Skip to content
  • About Sidetrack
  • Trip By Trip
  • Contact
Sidetrack
  • News
  • Travel
  • Railways
  • Culture
  • Rainbow
  • Sidetrack

Park

Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and Borgerhout
Posted in
  • News

Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and Borgerhout

Work will begin next week on Antwerp’s new Spoorpark (Rail Park), a greenway that will transform … Antwerp begins work on Spoorpark railway greenway between Zurenborg and BorgerhoutRead more

by Timothy•12 September 202610 September 2026•0
CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs
Posted in
  • Travel

CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs

Tourism on Bonaire has developed into one of the most distinctive and carefully managed visitor economies … CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highsRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•3
ANTWERP | Ringpark West officially opened, linking 500 hectares of green space on Left Bank
Posted in
  • News

ANTWERP | Ringpark West officially opened, linking 500 hectares of green space on Left Bank

Ringpark West, the first of Antwerp’s seven planned Ring Parks, was officially opened on Sunday 9 … ANTWERP | Ringpark West officially opened, linking 500 hectares of green space on Left BankRead more

by Timothy•23 August 202622 August 2026•1
BULGARIA | Burgas to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027 on Tuesday 11 May, Thursday 13 May, and Saturday 15 May
Posted in
  • Culture

BULGARIA | Burgas to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027 on Tuesday 11 May, Thursday 13 May, and Saturday 15 May

Burgas, Bulgaria’s Black Sea city, will host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, bringing the … BULGARIA | Burgas to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027 on Tuesday 11 May, Thursday 13 May, and Saturday 15 MayRead more

by Timothy•13 August 202613 August 2026•5
ANTWERP QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 | Good old-fashioned ‘La Bamba’ Kusjesdans / Kissing Dance at Zuidpark on Saturday 8 August
Posted in
  • Rainbow

ANTWERP QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 | Good old-fashioned ‘La Bamba’ Kusjesdans / Kissing Dance at Zuidpark on Saturday 8 August

“We’ve been doing this for 13 years”, Antwerp Queer Arts Festival says. Since 2013, AQAF organises … ANTWERP QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 | Good old-fashioned ‘La Bamba’ Kusjesdans / Kissing Dance at Zuidpark on Saturday 8 AugustRead more

by Timothy•2 August 20262 August 2026•22
DEURNE | Antwerp Pride Opening Night at OLT Rivierenhof on Wednesday 5 August 2026
Posted in
  • Culture

DEURNE | Antwerp Pride Opening Night at OLT Rivierenhof on Wednesday 5 August 2026

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … DEURNE | Antwerp Pride Opening Night at OLT Rivierenhof on Wednesday 5 August 2026Read more

by Timothy•30 July 202629 July 2026•27
Antwerp Pride: “We will not be intimidated” after deadly attack at Berlin Pride
Posted in
  • Rainbow

Antwerp Pride: “We will not be intimidated” after deadly attack at Berlin Pride

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … Antwerp Pride: “We will not be intimidated” after deadly attack at Berlin PrideRead more

by Timothy•26 July 202626 July 2026•42
NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals
Posted in
  • Railways

NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals

Belgian railway operator NMBS / SNCB is increasing train services for the 2026 summer holiday period … NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivalsRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202629 June 2026•19
11-14 JULY 2026 | Antwerp counting down to The Tall Ships Races as 36 majestic sailing ships prepare to arrive
Posted in
  • Sidetrack

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•14
BELGIUM | 21 locations awarded the international Blue Flag label
Posted in
  • News

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

Posts pagination

1 2 Next
Recent Posts
  • Trains take bigger share of European travel, but Belgium trails EU average
  • Back-on-Track Europe asks Europeans to design the night train network of 2032
  • 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands car-free zone for Car-Free Sunday
  • LGBTQIA+ activists in Turkey seek international support as crackdown intensifies
  • GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands
  1. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  2. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  3. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  4. Timothy on Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  5. Timothy on Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  6. Timothy on International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 202618 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  7. Timothy on CURAÇAO | Tourism records for 2025, with 11,500 travellers from Belgium18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  8. Timothy on Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  9. Timothy on KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  10. Timothy on 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  11. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

TAIPEI | Taiwan LGBT+ Pride 2026 on Saturday 31 October, mixing with Halloween
Why some gay men don't feel "gay enough"
PHOTOS | Behind The Scenes tour of the Antwerp opera house
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO | 2025 record year for tourism
BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027
Brussels Airlines goes Nordic, adds Evenes, Kemi, and Kittilä to its network
EUROPE | 5 combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips 
Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog
NS drops bag ban: can passengers still be trusted to do the right thing?
Trip By Trip
  • CAR-FREE SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Antwerp expands zone
  • TRAIN WORLD | ‘Fashion & Trains. Fashion along the railway, since 1835’ exhibition from 18 September 2026 to 29 August 2027
  • REVIEW | Mercure Kyoto Station
  • Antwerp Airport faces uncertain future as subsidies, TUI exit and new business model collide
  • Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium second-most gender-balanced market
Archive
  • September 2026
  • August 2026
  • July 2026
  • June 2026
  • May 2026
  • April 2026
  • March 2026
  • February 2026
Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Copyright © 2026 Sidetrack.
Powered by Powered by WordPress.com. and HybridMag.
  • News
  • Travel
  • Railways
  • Culture
  • Rainbow
  • Sidetrack
Loading Comments...