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The Douro by Boat: A River Trip for the Unhurried
Portugal· By Water7 May 2026

The Douro by Boat: A River Trip for the Unhurried

Seven nights from Porto to the Spanish border, told in vineyards and lock gates. A comparison of four operators, with a recommendation for experienced travellers who value calm over spectacle.

By TST Editorial Board·16 min
Lakeland, on the Slow Boat — a Fortnight in Saimaa
Finland· Thermal & Water14 Apr 2026

Lakeland, on the Slow Boat — a Fortnight in Saimaa

A working sauna on every island; August evenings that do not end. Boat schedules, bicycle hire, and an assessment of the region’s renowned smoke saunas for comfort-minded travellers.

By TST Editorial Board·18 min
The Bergen Line in the Off-Season
Norway· Nordic Wellness2 May 2026

The Bergen Line in the Off-Season

Seven hours of train, plus a fjord. A guide to the quieter carriage, the better seat, and which window faces the weather — for travellers who prefer scenery without crowds.

By TST Editorial Board·19 min
A Week in the Cinque Terre, in the Last Week of September
Italy· Coastal Hotels28 Apr 2026

A Week in the Cinque Terre, in the Last Week of September

After the crowds leave and before the rains begin — a guide to the small hotels of Vernazza and Manarola, assessed for comfort, quiet, and walkability for experienced travellers.

By TST Editorial Board·14 min
Venice in February — the City the Photographers Forget
Italy· City Stays18 Apr 2026

Venice in February — the City the Photographers Forget

A guide to staying in Cannaregio in the quietest month. The bakery, the bookshop, and the four churches with chairs — plus hotel options assessed for warmth, comfort, and neighbourhood calm.

By TST Editorial Board·13 min
Lisbon in November — the Light, the Trams, the Pastéis
Portugal· Three Days In5 May 2026

Lisbon in November — the Light, the Trams, the Pastéis

A four-day walking itinerary built around long lunches, the four miradouros worth the climb, and one hill best skipped — designed for travellers who walk slowly and eat well.

By TST Editorial Board·11 min
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