Autumn 2025. We – Sam and Danny, Michel and Wille, and Timothy – are travelling to Japan for a quite classic tour of the Land of the Rising Sun. We are flying separately as we used miles. On the pl…

Austria’s Österreichische Bundesbahnen or ÖBB will expand international rail services in its 2027 timetable, introducing a Vienna to Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg overnight train, Frecciarossa hig…

Deutsche Bahn (DB) will expand its international rail services in December 2026, with new direct Frecciarossa high-speed trains from Munich in Bavaria to Milan in Lombardy and Rome in Latium, more …

June 2024: Oscar and I meet in person for the first time, in London. September 2025: I visit Oscar in Denver, Colorado. October 2025: by coincidence, we’re in Japan at the same time and we vi…

After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas market in Germany outing. We went to Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, at the con…

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and 2024, Taiwan in 2017 (the starting point of Trip By Trip), Singapore in 2018, Hong Kong…

Today and tomorrow, 10 and 11 October 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 you can go take a look at NMBS / SNCB’s Historic Train.

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and 2024, Taiwan in 2017 (the starting point of Trip By Trip), Singapore in 2018, Hong Kong…

Tourism in Curaçao has entered a period of sustained growth, with rising visitor numbers, a broadening mix of source markets and a renewed focus on balanced development. The island, long known for …

Belgian rail operator NMBS / SNCB says costs, station layouts and uncertain safety benefits of access gates outweigh the advantages, while politicians and railway staff argue that gates could reduc…

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In contrast, Thanh and I have been to the capital of the United Kingdom many times. During …

The Municipality of The Hague in South Holland is stepping up its campaign for a direct international train connection with Brussels in Belgium, backed by a broad coalition of businesses, internati…

Autumn 2025. We – Sam and Danny, Michel and Wille, and Timothy – are travelling to Japan for a quite classic tour of the Land of the Rising Sun. We are flying separately as we used miles. On the pl…

After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas market in Germany outing. We went to Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, at the con…

A former railway ticket office at Saint-Ghislain Railway Station has found a new purpose as the new home of Belgian railway heritage and active-mobility association Chemins du Rail. The move brings…

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and 2024, Taiwan in 2017 (the starting point of Trip By Trip), Singapore in 2018, Hong Kong…

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In contrast, Thanh and I have been to the capital of the United Kingdom many times. During …

Le service European Sleeper entre Paris et Berlin via la Belgique s’arrêtera en gare de Saint-Quentin, dans l’Aisne, à partir du 13 décembre prochain, fait savoir la coopérative belgo-néerlandaise à…

Autumn 2025. We – Sam and Danny, Michel and Wille, and Timothy – are travelling to Japan for a quite classic tour of the Land of the Rising Sun. We are flying separately as we used miles. On the pl…

After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas market in Germany outing. We went to Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, at the con…

Vomit in urinals, faeces where they should not be, broken toilet seats, smashed mirrors, drug traces and even couples using café toilets as a makeshift love nest. Antwerp’s hospitality sector is in…

New timetable will bring more frequent suburban services, earlier and later trains and stronger weekend connections across Belgium NMBS / SNCB is set to expand its train offer substantially over th…

Belgian residents made 5.3 million trips involving at least one overnight stay in the first quarter of 2026, a 0.9% increase on the same period a year earlier. But new figures also show a clear div…

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and 2024, Taiwan in 2017 (the starting point of Trip By Trip), Singapore in 2018, Hong Kong…

More than 100 Antwerp residents and city enthusiasts have photographed the city with disposable cameras for ‘Antwerp Unfiltered’, a free exhibition opening at Het Steen (Stone Castle) o…

More than 100 Antwerp restaurants, cafés, and speciality shops will serve signature dishes for €7 during Smaakmeesters (Taste Masters) on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026. The 12th edition of t…

Belgium’s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB is preparing to permanently withdraw its nearly 50-year-old I6 coaches from service, bringing an end to a fleet that has been running since 197…

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In contrast, Thanh and I have been to the capital of the United Kingdom many times. During …

Autumn 2025. We – Sam and Danny, Michel and Wille, and Timothy – are travelling to Japan for a quite classic tour of the Land of the Rising Sun. We are flying separately as we used miles. On the pl…

German start-up Nox Mobility will launch its first night train between Hamburg in Germany and Munich in Bavaria on 23 March 2027, initially operating three times a week. The company plans to increa…

After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas market in Germany outing. We went to Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, at the con…

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South Korea in 2014 and 2024, Taiwan in 2017 (the starting point of Trip By Trip), Singapore in 2018, Hong Kong…

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In contrast, Thanh and I have been to the capital of the United Kingdom many times. During …

In the second half of September 2026, Belgium is heading for a spell of unusually warm and dry weather next week, with temperatures potentially reaching 25°C. But when Oscar, a Denver resident, was…

Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars remain by far the dominant way of travelling. Belgium is below the EU average for rai…

A new free online tool will allow users to draw night train routes across Europe and immediately see their estimated costs and CO2 savings. The public beta launches on 22 September 2026, the openin…

Antwerp will once again become largely car-free on Sunday 20 September 2026, with the 24th edition of Car-Free Sunday featuring an expanded zone and a programme of activities focused on mobility, c…

Fashion and rail travel come together in a new exhibition opening at Train World in Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek (Brussels) on 18 September. ‘Fashion & Trains. Fashion along the railway, since 1835’…

After Bonn in 2023 and Münster in 2024, Dennis and I went further than North Rhine-Westphalia for our 2025 Christmas market in Germany outing. We went to Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate, at the con…

The City of Antwerp is to make its public toilets easier to find, improve their maintenance and work more closely with cafés and restaurants, but the city says it still has no budget to significant…

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first time in England. In contrast, Thanh and I have been to the capital of the United Kingdom many times. During …

Explore top souvenirs from Stockholm, Sweden, including Björn Borg underwear, BUBS candy, and Dala horses for a perfect gift!

Dans les faisceaux de la gare de Denderleeuw (Belgique), un convoi de voitures utilisé pour le nouveau train de nuit Bruxelles – Milan d’European Sleeper a heurté sa locomotive Siemens Vectron jeudi…

Explore ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, a must-visit for music lovers, showcasing the iconic band's journey and impact on pop culture.

Italian private high-speed rail operator Italo is planning further international expansion after Germany, with Belgium and the Netherlands emerging as potential next markets from 2030–31.

Explore Gröna Lund, Stockholm's gay-friendly amusement park, featuring thrilling rides, live concerts, and a welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQIA+ tourists.