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12 of the Most Scenic Train Rides in the World
12 of the Most Scenic Train Rides in the World From trundling through canyons to an opulent safari-on-wheels or winding down snow-drenched mountains, these are 12 of the world’s most scenic train journeys to fuel your wanderlust.
15 Totally Awkward Solo Travel Situations. . . and How to Cope with Them
15 Totally Awkward Solo Travel Situations. . . and How to Cope with Them When solo travel becomes uncomfortable, it is probably not as enjoyable as it should be. Brooke Schoenman, along with fellow world travelers, gives you 15 situations when it is totally awkward to be a solo traveler.
Five of the World’s Most Expensive Countries and How to Visit Them on the Cheap
Five of the World’s Most Expensive Countries and How to Visit Them on the Cheap Round the world travelers know that visiting cheaper destinations can help you travel longer on a smaller budget. But what if one of your dream destinations just happens to be a pricey one? Adam Seper explores five of the world's most expensive countries and explains how you can save money on your visit.
The Other Side of the French Mediterranean: 5 Great Destinations in the South of France
The Other Side of the French Mediterranean: 5 Great Destinations in the South of France There's more to southern France than the Riviera. While visitors flock to Nice, Cannes, and Monaco in droves, the western portion of France's Mediterranean coastline is just as beautiful--with half the tourists and for a fraction of the cost.
8 Incredible Ghost Towns to Visit in Europe
8 Incredible Ghost Towns to Visit in Europe By definition, a ghost town is an abandoned town or city. Some cities become ghost towns because the economic activity that supported them has failed; others are abandoned after natural or human-caused disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or war. Ghost towns can be found all over the world, but some of them have become very [...]
What’s the Worst Travel Advice You’ve Ever Received?
What’s the Worst Travel Advice You’ve Ever Received? Anyone who has traveled has likely received advice from friends and family. Some of it may be good, and some of it very, very bad. Adam Seper collects the worst travel advice received by travelers around the world and offers a few tips you may want to consider instead.
It’s All Greek to Me: The Origins of 15 Popular Travel Expressions Explained
It’s All Greek to Me: The Origins of 15 Popular Travel Expressions Explained Guidebooks offer us tips on how to travel the world on a 'shoestring budget' and advise us to 'do as the Romans' do' when vacationing abroad. Sage advice for sure, but where did these peculiar travel idioms originate? Writer and language-lover Reannon Muth explains the history behind 15 popular travel words and phrases.
Nine of the Most Wheelchair-Friendly Cities to Visit Now
Nine of the Most Wheelchair-Friendly Cities to Visit Now Don't let your wheelchair limit your travel opportunities. Here are 9 great destinations that are ready for you, and your chair, right now.
11 of the World’s Coolest Train Stations
11 of the World’s Coolest Train Stations From futuristic architecture and elaborate decor to wild and remote locations, these 11 train stations are destinations in themselves.
Announcing a New Europe Rail Tool (Plus 6 Reasons to Love It)
Announcing a New Europe Rail Tool (Plus 6 Reasons to Love It) We're pleased to announce BootsnAll Train Tickets - a new tool that gives you access to big discounts on Italy rail tickets and lets you book tickets easily and quickly for train travel throughout Europe.