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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...
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Before the Acela hit 160 miles per hour and turned train travel into a race from one destination to the next, riding the rails was an occasion. Sweeping vistas right outside the...
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For many, vacations are synonymous with jam-packed itineraries that can leave even the most level-headed, stressed and overwhelmed. There’s often a pressure to see everything, go everywhere, and make every second count....
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But are there other ways the tourism industry can evolve to ensure benefits for both travellers and the communities they are visiting? So called “slow travel” could be the answer.Spain Anti-Tourist Protests...
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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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Easily Accessible, Year-Round AppealOne of the best parts about the Alps to Adriatic region is its seasonally agnostic appeal. With every turn of the calendar’s page, a new energy emerges, always in...
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By Amy Errmann*With over-tourism 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,...
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My name is Gwen and I’m an Amtrak train addict. If there was some sort of support group dedicated to people who want to be stuck in a tin can on land...
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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...
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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.Author Amy Errmann Senior Lecturer, Marketing & International Business,...
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Famed for their unwavering appreciation for the good life, the Spanish have perfected the art of enjoying the moment. In Spain, pleasure is derived from long, lazy lunches on sun-dappled verandas. Market-fresh...
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Sarah Gordon Travel writer 09 September 2024 11:02am Save Comment speech bubble icon Share icon Famed for their unwavering appreciation for the good life, the Spanish have perfected the art of enjoying...
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Van life is a budding alternative to RVing. Compared to living in an RV (part-time or full-time), converted camper vans are more affordable. They’re also more customizable for those with a bit...
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Why opt for the slowest express train in the world? The Glacier Express is not about rushing from one destination to another; it’s a celebration of Switzerland’s awe-inspiring landscapes. This iconic train...
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Travel My family's been to 44 states by car. It was nice, but now we pick train travel because it's superior in many ways. Amanda Adler 2024-08-30T14:21:49Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon...
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A cruise along the Rhône in ProvenceOne of my most memorable travel experiences was drifting down the Rhône from Lyon to Avignon. Instead of rushing through France, I chose to embrace the...
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Pulling into Venice as the sun rose at 6am, Eleanor Parker was treated to a “completely quiet and beautiful” scene. Moments like this are what make overland travel so magical, but the...
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Italy is redefining the concept of beauty sleep. Ferrovia dello Stato (FS), the country’s national railway agency, has expanded its FS Treni Turistici Italiani (Italian tourist trains) lineup with three stunning overnight...
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There is something nostalgic about train rides. I have ridden on trains pulled by old locomotives and I have ridden on high speed trains with wi-fi. There is just something that I...
