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Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.Europe’s railways have rarely inspired as much excitement as...
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For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore.In Germany, a...
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From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.If you’ve longed to indulge in elegant rail travel, but...
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The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroads revolutionized transportation in North America, permanently accelerating...
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In 2025, travelers who are reluctant to abandon overcrowded hot spots like Barcelona and Lisbon and take advantage of the near euro-dollar parity — which makes traveling to Europe more affordable for...
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Mark your calendar to take advantage of sales, slow periods and the best travel deals.Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget...
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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach...
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Does this annoying American rant sound familiar?“Call this a govment! Why, just look at it and see what it’s like. … They call that govment! A man can’t get his rights in...
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Does this annoying American rant sound familiar?“Call this a govment! Why, just look at it and see what it’s like. … They call that govment! A man can’t get his rights in...
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For sleeping in dubious places, I recommend a silk sheet sack from REI. This 4.7-ounce piece of cloth is like a sleeping bag but much tinier, and I use it if I...
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Google searches for “best countries to move to” peaked immediately after the election. Here’s what you need to know about digital nomad visas.In the wake of the U.S. election, Americans’ interest in...
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We spoke with Americans who are packing up and moving out.Good evening! Lots of people muse about leaving the country if an election doesn’t go their way. My colleague, Ronda Kaysen, who...
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In 2018, Hong Kong received a record 65 million tourists. In 2023, it welcomed a little more than half that.Airline ticket giveaways, elaborate drone and pyrotechnic shows, and invitations to thousands of...
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The path to a life in a new country is often paved with complicated visa and residency requirements.Americans can travel to scores of countries without getting a visa in advance, making the...
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Mention the Orient Express to most people, and you’re likely to conjure up visions of the private five-star luxury train — Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — whose meticulously restored coaches feature every conceivable...
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A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.As Croatians tell the story, the Greek hero Odysseus was shipwrecked and held...
Let’s face it: Traveling with little kids can be a slog. But a lightweight, compact, easy-to-install travel car seat is one tool that can make trips a bit easier.We’ve tested 17 travel...
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American travelers going abroad this summer will find their money buys more in some unexpected countries, including Japan and Australia.It’s the backpacker’s call to India, the sunseeker’s attraction to Mexico, and the...
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Traveling well can be one of life’s great pleasures, whether you’re alone or with family and friends.But what does it mean to travel well? We’d say that along with traveling safely (of...
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In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups.I stepped off the...
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