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All you need to know about the International Driving Permit!

ferry to holland canals in amsterdam

UK to Netherlands by ferry: all you need to know!

la concha beach in san sebastian

Where to stay & what to do on a San Sebastian city break

renting a car in uk with a mini with a union jack on the roof

Things To Know Before Renting a Car in the UK

ferries from ireland

Ferries to & from Ireland: all the destinations, routes & companies

the bayeux tapestry in normandy france

Is Normandy, France worth visiting?

Traditional Food in Lisbon: iconic dishes, food tours, and quirky 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!

Busbud vs Omio vs Trainline: 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: all you need to know for a stress-free trip!

ferry routes to france from uk

England to France Ferry Routes: the definitive guide

Is Santander Worth Visiting? The ultimate guide…

the best boutique hotels in vienna

Cool 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

What to Eat in Vienna: the Stelze (pork knuckle) edition

kaiserschmarren traditional food in austria

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

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The Travel Tortoise - A Slow Travel Website

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, as 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 join our community and welcome to The Travel Tortoise!

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