For a more laid-back rail journey of Europe, we took our teenage sons on more sedate lines, stopping in Utrecht rather than Amsterdam and Baden-Baden rather than Berlin I realised we’d made the right decision while we were sipping beers in silence in a Ghent bar. Ghent was bustling but not congested, joyous but serene. … Read more
A lively town promenade, plates of mussels with chilled rosé, and bike rides to sandy beaches on Cap Ferret create delightful holidays on the Atlantic coast The Bay of Arcachon, situated on the southwest coast of France, is a place of happiness. It must be, as my family and I have been visiting it nearly … Read more
Pesaro’s allure is enhanced by its pizzas, aperitivos, and expansive sandy beach, adding to its unique charm as an Adriatic resort town I first learned of Pesaro when my former flatmate suggested I visit in the summer of 2018. At the time, I was working on a book, and Giulia believed her grandfather’s old flat, … Read more
The US Justice Department is investigating whether a door blowout violated the 2021 agreement with Boeing following two fatal plane crashes The FAA has granted Boeing 90 days to devise a plan to rectify quality issues and comply with safety regulations for constructing new aircraft. This action comes as the Justice Department reportedly investigates whether … Read more
Narendra Modi praises contentious inauguration as the realization of a dream that many have cherished for years. Over thirty years following the destruction of a mosque by a mob of militant Hindu radicals in the town of Ayodhya, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now inaugurated the new Hindu temple erected at the site. For … Read more
The plan’s simple: a two-day hike between railway stations, lodging at an inn in the middle. Pack light—just clothes, lunch, water. Not a circular route; I want a direct trek through stunning landscapes, ending by a cozy fire and a pub with pristine ale taps. Sophie prefers a relaxed approach. “We want a great weekend … Read more
In the 1970s, the iconic rail route from Prague to Vienna, passing through southern Bohemia, lost its primary importance. However, today, it remains one of Central Europe’s most captivating train journeys. My partner and I chose to travel the entire Emperor Franz Joseph Railway leisurely earlier this month, foregoing the swift Railjet services. We aimed … Read more
The adventure unfolds from the very beginning. A clearly defined trail winds through heather just brushing the ankles, flanked by the mighty Red and Black Cuillin, their rugged features and solid gabbro bases on full display. Even shrouded in mist on this cloudy morning, they stand out as, in my view, the most captivating mountain … Read more
Rather than depending on GPS, the best method to traverse Cornwall’s Bodmin Moor, a rough terrain of granite, involves obtaining a classic Ordnance Survey map. Author Louis de Bernières embraced this approach while exploring the setting for his recent creation, “Light Over Liskeard,” a dystopian fantasy described as “heartwarming.” The narrative follows Q, a quantum … Read more
From March onward, passengers can board evening trains in Brussels or Amsterdam, arriving in Dresden or Prague the following morning, as Europe’s nocturnal rail connections continue to grow. European Sleeper, the company that introduced night train routes linking the capitals of Belgium and the Netherlands to Berlin in May, revealed plans on Tuesday to extend … Read more
