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xolo and bull machin in antwerp 2023

Bull Machin and Xolo in Antwerp

Posted on August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 by Claire

I managed to get to Antwerp for Royal de Luxe this year, and was treated to seeing Bull Machin right outside of the train station when I arrived! After watching him have his well-earned cigar break for a while, and then meet up with Xolo, I skipped ahead on the metro and picked out a…

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royal de luxe grandmother puppet

Royal de Luxe performs in Antwerp in August 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023August 27, 2023 by Claire

Update: While The Giants plan their visit on the fly, so you never quite know where they’re going to be, we do know that the Bull Machin wakes up on Astridplein between 9-10am, has a daily siesta around noon on Sint-Jansplein, and returns to the nest around 6-7pm for the night. Eight years since they…

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thorpe park fright night

The Top 6 Theme Park Halloween Fright Nights in 2022

Posted on October 19, 2022May 26, 2023 by Claire

If you’re looking to celebrate Samhain in style this year, then look no further than these Halloween Fright Nights and Scare Fests! Normally providing their thrills through roller coasters and too much cotton candy, these theme parks have gone all out to give you extra chills this October. I’ve put together a top 6 of…

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Hi! I'm Claire, a plus-sized traveller who spends every moment of her time dreaming of, planning for, and going on travels. My aim is to inspire everyone to get out and explore the world - no matter their shape or size! Read more about where I've been.
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