On 13 May 2024, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa jointly presented four airplanes to the press and public in Brussels, with a special European design. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola from Malta, and the CEO of Lufthansa Group, Carsten Spohr, were present, speaking out for a strong and free Europe….
Month: May 2024
Learning about life in Hong Kong by visiting IKEA at HomeSquare in Sha Tin
It’s been a while since I used a travel agent to plan a trip. But a major travel agent in Belgium posted a deal one can’t refuse in a newsletter in June 2023. Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific and three nights at the four-star Park Hotel Hong Kong in…
Darklands 2025 from Tuesday 25 February until Monday 3 March
Darklands dropped the dates for its 2025 and 15th anniversary edition. Darklands Glows, as the theme will be next years, will take place at Waagnatie in Antwerp in Belgium from Tuesday 25 February until Monday 3 March 2025.
RAINBOW EUROPE MAP AND INDEX 2024 | These are the LGBTQIA+ friendly and LGBTQIA+ unfriendly countries in Europe
2024 is worldwide a major election year. This is also the case in Europe. The Rainbow Map and Index by ILGA-Europe show(s) the continent – and yes that includes the United Kingdom – is not equipped against attacks from the far-right.
REVIEW | Eurostar Amsterdam – Antwerp – Brussels – Paris
Six days. Five overnight stays in five cities in Spain. Lunch in Paris. Stopover in Barcelona. Then Córdoba, Seville, Granada and Málaga. An Andalusia Whirlwind Tour where we visit the Mezquita and the Alhambra. We’re touring Andalusia in October 2023 to follow the trend of travelling to hot spots outside summer, as we did with…
Dinner Train in Belgium postponed to September 2024 or to never?
Monday 13 May 2024, early morning. Coming Saturday, we are du to experience the Dinner Train from Namur. But as this post is published early morning, we have not received conformation of our ride. Which coach, which seat? We don’t know. And honestly we don’t expect the ride to go ahead as we know from…
REVIEW | TUI fly Deluxe Brussels to Punta Cana
It´s autumn 2023 both my boyfriend Sam and me have a few days off of work together. Sam would like to catch some sun and warmth before the darkness of the winter truly sets in. being November a cruise on the Mediterranean would be a bit too chilly, in Greece most interesting hotels are closed….
Queerkaart.be offers map of queer safe(r) spaces in Flanders
In recent years, awareness has increased about the need for safe(r) spaces, environments where LGBTQIA+ people, among others, can be themselves. But where can you find safe(r) spaces in Flanders? It’s a question many LGBTQIA+ people and their allies are asking. Queerkaart.be tries to answer that question, with a clear map where people in and…
ANTWERP ON AIR | Gigantic balloon animals to conquer Meir Shopping Street
On Friday 31 May, Saturday 1 June and shopping Sunday 2 June 2024, gigantic balloon animals will adorn the Meir, Antwerp‘s main shopping street with the big brands. The event is called Antwerp on Air.
HONG KONG | Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
It’s been a while since I used a travel agent to plan a trip. But a major travel agent in Belgium posted a deal one can’t refuse in a newsletter in June 2023. Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific and three nights at the four-star Park Hotel Hong Kong in…
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