Follow in the footsteps of travel journalist, Diana Jarvis, on an itinerary that traverses the length of France by train, before an overnight sailing to the Northern coast of Africa. As seen in the Guardian. Cheese, chats with strangers, Alpine views and the iconic Bernina railway line. As seen in The Telegraph. A train tour around the whole of Ireland including Killarney National Park. As seen in The Telegraph's list of best journeys in the world. The art of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing, awaits in ancient woodland surrounding the market town of Arundel in the South Downs National Park, Sussex.
A journey on the Caledonian sleeper train will see you waking up in bonny Scotland before boarding the West Highland line to the wild Trossachs. Escape the light pollution of the city, and bask in the celestial glow of an official Dark Sky Reserve. The Algarve shows off some of Europe's best sunsets - and is an off-season delight.
For true remoteness, Ilha Deserta meaning 'deserted island' off the coast of Faro is a haven for migrating birds. A private sleeper train carriage sets the tone. Then, northward to the Arctic Circle. Wonder at the northern lights, and get under the skin of local foraging traditions and Finnish folklore. Maremma is both the wilder and quieter side of Tuscany. Against the backdrop of the Monti dell'Uccellina, ospreys fly and flamingoes stand on one leg in the still pools of the Diaccia Botrona.
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