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BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926
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BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926

Complaints about overcrowding, disruptive visitors and pressure on cities may feel like a distinctly modern problem, … BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926Read more

by Timothy•27 March 202626 March 2026•7
Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025
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Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025

Flanders is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. In 2025, an estimated 15.4 million people … Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•24 March 202624 March 2026•89
THE CRUISE 2027 | Barcelona – Villefranche-sur-Mer for Nice – Portofino – Naples – Malta – Palermo – Cagliari – Barcelona, from 15 to 24 July 2027
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THE CRUISE 2027 | Barcelona – Villefranche-sur-Mer for Nice – Portofino – Naples – Malta – Palermo – Cagliari – Barcelona, from 15 to 24 July 2027

The Cruise 2027, powered by gay circuit party La Démence from Brussels in Belgium, will return … THE CRUISE 2027 | Barcelona – Villefranche-sur-Mer for Nice – Portofino – Naples – Malta – Palermo – Cagliari – Barcelona, from 15 to 24 July 2027Read more

by Timothy•24 March 202624 March 2026•75
Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term
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Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term

Italian state-backed Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS or FS Group) is accelerating its expansion into Europe’s … Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long termRead more

by Timothy•20 March 202620 March 2026•158
FOMU 2026 | Carrie Mae Weems, Diane Severin Nguyen, Families, and Tenderly There by Tashattot
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FOMU 2026 | Carrie Mae Weems, Diane Severin Nguyen, Families, and Tenderly There by Tashattot

On 20 March 2026, Antwerp‘s photography museum FOMU will open four new exhibitions exploring themes ranging … FOMU 2026 | Carrie Mae Weems, Diane Severin Nguyen, Families, and Tenderly There by TashattotRead more

by Timothy•15 March 202626 March 2026•48
Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors
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Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors

Greece has posted its strongest tourism performance on record in 2025, welcoming 37.98 million international visitors … Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitorsRead more

by Timothy•11 March 202610 March 2026•83
“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 202631 August 2026•101
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•7
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 202631 August 2026•66
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•58

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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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TAIWAN | Police raid on gay cruising bar Commander D puts Taipei’s LGBTQIA+ credentials to the test
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