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ANTWERP | Love ánd annoyance towards influx of Dutch visitors
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ANTWERP | Love ánd annoyance towards influx of Dutch visitors

With the Dutch May holiday period starting this weekend and continuing into next week, Antwerp is … ANTWERP | Love ánd annoyance towards influx of Dutch visitorsRead more

by Timothy•26 April 202625 April 2026•20
Global condom and lube prices set to surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains
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Global condom and lube prices set to surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains

The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Malaysia’s Karex Bhd, has announced plans to increase prices by 20% … Global condom and lube prices set to surge as Iran war disrupts supply chainsRead more

by Timothy•23 April 202623 April 2026•24
PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’
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PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’

Although ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)‘ by Wannes Dupont … PRESENTATION | ‘Unwilling to know: rethinking the history of male homosexuality in Europe (1870–1965)’Read more

by Timothy•18 April 202618 April 2026•13
ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep
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ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstep

Across Europe and Central Asia, the criminalisation of LGBTI people is quietly re-emerging. It is not … ILGA-Europe: Criminalisation of LGBTI people returns to Europe’s doorstepRead more

by Timothy•18 April 202617 April 2026•91
UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutes
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UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutes

Eurostar passengers at London St Pancras International in the United Kingdom could soon be allowed to … UNITED KINGDOM | London St Pancras aims to cut boarding windows by up to 30 minutesRead more

by Timothy•15 April 202614 April 2026•24
European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel
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European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel

European airports are facing a growing risk of aviation fuel shortages as tensions in the Middle … European airports warn of looming fuel shortages as Hormuz crisis threatens summer travelRead more

by Timothy•11 April 202611 April 2026•13
International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026
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International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026

International travel to the United States remains in decline at the start of 2026, with new … International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 2026Read more

by Timothy•11 April 202611 April 2026•121
BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926
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BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926

Complaints about overcrowding, disruptive visitors and pressure on cities may feel like a distinctly modern problem, … BELGIUM | Overtourism was already an issue… in 1926Read more

by Timothy•27 March 202626 March 2026•7
Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025
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Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025

Flanders is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. In 2025, an estimated 15.4 million people … Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•24 March 202624 March 2026•91
Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term
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Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term

Italian state-backed Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS or FS Group) is accelerating its expansion into Europe’s … Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long termRead more

by Timothy•20 March 202620 March 2026•163

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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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  3. Timothy on Where to find public toilets in Antwerp? City unveils new Public Toilet Plan, but no budget for extra facilities12 November 2026

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

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  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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  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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