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The World’s 12 Most Amazing Train Journeys [Infographic]

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The world’s 12 most amazing train journeys

The idea of spending all day on a train may not sound like a holiday to most commuters, but upgrading to First Class isn’t all about wider seats and free newspapers: a truly first-rate rail trip can be among the greatest adventures in the world. With a bit of forethought, your mode of transportation needn’t be just a means to get to some yawn-worthy resort. Embracing the “it ain’t where you’re going, it’s how you get there” idea means opening up to the luxury of a smooth ride through astonishing landscapes and cultures. How better to experience a place than by combining the conviviality of the rail carriage with sheer mileage through open country?

Of course, the level of ‘luxury’ implied in each of the world’s most renowned rail trips depends somewhat on the location. The famous Orient Express from London to Venice, for example, offers vintage cabins, steward service, and afternoon tea. Beats the morning commute, right? Things might be a little more crowded on Japan’s Tōkaidō Shinkansen line from Tokyo to Kyoto: it’s ferried a record-setting 5.3 billion passengers during its 52-year existence. It’s worth a little hustle and bustle for a high-speed trip to the ideal viewing point of iconic Mount Fuji, though.

Whichever continent you find yourself on, rail engineers have been hard at work creating ever more ambitious and awe-inspiring ways to cut through nature and offer first class glimpses of Earth’s awesome, endless landscapes. A new infographic from Pettitts identifies twelve of the most luxurious rail trips available, enabling you to recline and enjoy your holiday without too much wear on the old shoe leather. Whether it’s wild salmon for dinner on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, or the Harry Potter charm of Scotland’s Jacobite route across the Highlands, you’ll be glad you opted for an upgrade from the tin-can experience of budget airlines and overpriced taxis this summer.

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Ten Jobs That Allow You To Travel The World [Infographic]

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Ten jobs that allow you to travel the world!

It’s fair to say that more people than ever are getting gripped by the travel bug. In fact, the Express reported that in 2016 that more Brits than ever travelled abroad across the 12 months.

Whether we travel to experience new cultures, broaden our minds or just for a week in the splendid sun; the majority of us love getting away at least once a year.

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However, for the majority of us, the experience of travel only ever leaves us wanting more. On top of this, we never quite get to experience as much as we’d like.

This can come down to a variety of reasons, the most common of all being our professional life.

With most jobs unwilling to give us a sabbatical of several months to travel the globe, we are confined to just a couple of weeks each year. So how on earth do we go about altering this?

The most obvious answer is to find a job which involves a great deal of travel. There are lots of different professions which involve a certain amount of travel, such as a sales role.

However, there a select few which have global travel at their heart.

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If you fancy a job that could take you to every corner of the globe then take a look at the new infographic from silverdoor.co.uk

It’s called ‘Ten Jobs That Allow You To Travel The World’ and discusses roles from a wide range of industries.

If you’re a journalist or writer, why not try your hand at travel blogging? Perhaps you’ve always loved skiing, why not become an instructor? If you are a photographer, the world is certainly your oyster!

These are just a few of the many suggestions in this piece. So, if you’d love to marry your profession with your love of travel, take a look below. 

Ten Jobs Which Allow You To Travel The World – An infographic by the team at SilverDoor.co.uk

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From Dusk Till Dawn in The City That Never Sleeps [Infographic]

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If you’ve never visited the United States, or not had a chance to make it to the cultural capital, you’ve likely dreamt of the day (and night) you can visit New York City. Perhaps the most iconic destination in the western world, countless cinematic representations of the Big Apple have raised its gritty day-to-day lifestyle to a glamorous status. For not only are the buildings and monuments widely celebrated, but the very experience of being in the definitive metropolis makes it a bucket list essential for any eager traveler.

To fully take advantage of that sense of lifestyle, though, you really need to dedicate at least one full night of your trip to staying awake and enjoying the non-stop nightlife, vampire-style. It can begin as the sun sets, with a ticket to the live recording of Seth Meyers’ famous Late Night show. Afterwards, you can fill your shopping bags (or browse for free!) at late night market, the Brooklyn Bazaar. They’ll lay on karaoke, DJs and games to boot!

