Slow Down
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In my early 20s, I zigzagged across Europe by train. Fresh out of college and pinching pennies on a month-long backpacking trip in Italy and Switzerland, I went by overnight rail, combining...
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Long gone are the days when we spend a heaping amount of money on short-haul plane rides under 3 hours. In today’s day and age, travelers are looking for ease of travel...
Make a trip down to the Bishnoi village of Khejarli (25 km southeast of Jodhpur), best known as the place where the precedent for the Chipko Movement was established. In 1730, the...
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When I think of peak relaxation, my mind goes to two things: breakfast in bed and lounging in a chair on the beach. Both sound pretty nice, right? Well, those two little...
Hobbiday activities encompass a variety of options like baking, crafts, gardening, trekking, painting, singing, cooking, pottery, and others. Travellers can select destinations that facilitate their chosen activity depending on the hobby. For...
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Passengers ride the train K7065 from Harbin to Fuyuan in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The train K7065/K7066 travels to and fro between the city of Harbin and Fuyuan in...
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Scotland has been named as one of the top "slow travel" destinations in the world, with two scenic walks in particular singled out. On Tuesday, independent travel publisher Matador Network announced the...
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Central America is a popular region for American tourists thanks to its proximity, ease of access, and breathtaking natural beauty. And of all the Central American countries, Costa Rica is really having...
There are more than 200 different Aboriginal tribes in Australia, each with their own culture, who regard all land and animals as sacred, providing them with sustenance and culturally meaningful rites. They express their ancient culture,...
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Rail travel has gone from a niche trend to a mainstream alternative in recent years. Europe’s expanding network of trains and tracks have made destinations only previously accessible by air a lot...
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You know the phrase, “There’s a German word for that”? I recently discovered that the German word for a train enthusiast is the adorable-sounding pufferküsser, literally someone who kisses the railway buffers.I...
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Recently, I crossed France by train. I traveled from the town of Saint-Nazaire in the west of the country to Dunkirk, which is as far north as you can get in continental...
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Frequent Eurocity trains dash north from Milan via the Simplon Tunnel to Switzerland. On the way to the tunnel, those express trains speed by Lake Maggiore, affording fine views of the Borromean...
