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The launch of new luxury trains shows no sign of slowing down, thanks to an obsession with slow travel, an appetite for nostalgia, and a taste for lavish interiors that harken back...
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“The obvious answer is extravagant train holidays. This mode of travelling promises all the luxuries associated with first-class plane travel, such as excellent food, service, and amenities, along some of the most...
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Eurail has been closely monitoring the rise of “slow travel,” which has become one of the most significant travel trends for 2024. Specifically, as this trend continues to gain momentum, train travel...
PassportRiding a tandem bike through the Canadian Rockies. Image: Holly Tuppen Sustainable-travel expert Holly Tuppen shares with Bryony Cottam her tips on how to travel responsibly Holly’s travel insights • We need...
If you haven’t heard of the ‘soft travel’ trend yet, chances are you’ll spot it soon.It taps into a lot of social media’s ‘soft life’ vibes – which originated in Nigeria and...
In the rush of day-to-day life, we don’t always have the opportunity to slow down and move at our own pace. Even on vacation, there’s an urge to visit, do and taste...
Crossing up and over the fabled Donner Pass in the northern Sierra Nevada and descending to Lake Tahoe is one of those essential rites of passage for Californians. But forget doing it...
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ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri Mar 07, 2024 05:16 PM IST Share Via Copy Link A growing number of Indians have been travelling to Europe to explore the continent by...
Slow travel is a cultural and travel philosophy focused on embracing unrushed journeys and fostering a deeper, more sustainable, appreciation of the world around us. We’ve rounded up the best destinations to...
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Embarking on a journey through the United Kingdom's less-traveled paths reveals not just the beauty of its landscapes but also the rich tapestry of its history and culture. Slow trains, meandering through...
One thing no one ever tells you about Europe’s TGV and AVE trains is that the view through the windows is terrible. Travelling over 200 miles per hour means beautiful Provençal lavender...
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From luxurious routes to relatively undiscovered journeys, we have the inside scoop on the prettiest European train routes to explore this spring. ADVERTISEMENTNow we’re in March, it seems as if spring might...
MÉRIDA, Mexico — It wasn’t until I stepped aboard Mexico’s shiny new train myself that I truly believed the Tren Maya existed. Up until that point, between a confusing booking process and...
Share The Article Last Updated 21 hours agoChances are if you have your bags packed and are ready for a trip to Mexico's Caribbean side then you are hopping aboard the most...
As the world pivots towards more sustainable living practices, the travel industry is not left behind, with slow travel emerging as a significant trend. This movement encourages travelers to eschew fast-paced tours...
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How to travel, without it costing the earth (The Independent)Whether it’s discovering some of Scotland’s wildest and least-explored small islands on a small sailing boat or picking your way through the forests...
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Q. What's your most memorable trip?During one summer vacation, my mother decided we were going to go on a big Europe trip with my brother and my mother's best friend and her...
Driven by a blend of romanticism, climate consciousness and a desire for slow travel, night trains are gaining popularity across Europe.Recent months have seen notable expansions in this area, including the introduction...
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Rail travel is almost two-and-a-half times less carbon intensive per mile than using an electric car, new figures from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) have shown.The body, which represents the rail industry,...
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An Italian social scientist and climate activist who says he was unlawfully fired because he refused to fly home from a work assignment has lost a court battle to regain his job....