Getting to Pont du Gard by Bus from Avignon and Nîmes

Visiting Pont du Gard by bus, one of the most impressive surviving Roman aqueducts in the world, is entirely possible without a car. Two regional liO buses — 115 and 121 — link Avignon, Nîmes, and the village near the site, making it easy to build a half-day or full-day trip from either direction. Here […]

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Freezing UK Rail Fares Is Welcome — But Does it Fix the Real Problem?

The newly announced freeze on UK regulated rail fares is a step in the right direction. UK train travel has become so expensive that even short journeys can feel like luxury purchases 🚆💸. Holding peak and off-peak fares steady is sensible — and long overdue. But if rail is ever going to be a realistic […]

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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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