8 Quick ways to make the most of a Zurich layover
Updated September 8, 2025 Zurich may be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it’s one of the best layover destinations. The following tips and eight ways to make the most of a Zurich layover will help you leave the airport and experience some of...
45 Features of travel in the 1970s: What’s better? Then or now?
Updated September 3, 2025 What was it like to travel in the 1970s? The following 45 features capture some sense of what it was like, especially for young twenty-somethings with limited budgets. Did you travel in that era? Or were you regaled with stories of those who...
Enjoy stunning scenery from Oslo to Bergen via Flam, Norway
Oslo to Bergen via Flam offers travellers some of the most stunning scenery on the planet. The Bergensbanen, the Oslo to Bergen railway, is considered one of the most picturesque in Europe. However, enjoying much more of Norway’s spectacular vistas can be accomplished...
A hostel guide and packing tips for travellers of all ages
Updated August 19, 2025 With the high costs of accommodation in many places, more people are considering hostels as part of their travel plans. Are hostels an affordable alternative? Are they safe? Do older travellers stand out? What do you need to pack? Is there...About
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