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AI-assisted summaryTravel writer Everett Potter is releasing a new book, "100 Train Journeys of a Lifetime."Potter advocates for train travel as a form of "slow travel" that offers a more immersive experience.Notable...
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October in Europe is a vibe: vineyards turning bronze, river valleys exhaling after summer, and timetables that finally look like they’ve had a nap. I spent last fall dawdling from window seat...
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By Victor BlockIn a restaurant during a lengthy visit to Maine several years ago, my wife, Fyllis, and I met a local woman with whom we struck up a conversation and found...
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Once a year, the Switzerland’s federal rail operator SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) reconfigures the country’s Switzerland’s train schedule. And every year, it becomes front page news across the tiny alpine nation, in all four languages,...
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Georgia is blessed with four seasons and the entire country – from Tbilisi and the wine region to the high mountains and the Black Sea Coast – experiences some sort of autumn...
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With the leaves turning a vibrant amber, the girlies bringing their hand-knit sweaters out, and pumpkin spice lattes back on the menu, it could only mean one thing: Fall is here, much...
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In 2015, I packed up my life in Austin, Texas and moved to Madrid. I was 35 and it wasn't my first attempt. I had spent more than a decade dreaming, trying,...
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Sustainable wine tourism is captivating a new generation of travellers as it combines indulgence, relaxation, and cultural immersion with environmental consciousness. According to industry experts, travellers and wine enthusiasts are increasingly seeking...
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Retirees are ditching the expensive United States in favor of a more affordable, albeit slower life overseas. But before copping a one-way ticket abroad, experts warn it’s crucial to understand the implications...
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The moment you step onto the Orient Express, you are quickly whisked away to another world. But this is not a journey of escapism, on the contrary, its an experience where you...
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RAVENNA, Italy — Italy is one of those timeless destinations that always enchants travelers with its history, food, architecture and pastoral landscapes. However, one thing often stands out just as much: the...
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Whether you've been there before or you've only seen the pictures, we can all instantly recognize it: a monumental red dome rising above a sea of ocher-colored buildings, a winding river spanned...
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“In fair Verona where we lay our scene…” wrote Shakespeare, and the timeless line is a great place to lay our own scene, because this city of 255,000 residents is more than...
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There’s something so dreamy about a trip to the French Riviera. Sunshine and seafood, markets and museums, casinos and coastal views – what’s not to enjoy? But actually planning that trip and...
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If you thought tighter travel rules were a thing of the past, and something you wouldn't have to deal with again since the global health crisis, think again. This year, a number...
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Looking for the best places to retire? Why not consider Italy. A new report from International Living highlights seven regions in Italy where retirees can live at surprisingly affordable prices. In fact,...
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As autumn paints the landscape with hues of amber, crimson, and gold, there's no better way to immerse yourself in the season's beauty than aboard a scenic train journey. Whether you're up...
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If you're ready to dust off your passport, there are few places dreamier than The Bahamas for much-needed sun and sand this fall. Home to pristine beaches, world-class resorts, unforgettable excursions, and...
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Digital nomads today choose the world as their workplace. A laptop and a stable internet connection are often all that’s needed to work from a beach, a mountain village, or a lively...
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