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The most obvious alternative to flying is train travel, although a slower journey could reduce the time spent on Mallorca's beaches or in Florence's museums. Dave Price, chief product officer at digital-ticketing...
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Is there anything crazier than a big European city at the height of summer? Throngs of sweaty people with frantic energy pounding the pavement all day long. In my mind, no…but I...
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Even a week after I returned from Albania, in my mind I was still in the Accursed Mountains, a fitting name for the dramatic limestone karst and thick beech forests that stood...
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Travel I've stayed in hostels in 9 different countries. Here's why they're my preferred option — especially for solo travel. Grace Dean 2024-08-25T10:43:01Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email...
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Taking a slow travel route to experience the sights, sounds and smells of European cities over a long weekend is becoming more appealing – and convenient.Read NextThe deregulation of the European rail...
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Share The Article Last Updated 32 seconds agoWhen you think of the most quintessentially British city, you probably think of London. But as a proud Brit I promise you that there are...
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Share The Article Last Updated 34 seconds agoWith its UNESCO-listed waterways, world-class museums, and edgy Red Light District, home to a plethora of entertainment venues and a thriving nightlife scene, Amsterdam is...
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The pastel-painted villages and cliffs terraced with lemon groves of Italy’s Amalfi Coast attract some five million tourists a year.But while the coastline is dreamy, the journey there is not. The easiest...
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Morocco probably isn’t the first destination you’d think of when planning a solo trip, but if you look beyond the clickbait headlines and scaremongering anecdotes, there are certainly ways to explore this...
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MOBTracing a medieval trade route through the Swiss Alps and valleys, the GoldenPass Express isn't just one of the world's most scenic train rides; it's an engineering marvel.As I sink into the...
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One of the most impactful travel trends on social media in 2024 is eco-friendly travel. Going green isn’t just a budding interest—it’s something that many travelers are focused on when booking. So...
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Rail operator European Sleeper will launch a new route in early 2025, connecting Brussels with Venice, Italy, and providing transportation to other standout cities and ski destinations, including Antwerp, Belgium; Rotterdam and...
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When the EES becomes operational in autumn, non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area will have to go through new scanners at EU borders. ADVERTISEMENTThe EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) will launch on...
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Travel It takes most people 3 days to unwind on vacation. Meet the Slowcation. Joey Hadden 2024-08-19T16:15:17Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email...
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Share The Article Last Updated 45 seconds agoOne of the best-preserved ancient cities belonging to the bygone Mayan civilization, Chichen Itza is the most popular day trip for tourists from Cancun. It...
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The writer travelled for four months across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan in Central Asia. PHOTO: LAURA NG UZBEKISTAN – While the high-speed Afrosiyob train is the quickest way through the present-day...
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Published: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 9:50 AM Last updated: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 9:54 AM Westmeath man Manchán Magan embraces the ethos of slow travel in his latest series, taking the time...
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Secret attendees. Mismatched budgets. Missed transportation. Lame itineraries. Drunken fights in Uber rides. You've probably already read or heard about group trip horror stories that ended or forever changed friendships. Or you may...
