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The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train

I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains.

01/07/2023

Destinations

Europe's tourism bosses 'share what they love' about their countries

Avoid overcrowded destinations with these local recommendations from travel experts.

30/06/2023

Travel News

Rail Europe’s CEO on making train travel ‘sexy’ again

Björn Bender envisions a ‘wonderful outlook’ for night trains and what it will take to get there.

29/06/2023

Residences

Booking.com’s CEO on planning ahead and travelling sustainably

How has travel changed since the pandemic and what’s in store for the future? We spoke to Glenn Fogel to find out.

28/06/2023

Travel News

Here’s why staying an extra night could save you money

Choosing to stay an extra day could mean a lower cost holiday, according to research by Which?

26/06/2023

Moments

Four of Europe’s best bikepacking routes to try this summer

Here are four of Europe’s best bikepacking routes that are accessible by train.

20/06/2023

Destinations

How to escape the crowds in Europe’s most overtouristed city

The southern Croatian city is planning a luggage drop-off system to reduce the noise of wheel-along suitcases.

19/06/2023

Moments

This eco-friendly canal boat has ‘no noise, no exhaust and no smell’

France's first hydrogen-powered tourist river boat has recently been cruising the canals of Burgundy, with zero carbon emissions.

12/06/2023

Destinations

Could ecotourism give mangrove forests a boost in Indonesia?

Mangroves have been ‘levelled down’ for tourism in the past. Can conscious travel to the archipelago of over 17,000 islands help?

02/06/2023

Moments

My weekend spotting beavers on an idyllic rewilding estate in Scotland

Want to reconnect with nature? At Argaty Cottage, guests share the land and skies with red squirrels, kites and ospreys.

27/05/2023

Travel News

Night trains: Inside Europe's newest sleeper train service

We spoke with European Sleeper co-founder Elmer van Buuren about the challenges and triumphs in setting up his new night train company.

20/05/2023

Travel News

Everything you need to know about Destination Europe Summit

What are the biggest challenges facing European travel? This event aims to solve them.

16/05/2023

Moments

This slow travel company saved 1,000 trees worth of CO2 last year

Byway's bookings have grown by 450 per cent in the last year, as more and more people discover the joys of flight-free holidays.

16/05/2023

Travel News

Venice cruise ships: Not everyone supports the ban, here's why

In 2021, large ships were barred from entering Venice - but the ban is yet to be enforced.

13/05/2023

Destinations

Hawaii's plans to introduce new tourist tax rejected by lawmakers

Hawaii hoped to introduce a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage coral.

05/05/2023

Taste

Spring is the season to try these local European delicacies

From French sea almonds to Greek wild fennel, locals recommend Europe’s must-try seasonal food.

29/04/2023

Destinations

We asked ChatGPT to plan the ultimate cheap eco weekend in Europe

Amsterdam is the best spot for a budget-friendly eco break, according to an AI chatbot.

13/04/2023

Destinations

This UK city will soon tax tourists. But what will it pay for?

This is the first ever city in the UK to introduce a nightly tourist tax.

28/03/2023

Moments

Istanbul to London: World’s longest bus trip from to set off in August

Take the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road and venture to Europe’s northernmost point accessible on wheels on this epic adventure.

23/03/2023

Mobility

Hydrogen-powered aviation gets airborne with successful test flight

The test flight of an adapted ATR-72 regional airliner was hailed as a breakthrough moment for hydrogen as a fuel for aircraft in the near future.

13/03/2023