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Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see...
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The last train to Patagonia leaves at 6 p.m. on Fridays from Viedma, a small city on Argentina’s Atlantic coast. Eighteen hours and 513 miles later—having crossed the country from east to...
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I snagged this backpack after hearing my colleague Chelsea Stuart sing its praises. I had a trusty (now discontinued) InCase backpack I used as a personal item and served me well on...
This is part of a collection of stories on slow travel—read more here.For about a decade, Paul Salopek, a Pulitzer-winning journalist, has been walking. By that, I don’t mean he’s consistently hit...
With every passing year, I’ve come to wonder if this type of Wonder of the World-driven travel still makes sense for me. And what, importantly, I've missed out on as a result....
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This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK).A basic fact underpins the appeal of European rail travel: trains are great. It takes a hard-boiled traveller not to be seduced by the...
Not to jinx it, but 2023 is already shaping up to be the most opened up for travel yet since pre-Covid. With over 30 countries having ditched vaccine and testing entry requirements...
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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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There’s no denying that travel is back in 2023, thanks to a pent-up demand for all those vacations that were put on hold during the pandemic. But what are the best international...
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We’ve had a lot of time to contemplate our travel health and safety these past couple of months as Dave recuperates from fracturing two vertebrae on an Amazon Cruise in Peru. We’ve...
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Thanksgiving may be a trying time to travel within the U.S., but it’s a great hack for an exotic family trip: Since it’s not an international holiday, you won’t find the same...
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Whether you’re searching for a festive holiday trip or a getaway between the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes (one of the most affordable travel windows of the year), there are many more fantastic...
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Many of us could do with slowing down a little – or being more considerate and intentional with our choices. An ever-growing ‘slow movement’ can be applied to different parts of our...
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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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Sometimes a simple beach break or a staycation just won’t cut it. Wanderlust takes over and we long to immerse ourselves in the fantastically unfamiliar. This is where modern tour holiday operators...
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8 February 2023ShareSaveAmanda RuggeriFeatures correspondentShareSaveWestend61/Getty ImagesWe answer every emigrating family's top question: where are the best places to raise children – or, for that matter, to be a child?For people looking to...
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The Dolomites has long been at the top of our travel bucket list. Nestled in the north of Italy, the impressive mountain range is just a short flight away from the UK...
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Europe is experiencing a train renaissance. In line with the drive by many EU countries such as France to ban air travel of less than 2.5 hours where train options exist, the...
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Where are the best cities to live and work as a digital nomad? Here’s our top 10, considering quality of life, location, price and paperwork, so you can choose the perfect place...
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Wondering where to live in Vietnam? In this guide, we’ll talk about the best places to live in Vietnam. From its stunning natural landscapes to friendly, welcoming locals, Vietnam is a popular...
