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2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in Belgium
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2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in Belgium

Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap will organise its first train journey in Belgium in March … 2027 | Dutch heritage railway operator Het Stoomgenootschap to run first trip in BelgiumRead more

by Timothy•17 October 202616 October 2026•2
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
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem

Antwerp is now directly connected to Cologne by high-speed train for the first time, giving the … Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – ZaventemRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•60
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
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EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 

On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in … EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips Read more

by Timothy•4 September 202631 August 2026•26
Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany
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Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany

German tourists are Belgium’s largest foreign visitor group at the coast, and a new direct high-speed … Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from GermanyRead more

by Timothy•8 June 20267 June 2026•99
European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?
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European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?

In December 2025, European Sleeper announced a new night train connection: Brussels in Belgium and Amsterdam … European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?Read more

by Timothy•25 May 202623 May 2026•8
Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche Bahn
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Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche Bahn

Italian high-speed rail operator Italo is preparing a major expansion into Germany with a €3.6 billion … Italo plans major expansion into Germany with €3.6 billion challenge to Deutsche BahnRead more

by Timothy•1 May 20261 May 2026•12
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026
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Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026

Deutsche Bahn loves Belgium, it seems. It will run ICE services from Cologne in Germany to … Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026Read more

by Timothy•1 March 20264 March 2026•101
Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026
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Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026

German passenger operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed to Belgian news agency Belga on Friday 20 February … Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026Read more

by Timothy•21 February 202621 February 2026•46
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  • GHENT | ‘Queer Belgian Art 1400–1950’ exhibition at fine arts museum MSK from 20 February to 30 May 2027
  1. Timothy on ANTWERP | Danube and Rhine drought brings surge in river cruise visits3 November 2026

    After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas…

  2. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog3 November 2026

    After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas…

  3. Timothy on ANTWERP | Alderman Ken Casier calls for more greenery on Operaplein: “though it will not be an easy task”3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  4. Timothy on ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Mayor Els van Doesburg states freedom and mutual respect remain the foundation of Pride3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  5. Timothy on “Second week of August”: Antwerp Pride 2027 dates to be determined: 2 to 8 or 9 to 15 August3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  6. Timothy on Why I’m deliberately avoiding Pride on my next trip3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  7. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  8. Timothy on City of Antwerp libraries rebranded A-bib3 November 2026

    The City of Antwerp is expanding its specialised enforcement team against illegal dumping from 20 to 31 staff. Team Hercules…

  9. Timothy on Flanders lags behind as Rhineland-Palatinate invests in public transport despite challenges3 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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    The Flemish Government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the rules governing short-term holiday rentals, introducing stricter obligations for platforms…

  11. Timothy on GHENT | LGBTQIA+ umbrella adopts Magenta – Regenbooghuis Gent as name and receives municipal subsidy3 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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