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With eight million people, Bogotá is Colombia’s largest city. Its most vibrant one, too.While such size makes the place sound intimidating, most of Bogotá’s main attractions are in fact located in a...
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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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With its pulsing, modern cities, beautiful rural landscapes and world-renowned cuisine, Japan is one of the top stops for travelers seeking a fully immersive Asian experience. And there's good news: travelers from most...
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Canada has an extensive rail network and some spectacular rides. However, with the bulk of the system given over to freight and most Canadians preferring to travel long-distance by car or plane,...
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Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see...
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Despite its monarchically lavished cities, alpine villages at the foot of gondola-gliding peaks, and enchanting lakeside hangouts, you don’t need pockets as deep as an emperor to enjoy Austria. Much like its Western...
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The Netherlands is known for many things – sublime art, sustainability initiatives, glorious countryside – but low prices isn’t typically one of them (especially not in Amsterdam, with the capital ranking as...
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Are you planning some European travel this summer? Me too. Getting from A to B by train has never felt so exciting, with a thrilling mix of new routes, classic journeys, and...
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Gaining popularity with intrepid backpackers just a few decades ago, Lombok’s Gili Islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air – have been a budget travel hotspot ever since. While midrange...
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Traveling by train is one of Ireland’s great if under-appreciated pleasures.It’s a small island and the rail network is limited, so no journey is especially long – but riding the rails across...
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Gazing at a map of Colombia, the vast swathes of greenery that make up the roadless Amazon region may seem like one homogenous mass of jungle, but that lack of detail has...
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Spain boasts Europe’s longest high-speed rail network, second only to China globally, and its trains are exceptional and far-reaching. In one day, you could gawp at Gaudí’s architectural genius in Barcelona, be...
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Paris is a notoriously expensive city. Alexis Averbuck, author of the new Lonely Planet Paris guidebook, shares her insider tips on how to experience the city, without maxing your credit card. Paris might be...
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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...
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Let’s be honest: Alaska isn’t exactly a budget destination.But with some creative planning and an ability to trade luxury for a grittier experience, a trip (way) up north doesn’t have to destroy your bank...
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Embarking on a trip to Sardinia doesn’t have to break the bank. The Mediterranean island off Italy’s western coast is famously home to the glamorous Costa Smeralda – a favorite destination among...
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Ferries and resorts fill up during summer when crowds reach Sardinia to make the most of its dreamy coastline. But turquoise waters are just part of the allure. Ancient traditions blend with...
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Croatia is an endlessly appealing destination with sun-drenched beaches, picturesque hilltop towns and atmospheric streets.Many come for the Dalmatian Coast delights and Istria's rural charms. Others are here for superb hiking routes, treasured national parks,...
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Although Türkiye is a relatively cheap country in which to travel, there are some regions which are a bit pricier, and Cappadocia is one of these, thanks to its popularity with both...
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The joy of train travel is often about the journey – unless you're at these revamped rail stations, where the destination is the prize. Train travel's golden age, which lasted from the mid-1800s...
