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Sri Lanka by Train and Car: Tea Country to the Coast
Sri Lanka rewards a mixed approach. Use the train where the landscape is the point, then switch to a car and driver when…
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Scotland’s West Coast: Castles, Whisky and Rain
Scotland’s west coast is better when you stop trying to outrun the rain. This four- or five-night Glasgow loop pairs Inv…
7 min read
Norway’s Fjords in Comfort: Lodges, Ferries and Long Light
The right Norwegian fjord trip begins with a practical choice: Aurland and Nærøyfjord for elegant rail-and-boat travel,…
9 min read
The Douro Valley: Portugal's Quietest Luxury
Europe's oldest demarcated wine region is also its most dramatic. Here is how to navigate the Douro Valley's winding roa…
7 min read
Iceland's Ring Road in Comfort: Lodges, Lagoons and Light
Driving Iceland's Route 1 shouldn't feel like an endurance test. Here is how to navigate the Ring Road over eight to ten…
8 min read
Tuscany Slowly: Villas, Vineyards and a Car You Actually Need
The best way to experience Tuscany is to stay put. Renting a villa on a working wine estate changes the rhythm of your d…
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