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Explore Suzhou: China’s Enchanting ‘Venice of the East’

Jeffrey Johnson07 mins
‘Venice of the North’, ‘Venice of the East’, ‘The American Venice’. The magnificent Italian city draws constant comparisons worldwide, from Alesund in Norway to Melaka in Malaysia. However, if anywhere truly holds a candle to Venice, it may well be Suzhou in China. This ancient water town, west of Shanghai, features arch bridges and wooden balconies hanging above trickling, tinkling canals. Moreover, Marco Polo, the famed Venetian explorer, visited Suzhou in the 13th century, reportedly awed by its uncanny resemblance to Venice.
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Discover Western Serbia: Europe’s Hidden Winter Wonderland

Jeffrey Johnson011 mins
With its icy temperatures, calorific cuisine, and warming localrakija(plum brandy),Serbiamakes for a wonderful European winter destination. Adventurous travelers should look beyondBelgradeandNovi Sadto the rural west of the country: a snow-clad region of virgin forests, lakes, and river canyons, with affordable ski trails and chalets, and a heritage steam train that chugs through the mountainous landscape. It’s also a hotspot for film lovers, as filmmakers gather every January for theKüstendorf International Film and Music Festival.
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Flying: Essential Tips

Jeffrey Johnson08 mins
It reads like a toothpaste advert, but97% of climate scientistsnow agree that the planet’s rising temperatures are likely the fault of humans. Burning fossil fuels, tearing down trees and – yep – that cheap flight to Rīga have all contributed. However, as more travellers rethink their relationship with air travel, what can you do to minimize your impact when flying, beyond stopping altogether?
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Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Croatia’s Kvarner Gulf

Jeffrey Johnson09 mins
With the northern coast’s gateway city, Rijeka, named as European Capital of Culture for 2020, it’s time for the Kvarner islands to take centre stage in Croatia. You don’t need to book a pricey cruise or charter a yacht to visit this compact cluster of emerald isles, nestled in the gulf between the Istria peninsula and the mainland’s rugged Velebit mountain range. Just jump on a ferry in Rijeka and island hop away.
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Top Reasons to Choose Lille for Your Next City Break Instead of Paris

Jeffrey Johnson07 mins
Living in London, I’ve made several trips to Paris over the years, and every time I go I fall back in love with its iconic sights, delectable cuisine, and world-class culture. However, like many other cities in Europe, Paris is feeling the strain of overtourism. Therefore, my latest jaunt to northern France led me to the beautiful yet underrated city of Lille.
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Solo Female Travel: A Guide to the Trans-Siberian Railway Adventure

Jeffrey Johnson014 mins
‘Are you married?’ Sergey, the middle-aged man in the bunk below mine on a train from Moscow to Vladivostok, asked me in Russian. We were somewhere east of the Ural Mountains, about 40 hours and 1700 snowy miles into the six-day journey to the Pacific coast. Sergey was going all the way; I was getting off in southern Siberia to see Lake Baikal, the world’s oldest, deepest lake.
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