London to the Swiss lakes in a day, without a flight
Two changes, one picnic and a cable car to finish. The route, the times and what it cost us.
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Slow travel, told by train.
One long story every Sunday from somewhere you can reach without flying, with the route, the costs and the café worth the detour.
Island hopping on the morning mail boat
Six islands, one round-trip ticket and a boatman who knows every seal by name.
Four market towns, 38 km and a fountain in every square
A gentle five-day walk in the south of France, with the bus back if your feet say no.
What to do with a five-hour change in Paris
One café, one long walk by the river and one bakery, back in time for the train south.
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