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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...
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The romance of pan-European train travel is nothing new. But a few high-profile redesigns in Italy have captured the imaginations of the globetrotting glitterati. Vintage slow trains are now the most elegant...
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Welcome to Bologna, Italy, a cultural hub of history, art, and amazing food. Although you can easily spend a while exploring this beautiful historic city without running out of things to do,...
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For the first time, Americans heading for the beaches, resorts, and ruins of Tulum can now skip the chaos of the Cancún (CUN) airport – and the nearly two-hour drive down the...
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Flight-free travel: I passed through six countries in 24 hours and the highest I got was Prague’s 66 metre clock tower. ADVERTISEMENTStanding on the platform at Brussels-Midi station, it’s hard not to...
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Some people can think of nothing better than spending every moment of their vacation time on a cruise. Others dream only of train trips.There are also people who love both modes of...
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We’re experts in budget travel here at Kiwi.com, so in this series, we’re looking at the 10 most expensive destinations in the world and providing you with handy guides on how to...
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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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Is this your first time in Hakone? If so, this is the perfect Hakone 2-day itinerary for you! With hot springs (onsens), cozy ryokans, photo ops of Mount Fuji, and a serene...
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About Hotel Grauer Bär Alpine elegance meets culinary bliss. Hotel Grauer Bär embodies the Austrian charm, nestled in the historical heart of Innsbruck. Its location is a gateway to cultural exploration and...
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All travellers like trains. European travellers love them. An InterRail trip is a rite of passage that stays in the memory. The Eurostar is to millennials what boat trains were for Gen...
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Baja California is in the early stages of a 30-year upswing. Lesser-known areas of central and northern Portugal are poised to boom. Demand is skyrocketing for high-end properties in walkable beach cities...
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Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission.In 'Pack With Me,' influencers and editors give us a rundown of their...
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Our guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced. ADVERTISEMENTStrikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.Walkouts...
