15 h. ago Glamorous 70s train returns to the rails linking two beautiful cities

The Espresso Siena will run between the capital Rome and Siena, winding across the pretty hills of Tuscany along the way. Servies are limited and only scheduled until the end of this month

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41 h. ago TOM LEONARD: How the savage murder of a white Ukrainian refugee by a black serial criminal has opened a new front in America's toxic race wars

Iryna Zarutska was returning home by train after a work shift when a deranged homeless man sitting right behind her pulled out a pocketknife and savagely stabbed her in the neck repeatedly.

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3 d. ago Europe's 'most charming Old Town' also has one of the best cheap Christmas markets

Europe's most beautiful cities often boast breathtaking old towns but there's one budget-friendly destination that's worth having on your radar especially when the festive season kicks off

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8 d. ago Portuguese locals blame excessive tourism for Lisbon tram disaster and say the railway was 'used too much'

Fabiana Pavel, an Italian, who is president of the Bairro Alto Residents' Association, told the BBC that the accident may have been caused by the pressure of tourism.

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2 w. ago Europe's 'most peaceful city' rivals Santorini for views only without the crowds

Europe's most beautiful cities have a strong contender in the form of one underrated spot that has epic coastal views and yet doesn't have tourist crowds like other hotspots

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2 w. ago Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

With a bucket list of journeys that would take her from Tromsø to Palermo and Istanbul, our writer rekindles her love affair with long-distance train journeysSnug, I stretched in the darkness, waking as the thump of wheels slowed to the tempo of a heartbeat. I could sense that the train was approaching our destination, so shuffled down the berth, easing up the blind to find a ruby necklace of brake lights running parallel with the tracks.It had rained overnight and the road was slick, the sky a midnight blue, a D-shaped moon fading in the corner. Dawn was minutes away, and I could just make out the jumble of houses on hills, lights flicking on as though fireflies lay between their folds. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views• Tell us about a foodie experience in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherStarting from the border town of Shrewsbury, a spectacular multiday circuit of north Wales is possible: take the Cambrian Coast line through Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Porthmadog, then the gorgeous Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau, where you can link back to Llandudno on the coast, and return to Shrewsbury (change at Llandudno Junction). There’s no shortage of accommodation, allowing you to stop and explore without rigid planning. The Cambrian coast and the seaside towns are a largely unexplored jewel outside summer.Dave Thomas Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hidden European gem where residents 'literally live under a rock' is 'must visit'

Europe is home to many beautiful towns and cities, but one UK travel blogger has found a place she believes stands out as the 'most unique' - a town where houses are built beneath a massive rock

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3 w. ago Road trips to Europe's most beautiful cities planned using free travel tool

Travellers can find charming towns, picturesque villages and tranquil coastlines within easy reach of Europe's most popular city destinations with a new digital guide

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