Slow Train, in the style of the Orient Express to be built in Egypt Luxurious Slow Travel: A Sustainable Journey through Egypt’s Ancient Splendor Travelers usually take a slow boat down the...
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The desire to travel is a very real thing that we can see all around us—from our close friends’ Instagram stories to content creators’ travel vlogs that highlight every step of the...
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While we don’t want to labour on the negatives, you don’t need to be an expert or activist to understand that we are in a climate pinch. It seems a little contradictory...
It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find...
(Pete Seaward/Lonely Planet)Here’s a fun fact for anyone looking to be more eco in their explorations to the continent this summer: taking the train instead of flying can cut the carbon footprint...
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Travellers say this coach company saves you money while cutting emissions in a big way. ADVERTISEMENTWant to slash your travel footprint? Swapping your usual budget flight for an overland adventure is the...
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Auto Train, Amtrak Route: Nonstop between Sanford, Florida, and Lorton, Virginia If you’re not familiar with the Auto Train, this Amtrak option is unique because you take your vehicle with you. Cars,...
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).The attendant, Tor Helge, potters around the dining car, his whistling presence companionship enough as I look out onto the Gudbrandsdalslågen, one of Norway’s...
I know, I know. The infamous German autobahn can sound intimidating to anyone getting a rental car. However, I promise that driving in Germany is a perfectly normal (yet slightly faster) experience. While...
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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...
“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...
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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...
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Departing from the Edmonds Amtrak station. (Photos by Kevin O’Keeffe) My wife and I just combined the gift of our recent leap day with the need to save my Amtrak points before...
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...
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...
