This spring, 2025, for the first time, more than 1,000 historical tulips will be in bloom in the garden of the Rubens House. Visitors can enjoy this explosion of colour in the heart of Antwerp and discover new stories about the tulip bulb trade in the 17th century.
Month: March 2025
SEOUL | Admiral Yi Sun-sin – King Sejong the Great – Gyeongbokgung Palace – National Folk Museum
Autumn 2024. Ten years after my first trip to Seoul in 2014, I am returning to the Republic of Korea, better known as South Korea. Not solo this time, but with Oriol, who has never been to Korea. On the itinerary: flying with Qatar Airways to Incheon via Doha, the capital Seoul, the historic city…
ANTWERP | Royal Palace on the Meir relaunched as exclusive event location
The Palace on the Meir or Paleis op de Meir, located in the heart of Antwerp’s busiest shopping street, is being relaunched as an exclusive event location. Managed by heritage organisation Herita, the historic city palace will now be available for a range of events, including conferences, networking receptions, weddings, corporate functions and pop-up catering.
ALLEMAAL ANTWERPENAAR | City calls on people to respond to discrimination with tips and unique bracelets
On the International Day against Racism and Discrimination, 21 March, the City of Antwerp is launching the annual campaign ‘Allemaal Antwerpenaar‘ (‘All Antwerpians‘), which calls on people to always respond to discrimination.
ANTWERP | Archaeologists discover 19th-century lock at Noordkasteel
City of Antwerp archaeologists uncovered unique remains of the Noordkasteel fort in the construction pit of the Oosterweel Junction, where Lantis is carrying out work as part of the Oosterweel Connection. It concerns a brick water tunnel that regulated the drainage of the Schijn through the historic fort to the River Scheldt. The discovery is…
DESSAU | Technikmuseum Hugo Junkers Engineering Museum
October 2024. During a week-long whistle-stop tour of Germany, we visit Dessau-Roßlau in Saxony-Anhalt, Weimar in Thuringia, Coburg in Upper Franconia (Bavaria) and Kassel in Hesse. Smaller cities, yes. But each with their own significance. Untouched by overtourism. We’re avoiding using the white trains of DB Fernverkehr, Deutsche Bahn‘s long-distance section and opt to use…
Star Alliance enhances intermodal connectivity with Austria’s ÖBB
Continuing its commitment to enhanced global connectivity, Star Alliance, together with 25 member airlines, welcomed ÖBB as its newest intermodal partner. This partnership allows customers of ÖBB and Star Alliance member airlines to seamlessly begin or conclude their long-distance journey on ÖBB’s eco-friendly RailJet trains, connecting from or to Graz, Linz, Salzburg, and Innsbruck in…
ANTWERP | ‘Hans Op de Beeck: Nocturnal Journey’ at KMSKA fine arts museum
From 22 March 2025 to 17 August 2025, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Antwerp (Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, KMSKA) will host the temporary exhibition ‘Hans Op de Beeck: Nocturnal Journey‘.
Brussels Airlines, Beobank and Mastercard launch credit cards with exclusive benefits
Brussels Airlines, Beobank and Mastercard announced on 21 March 2025 the launch of three new co-branded credit cards in collaboration with Miles & More. “Accompanied by an attractive loyalty program, these cards have been specially designed for travellers looking for flexibility and exclusive benefits”, the press release says.
Antwerp International Airport sees 20% drop in passengers, 2025 unlikely to be a strong year
Antwerp International Airport in the Antwerp district of Deurne recorded a record number of passengers in the first half of last year, Gazet van Antwerpen reports. However, there was a sharp decline for the entire year as TUI Fly aircraft were grounded for more than two months. 2025 is also expected to be challenging for…
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