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Now that we’ve survived the travel chaos of the total solar eclipse, we can resume our regularly scheduled spring and summer trip planning. With sunbathing back on the nation’s collective radar, we’ve...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailA woman has shared her experiences of being shocked when a “rude” train passenger took...
“Your husband is looking for you,” comes the announcement aimed at a disorientated fellow traveller. It perfectly illustrates the slightly confusing nature of this train. Read NextInstead of ornate luxury, there’s navy-blue...
Travel Vintage photos show how first-class train travel has changed over the past 100 years Talia Lakritz 2024-04-11T13:51:37Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter icon Twitter LinkedIn icon...
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Hakone is often considered one of Japan’s best onsen towns. But, actually, Hakone is much more than just a single town! Hakone is an entire area inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Disclaimer:...
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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...
Yumoto (often called Hakone-Yumoto) is the charming gateway town to Hakone—a vast area inside Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park comprising several small towns famous for its hot springs (onsens) and Mt Fuji views! Yumoto,...
Looking for the best things to do in Hakone, Japan? I’ve got you covered! Read more below to discover Hakone’s top attractions and off-the-beaten-path gems. With natural hot springs, panoramic views of...
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Want to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury? Try these fancy train journeys. ADVERTISEMENTTrain travel is a great way to slash your carbon footprint - but can it compete with the...
What to do in Kutaisi, Georgia’s fourth-biggest city – including must-sees, alternative experiences, and the best day trips. As recommended by a Kutaisi expat. A world apart from Tbilisi and Batumi, Georgia’s...
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Watching the United States roll by on the California Zephyr Amtrak from Chicago to Sacramento last year, I constantly struggled with the impulse to jump off and explore. Seemingly around every bend...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
