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...
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Naples is a city in southern Italy which sits on the Bay of Naples.
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Share The Article Last Updated 5 mins agoSpring is fast arriving and there’s no better way to celebrate the end of a long cold winter than to plan a trip. Spring is...
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In this article, I’ll outline the best ways to become a house sitter in Italy. Since leaving my home in the UK in 2022 and embarking on a global traveling adventure, I’ve...
Delft, just south of Den Haag (The Hague), is a positively ancient town in the Netherlands, forever linked to the legacy of Johannes Vermeer and the Royal House of Orange. Its rich...
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Are you an eco-tourist? There are many things that you can do to travel more sustainably, including traveling alone.Traveling solo can contribute to eco-friendliness in several ways. Solo travelers often have more...
An intimate table tucked inside an ancient cave framing a panoramic view of the dark night sky, moon shining off the Mediterranean, it is an enchanting night on your Italian vacation. Soft...
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From a ‘railroad cathedral’ to an underground art exhibit, plan your next train trip around these beautiful stations in Europe. ADVERTISEMENTYou might be tempted to plan your next train adventure around the...
If you’re planning a trip or vacation this year, there is finally some good news.After two years of soaring costs due to high demand of "revenge travel," that demand is easing a...
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Our columnist begs you to avoid middlemen, get promises in writing and stop expecting perfection in an imperfect world.Dear Travelers,Seth here — writing to you to gripe this time, rather than the...
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Welcome to Gut Check, our column dedicated to the complex, ever-evolving relationship between food and our bodies. Whether you’re curious about mindful eating or want to understand what makes picky eaters picky,...
ViewApart / iStock.com“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is...
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No country does hill towns quite like Italy. Swing through poppy fields, olive groves and vineyards and suddenly you’ll alight upon an eyrie-like medieval village in ochre stone that will make your...
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The beauty, attractions, and history of Italy are all so alluring that visitors quickly get seduced and start dreaming of living here. What many don’t realize on those initial travels is that...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Social movement Carl Honoré The slow movement advocates a cultural shift towards slowing down life's pace. It began with Carlo Petrini's protest against the opening of a...
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One of the biggest perks of living in Portugal is the easy access to so many other European countries. So when my husband, Keith and I were invited to a wedding on...
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Living in Italy is significantly less expensive than living in the U.S. The simplest reason is that housing and health insurance costs are much lower. But it doesn’t stop there.The most important...
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In The Independent’s travel trends column, Trendwatch, we dig into the types of trip, modes of transport and top buzzwords to watch out for.For years, the travel industry has predicted that holidaymakers...
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Affordability is often the single-most influential factor in choosing an overseas retirement destination. After all, who wants to spend their golden years counting pennies and wondering how far the next Social Security...
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The southern Italian region of Campania (Campagna in Italian) is famous for its dramatic coastline and picturesque seaside towns, rich culinary traditions, and ancient archaeological sites. It is one of Italy’s most densely...
