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Why I’m deliberately avoiding Pride on my next trip
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Why I’m deliberately avoiding Pride on my next trip

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … Why I’m deliberately avoiding Pride on my next tripRead more

by Timothy•26 October 202623 October 2026•4
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
Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone
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Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyone

In its latest magazine, Flemish LGBTQIA+ umbrella organisation çavaria puts amatonormativity under the spotlight. I see … Amatonormativity: Why romantic relationships aren’t for everyoneRead more

by Timothy•17 October 202617 October 2026•8
Belgium travels, but not everyone can: 73% of Flemish residents went on holiday
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Belgium travels, but not everyone can: 73% of Flemish residents went on holiday

Belgian residents made 5.3 million trips involving at least one overnight stay in the first quarter … Belgium travels, but not everyone can: 73% of Flemish residents went on holidayRead more

by Timothy•28 September 202627 September 2026•2
Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced market
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Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced market

For the first time in Europe, female tourists from the United Kingdom are outspending their male … Czechia becomes Europe’s only destination where British women outspend men, Belgium 2nd most gender-balanced marketRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•2
Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income
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Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of income

The average rent for an apartment in Antwerp has passed €1,000 a month for the first … Antwerp rents pass €1,000 as single tenants face housing costs of up to 64% of incomeRead more

by Timothy•14 September 202614 September 2026•6
EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit
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EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visit

Italy’s Urban Mood Magazine has highlighted ten European cities it believes travellers should visit in 2026, … EUROPE | 10 underrated cities to visitRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202631 August 2026•16
ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | XL ‘Love Is Love’ rainbow banner on Boerentoren
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ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | XL ‘Love Is Love’ rainbow banner on Boerentoren

2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, … ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | XL ‘Love Is Love’ rainbow banner on BoerentorenRead more

by Timothy•31 July 202631 July 2026•28
PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour
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PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tour

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … PREVIEW | Malaysia(n) Grand Prix 2026 Sepang Circuit behind the scenes tourRead more

by Timothy•25 July 202631 August 2026•31
2026 | Flanders tops one million single-person households as households continue to shrink
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2026 | Flanders tops one million single-person households as households continue to shrink

More than one million people in Flanders were living alone at on 1 January 2026, marking … 2026 | Flanders tops one million single-person households as households continue to shrinkRead more

by Timothy•23 July 202622 July 2026•16

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

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    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

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

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  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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