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Say you're traveling alone, watch the room go quiet. Years ago I ran into my cousin at the airport in Oslo. She was on her...

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Normandy marks 1000 years with a year-long celebration

Normandy marks 1000 years since the birth of William the Conquerer with a year-long celebration

Oslo tops green city index

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A palace by the highway

We landed at Artvin airport late, worn, and somewhere on the drive out our driver simply pulled over. Murtezz Kebap & Pide Sarayı —...
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Normandy marks 1000 years with a year-long celebration

Normandy marks 1000 years since the birth of William the Conquerer with a year-long celebration

Oslo tops green city index

Oslo topped a new global Green City Index from cruise agency Iglu Cruise, beating out Vilnius and Helsinki on air quality and access to green space.

No more Eurail, it’s all Interrail

Eurail has retired its name. As of September 10, 2026, the 60-year-old rail pass brand has folded into a single global identity: Interrail. For decades...

New night train links Milan and Brussels

A new direct night train now links Milan and Brussels via the Swiss Alps — Europe's latest addition to its night train revival.

Thailand cuts visa-free stay back to 30 days

Rethinking long stays in Thailand Planning a long stint in Thailand? You'll need to rethink the timeline. As of September 15, 2026, Thailand has...

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Hôtel Eggers, Gothenburg: a gilded lift and a hotel full of stories

The lift at Hôtel Eggers has been carrying guests since 1893. Emil Eggers installed it when he reopened the Gothenburg hotel with electric light, a telephone in every room and twelve private bathrooms. The lift was actually one of the first to be installed in the city.

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