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How Spain Built Europe’s Largest High-Speed Rail Network

…And Why the UK Struggles Spain now operates the most extensive high-speed rail network in Europe, a transformation achieved in just a few decades. It stands in sharp contrast to the UK, where completing even one major north–south high-speed line remains elusive. Much of the difference comes down to geography, politics, economics and the long-term […]

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How We Score: “Should You Rent a Car?”

🚗🌍 ✨ The final score brings everything together. It combines the strength of non-car transport, the value of hiring a car, and the broader travel environment to produce a simple, practical recommendation for travellers. Although many destinations fall somewhere in the middle, this scoring system therefore helps make sense of the differences in a clear, […]

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How We Score: “Is It Worth Hiring a Car?”

🚗✨ When deciding whether renting a car is genuinely worthwhile in a particular country, we evaluate five key criteria. Taken together, these scores help travellers understand how practical, how enjoyable, and how cost-effective hiring a car will actually be. Although every category matters in its own way, the overall score reflects the combined experience of […]

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Overview of the Trans-Gabon Railway

The Trans-Gabon Railway (Le Transgabonais) is one of the most remarkable rail journeys in Africa — both for its engineering and its access to Gabon’s pristine rainforests and national parks. 🚆 Overview of the Trans-Gabon Railway Route: Libreville (Owendo Station) → Franceville (in southeastern Gabon) Distance: Approximately 670 km (416 miles) Purpose: Originally built in […]

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