Time to explore Brittany by bike! With its 'voies vertes' (green ways), the whole family can cycle with complete peace of mind - these are secure routes reserved for pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers...
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Photo credit: visitsedona.com By Loretta McNary Let me start by first introducing the Slow Movement Culture. The slow movement culture literally got its start in 1986 when someone started a protest against...
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La Dolce Vita train will boast design by hip Milan architects Dimorestudio; its top-tier suites are outfitted like spacious bedrooms, with a sofa, table, armchairs, plush carpeting, and en-suite bathroom. Dimorestudio Sumptuous...
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If you're already based in Europe, the iconic Eurostar train likely needs no introduction; if you're only visiting the continent, however, you may not be quite aware of the service or how...
This past June, I took a nine-hour train ride from Santa Barbara to San Francisco on board the Amtrak Coast Starlight, considered one of the country’s most scenic rail routes. The views...
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Comfort, efficiency, and an enticing travel experience – modern high-speed trains in Europe offer all this. With them, traveling by train has long lost the reputation for being slow and expensive, but...
The Jacobite Steam Train journey in the Scottish Highland was one of the best tours I embarked on during my visit to Inverness. Riding the Jacobite Steam Train was not just about...
Starting operations in 2025, this train will offer scenic journeys across Saudi Arabia’s deserts from Riyadh to Qurayyat in 40 custom luxury cabins, embracing the growing trend of sustainable, slow travel. In...
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the epitome of luxury, overnight train travel.The elegant train line operates 60 routes through 17 European cities from Amsterdam to Istanbul. It is comprised entirely of vintage cars...
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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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In a world obsessed with ticking off bucket lists and conquering continents, a quiet revolution is brewing. Travelers are trading whirlwind itineraries for immersive experiences, opting for quality over quantity, and embracing...
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Inspired by my 6-year-old son, I took a night train from Budapest instead of flying. ADVERTISEMENTBeing from Hungary but living in France, airport hotels have become my second home.Delays and missed connections...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...