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11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive
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11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive

Antwerp is preparing to welcome some of the world’s most spectacular sailing vessels as the 70th … 11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arriveRead more

by Timothy•22 June 202621 June 2026•1
Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer
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Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer

A long-delayed cross-border rail link between Finland and Sweden is expected to finally open this summer, … Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summerRead more

by Timothy•4 June 20264 June 2026•13
8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable
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8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable

In 2024, Europe’s rail networks experienced unprecedented demand, with passengers embarking on 8.7 billion trips, accumulating … 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailableRead more

by Timothy•22 May 202621 May 2026•43
KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025
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KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025

Tourism in the Kingdom of Norway reached new heights in 2025 and continued growing into early … KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025Read more

by Timothy•17 May 202617 May 2026•19
Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028
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Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will launch a new daily direct connection between Berlin and Oslo via Hamburg, … Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 2028Read more

by Timothy•9 May 20269 May 2026•52
European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy
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European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapy

The European Parliament has voted to support a ban on conversion therapy across the European Union, … European Parliament backs EU-wide ban on conversion therapyRead more

by Timothy•30 April 202630 April 2026•10
STRAIT OF HORMUZ | Lufthansa Group cuts summer flights to save fuel amid rising costs
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ | Lufthansa Group cuts summer flights to save fuel amid rising costs

The Lufthansa Group is reducing its summer flight schedule by nearly one percent in available seat … STRAIT OF HORMUZ | Lufthansa Group cuts summer flights to save fuel amid rising costsRead more

by Timothy•23 April 202622 April 2026•32
Sweden invests in Spanish Talgo night trains: “a sustainable, comfortable leap for northern travel”
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Sweden invests in Spanish Talgo night trains: “a sustainable, comfortable leap for northern travel”

ational transport authority, Trafikverket, signed a landmark €756 million contract with Spanish manufacturer Talgo on 20 … Sweden invests in Spanish Talgo night trains: “a sustainable, comfortable leap for northern travel”Read more

by Timothy•22 April 202622 April 2026•16
SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations
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SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinations

Belgium has been ranked among the most LGBTQIA+-friendly destinations in the world in the Spartacus Gay … SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among the world’s safest destinationsRead more

by Timothy•14 March 202613 March 2026•72
“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 202610 March 2026•63
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    Sunday 28 June marked the final day of this year‘s Pentecost Fair or Sinksenfoor in Antwerp. The country’s largest fair…

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    Sunday 28 June marked the final day of this year‘s Pentecost Fair or Sinksenfoor in Antwerp. The country’s largest fair…

  8. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog29 June 2026

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    Sunday 28 June marked the final day of this year‘s Pentecost Fair or Sinksenfoor in Antwerp. The country’s largest fair…

  10. Timothy on Paris Pride 2026 (and Lyon Pride) postponed as extreme heat forces authorities to call off march29 June 2026

    Sunday 28 June marked the final day of this year‘s Pentecost Fair or Sinksenfoor in Antwerp. The country’s largest fair…

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