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Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Kyoto Japan

Cunard

Cunard Around-the-World Cruise Highlights Week 11: Yokohama to Okinawa

…bomb was used in warfare. We then went on a short, but satisfying, “Bullet Train” journey to experience the renowned Japanese transport system. The carriage felt dated but the ride was comfortable, smooth and quiet – and very fast. I only really appreciated just how fast when we got off at the station and another train passed through on the other platform. We then visited the 700-year old Kintai Bridge, an unusual and pretty wooden bridge of arche…

Eurostar Business Premier Lounge Paris Gard du Nord Station: what is it like?

Attraction review / Eurostar / Gard du Nord / Paris / railway / Tips for Travellers / train / travel / travelling

Eurostar Business Premier Lounge Paris Gard du Nord Station: what is it like?

…sed just how popular the train service under the Channel would become. The trains are packed, and at peak times it is now not unusual to find the trains full. I have increasingly found that even booking a week or more ahead you cannot always get seats on them. It is, therefore, not a surprise that the fairly small area allocated at Gard du Nord station right in the centre of Paris struggles to cope at times. The Eurostar check in is on an upper le…

Destinations / Spain

Why Girona Costa Brava Is Worth Travelling From Barcelona To Visit

…uty and distinctiveness of the city. If walking is an issue there is a bus train type thing that can take you through part of it, but walking is best as the train/ bus thing cannot access much of the most interesting areas. 1. Old Town, River and Bridges: I have already mentioned that you should focus on the old town and see the many bridges, including the one by Eiffel. It is a lovely walk down along the river from the town centre down to the cat…

Most Asked Questions About River Cruises

Cruise Tips

Most Asked Questions About River Cruises

…get down. It’s a phenomenal location, which is why, if you’re coming on a train from somewhere, it was absolutely linked to the previous question. If you were getting the Eurostar or you’re catching the train from Brussels or whatever, you come to the railway station and you get off the railway station across the road and the ships are there. Do You Recommend The Pre- and Post-Extension To Prague Or A Separate Specific Czech Republic Tour? I woul…

The Eurostar St Pancras International Station: stunning and impressive

Eurostar / Tips for Travellers / travel

The Eurostar St Pancras International Station: stunning and impressive

…w. There is free wi-fi in the hall and station. But still now wi-fi on the train So my overall view? Really beautiful and well done. Not quite ready though! To see more photos of the station and the train: click here More articles by Tips For Travellers on Eurostar: Eurostar Business Lounge at Paris Gard du Nord Station Eurostar Business Lounge at London St Pancras International Station St Pancras International Station in London (Eurostar) Best wa…

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

Eurostar / Trains / transportation

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

…unnel, with a crossover in the middle, in case there’s an emergency so the trains can actually change to either side. The tunnels themselves are about 50 meters below the seabed. It was relatively easy to dig, because there is chalk marl underneath the sea, which is relatively easy to dig through. About 85 percent of the tunnels are constructed through this chalk marl. There’s a terminal in Folkestone in the UK and there’s one near Calais at Sanga…

SWISSOTEL ZURICH: NOTHING WRONG, BUT NOT ALL RIGHT! MY THOUGHTS AND REVIEW

Europe / Hotel Review / Swissotel / Switzerland / Tips for Travellers / travel / zurich

SWISSOTEL ZURICH: NOTHING WRONG, BUT NOT ALL RIGHT! MY THOUGHTS AND REVIEW

…ntre though is rubbish. It is small and cramped with 2 treadmills, a cross trainer and 2 bikes and then a half-hearted set of weights and not real space to have a decent workout. As such a large hotel with 32 floors this was a real disappointment, especially as likely to have a lot of travellers looking for some exercise. I was there for a conference and the meeting rooms on the first floor have very high ceiling and are bright, and so better than…

Advice and Tips For First-Time Visitors to Cape Town

Cape Town / Destinations / South Africa

Advice and Tips For First-Time Visitors to Cape Town

…t of cash, is to get either the Blue Train or Rovos Rail. These are luxury trains and very expensive, but also quite an experience. For Rovos Rail I have a podcast and blog posting about and takes 2 nights. Blue Train run by South African Rail take one night. You get to see amazing scenery at parts, and quite an experience for the rest. It is a good idea to hire a car. They drive on same side as UK and it is easy to find your way around – and of c…

MONACO: one of the most surreal places you can visit in Europe.

Attraction review / Attraction Video / Europe / France / monaco / Tips for Travellers / travel

MONACO: one of the most surreal places you can visit in Europe.

…ing in and out of Monaco and one on the A8 motorway. There is also bus and train options. As mentioned there are huge amounts of parking garages, that are not that expensive. And once parked you can walk everywhere you need to. The best is to park in the Casino area in the easy to remember Avenue Du Casino! There are some trolley train tours around the principality if you don’t feel like walking, as it is quite steep. The currency is the Euro and…

Earls Court Exhibition Centre London: The Times Destination Show 2010

Tips for Travellers / travel

Earls Court Exhibition Centre London: The Times Destination Show 2010

…ravel show at Olympia a few months before. It is though very busy and has a lot of exhibitors, which are grouped it seems by regions of the world. It did not take that long to get around as I had specific things was interested in, which was train travel like the Rovos Rail and Blue Train. Here I found the exhibit to be good as things are grouped and so efficient to find what you need. Worth going along to, if you have applied for free tickets as n…