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Slow travel is a way of traveling that encourages us to cultivate experiences rather than counting them There’s a particular joy in discovery that comes when you allow yourself to slow down,...
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Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia introduce a new travel region, featuring diverse landscapes and a rich culinary scene, promoting a slow travel experience in Central Europe. NEW YORK, NY – With the interest in...
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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...
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On August 26, an unusual rail journey set out from Vancouver, British Columbia, with an itinerary stringing together seven pre-existing luxury train lines across four continents, starting in North America, zigzagging through...
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For years, backpackers, students, holiday makers and families have enjoyed riding the rails across Europe to discover the cultures and charms of different countries across the continent. Train travel across Europe is...
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Following the introduction of a low-cost train service between Madrid and Barcelona last year, a new budget-friendly route is set to connect Spain's landlocked capital with the coastal cities of Valencia and...
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This has been a “record-breaking” year for rail bookingsOne day in early September, Andrew Channell had his coffee watching the sunrise as he cruised through the Peruvian Andes at about 14,000 feet...
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Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeWith a maximum speed of six kilometres an hour, it’s all about “slow travel” aboard European Waterways’ luxury canal barge, Finesse. We’re floating along a...
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As the original Van Golu Express runs only twice a week in each direction (and without the longer stops afforded by its touristic counterpart), alighting in Elazig meant I’d need to stay...
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As slow travel is gaining popularity, I want to share with you what slow travel is about and what it is not, so that when you’re ready you’ll know exactly how to...
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Between 2019 and 2023, the number of walkers just on Spain and Portugal’s Camino de Santiago, a Christian pilgrimage leading to the purported tomb of St. James the Apostle, increased by nearly...
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Fast-moving vehicles have transformed the way we explore the world. Zipping from one place to the next, leaving barely enough time to breathe let alone take in the culture of a new...
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Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.Remember a few years back, when everyone was obsessed with hygge? This Danish word which defined a specific feeling of coziness was inescapable – not least...
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Share The Article Train travel is having a moment. Both domestically and overseas, more travelers than ever are choosing to slow down and take the train to explore new destinations. One...
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I spent two weeks backpacking through Europe in 2022 and was surprised by my experiences.Backpacking through Europe wasn't the glamorous, romantic adventure it looks like on Instagram.My trip was more exhausting than...
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As the joke goes, sometimes you need a vacation to recover from your vacation. Traditionally, vacations conjure up images of packed itineraries, rushing from one landmark to the next, only to return...
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With overtourism in the spotlight as the travel industry continues to rebound after the pandemic, popular destinations around the world are feeling the strain. Bali is overwhelmed by waste and traffic, Australia’s sacred...
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Does the idea of switching off your phone, opting out of social media, and leaving your bucket list in the back of a drawer fill you with hope or dismay? If it’s...
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Vandana Vijay Vandana Vijay is the founder and CEO of Offbeat Tracks. She founded the company in 2016 to connect the remote regions of the Himalayas to the rest of the world...
