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Colourful Gunma & Niigata

There are precious few countries that celebrate the simple things in life as much as the Japanese. Joy is almost a mandate, and lucky are those who visit this delightful part of the world. Naturally, most of the focus is on Tokyo, and rightly so, but one of the best things in life…
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Stranded in the jungle?

Hardly! Mexico is a massive and bustling country, but to this day, it still has a "reputation" of being slow to move and not firing on all cylinders. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. We've been there and it is as action-packed, bustling and diverse as any place on the planet.…
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Two miles per minute

By any measurement, two miles a minute is fast, and you're probably expecting this to be some kind of experimental speed measurement. Or maybe it's the latest idea from Elon Musk, a rocket tunnel under the sands of Nevada. Or could it be some other as-yet unknown vehicle where you need to wear…
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It’s cruel: the 90 day rule

Another European-focused post for you, and this one steps into the focus in that it isn't a travel article, per se, but it certainly affects those who wish to visit the continent. If you're a European citizen, you can also disregard the topic; you're exempt from the conversation just by the fact that you're…
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You have the will. Now here is the way.

Please forgive us if we appear to be a wee bit too zealous when it comes to trains and rail travel - we can't help it. After living in Europe, we've gotten used to the availability, frequency and sheer joy of fast scheduled rail services that girdle the European continent. Looking forward, you…
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Do you speak Livonian? Does anyone?

You'd have to be living under a rock not to know how available the world is . . at your fingertips, in many cases. The internet, cheap flights, Google Translate on your phone. If you haven't lived the (sometimes) nightmare of trying to travel in the 1960's or 1970's, then thank your…
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