Travel in Belgium

Experiences play an integral role in the so-called connected trip, where travelers want to seamlessly plan, book, and manage in real time all aspects of their trip in one place. And TUI, the world’s largest tour operator, has just done a soft launch of what can best be described as its own flexible version of a connected trip with TUITours.com.

The latest investigations centred on the European Parliament, this time related to Chinese tech giant Huawei, show that the EU's current ethics system is not fit for the job, according to EU policy expert Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law at HEC in Paris.

An underwater minehunting exercise was this week taking place off the coast of Crete, in Greece, involving specialised military teams from Greece, France, Romania, Belgium and the US.

The Euroclear building in the centre of Brussels is at the centre of intense political discussions within the European Union, since the Belgian Securities Depository is believed to hold the lion's share of €258 billion's worth of Russian assets that have been frozen across EU countries. 

Europe has many great train systems, and more and more airlines are leveraging them to expand their networks. By offering combined air and rail tickets, airlines allow customers to book both forms of transportation on a single ticket.

Hopes for a new direct ferry service between Scotland and France have resurfaced, but without any concrete moves towards launch.

Widespread travel disruption is already hitting Belgium this morning as a 9-day train strike begins.

While many countries with 4-day work weeks have recently ended their pilot programs, places like Tokyo and Valencia, Spain are still experimenting with different ways to make the permanent long weekend a reality. Meanwhile, countries like Belgium and the UAE have legally legislated the 4-day work week for select government employees.

The EU’s high-speed railway network has nearly doubled in a decade, according to the latest official figures.

Flights have been grounded in Belgium today, leaving thousands of Europeans stranded.

If you’re hoping to say "sea you real soon” to Captain Mickey or Minnie, Disney Cruise Line has exciting voyages on tap in 2026.

Major airports in Italy already began cancelling flights on Tuesday in preparation for a nationwide day of strikes.

My wife and I have been living as full-time nomads since 2019 and have already visited more than 43 different countries.

Travel in Belgium is severely affected today (13 January) by a nationwide strike.

There are no two ways about it: Europe is the world's most beloved region.Romantic, historic, safe and filled with delectable food & drink delights, Europe has been casting a spell on travelers since the invention of international travel. We go to Europe to have fun snapping selfies in front of a famous sight and to enjoy the adrenaline rush of experiencing so many countries, languages and cuisines, all in one easy-to-get-around place. We also visit to feel as though we've picked up a little bit of culture along the way, too.This popularity does come with a slight downside: issues around crowding and overtourism are currently a thorn in the side of many destinations.  As the continent works through this tricky issue—with different destinations choosing different paths and strategies—and rolls out new entry requirements, Europe is wide open and welcoming for all, and the following guide will get you or your client prepared for a 2025 trip across the pond. 

NATO member states will have to find ways to increase joint purchases and use existing infrastructure, or face an increase in defence spending of up to 3.7% of their GDP. The transatlantic military alliance's secretary general, Mark Rutte, told the European Parliament on Monday.

Jan 9, 2025 • 7 min read

Several French departments have been placed on orange alert for strong winds and a number of train lines in north-central France are affected.

While the vast majority of travelers flock to the island of Hawaiʻi’s western coast for its array of resorts, sunny skies, shops, and restaurants in and around Kona, visitors searching for a more laid-back experience should focus on the east side's rugged and verdant valleys, wealth of waterfalls, and ample rain. It’s here—along the Hāmākua Heritage Corridor that runs from Hilo to the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout—where crowds are minimal and your pace slows to island time. Along the way, you’ll drive past sea cliffs, through old sugar plantation towns, and opt for scenic detours winding along the coastline among the thriving farms on Mauna Kea’s windward slopes. There’s no rush to get where you’re going, so enjoy the drive.

Jan 4, 2025 • 11 min read

When 25-year-old Josh Nichols had a short work trip to Hamburg, Germany, he and a coworker decided to add a couple extra days to stop by Belgium and France, two places he'd never been.

"My soul is deeply unhappy. I want a divorce." He said abruptly, with no softening of the hammer he'd just dropped.