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BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027
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BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027

Burgas may not be Bulgaria‘s capital, but Eurovision Song Contest fans travelling to the Black Sea … BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027Read more

by Timothy•30 August 202629 August 2026•0
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•111
France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025
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France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025Read more

by Timothy•14 July 202612 July 2026•50
NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers
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NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers

International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more

by Timothy•2 July 20262 July 2026•46
NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026
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NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026

Belgium’s national railway operator, NMBS / SNCB, will end ticket sales on board domestic trains from … NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026Read more

by Timothy•23 June 202623 June 2026•16
BELGIUM | 21 locations awarded the international Blue Flag label
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BELGIUM | 21 locations awarded the international Blue Flag label

In 2026, 21 Belgian beaches, swimming ponds, and marinas will receive the international Blue Flag quality … BELGIUM | 21 locations awarded the international Blue Flag labelRead more

by Timothy•21 June 202623 June 2026•2
TGV inOui Brussels – Strasbourg – Basel from July 2027
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TGV inOui Brussels – Strasbourg – Basel from July 2027

Belgium‘s NMBS / SNCB, France‘s SNCF Voyageurs, and Switzerland‘s SBB CFF FFS are joining forces to … TGV inOui Brussels – Strasbourg – Basel from July 2027Read more

by Timothy•12 June 202612 June 2026•57
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•110
GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends
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GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection ends

Dutch train operator GoVolta has announced a major expansion of its cross-border services, with a new … GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris route on 14 December as Berlin services expand and Hamburg connection endsRead more

by Timothy•5 May 20265 May 2026•32
GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’
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GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’

GoVolta has announced that it has secured a “more favourable than expected” timetable for its new … GoVolta to launch Amsterdam – Antwerp – Ghent – Paris service from mid-December with ‘favourable timetable’Read more

by Timothy•30 March 202630 March 2026•35
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