A university city in Lower Saxony, Osnabrück was a wonderful surprise during my recent rail tour of western Germany. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but as I wandered through the city, weaving between old and new, I discovered medieval buildings, graceful half-timbered houses, beautiful squares
Discover Burgundy Aboard The Randle An Intimate Barge Cruise by Edge CharterStep aboard The Randle, a classic French barge that transforms Burgundy’s waterways into a canvas of elegance, culinary delight, and timeless scenery. Edge Charter’s meticulously curated cruises offer an unparalleled slow
Kerala has a reputation for being one of India’s most beautiful and relaxed states – think palm-lined backwaters, quiet beaches, lush hills and some of the best food we’ve eaten. But before we went, we still had a lot of practical questions: when’s the best time to visit, how easy is it to get
Germany is awash with small cities that are packed with history and charm. Together with my partner, Historic Highlights of Germany, I’ve made it a goal to visit many of these cities and learn about their unique history and cultural heritage. My latest trip coincided with the start of Advent, which
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This holiday season, give the history lover in your life (or yourself) memories that will last a lifetime by registering them in a KDIH small-group battlefield tour. KDIH’s St. Nicholas Day Sale gives participants a 5% discount on its multi-day WW1 and WW2 battlefield tours from 6 – 12 December. We
Many travellers told us that India is magical, but also overwhelming and crazy at times. Zooming rickshaws, traffic noise, heavy crowds and packed trains. Not sure we were ready for the intense, heady-side of India, we researched the south to find a “soft India” trip for our first foray into this
After five amazing (and tiring) days on safari in Tanzania — exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti — we flew straight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Zanzibar. What followed was six blissful nights of white sand, warm breezes and slow mornings in Jambiani and a short stop in historic
The benefits of traveling to paint are numerous. Some are overt and some very subtle. Many times I have reflected on my own decision back in 1995 to embark on my first slow travel painting experience and the wonderful life changing repercussions of that choice. I of course was excited about
We fill up quickly—and for good reason. If you’re dreaming of a getaway where every detail is thoughtfully handled, we’ve got you covered. Comfortable transportation Our “Small Group, Slow Travel” tours let you unpack once and truly settle in. Enjoy six-day trips featuring relaxed visits to other
