Sustainable tourism
Skiing by rail: Why taking the train is the sustainable and easy option
Travel
14.02.2024
Skiing by rail: Why taking the train is the sustainable and easy option
If you’re keen to hit the slopes this winter but are, like many of us, conscious of your carbon footprint…
Cobbled streets, homegrown treats and all-year heat: Foodies will love this Canary island
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14.02.2024
Cobbled streets, homegrown treats and all-year heat: Foodies will love this Canary island
The first thing that struck me as I arrived in Gran Canaria was the spinning white blades that dotted the…
Austria’s new rail plan could drastically cut travel times to Munich and Paris by 2040
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05.02.2024
Austria’s new rail plan could drastically cut travel times to Munich and Paris by 2040
Austria has come up with a ‘bold’ new plan to expand its rail network over the next 16 years. By…
From winding rivers to golden beaches, Valencia is a cyclist’s dream
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03.02.2024
From winding rivers to golden beaches, Valencia is a cyclist’s dream
Valencia, bathed in Mediterranean sun and crowned as the European Green Capital of 2024, beckons travellers with the promise of…
A mountain of rubbish: Japan introduces visitor cap at Mount Fuji to crack down on pollution
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23.01.2024
A mountain of rubbish: Japan introduces visitor cap at Mount Fuji to crack down on pollution
Japan will introduce new visitor restrictions at one of its major attractions this year in a bid to protect the…
Sensory hiking and ancient wine: Why you should visit these European villages in 2024
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22.01.2024
Sensory hiking and ancient wine: Why you should visit these European villages in 2024
From Venice to Athens, Europe’s most popular destinations are buckling under the weight of unsustainable tourist numbers. Visitors are met…
Hiking routes, wild camping and new trains: These are Europe’s top sustainable destinations for 2024
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22.01.2024
Hiking routes, wild camping and new trains: These are Europe’s top sustainable destinations for 2024
Five destinations in Europe are among the top ten sustainable places to travel to in 2024, according to Lonely Planet.…
From Mayan ruins to the beach: The inside track on Mexico’s new tourist train
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22.01.2024
From Mayan ruins to the beach: The inside track on Mexico’s new tourist train
Exploring Mexico’s diverse landscapes has just got easier thanks to a major new train network. Tren Maya (meaning Maya Train)…
Ride and shine: PortAventura goes solar to power amusement park
My Europe
22.01.2024
Ride and shine: PortAventura goes solar to power amusement park
Unbeknown to the tourists hurtling around the rollercoasters under the beating July sun, a silent sea of black solar panels…
Venice entry fee launches: You can now book your ticket to visit in 2024
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22.01.2024
Venice entry fee launches: You can now book your ticket to visit in 2024
Last November, Venice authorities unveiled a pilot program for their long-mooted plan to charge day-trippers to visit the city. The…