Once you’re warmed up, you can put those vocal cords to good effect at the live movie experience of The Rocky Horror Show, which will see you through the midnight hour in Manhattan. A drink at Jay-Z’s 40/40 club will soothe your throat and recharge you in time for some all-night bowling at Whitestone Lanes.

If you’re starting to flag by now, take it easy with a bit of pampering at Koreatown’s Juvenex Spa. You’ll be out in time to see the sun rise over the Statue of Liberty – you can find the perfect view on a free ferry to Staten Island from Manhattan’s Whitehall Street Station. What an epic way to finish your first all-nighter in Gotham!

For all the details and more ideas on how to fill those small hours between dusk and dawn, check out Expedia’s new infographic. You can’t say you’ve done in New York until you’ve pulled an all-nighter!

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What Country Best Fits Your Manners? [Infographic]

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If you’re a big tipper, you could be big in South Africa. If you’re generous with your hugs, you’ll likely be embraced by the people of Brazil and Spain. But if you wear your Sunday best to business meetings, you’re going to look out of place in Ireland. Across the world, the gestures and behaviors that make up our day-to-day life vary in subtle but important ways that can help us to accustom ourselves to the areas we visit, and on occasion even prevent us getting in trouble. Conversely, if you’re sick of the tardiness of your compatriots or want to visit somewhere that you’ll actually be given some personal space for a change, it’s comforting to know there are certain areas that we might be able to fit in with our own personal preferences.

Of course, it’s not a failsafe approach, and often the same kind of behavior may mean different things or have a different heritage in different countries. Did you know, for example, that far from a gesture of solidarity, tipping in America dates back to the country’s post-Civil War bourgeoisie, who travelled to Europe and picked up the custom like a souvenir to impress and belittle their less well-off compatriots? Or that in Singapore, tipping really means something – that it’s rare, but used when the service really demands applause?

Below is a roadmap for regional manners: this flowchart from Expedia will help you find the place that you’ll fit in best. Whether it’s eating with your right hand only in Indonesia or politely leaving gifts unopened until the party’s over in Colombia, you’ll be surprised how many of our basic manners are considered alien by those from other places. It’s a great opportunity to come together and celebrate the wild and varied differences that make us human.

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The Rise of the Expat-preneur’s [Infographic]

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The Rise of the Expat-preneur’s

The world has got a lot smaller since the advent of the Internet, improved international relations and low-cost airlines – and it’s easier than ever to escape the grey skies of home to enjoy life in a new culture. From Ecuador to Australia (and it seems to be the warmer climates that attract the most expats), economic migrants and romantic adventurers are finding ways to make a living outside of their country of birth, offering a fresh perspective to foreign businesses as well as helping to expand the international networks of their new colleagues.

Expat network/information source Inter Nations surveyed nearly 15,000 such migrants, to try to get a clearer idea of who is moving and why. The gender split is pretty even, with an average age of 41 – suggesting that those making the move are either looking for a fresh burst of energy, or were waiting for the financial security to make the leap. But in fact, a sense of challenge and of romance are often the fuel that gets them there. One in ten expats moved to be closer to a loved one, with around the same proportion moving for the sense of adventure.

These motivations are reflected in the choice of destination. Three of the top ten landing places are in Latin America, with migrants to Ecuador (number one) and Mexico (number two) specifically listing the cost of living, quality of life, and leisure activities among the aspects that attracted them. An abundance of teaching opportunities and translation gigs for foreigners, as well as the option to work remotely for your employer back home (or anywhere else in the world for that matter), indicate that the time is ripe to take advantage of these opportunities – and if you’re looking for a bit more insight into what it’s like, you can do no better than to check out this new infographic which puts some of Inter Nations extensive research into context.

