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I took my first three week trip to Europe in 2012. I was 19 years old and it was my first trip to Europe, as well as my first solo trip ever....
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There’s always a moment in the journey from Dublin to London – which I make every month or two, taking the land-and-sea route via Holyhead instead of flying – when I stop...
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Sydney is Australia’s most popular city amongst tourists. And it can thank its skylines, world-famous beaches, and iconic landmarks for that. The city welcomes an astonishing 9 million travelers every year. And...
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Italy is one of my favourite countries in the world because it has something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, a hiker, an art historian, a beach lover, an island hopper or...
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Not every good product can snag a best-in-category title, but there are several more bags we've tested that get our thumbs-up.Osprey Ozone 40L for $280: At 4.47 pounds, Osprey claims this bag...
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It’s only becoming more convenient to travel by train, and not just because of the abundance of new high-speed services, sleeper trains and picturesque routes across Europe. Rail travel, along with becoming...
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ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri Apr 05, 2024 03:17 PM IST Share Via Copy Link A journalist's 36-hour journey from Berlin to Helsinki reveals the challenges and serendipity of rail,...
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Ferry through the fjord, AlbaniaInstead of a four-hour road trip from Koman to Fierzë, relax and enjoy the Albanian fjords via the Drin River. We reversed on to the Berisha ferry, which...
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WATCH, THEN READ: "Slow Rome" is the first episode of GOING GLOBAL, BJT's new travel video series. The pleasures of Rome are so many and so rich that one is tempted to turn a...
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France has elevated its Vigipirate, or national security alert system, to “Attack Emergency Level,” the highest possible, due to potential terrorist attacks. Since March 24, local police have increased their power to...
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Share The Article Last Updated 2 hours agoYou can say a lot of things about Amsterdam, but today Amsterdam is saying a lot about you. And by “you”, we simply mean tourists...
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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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Slow travel grew out of the slow food movement, which promotes local, artisanal and sustainable food sources. By the same token, slow travel begets a more mindful and conscientious approach: it’s about...
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Luxurious rail cars offer countryside views with a range of cultural itineraries and budgets.Japan’s public transportation is known for its punctuality, efficiency and high-quality service, which means train travel is a great...
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Welcome to Traveller of the Month! Each month I’m featuring a fellow world traveller on Teaspoon of Adventure to share their stories and travel wisdom with all of you. This month, I have...
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The highly anticipated New Orient Express, a tourist-dedicated train that offers high-quality train travel around northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is about to make its first trip of this year, according...
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Traveling with sciatica can be a huge pain in the butt—literally. Unless you’ve been lucky enough to score a business class seat where you can stretch your legs out and do what...
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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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Any adventure requires first navigating the mechanics of transportation. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the inviting ambiance of Union Station in Los Angeles. Absent are the hurried crowds, stressful security...
