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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Turkey’s rail network remains one of the country’s best-kept tourism secrets, still rarely utilised by foreign travellers. A fast YHT (high-speed) network connects...
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Scotland is not a big country. It’s nine times smaller than Texas. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity. Each of its eight regions has a different...
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Empty nesters, welcome to your new chapter of life! My husband and I have been empty nesters for three years now, and while we’re still adjusting to the empty nest, we’re learning...
If you're in need of a quick vacation but have no idea where to go, we have a great idea: Amtrak recently announced its fall travel flash sale, offering steep discounts for train trips all...
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You have probably heard the sayings “chase the weather,” “budget travel,” and “weekend warrior” in reference to travel decisions. But slow-travel can mean different things to different people, so today, I will...
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Jessie Diggins (USA) had to give it everything she had up the most famous climb in skiing, Val di Fiemme, Italy’s Alpe Cermis, which is the final stage each year to conclude...
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Travel I've spent 160 hours traveling by train. It's the best mode of transportation for 4 simple reasons. Joey Hadden Updated 2024-07-31T17:28:47Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter...
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My wife Rita and I have done a lot of traveling over the past fifteen years, and we have tried just about every type of travel. We’ve explored parts of the US,...
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Travelling by train in Europe is becoming more convenient and sustainable thanks to recent EU initiatives. New regulations for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to improve rail connectivity and make travel greener have recently...
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Sumatra’s Leuser Ecosystem is a magnificent place. One of the largest intact forests left in Southeast Asia, the Leuser covers 2.6 million hectares and is the only place in the world where four important key...
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Getty Images If running helter-skelter on vacation has been your experience and you’d like a change of pace when it comes to your trips, there’s a new travel trend to get hip...
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Travel I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought. Joey Hadden...
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Slow tourism is all about embracing a relaxed pace of travel and focusing on quality experiences rather than ticking off a checklist of attractions. It encourages travellers to engage with local communities,...
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Home » Italy Travel News » 2024 is the Good Year for Italy Tourism with Solo Travel and Sustainable Tourism Growth Tuesday, July 9, 2024Reading Time: 3 minutesItaly’s tourism industry is experiencing...
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Share The Article Last Updated 1 min agoOne of my favorite travel-related movies is Into The Wild, based on the true story of adventurer Chris McCandless looking to discover himself and the...
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There's an unmistakable charm here. Brimming with undisturbed natural beauty, Italy's Puglia or Apulia is well worth the unpacking. It has a dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, sparkling white towns hugging the coast, and...
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Mention the Orient Express to most people, and you’re likely to conjure up visions of the private five-star luxury train — Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — whose meticulously restored coaches feature every conceivable...
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Canada has an extensive rail network and some spectacular rides. However, with the bulk of the system given over to freight and most Canadians preferring to travel long-distance by car or plane,...
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Travelers’ interest in sustainable tourism, aka ecotourism, in Italy continues to gain momentum. According to a survey published by Statista, awareness of sustainable tourism by Italians has increased significantly over the past...
