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NETHERLANDS | Amsterdam Central to get e-gates for Eurostar border checks
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NETHERLANDS | Amsterdam Central to get e-gates for Eurostar border checks

The Dutch House of Representatives or Tweede Kamer (Second House, Lower House) has called on the … NETHERLANDS | Amsterdam Central to get e-gates for Eurostar border checksRead more

by Timothy•11 November 202611 November 2026•0
Trinidad and Tobago gay sex ban overturned by Privy Council
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Trinidad and Tobago gay sex ban overturned by Privy Council

Trinidad and Tobago’s ban on consensual same-sex relations between adults has been overturned by the Judicial … Trinidad and Tobago gay sex ban overturned by Privy CouncilRead more

by Timothy•11 November 202611 November 2026•2
Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do not
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Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do not

Dutch passenger association Rover is calling on the government to stop charging Eurostar passengers for their … Dutch rail passengers pay for London border checks while air travellers do notRead more

by Timothy•21 October 202622 October 2026•3
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
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•12
Virgin unveils cross-Channel train design, but Alstom order remains unclear
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Virgin unveils cross-Channel train design, but Alstom order remains unclear

Virgin Trains has unveiled the proposed black-and-red livery for its planned cross-Channel trains, as it continues … Virgin unveils cross-Channel train design, but Alstom order remains unclearRead more

by Timothy•9 October 20269 October 2026•12
NMBS / SNCB rejects access gates at major stations despite rising staff assaults
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NMBS / SNCB rejects access gates at major stations despite rising staff assaults

Belgian rail operator NMBS / SNCB says costs, station layouts and uncertain safety benefits of access … NMBS / SNCB rejects access gates at major stations despite rising staff assaultsRead more

by Timothy•9 October 20269 October 2026•2
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
LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
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LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies

Solidarity protests are due to take place across Europe on Friday as Turkish authorities continue a … LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifiesRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•19
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•19

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  1. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  2. Timothy on Antwerp artists Fallenium & Rubus to represent Limburg at Dutch COC Songfestival12 November 2026

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    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  4. Timothy on Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 202512 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  5. Timothy on KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 202512 November 2026

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  6. Timothy on Ype Driessen’s ‘Vanilla’ explores sex, friendship and breaking free from romantic expectations12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  7. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  8. Timothy on “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  9. Timothy on ANTWERP | Danube and Rhine drought brings surge in river cruise visits12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  10. Timothy on VIDEO | The Longest Train Journey in the European Union: From Finland to Portugal by train in just 125 hours and 31 minutes12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

  11. Timothy on Antwerp welcomed with almost 3 million day-trippers in 2026 summer12 November 2026

    Low water levels on the Rhine continued to disrupt river cruise itineraries in September 2026, forcing ships that could no…

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