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Greener, Faster, More Accessible: A Sneak Peek Inside Frances New Generation Of TGV Trains

TGV's new, greener trains are set to launch in France in 2024. Read more

Slow And Sleepy Travel: Why Overnight Trains Are The Best Way To Go

The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting c... Read more

Dutch Actors Who Have Made It Big In Hollywood

The Netherlands might be small, but its influence is mighty. This little country, with a population of fewer than 18 mil... Read more

Snowless Ski Resorts Turn To Tobogganing, Surfing And Walking With Eagles As Climate Warms

With mild winter temperatures becoming the new normal, Europe’s ski resorts are introducing alternative activities to ... Read more

Unspeakable Botch: Spain Spends €258 Million On Trains That Are Too Big For Its Tunnels

Two senior officials - from rail operator Renfe and infrastructure manager Adif - have been dismissed over the error. Read more

Florence Unveils New Way See 10 Million Tile Mosaic Up Close. Here's How To Plan Your Visit

The Florence Baptistery’s mosaics are being restored. Here’s how you can see them up close. Read more

Icelands Ice Caves Are Incredible, But The Glaciers Are Melting Like There Is No Tomorrow

Hundreds of tourists flock to Iceland’s amazing ice caves every winter - but how long will the natural wonders last? Read more

How To Negotiate Your Salary In The Netherlands

One of the most common questions I get from my clients is, “How do I negotiate my salary in the Netherlands?” Who do... Read more

End Of An Era For Passport Stamps? New EU Entry System Will Register Travellers Digitally

Manual stamping of passports "is time consuming...and does not allow a systematic detection of overstayers,” says the ... Read more

These Athletes In Canada Are Braving -20°C And Heavy Snow To Race Canoes Across The Ice

This race is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival and is an annual tradition in the Canadian province. Read more

I Skied For The First Time In Four Years And It Didn't End In Disaster

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps. Read more

5 Tips To Help You Raise A Confident Child

Most people know that self-confidence is the key to success. Whether it’s required for an interview, an exam, a presen... Read more

Tube Snapper: What Has Visiting All 272 London Stations Taught This Disabled Photographer?


Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each s... Read more

Germany, Italy, Spain: Crossing The EU By Train Will Be Faster And Cheaper On These New Routes

There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched. Read more

Need To Renew Your UK Passport? Here's How Much It Will Cost And How Long It Will Take

UK passport fees increased this February, while wait times for renewals remain at an all-time high. Read more