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Slow Travel Berlin founder Paul Sullivan. Photo: Katrin Aichele Slow Travel Berlin was founded in 2010 by British photographer, travel journalist and author Paul Sullivan. Since then, it has flourished as a...
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The joy of the journey and the pleasure of slow travel has mixed with increasing eco-consciousness to set off a new era of train...
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It’s official: The idyllic Mexican island of Cozumel has become the single most popular cruise destination in the entire Western Caribbean. In 2024, its passenger and guest numbers reached an all-time high...
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Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys. ADVERTISEMENTAs travellers seek eco-friendly alternatives to flying, train travel is enjoying a revival. The growing demand for scenic,...
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An incredible train line offers people the chance to visit three countries and two popular cities in style - with presidential suites, bars and dining options. The Orient Express provides luxury and...
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Planning 2025's travels already, but a bit bored of the usual flying and driving routines? Say hello to slow, romantic travel aboard scenic train routes.Relaxing train journeys are one of my most...
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Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials...
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Liam Freeman took the 95-year-old The Ghan train across the outback en route to Kangaroo Island Sustainable travel doesn’t just mean offsetting carbon footprints; but re-setting how we holiday, from where we...
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The evidence is there: travel is at a tipping point, with more people crisscrossing the globe than ever before at a time when climate change is making itself felt at a much...
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Share The Article Last Updated 43 seconds agoFollowing Paris to Brussels for $10, Brussels to Venice overnight, in time for this year's Carnival celebrations, and Amsterdam to Berlin for less than the...
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Cracking open bottles of ice-cold Beer Lao, we gaze across the Mekong River, eyes peeled for elusive elephants amidst the oil-green cliffs and stormy jungle before the sky, heavy with rain, turns...
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Getty ImagesWith TikTok tips to turn two days of annual leave into a five-day holiday and workers sneaking in meetings on the road, travellers are making their trips count – by making...
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If you’re considering a no-fly holiday or slow travel trip by train, one stunning holiday destination in France is likely to tick all your boxes.Just two hours from Paris is the natural...
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"Americans, the US is pretty much all you know. Your country is huge, so that makes sense! And I obviously understand working to make your country better and pointing out its flaws."...
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Italy, one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, is betting on alternatives to mass tourism, especially in cities like Roma, Veneza e Florença. Among the initiatives, slow tourism stands out,...
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Share this articleThe weather outside is frightful, thanks to a freak cold snap. But it is toasty indoors, where we are sitting cross-legged on tatami mats around a low Japanese dining table.We...
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Bath – the spa town known for its Roman ruins, Georgian architecture, literary history and as the seat of England’s regency area – is a popular side trip from London. So what’s...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinThe demand for sleeper trains is on the rise, and global travel booking platform Omio is predicting that traveling on night services will be a big...
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Not all vacations serve the same purpose. A vacation probably conjures a few associations—like downtime, beachy vibes, and tons of sunshine. A trip, on the other hand, might bring to mind international...
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Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of self-reflection and investment. With work pressures mounting and stress levels at their peak, taking time off has become more precious than it...
