The New York Times – Travel:
A big shift to spring, fall or even winter vacations in touristy, hot-weather cities like Barcelona, Florence and Athens shows no signs of slowing down.
Category: Europe
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5 Train Rides to Enjoy Fall Foliage in Europe
The New York Times – Travel:
Grape harvests, colorful foliage and local festivities make autumn a great time to take a scenic train or tram excursion.
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5 Fall European Rail Trips
The New York Times – Travel:
Grape harvests, colorful foliage and local festivities make autumn a great time to take a scenic train or tram excursion.
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Drone Sightings Force Copenhagen and Oslo Airports to Close Temporarily
The New York Times – Travel:
The closures disrupted dozens of flights, the authorities said. It was not immediately clear who was flying the drones.
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Royal Opera: A Verdi Masterwork, Lost in Italian Translation, Returns
The New York Times – Music:
The Royal Opera will revive “Les Vêpres Siciliennes,” a French work experts say has long been overshadowed by an Italian version Verdi did not produce.
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Rick Davies, Singer and Co-Founder of Supertramp, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
The English vocalist wrote hits including “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.” His use of the Wurlitzer piano became one of the rock band’s signature sounds.
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In Europe, New Trains and a Streamlined Booking App
The New York Times – Travel:
Also in the works: streamlined digital booking and Eurostar competition.
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Travel 2025: European Travel May Include Train Trips, Stargazing and ‘Detour Destinations’
The New York Times – Travel:
Astrotourism, side-trips from crowded destinations, vacations in cooler places and a strong interest in train travel will all be in play in the year ahead.