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…
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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…
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…
REVIEW | Hainan Airlines: Brussels to Chongqing – Boeing 787-9 – economy
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…
VIDEO | Greenland, Uruguay, Taiwan, Thailand and Estonia vying for LGBTQ tourists
In January 2026, YouTube channel Queer Kingdom published the video ‘These Countries Want More LGBTQ Tourists!‘. Queer Kingdom is an unnamed “gay political scientist and world traveller” who has visited over 70 countries.
Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs
Tourism on Bonaire has developed into one of the most distinctive and carefully managed visitor economies in the Caribbean. Unlike mass-market destinations built on large resorts and high-volume arrivals, the island has consciously positioned itself as a niche destination focused on nature, diving and sustainability. Yet it still attracts substantial visitor numbers, and tourism now…
Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years on Saturday 26 September 2026
Antwerp will bid a final farewell to its iconic PCC trams on Saturday 26 September 2026, bringing 66 years of regular PCC operation in the city to an end.
EUROPE | Five combinations of one-day-cities you can visit in one-week trips
On 18 August 2026, Italy‘s Urban Mood Magazine published ‘10 Underrated European Cities to Visit in 2026 (Before Everyone Else Does)‘. I roamed the Trip By Trip archive to find ten other ‘not top op mind‘ cities in Europe to visit. Doing so, I stumbled upon a few one-day-cities which are best combined together.
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million tourists in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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…
GERMANY | FlixTrain to launch Munich services from 2028 with new high-speed fleet
FlixTrain will begin serving Munich in Bavaria in Germany from 2028 with a new fleet of high-speed trains, marking the company’s return to its hometown.