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As more people reconsider how they travel on a warming planet, a small but growing contingent in Europe wants to switch from high-emission, short-haul planes to more climate-friendly sleeper trains. But for all the climate benefits - plus the enduring romance of overnight train journeys - it's not always simple building a vacation around them. Several national railways and private operators have moved in to meet the rising demand, and the result is a patchwork of overnight routes sold on over 30 different websites. Many routes may not run every day, and online ticket aggregators don’t include ...
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As infamously crowded travel destinations such as Athens and Venice introduce visitor caps and tourist taxes, a new travel trend is emerging across Europe. It's being pioneered in France, which plans to launch a €1m campaign encouraging domestic and foreign tourists to visit destinations off the beaten track – instead of the 20% of the country where 80% of visits are concentrated. Euronews travels to ITB Berlin to discover more.
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In the EU, all employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks’ paid holiday per year. Some countries set this figure higher, while others have a calendar of public holidays that can be used to maximise your annual leave. Taking time off work not only boosts your mental and physical health but also helps increase productivity and performance when you return, according to European Employment Services (EURES). So how does your country’s annual holiday allowance stack up? Here’s which European countries offer the most leave, and which have the most public holidays. Which European country offers...
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Pig cafés are the latest craze pulling in tourists in Japan. The surprisingly quiet, clean and companionable animals have been bringing a smile to people’s faces at Tokyo’s Mipig Café. “It was wonderful. Very relaxing and enjoyable,” said Brad Loomis, a software engineer from Washington, visiting with his 21-year-old daughter Paige. They were among dozens of customers on a recent morning, taking selfies and breaking into big grins. The pigs, a miniature breed, trotted about the room, looking for a cosy lap to cuddle up. Sandboarding and ancient temples: What to do in Peru if you’ve already see...
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Full disclosure: after a decade of being a travel writer there are still some things I need to work on. Like putting a spare pair of pants, or even just a toothbrush, in my carry-on baggage. Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way when my suitcase went missing last month on a flight from London to Lima via Amsterdam. I was left with nothing but a backpack stuffed with my workout gear, some English breakfast teabags, a laptop (but no adaptor) and a notebook. The one item that helped save my sanity was the tiny, one Euro-sized piece of kit stashed away in my lost luggage. One year ago, I inve...
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Just 18 months after Thailand opened the floodgates by legalising cannabis, the country’s new conservative coalition government is seeking to slam them shut. Neon weed signs have become ubiquitous in Bangkok’s busy tourist area, with dispensaries cropping up on every corner. Hundreds of food and drink vendors advertise cannabis-infused menus. But this could all change under new proposals to strictly regulate marijuana use and restrict it for medicinal purposes. Why are Thailand’s cannabis rules changing so soon?Following the general election in May last year, Thailand came under new leadership...
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How to Get to Odaiba: Train, Monorail, Boat, and Bus Routes in TokyoOdaiba is one of the major sightseeing areas in Tokyo, and is home to shopping facilities, the beautiful Rainbow Bridge, bay scenery, and a life-sized Gundam statue. Even with all these great attractions, accessing Odaiba can be somewhat inconvenient. This article summarizes various access routes to Odaiba, suggested by an author living in the area. Continue reading to learn about the various transportation methods (such as train, monorail, river cruise boat, and bus), as well as how much time and yen it takes to get there fro...
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I was walking along the Guadalquivir River in Seville, where I had just begun my latest solo travel adventure. The weather was warm, the riverfront was bustling with people, and the view of the golden Torre Del Oro was breathtaking. But something was missing - even surrounded by all this beauty, I was incredibly lonely. Solo travel can be empowering, providing a sense of freedom and adventure, but there’s also a downside. I looked around at couples holding hands and friends laughing, and suddenly, I longed for connection. It was the beginning of my two-month stay and I knew I would end up hidi...
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It can be a daunting thought to go it alone and travel to a new place where you know no one. But what might first come across as a negative, is actually what makes solo travel so great. You can do whatever the f*** you want and are accountable to no one but yourself. It’s a liberating and euphoric experience. Something new you want to try? Go for it! Someone new you want to try? Do it! Somewhere new you want to go? Book it! If you’ve been thinking about your first solo travel holiday, but are afraid to take the plunge, I’m here to give you the confidence to do it. I became a solo traveller six...
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Like many countries around the world, January 1 marks the beginning of the New Year in Japan. The first day of the year is called Oshogatsu (New Year's) or Gantan. At this annual celebration, families gather to ring in the New Year. It's the most important holiday observed in Japan. Since the entire country is partaking in festivities at home, you won't find large-scale public events, such as the ball drop in New York's Times Square. Moreover, many businesses, from restaurants to department stores, are closed on January 1. There is, however, a special custom of viewing the first sunrise of the...
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