Travel
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China is building a train that travels faster than a plane – here’s what we know so far
It may not conform to romantic visions of scenic rail travel, but it is the very stuff of science fiction dreams – a new “floating train” being developed in China that is projected to reach speeds of more than 600mph, making it faster than a commercial plane. London to Barcelona for lunch? That’ll be 90 minutes; San Francisco to LA for a business meeting; make that 35 minutes; Beijing to Shanghai – just over an hour.
6-min read - EntertainmentThe Telegraph
You can rent the spectacular mansion from Day of the Jackal (but it isn’t in Spain)
The owners of a holiday rental in Croatia say they have experienced a “significant increase in interest” after it was used as a filming location in the hit Sky Atlantic series Day of the Jackal.
4-min read - HealthThe Telegraph
Why your boozy après ski could land you in jail
If you enjoy a drink or two over lunch in a mountain restaurant, it might pay to pause before you order a third or fourth this winter. While it may feel as though a few vins chauds will have a positive effect on your carving technique, indulge in too many and it could cost you.
4-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Enjoy glorious Buckinghamshire before Labour spoils it
So, the Government plans to concrete over the Home Counties, including the Green Belt, to solve the housing crisis.
7-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
The perfect ski holiday in Austria’s most surprising resort, Zell am See-Kaprun
Zell am See-Kaprun (comprising two centres – Zell am See and Kaprun) is a very unusual ski resort. The town of Zell am See is sandwiched between a big lake and the local ski mountain (the Schmittenhöhe) and as busy in summer as in winter.
10-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
How the diving paradise of Egypt became a danger zone for tourists
With its abundant sea life and thriving coral reefs, the Egyptian coast has long been a popular spot for Europeans looking to spend time beneath the waves. Last month however, the region saw tragedy, as 16 tourists – including two Britons – were reported missing from a capsized dive boat in the Red Sea.
8-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
12 mistakes to avoid when buying a ski lift pass this winter
There’s no denying it, a week’s lift pass is not cheap. In the past week, former Italian ski champion Paolo De Chiesa claimed, “Skiing is becoming a sport for the elite,” citing lift pass prices in his home country had risen for the third season in a row.
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