A plunge in ridership at the international high-speed train mirrors wider troubles gripping Europe’s railway industry.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
How to Pretend You’re in Singapore Tonight
You can feel like you are in the Lion City with a little work in the kitchen, the right book and some time in front of the TV.
The Newest Challenge for Europe’s Parks: A Surge of New Nature Lovers
Lockdown-weary city dwellers across the continent are visiting parks and other protected areas for the first time, overwhelming staff and generating pleas for more support.
Istanbul Is Locking Down. But Not if You’re a Tourist.
The city’s strict weekend curfew doesn’t apply to foreign visitors, who are free to roam the city, even as Turkey’s Covid-19 cases spike.
How to Pretend You’re in Dakar Today
The Senegalese capital has an aura that seeps into the soul. Bustling and addictive, it makes you want to stick around.
Fishing by Lantern on an Island in Kenya
On Lake Victoria, attracting baitfish with lanterns extends as far back as anyone can remember. But overfishing may jeopardize the tradition.
As Refugees, Their Options Were Limited. Others Saw a Profit.
Even after decades in Thailand, Kayan women who fled Myanmar make their living from their traditional neck rings. But that’s changing.
How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo
That Tokyo trip will have to wait for the millions of people who canceled flights and hotel bookings. But there are ways to bring you closer to this sometimes impenetrable, always fascinating, city.
A Chilling Question Divides Europe: Open Ski Slopes or Keep Them Closed?
Leading up to the Christmas season, France, Germany and Italy will keep slopes shut, but Austria and Switzerland have vowed to reopen theirs, in Europe’s latest struggle to coordinate a pandemic response.
How to Pretend You’re in Hawaii Tonight
With a few easy-to-find items, you can discover the archipelago’s breathtaking biodiversity, savor its flavors and music, even delight in an island-inspired Thanksgiving.