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ferries from ireland

Ferry Routes To & From Ireland: all the destinations, ports & companies

the bayeux tapestry in normandy france

Visiting Normandy, France: a complete guide to getting there, where to stay & things to do

Traditional Food in Lisbon: famous dishes, food tours & the best restaurants

lisbon in winter

Lisbon in December: why winter is the best time to visit Portugal

What and where is Fátima, and is it worth visiting?

ferries to spain from uk

Ferries to Spain From UK: All You Need To Know

Omio vs Trainline vs Busbud Review: Which is best for bus travel in Europe?

things to do in lake garda

Is Lake Garda Worth Visiting? The definitive guide on when, where, and how.

cabernet sauvignon grapes growing on the vine

Red Wine For Beginners: Cabernet Sauvignon – the big beast of wines

riesling growing in a german vineyard

What Is Riesling Wine? A misunderstood classic with a bad rep…

Brittany Ferries ship from Santander to Plymouth

Travelling By Ferry Requirements: all you need to know for a stress-free trip!

ferry routes to france from uk

England to France Ferry Routes: all you need to know about the ports, companies and crossings!

Is Santander worth visiting? The ultimate guide…

the best boutique hotels in vienna

Boutique Hotels in Vienna: independent & unique places to stay

A Very Silly Guide To Vienna Art Galleries and Museums

How To Rent a Car in Austria: requirements & important things to know

gruner veltliner wine grapes growing on the vine

Gruner Veltliner wine: your guide to Austria’s signature white wine

Eat like a local in Vienna: the Stelze (pork knuckle) edition

kaiserschmarren traditional food in austria

The Best Food Tours in Vienna (or how not to order Schnitzel!)

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The Travel Tortoise - a slow travel resource

For those of you tired of the shiny but rather monotonous travel content out there, The Travel Tortoise prefers to move slowly and deliberately with long-form destination guides and articles that cover his favourite topics, including food, wine and outdoor activities. The Tortoise cares little for bucket lists and tick box travel - moving so fast all the time is tiring and makes it hard to connect with a place. He has no ideological opposition to anyone who flies, and he does himself regularly - but he wants to travel, not commute. So if you want to slow down, take stock and smell the lettuce from time to time, then welcome to the Travel Tortoise!

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