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Camille Van Puymbroeck is a Belgian freelance journalist with a big interest in anything lifestyle and ecology-related. Nothing makes her more happy than visiting a former Soviet building, overgrown by nature, equipped with a camera and a coffee. Not without an Italian meal afterwards, of course. Her work has previously been published in Metro, Sabato Magazine and Culinaire Ambiance.

13 September 2022

Airbnb testing ‘anti-party’ algorithm to enforce ban on big parties

Sleeping in someone else’s home. That’s what Airbnb used to be all about when it first launched but much has changed since then. Even though it’s […]
13 September 2022

Paris’ city council considers a tax increase on wealthiest tourists

The city of Paris is considering a tax on wealthy tourists. In a recent report, the city council has recommended a higher tax on vacant housing […]
12 September 2022

Over 4.4 million passengers welcomed at Brussels Airport over the summer

Over the summer holidays, Brussels Airport welcomed more than 4.4 million passengers, far exceeding the forecasted number. This strong result is about 81% of the number […]
12 September 2022

Netherlands increases flight tax to almost €30 from next year

The Netherlands will increase the passenger flight tax to almost €30 from 1 January 2023 to discourage people taking flights thus opting for more environmentally friendly […]
12 September 2022

10 Most stylish hotels and spas for 2022

Architecture and design magazine Dezeen has just released its 2022 awards shortlist for the most spectacular architectures in the world, recognizing several new hotels and spas. […]
12 September 2022

New Legoland park to open near Brussels by 2027

A new Legoland theme park will be built near Charleroi Airport, with the expected opening date in 2027, the Walloon Government said last Tuesday. Last week, […]
12 September 2022

This volcano inspired superyacht has a molten staircase

Superyacht experiences are becoming more and more popular and designers are taking advantage of the increasing rave to compete over who can create the most luxurious, […]
12 September 2022

Is climate change turning winter into the new summer holiday season?

This year, heat records have been broken all over the world. During the summer, over 60% of Europe was in danger of serious drought, the highest […]
12 September 2022

Global Tourism Forum Leaders Summit drives sustainable tourism development in the EU in a shortened approach

The second Global Tourism Forum Leaders Summit Europe 2022 in Brussels was successfully hosted by the World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) and Co-chaired by Ismail Ertug, […]
12 September 2022

Strike at Lufthansa averted after partial agreement reached with pilots’ union

A strike at Lufthansa was averted last week after the union representing the Lufthansa pilots, Vereinigung Cockpit, reached a partial agreement with Lufthansa’s management on Tuesday […]
11 September 2022
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Why Helsinki is the best place for expats and investors

What does an expat look for in a city? If you’re lucky enough to have a choice about where you work and invest, what are the criteria for […]
9 September 2022

Chinese nuclear reactor could power 10 space stations

China is developing a powerful nuclear reactor for its missions to the Moon and Mars. According to a recent article published in Interesting Engineering, China has […]
9 September 2022

The history of the black box

A black box is a flight data recorder (FDR), nowadays fitted on each and every plane. They record dozens of parameters collected several times per second […]
9 September 2022

Canada to get a 1,000 kph vacuum tube train by 2035

The TransPod start-up is building the world’s first ultra-high-speed ground transportation system (the TransPod Line) for passengers and cargo in Canada. The Toronto based company unveiled […]
9 September 2022

Haarlem becomes the first city in the world to ban meat advertising

The Dutch city of Haarlem has taken the decision to ban all the public advertising of meat, starting in 2024. It will be the first city […]
9 September 2022

Asian travelers’ rising preference for sustainability presses industry players to meet expectation

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for nearly 60% of the global population. For the sustainable travel movement to make any seismic change globally, it would be completely […]