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.
Taiwan tourism: Visitor numbers rise as the island attracts more international travellers
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 and Macau in 2023, Bangkok in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in early 2026. I like travelling to…
Curaçao sees sustained tourism growth as international demand diversifies
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 its colourful capital and Caribbean beaches, has evolved into one of the region’s more dynamic destinations, combining resort tourism with culture, heritage and…
UNITED KINGDOM | Is London becoming ‘more American’?
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 weekend of Pentecost 2026, we went together for a weekend of museums, food, and a concert.
NETHERLANDS | The Hague pushes for direct Brussels train from 2029
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, international organisations, universities and regional authorities.
REVIEW | Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
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 planning: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Shirakawa, Osaka, and Expo 2025, Hiroshima, Himeji, Miyajima, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Hakone, and…
ANTWERP | Contemporary art museum M HKA one year on: audience remains as museum sets new course
One year after the decision to scrap plans for a new building, Antwerp’s contemporary art museum M HKA is setting out a new course for the museum. Visitor numbers have remained stable, its artistic programme has continued and on 1 October 2026 the museum submitted its plan for 2026–2028.
ANTWERP | ‘Furie!’ marks 450 years since the Spanish Fury with immersive spectacle
The District of Antwerp will mark the 450th anniversary of the Spanish Fury in November with ‘Furie!‘, a large-scale commemoration combining history, culture and live entertainment. The district of Antwerp will stage a one-off spectacle on the Grote Markt on Wednesday 4 November 2026, followed two days later by an evening of historical lectures, stories…
RHINELAND-PALATINATE | Seilbahn Koblenz cable car and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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 confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle rivers. Hence the name of the city.
CHINA | Layover at the ambitious Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and a short visit to Plaza Premium Lounge at H-Gates
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 and Macau in 2023. I like travelling to East Asia. Yet I never visited Thailand, for many westerners the…