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Keen to try solo travel but anxious about what to expect? From communicating to getting around, there are lots of unknowns that you’ll have to navigate on your own. Choosing the right destination for your first trip alone can make or break your experience. With good transport connections, friendly locals and minimal language barriers, here are the best places for first-time solo travellers, according to users of Reddit’s r/travel forum. Take the train from historic towns to diverse natural sites in Spain’s AndalusiaThe autonomous community of Andalusia on Spain’s southern coast is packed with ...
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As a long-time sufferer of mild depression and anxiety, I find travel bittersweet. Lost luggage, delayed transport, navigating an unfamiliar environment… the risks and hurdles can be especially triggering for those, like me, who are less resilient. From crippling homesickness in Sarajevo to angst in Azerbaijan, I’ve had some very low moments across almost three decades of globetrotting. Yet despite these pitfalls, travel has also been a vast source of joy. Spanning a rite-of-passage summer in Salamanca (in which my Spanish and self-confidence soared) to an eye-opening festival in India (involv...
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Looking for summer holiday ideas that won’t break the bank? Southern Europe is where it’s at, according to a new report by travel search engine Kayak. Delving into average flight and hotel prices, it lists the 10 cheapest holiday destinations in Europe for Brits this year, with Spanish and Italian cities topping the list. It also reveals which flights have dropped in price the most versus last year, with travel to Türkiye down by as much as 16 per cent. Here’s everything you need to know about planning an affordable European break. Where are the cheapest destinations in Europe this summer?To r...
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Given the noise disruption and lack of legroom of a long-haul flight, many travellers are curious to try a night train to ensure a better night’s sleep. With proper beds and eco-credentials, sleeper trains certainly seem conducive to drifting off peacefully. So how do Europe’s night train services compare and which is best for dozing undisturbed? Here’s what traveller reviews on TripAdvisor and other websites say about sleeping on a sleeper. The small cabins on the Venice Simplon Orient Express are worth itIt may be the big-budget option, but the Venice Simplon Orient Express boasts glowing re...
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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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As with any trip abroad, your first time visiting Japan will be filled with adventure, new experiences, and interesting challenges. But from your first time sleeping on a futon to your first time getting on a night bus to Osaka, there are a few things you need to prepare yourself for. We’ve already taken a look at how to prepare for post-pandemic travel, but here we will look at some of the basics to keep in mind when planning your first Japan trip. 1. Don’t just stay in TokyoOn your first trip to Japan, it can be tempting to set your sights on Tokyo and not aim to explore much further. But if...
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