14 Charming Small Towns in France for Beautiful Beaches, Scenic Vineyards, and Medieval Castles

Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

Swap Rome for one of these five alternative breathtaking Italian cities

While the Eternal City is one of the country’s headline act, it does come with one major downside: the crowds. So here are ...

This Under-the-Radar Japanese Region Is Full of Ancient Culinary and Craft Traditions

On your next visit to Japan, skip Tokyo and Kyoto in favor of the less touristy region of Hokuriku, where ancient craft and ...
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I Rode Two of Europe’s Most Luxurious Trains—Here’s What They Were Actually Like

Considering splurging on a classic European train journey? Here's how to decide between La Dolce Vita Orient Express and the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express.
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Scenic Swiss Alps train ride through Bernese Oberland (4K)

Ride one of Switzerland’s most scenic train routes through the Bernese Oberland. The journey passes iconic alpine landscapes, ...

The ‘nostalgic’ UK train ride that was once named Europe’s most beautiful

The route, which runs from Settle, North Yorkshire, to Carlisle in Cumbria, has been lauded by the travel gurus at Lonely ...
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The Glacier Express experience - Switzerland’s most elite train seat

We boarded Switzerland’s Elite Excellence Class to cross the Alps in full 5-star luxury, witnessing a journey few travelers ...