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I just noticed this morning in TravelGumbo News that Heathrow Express is cutting its fares because of competiton with train service that wasn't mentioned here. That's what used to be called Heathrow Connect, and is now called TfL Rail, and will soon be called the Elizabeth Line. It's only 15 minutes slower than the Express, and the price is the same as the Tube. Both of those go only to Paddington Station in London, way in the West End, but once TfL Rail is connected to the new Crossrail...

Been itching to go on an adventure of late? Dreams of deep, dark woods and the call of the wild keeping you up at night? Cannot wait to pack up your bag and leave in search of the unknown? If your answer to at least two of those questions is a resounding yes, it is safe to assume that you have been chosen to live the African dream. Where mysteries come alive and the woods are filled with cooing of peculiar birds, such as the land of Uganda. Uganda Adventures and its stories are what novels...

Cruise lines sell the chance to see Arctic wildlife and claim they can do so without causing harm. However, many Inuit and other indigenous people who have inhabited the Arctic for millennia are deeply worried. Tourists buy souvenirs and bring income but also a growing threat of sewage and heavy fuel oil pollution as well as the disturbance and destruction of wildlife, such as ships striking whales in narrow channels. Shrinking sea ice is allowing larger cruise ships to venture farther into...

Some of the delicious dishes we love are named after cities and countries in different parts of the world. French toast, California roll, English muffins and Yorkshire pudding are just some notable examples. While these toponyms or 'place names' are usually associated with the origin of the dish, in some cases, they don't reveal the true origin of the food. Read on to discover the origin of some mouth-watering dishes named after famous places. 1 Worcestershire Sauce Worcestershire sauce was...

From house boat experiences to safaris; and ice hotels to luxurious spa experiences, we take a look at some of the most sublime destinations around the globe that combine luxury and relaxation with one big dash of romance! Drift amidst the lotus flowers on a houseboat in Kashmir, India The beautiful lakes of Kashmir have long been a refuge from the sweltering heat of the Indian summer plains. Originally developed by the Indian Mugal rulers for this purpose, then enjoyed by the British Raj in...