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I skied up to the highest mountain hut in the Swedish Arctic. My reward? A whiteout …

An epic rail trip to Sweden’s Arctic north ends with a surreal skiing experience – and waffles for breakfast while sitting out a snowstormThe light coming through the sleeper train window wakes me....

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‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks• Tell us about a stay in a historic building – the best tip ...

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‘The world’s most haunted forest’: twisted trees, UFOs and spooky stories in Transylvania

The native woodland of Hoia-Baciu in Romania is a place where the human imagination can run riot. A guided night tour is the perfect way to discover its otherworldly charms‘They call this place the...

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The young local talent breathing new life into the Isle of Skye’s food scene

A new generation of chefs and distillers are showcasing the Hebridean island’s outstanding produce and creating jobs for fellow islandersWith its dramatic, rugged mountain skyline, winding roads an...

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HolaFly eSIMs: A Better Way to Stay Connected When You Travel

When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable ...

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Kicking back in Catalonia: a new eco-retreat in Spain with yoga, ebikes and volcano hikes

Set within a volcanic nature reserve, this charmingly repurposed 17th-century farmhouse has all bases covered for a relaxing, rustic microadventureIt’s 10pm, and I’m chatting with new friends after...

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7 Common Travel Myths That are WRONG

Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive co...

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From Steel City to Cottonopolis: a new walking trail through a post-industrial Peak District

The nostalgic Steel Cotton Rail Trail between Sheffield and Manchester has 14 day-length sections, with walks for urban explorers and summit-bagging hikers alikeThe Pride of Cumbria train carried m...

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Time to book Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday travel and tips to save

As the end of October draws closer, it is peak time to book that holiday flight.As the holiday season draws closer, it's time to mark your calendar and keep an eye on flight prices if you're planni...

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Small plane crashes in California park, injuring pilot and pedestrian, officials say

The pilot and the pedestrian are listed in moderate but stable conditions.A woman and the pilot of a small plane have been hospitalized after the aircraft needed to make an emergency landing at a C...

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A taste of north Wales: a walk between cafes (and pubs) on the Llŷn peninsula

Powered by fruit cake and fresh fish, our writer takes in the spectacular cliffs, coves and villages along a new seafood trailIn all human endeavours undertaken within Britiain’s isles, the provisi...

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Hong Kong prepares to reopen runway after crash though it won't be used regularly

Hong Kong authorities are preparing to reopen a runway where a cargo aircraft crashed, although it will remain out of regular use until the wreckage is fully cleared later this weekHONG KONG -- HON...

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The Best Airbnb Experiences in Paris

There’s a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to do in Paris: A...

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The Best Airbnb Experiences in New York City

There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay featur...

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We cycled 2,000 miles from Cornwall to Portugal – with surfboards in tow

Martin and Lizzy set off on an epic ride to the south-west tip of Europe in search of freedom, adventure and the best surf on the continentWhen I wheeled my bike off the ferry at Roscoff, northwest...

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Back on the piste – at 83: Hilary Bradt and her ‘gang of oldies’ go skiing in Austria

It’s four decades since the travel writer last ventured on to the slopes. A resort in the Tirol is the perfect place to rediscover the joys of skiing‘You’re mad!” Caroline the greengrocer said chee...

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‘It was as good aged 61 as it had been at 16’: readers’ favourite trips as older travellers

From Interrailing around Europe to trekking in the Himalayas, our tipsters share their memorable trips made later in life• Tell us about a great winter mountain holiday – the best tip wins a £200 h...

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The 7 Best Panama Canal Cruises for Seniors

A Panama Canal cruise checks a lot of boxes for senior travelers: itineraries promise warm weather, a culturally-rich region and one of the world's great engineering spectacles. Most cruises are ty...

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‘We keep wine in caves and cathedrals’: an eating and drinking tour of Burgos, Spain

A Norman Foster-designed ‘wine cathedral’, Hobbit-style cellars and a Petra-lookalike church are drawing attention to this tasty corner of the Ribera del Duero in northern Spain‘We can talk about c...

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Airline changes plane configuration, removes reclining ability from economy seats

Forty-three WestJet aircraft will be affected.Passengers traveling on Canadian airline WestJet will soon have to pay for the ability to recline certain seats aboard a fleet of newly redesigned airc...

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2026 global travel trend predictions: Farms, castles and film-inspired destinations

New reports from Expedia and Booking.com predict 2026 traveler interests.As Americans enjoy all that fall has to offer, from leaf-peeping to apple-picking adventures before the busy holiday rush, s...

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