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Corporate Traveller and Planning to Visit London [Infographic]

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Corporate traveller and planning to visit London

The infographic is designed to provide key information about the London for corporate travellers. Get to know about the important things that you need to keep in mind while travelling in London for business purposes. Key information like where to stay and how to travel conveniently is mentioned in this infographic.

If you are a corporate traveller and planning to visit London and want to stay in a serviced apartment to enjoy heavy discounts and comfortable stay in the central location. Visit thesqua.re, to choose from excellent serviced apartments in London’s popular neighbourhoods.

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12 Tips for Stress-Free Travel with a Baby [Infographic]

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12 Tips for Stress-Free Travel with a Baby

Plane, train, or automobile? However you’re planning to travel with a baby, the thought of hauling baby along with you can be a daunting one. You don’t know how she will react to all the new sights, sounds and smells, and the unfamiliar motion is likely to be disorienting for a little one with no real idea of what’s going on around them. Yet, travelling is a great way to stimulate a developing mind, and in many ways, it is more simple to get around with a babe-in-arms than later on when there are school holidays and competing tastes and desires to be taken into consideration. With a bit of forethought and imagination, travelling with a baby needn’t be the trial that nervous parents foresee.

Air travel, for example, is all about comfort and stimulation. Booking ahead to ensure the family sits together and in close proximity to the bathroom, and creating a space for the little one to kick out her legs on a long trip, can go a long way to making things run smoothly. And here’s a special ‘baby cheat’: feed her on take-off and during landing so that her swallowing motion will naturally clear the discomfort of changing pressure in her ears.

You may have a bit more room to move around on a train or boat ride, but this means it is essential to pack economically. Ditch the pram and use a carrier or foldable pushchair, and make sure you’ve got all the essentials in an easy to access bag – especially if you’re on a boat and planning to leave the luggage downstairs in the car. Don’t, repeat don’t scrimp on baby wipes and motion sickness remedies.

Travelling by car puts your destiny back in your own hands, to the extent that you can even plan travel times around your baby’s sleep pattern. Okay, your spouse may end up grumpy if forced out of bed to drive at 4am, but if that’s the hour that you expect to get most peace from the little one then it can be considered a net gain. Just be sure to strap them (the baby, not the spouse) into a rear-facing baby seat in the back of the car, and you should be good to go.

It can be difficult to think ahead in the chaos of dealing with a newborn, but this handy new infographic puts all the best travel with a baby cheats in one place. Study carefully, and bon voyage!

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21 Ways To Beat Travel Sickness

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21 ways to beat travel sickness

So you’ve set out on your travels in search of a tan, a rest, and maybe some adventure. But before you even reach your destination, you find yourself lumbered with pale skin, dizziness and nausea. Of course, you know this feeling from before – it’s the dreaded motion sickness that’s long blighted journeys by road, sea, or air.

Travel sickness is a common condition, though which means friendly advice and folk wisdom abound on the internet. While there’s no universal remedy, there are plenty of effective tips to help you reach your destination before you reach for that paper bag – and with a bit of trial and error, you can soon tailor a travel routine that minimizes suffering.

To start with, you can mount your defences before even leaving home by eating lightly, trying motion sickness tablets or antihistamines, and packing anything that will make the journey more comfortable for you – sucky sweets and gum come highly recommended! During the journey, getting physical can offset the weirdness of travel motion: mindful breathing and a stroll along the deck, aisle or service station forecourt can trick your body into forgetting what’s going on. And try fixing your eyes on the horizon or a distant object – in addition to reducing queasiness, people will think you’re deep in thought and stop pestering you with tiresome observations (okay, that last bit’s my own folk wisdom).

Science isn’t even 100% sure what causes motion sickness – and far less found a cure. But by combining tips from well-wishing travellers who’ve been through the same, you can significantly improve your travel experience. Check out the infographic below by Dive.In: popular solutions from the worldly-wise web have been totted up and cross-referenced to provide a no-nonsense primer for managing the condition – and making it a happy holiday after all.

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