In 2026, the province of Flevoland turns 40. And we are celebrating! We look back, and especially forward. The province of Flevoland is characterized by vast open spaces with a rectangular layout. The province consists of two parts: the Noordoostpolder, reclaimed into...
In 2026, the province of Flevoland turns 40. And we are celebrating! We look back, and especially forward. The province of Flevoland is characterized by vast open spaces with a rectangular layout. The province consists of two parts: the Noordoostpolder, reclaimed into...
On January 26, 2026, bpost will issue new stamps in honor of the hundredth anniversary of NMBS. With the stamps—which feature five iconic trains—both companies also highlight their collaboration in the past and present....
On May 19, 2025, PostNL will issue the Dutch Station Buildings stamp sheet, featuring pen drawings by artist Sandra Mackus of 5 existing and 5 former station buildings in the Netherlands. The 10 stamps bear the value indication 1 for mail up to...
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held this year on May 13, 15, and 17, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. Claude will perform as the 13th act in the first semi-final with the now-famous 'C'est la vie'. Are you familiar with touristy Basel? Did you know...
Small meets big. For three days, Europe's best model railway builders will exhibit their latest model railway layouts during On traXS. Be amazed by the most beautiful model railway layouts, right amidst the life-size trains of the Railway Museum from March 14 to 16, 2025. For...
In this 700th stamp blog (started in February 2017), I briefly describe the phenomenon of 'collecting'. Were you present at the well-attended mega Collectors' Fair in Utrecht on March 1 and 2 this year? Or were you at the Stamp and Collecting Festival on...
Everything will become more expensive as of January 1, 2025, including train travel. On average by 6,18%, but with significant differences per product. If your employer reimburses your commuting costs 100%, then there is nothing to worry about....
For collectors of the Transport theme, particularly Railways, six special sheets are on their way. On November 23, the UNPA, the United Nations Postal Administration, is releasing six sheets on the occasion of World Sustainable Transport Day...
Surrealism is an art movement from the 20th century, from 1924 to 1946 to be precise. A characteristic of this art movement is that it seems as if you are looking at a fantasy or dream world. The artworks are, if you look at them...
In May 2024, Dordt in Stoom, the largest steam event in Europe, will be held in Dordrecht for the 20th time. 250.000 visitors are expected. Admission is free. A day ticket can be purchased for historic transport, the 'Stoomrondje Dordt'...
Janny and André's journey starts in Davos, known for its healing mountain air. The Dutch asthma center is located in this town, where Janny and André meet a number of patients. Afterwards, a special train takes the duo to their...
Janny and André's train takes a beautiful route to the oldest city in Switzerland: Chur. There, they pass the spectacular Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. A breathtaking train journey takes Janny and André to the winter sports resort of Arosa....
The train journey through Switzerland takes Janny and André to the historic city of Lucerne on Lake Lucerne. There they visit the highlights and Janny immerses herself in Swiss cuisine. By boat, Janny and André travel towards the Rigi: the queen of...
Janny van der Heijden (with dog Nhaan) and André van Duin's train journey through Switzerland begins at Amsterdam Central. Their first stop is in the winter sports resort of Zermatt, where they admire the famous Matterhorn, the symbol of Switzerland. A mountain guide...
As of October 1, 2023, Thalys will cease to exist. At least, as a product name. Back in May of last year, the two high-speed train companies Thalys and Eurostar were merged into the Eurostar Group. From October 1, the product name Thalys will no longer...
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