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Japan National Railways is also involved. In September, Germany’s Transport Minister Volker Wissing pledged to provide 40 billion euros (about $43.6 billion) for free to revitalize the country’s rail network. “Rail infrastructure has been neglected for decades and is reaching its absolute limits,” Dr Wissing said in a statement. “This is no longer acceptable and unbecoming of a progressive economy. We need rail as a climate-friendly means of transportation.”In Spain, the government has opened up its high-speed rail network to private competition with great success. Renfe, the national railway operator, recently began direct service between Madrid and the French coastal…
From the vineyards of Bordeaux to the Norfolk Lakes region, AI predicts Europe’s most popular regions in 2024. advertisementEuropean tourists are increasingly looking for experiential activities rather than culture and beaches, according to data from travel trends analyst Mavrian.With interest in nature-based active travel surging, which countries in Europe are best placed to attract visitors?Mavrian used AI and natural language processing to mine spontaneous conversations about travel on social media from January to October 2023.More than 380 million tourism mentions were analyzed to determine people’s motivations for traveling. This information, along with data on air connectivity, was used to identify…
The Trip.com Group looks back at the dynamic landscape of travel over the past year and provides insights into the top travel trends of 2024, the AI revolution, and sustainable travel. China reopens borders, sparking global travel surgeThe opening of China’s borders has led to a significant increase in travel, driven by a wave of Chinese travelers with pent-up demand for international travel. Trip.com data reveals that outbound travel bookings have increased significantly, increasing six times compared to 2022. This trend is especially noticeable during holiday periods, such as his eight-day Golden Week in October 2023, when outbound surged eight…
Vibrant, charming, and perhaps most importantly, cheap, Southeast Asia has long been a backpacker favorite. From the temples of Cambodia to the parties of Bangkok to the tropical beaches of Bali, Indonesia, there’s plenty to see and do. So where do you start? It depends on how long you have and whether you’re comfortable spending money on extra flights after you’ve first landed. If you can only afford a few weeks, basing yourself in one geographically diverse country, such as Thailand or Vietnam, is a good idea, but if you have the time, three to six months is a great…
While November can be a dreary time of year in the U.S., the weather in many other parts of the world is positively delightful. It’s also a smart time to travel—between the summer and holiday high seasons—given the current pent-up travel demand to many of these places during their peak seasons. If any of these destinations are on your must-travel-to list within the next year, you’d be wise to plan for November. To understand what makes a trip WOW, read these recent reviews from our travelers. And don’t miss the rest of our “Where to Go” series on the best destinations for…
Vibrant, charming, and perhaps most importantly, cheap, Southeast Asia has long been a backpacker favorite. From the temples of Cambodia to the parties of Bangkok to the tropical beaches of Bali, Indonesia, there’s plenty to see and do. So where do you start? It depends on how long you have to stay, and whether you’re comfortable spending money on extra flights after you’ve first landed. If you can only afford a few weeks, basing yourself in one geographically diverse country, such as Thailand or Vietnam, is a good idea, but if you have the time, three to six months is…
In the middle of winter, tourism increases in many normally crowded destinations. It’s also the height of climate extremes on both ends of the spectrum, from deserts to Antarctica. Read recent reviews from travelers to understand what makes a trip great. Don’t miss the rest of our Where to Go series, where we introduce the best destinations for each month of the year. belize Imagine yourself enjoying this overwater bungalow on Tobacco Cay off the coast of Belize.Photo: Shutterstock Direct flights to Belize depart from several U.S. cities just three hours away. Once there, explore some of the world’s best…
Japan is a great travel destination, offering everything from 24-hour cities and hot springs to idyllic countryside and beaches. However, this country’s islands are located at the western end of the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to natural disasters. In 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake triggered an extremely devastating tsunami, killing approximately 18,000 people. On Monday, January 1, a shallow magnitude 7.6 earthquake, just 10km deep, struck the west coast of Honshu. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and there were numerous aftershocks. The current death toll stands at 64. Here’s everything you need to know about traveling to…
Whether your passion is hiking, biking, golf, skiing or something else, make 2024 your year for an … [+] outdoor dream trip! (Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile)getty If you have a particular outdoor or travel passion, be it hiking, biking, golf or skiing, there’s a bucket list trip for you to experience this year. These are all options I have specialized in for three decades, and I continually try new outfitters and new destinations to find the best trips on earth—so I figured I’d kick off the New Year by sharing some of that expertise. African SafariThere’s a…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Indian destinations are being squeezed out of the market by price inflation. The example then was Goa, which had a disappointing season. But I might have been talking about Shimla, which saw only half the expected number of tourists this winter. Why should you consider Bangkok or other Asian travel destinations over domestic destinations? (Freepik) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} These destinations, I pointed out, were fine during the pandemic when Indians were not able to travel abroad, but now that the Far East has opened up, places like Goa and Shimla seem…