyone can: 73% of Flemish residents went on holidayRead more

by Timothy•28 September 202627 September 2026•2

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  1. Timothy on Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 20255 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  2. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  3. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  4. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

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

  5. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

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

  6. 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…

  7. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival5 November 2026

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

  8. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors5 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 Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 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 Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 20255 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 International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 20265 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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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
CURAÇAO | Sustained tourism growth as international demand diversifies
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