December is the time of the year for lists and recaps and gay dating hookup app Grindr again did just that. It tells us some semi interesting facts about typical or not queer destinations we (don’t) go to. Why am I looking at ‘Grindr Unwrapped 2025‘ for Trip By Trip? While Danny is not a…
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EuroGames 2028 in Frankfurt: will Antwerp aim for 2029 or 2030?
Frankfurt am Main in Hesse in Germany will host the EuroGames 2028, the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) announced. This means no EuroGames in Antwerp in Belgium in 2028. But are 2029 or 2030 on the cards?
Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar team up for Germany – London train link in early 2030s
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar are taking the next step towards a direct high-speed connection between Germany and London. Both train companies announced the plans in a press release.
Antwerp-Central all but ruled out as a stop on the Amsterdam to London Eurostar route
The City of Antwerp would love the Amsterdam to London Eurostar to include Antwerp-Central Railway Station as a stop. The 2025-2030 Government Agreement says so. But independent railway commentator Jon Worth doesn’t see it happening.
Trenitalia eyes expansion into Germany’s high-speed trains market
The Italian state railway group Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), better known under its brand name Trenitalia, is considering a major expansion into Germany’s long-distance rail network with a fleet of around 50 high-speed trains, a move that could introduce the first large-scale competition for Deutsche Bahn on its home market.
FLANDERS | Chocolate now top agricultural export as Brussels Airport is world’s biggest chocolate retailer
For the first time, chocolate and cocoa products have overtaken dairy products as Flanders‘ most important agricultural export. In 2024, exports of chocolate and cocoa products peaked at €4.8 billion – an increase of 33% compared to 2023.
Travellers in Europe increasingly open to choosing trains over planes for short-haul journeys
A study published in May 2025 suggests that many travellers across Europe are increasingly open to choosing trains over planes for short-haul journeys, particularly when high-speed rail alternatives are available. A study commissioned by Hitachi Rail, based on responses from over 11,000 people in Europe and North America, found that around two-thirds of Europeans support…
CHANNEL TUNNEL | Virgin Trains gains access to Temple Mills, ORR snubs links to Germany and Switzerland
On 30 October 2025, the United Kingdom‘s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced the approval of Virgin Trains’ application for access to Temple Mills International depot in East London. This is a key step towards launching future cross-border train services through the Channel Tunnel to France.
The best cities for gay cruising? London, Berlin, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona
A new Global Gay Cruising Index published by Erobella in September 2025 reveals where gay men around the world have the best chances for spontaneous erotic encounters, and Europe emerges as the undisputed leader.
Eurostar unveils €2 billion Alstom ‘Celestia’ fleet of double-decker sustainable trains
On 22 October 2025, Eurostar has announced a landmark €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains — the first of their kind to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the United Kingdom‘s rail network.
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