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From luxurious routes to relatively undiscovered journeys, we have the inside scoop on the prettiest European train routes to explore this spring. ADVERTISEMENTNow we’re in March, it seems as if spring might...
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MÉRIDA, Mexico — It wasn’t until I stepped aboard Mexico’s shiny new train myself that I truly believed the Tren Maya existed. Up until that point, between a confusing booking process and...
Share The Article Last Updated 21 hours agoChances are if you have your bags packed and are ready for a trip to Mexico's Caribbean side then you are hopping aboard the most...
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As the world pivots towards more sustainable living practices, the travel industry is not left behind, with slow travel emerging as a significant trend. This movement encourages travelers to eschew fast-paced tours...
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Q. What's your most memorable trip?During one summer vacation, my mother decided we were going to go on a big Europe trip with my brother and my mother's best friend and her...
Driven by a blend of romanticism, climate consciousness and a desire for slow travel, night trains are gaining popularity across Europe.Recent months have seen notable expansions in this area, including the introduction...
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Rail travel is almost two-and-a-half times less carbon intensive per mile than using an electric car, new figures from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) have shown.The body, which represents the rail industry,...
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I’d always heard that New Zealand was an expensive place to visit where morning coffees and fuel fill-ups could leave you bankrupt. But how bad is it really? How much does a...
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Had Isaac Newton been around in the 21st century he might have noted that for every travel trend there is an equal and opposite travel trend. So on the one hand you...
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A Brightline high-speed train in Florida | Image credit: Brightline Luxury train travel is back and better than ever. With the reintroduction and expansion of iconic lines like Eastern & Oriental Express,...
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A guest post by Sanchita LaMore of The Other HAFHOne of my favourite parts of Substack is the community aspect. It reminds me of when I first started blogging, back in 2008,...
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Imagine embarking on a journey where the rhythm of the rails syncs with the pulse of Europe's most enchanting cities. Where each stop unfolds not just as a destination but as a...
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Asia’s leading DMC credits new authentic tourism experiences for increased sales growth in the last 3 months. DTH Travel, formerly Diethelm Travel, saw a surge in sales in 2023 after rebranding. Sales...
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An Italian social scientist and climate activist is suing his employer for requiring him to make a speedy return from a work trip — travel he says he eschewed for its impact...
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Asia’s leading DMC credits new authentic tourism experiences for increased sales growth DTH Travel, formerly Diethelm Travel, reported a significant sales boom in 2023, after the launch of their new brand, more...
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I Took An Excruciatingly Slow Train To The Grand Canyon. It Was Better Than Any Other Form Of Travel
If you have traveled somewhere recently, you’ve probably realized that in most cases, there is little romance in getting to a destination. Flying is usually not much different than taking a bus...
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Travels With Jim and Rita Podcast A new podcast is hitting the airwaves, offering valuable insights and advice for those considering a move abroad. Hosted by published travel writer Jim Santos. KNOXVILLE,...
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Nine trains leave Kraków each weekday to climb up to Poland’s premier mountain retreat, Zakopane. In 1936, the fastest trains to Zakopane took under 2½ hours. Almost a century later, after infrastructure...
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It doesn’t take a genius to work out that if we want to continue to enjoy all that the mountains have to offer, we’re going to have to find ways to reduce...
There’s no better way to explore and get a taste of a country than by hiking, the essence of slow travel. The best and most memorable hikes are usually so-called bucket list...
