From Monday 27 July, people in Antwerp must have a face mask or other mouth and nose covering with you at all times as a new coronavirus countermeasure. You must wear them when necessary.
Month: July 2020
Savusavu, Fiji
Early 2020 AD. Danny and I embark on a 21st century Odyssey. On the Majestic Princess from Sydney to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji. Back to Sydney, then to Melbourne and flying back home.
Province of Antwerp restricts social ‘bubble’ contacts to ten permanent people
As the City of Antwerp and many other municipalities of the Province of Antwerp suffer from a peak in coronavirus COVID-19 infection, governor Cathy Berx has announced a new, strict measure. People are allowed ten, fixed social contacts for the next four weeks.
Scotland, our first trip together part 6: Glasgow
Back in 2013 I was planning on making a trip to Scotland with a colleague as we were both fascinated by travelling by train and where interested in making one through the birth nation of trains. We decided to head through England all the way up north to the rugged terrain of Scotland.
Antwerp introduces new, strict measures to counter coronavirus contamination spike
Antwerp is introducing fresh coronavirus countermeasures, as Belgium and specifically Antwerp is experiencing the beginning of the feared second wave.
Virtual 360° tour of the Royal Palace in Brussels
Usually you can visit the Royal Palace of Brussels. Not so this year. But the offices of HM Philippe, King of the Belgians have produced a virtual 360° tour of the palace.
EUROCITY EC-8 | Zürich to Cologne in SBB’s Panoramic Car
After my attempt to ride SBB-CFF-FFS‘s Panoramawagen (Panoramic Car) from Cologne to Zürich, I was very happy to see the glass-roofed coach was present on the return trip: EuroCity EC-8.
Suva, Fiji
Early 2020 AD. Danny and I embark on a 21st century Odyssey. On the Majestic Princess from Sydney to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji. Back to Sydney, then to Melbourne and flying back home.
Antwerp Pride 2020 offers alternative program including own streaming platform
Exhibitions, debates, walks… From 5 through 9 August you will be able to come out of your home during the thirteenth edition of Antwerp Pride. But also indoors, you’ll be able to celebrate Antwerp Pride with a fun package and the new streaming platform AntwerpPride.TV. At the same time, the organization is also asking the…
Antwerp makes face masks mandatory on Exotic Market and Vogelenmarkt
The City of Antwerp has decided that customers on the Theaterplein markets must wear a face mask or other face covering, covering mouth and nose.