Slow travel grew out of the slow food movement, which promotes local, artisanal and sustainable food sources. By the same token, slow travel begets a more mindful and conscientious approach: it’s about...
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Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets.Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, efficiency and high-quality service, which means train travel is a great...
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Rewilding is getting a lot of attention. “The term can be applied to both a place and a person. From an ecological standpoint, it’s about restoring a piece of land to its...
Lounge goes exploring the trend of slow travelling that nudges the traveller to stop and smell the roses Travelling for wellness has been seeing an uptick since the pandemic. There is rising...
The highly anticipated New Orient Express, a tourist-dedicated train that offers high-quality train travel around northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is about to make its first trip of this year, according...
SINGAPORE – The modern-day traveller is a vastly different breed from those of the past.No longer content with group travel and cookie-cutter itineraries, a new generation of travellers, mostly aged between 18...
For years, New Zealand has been at the very top of my bucket list. I almost went a few times (a cancelled flight deal in 2018 and changed honeymoon plans in 2021),...
Exploring the transformative impact of Slow Travel and Slow Food, this article delves into how these movements promise a more sustainable, inclusive, and culturally rich tourism industry. By prioritizing depth over breadth...
Any adventure requires first navigating the mechanics of transportation. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the inviting ambiance of Union Station in Los Angeles. Absent are the hurried crowds, stressful security...
The romance of pan-European train travel is nothing new. But a few high-profile redesigns in Italy have captured the imaginations of the globetrotting glitterati. Vintage slow trains are now the most elegant...
Close your eyes and imagine a place where turquoise waters kiss the shores of pristine beaches, where gumdrop islands dot the horizon, and where every breath is a symphony of serenity. Welcome...
Discover the serene beauty of Malumpati Cold Spring, Panay Philippines – a must-visit tropical paradise for crystal clear swims and natural splendor. Are you in search of a hidden gem in the...
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Flight-free travel: I passed through six countries in 24 hours and the highest I got was Prague’s 66 metre clock tower. ADVERTISEMENTStanding on the platform at Brussels-Midi station, it’s hard not to...
Some people can think of nothing better than spending every moment of their vacation time on a cruise. Others dream only of train trips.There are also people who love both modes of...
You will fall passionately in love with trains in Japan.Japanese people didn’t invent rail travel, but they arguably perfected it. Whether you’re on the newest shinkansen (bullet train) zooming across the country...
All travellers like trains. European travellers love them. An InterRail trip is a rite of passage that stays in the memory. The Eurostar is to millennials what boat trains were for Gen...
Charlotte Deville Since the Pandemic, there has been a certain resurgence in the appeal of ‘slow travel’. The concept centres on “allowing the world to move just a little slower so...
The travel booking company Omio has suggested that budget-conscious tourists can save hundreds on their summer holiday by booking a ferry, rather than a flight.As the cost-of-living crisis causes many tourists to look...
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“Night trains are now making a comeback all over Europe and I am very glad that the Czech Republic is not left behind.” ADVERTISEMENTEuropean travellers can now fall asleep in Brussels and...
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Paul Ross, with permission I always wanted to be like explorers Marco Polo or Ibn Battuta. They traveled the world with wide eyes, curiosity, and a desire to share with others the...
