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29/08/2024

Lovely moments from Kevin and Rachel's train trip through Austria and Italy, stopping along the way for hikes and street-side dining 🍷

What’s that extra touch that turns a holiday into something unforgettable for you?

07/08/2024

Fresh insights from our Byway team: a last-minute trip to Paris is back on the cards after the peak of the first weeks of the games. Hotels and restaurants are dropping their prices due to unexpected quietness, meaning you can enjoy fewer crowds and a more laid-back trip.

Sade recently spent 48 hours exploring the tastes and sights that line the cobbled streets - returning with her top tips and favourite spots to grab a bite.

So, whether it’s a long weekend or a stop off on a last min Europe jaunt, Paris by train is back on the menu 🇫🇷

Do you have any Paris recs?

05/08/2024

Sometimes it's all about the train carriage. We'd go so far as to say they're a work of art (some of them, at least).

The GoldenPass is one such train. A serious rival to the interiors of the Orient Express, without the exclusive price tag. Part of the Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway (MOB), it's one of the oldest electric railways in Switzerland, with the first stretch of track laid in December 1901.

With its plush, wood-panelled interiors and spectacular views, you can traverse the scenic route from Montreux to Zweisimmen in true Belle Époque style.

What's your favourite train ride? 👇

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01/08/2024

We're on the hunt for some lovely new faces to join our team!

Why join us? We're a certified B Corp committed to making sustainable, flight-free travel simple and joyful with our JourneyAI. Founded in 2020, we've grown lightning-fast and have no intentions of slowing down until flight-free is mainstream. Plus, we're a friendly, supportive and creative bunch who love what they do.

If a fast-paced, mission-driven startup dedicated to sustainability sounds like your cup of tea, we want to hear from you.

Current vacancies (UK-based):

⭐️ Sales Lead
💡 Sales Executive
💻 Mid Level Front End Developer

Head to https://www.byway.travel/jobs to find full details on our current open roles, who we're looking for, salary details and how to apply.

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26/07/2024

Are you a last-minute planner? A deadline-dasher? An 'I've just realised it's nearly August and I haven't booked my summer holiday yet' sort?

Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are our top picks for last-minute trips - perfect for a quick August escape. So, throw a few outfits together, grab your sunnies and catch the next train to one of these corners of Europe:

🍺 Bruges: for beer tasting at Halve Maan brewery, or a pint whilst taking in the market square views at Duvelorium.

☕️ Utrecht: for canal-side coffee shops and laid-back Dutch charm, with fewer crowds than Amsterdam.

🍷 Alsace: for the last of the summer wine in vineyards stretching out from Riquewihr, Strasbourg and Dijon, and picturesque streets in La Petite France.

🏊 Lake Constance: for Alpine vistas, a picturesque old town and the remarkable Mainau Island, bordered by Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

🦪 Opal coast: for sand, pebbles, dunes, marshland and cliff walks - or fresh-as-they-get oysters in the waterfront restaurants of Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Not to rush you - but consider this your final curtain call for August bookings. Go go go!

23/07/2024

Grab your baskets and ready your taste buds for more harvest-inspired trips to take this autumn.

Not sure which to pick? Take our quiz in our stories! 👆

19/07/2024

With limited accommodation that frequently sells out years in advance, we’ve secured exclusive availability for 21st-24th August in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly.

A sub-tropical archipelago off the Cornish coast, the Isles of Scilly are home to some of the richest wildlife and most pristine beaches in the UK.

Snooze your way from London to Penzance, before hopping on a ferry to the enchanting St Mary's - taking in azure seas and white sand beaches. Explore bronze age burial tombs and the Iron age settlements at Bant's Carn and Halangy Down, or check the village notice board to find departure times for crossings to the nearby islands. Tresco is the largest of the four, and Bryher, St Martin's and St Agnes have tiny populations and stunning beaches.

Sound like your cup of tea? Lock in your trip before availability runs out 🌊

17/07/2024

Today, The King announced the new Labour government's legislative plans for the year ahead, and a big focus was renationalising rail. They plan to bring UK transport back into public ownership, by establishing 'Great British Railways'.

Labour pledged to do this within five years in their original manifesto, and have said this will improve reliability and ticket prices. We recently asked you what you want to see change for UK transport - and the majority of answers were around reliability and cost.

For flight-free to truly go mainstream, rail needs to be incentivised and better funded, so it's great to see policies on improvements so high in priority.

But do you think nationalisation is the answer? Let us know in the comments 👇

15/07/2024

Our content manager, Harriet Matthews, delves into the quiet magic of late summer holidays.

"Lateness—intentional or not—has its place, especially when it comes to holidays: from the Bay of Biscay to Tuscany, rural Alsace to the Côte d'Azur," says Harriet, "so don’t kick yourself for not being the plan-ahead type (I feel you), rest assured: some things are better late than...ever."

LIMITED OFFER: if you book by 17/07/24 - we'll give you free first-class upgrades on European trips departing September 2024 onwards! Full T&Cs here: https://www.byway.travel/upgradeconditions

Read Harriet's full article filled with trip ideas: https://www.byway.travel/blog/late-summer

12/07/2024

A gorgeous read in by - highlighting her recent Byway trip on the Centovalli line from Italy to Switzerland 🚞

This route is a lesser-known alternative to the Glacier Express, with all the alpine views and lakeside town magic, but without the hefty price tag.

Fancy taking the trip? Link in bio!

11/07/2024

It might seem like we’re getting ahead of ourselves talking about harvest season this early, but the UK weather seems to think it's autumn already 🤷‍♀️🌧️

So, if you've left it a bit late to sort out a summer holiday, now is the time to start planning an autumn adventure, where you can slow down in milder temperatures and enjoy the sentiments of harvest celebrations.

Harvest season brings the ripening of vines, cruciferous greens and juicy citrus fruits. It’s a time to connect with the land, as well as local communities and practices.

But where do you find the best picks? Here are our top fruit-inspired trips - for plucking from a bush, sipping from a glass or drizzling on fresh bread.

Which harvest pick are you?

05/07/2024

Byway content writer and sleeper train frequenter, Adrienne, has some great tips for anyone looking to take a sleeper train or ferry.

Sleeper trains and overnight ferries are a fun and functional way to travel huge distances as you dream – plus they save the cost of a night's accommodation.

Adrienne answers our most frequently asked questions, with a full rundown on the sleeper experience. From comfort, to noise levels, to some of our favourite sleeper journeys - head to our blog for the full read.

Do you have any questions about sleeper trains? Drop them below!

04/07/2024

Election day is upon us in the UK, and it's the first time in a while we can make our voices heard for transport and travel.

What changes do you want to see for rail and public transport? Should governments tax flights more and support rail better? Should private jets and domestic flights be banned? What do you feel needs to happen to help towards a sustainable travel future?

Let us know what you think in the comments. Let's get voting! 🗳️

02/07/2024

If you're running behind on holiday plans - fall in love with the golden, soft allure of late summer as an alternative to peak travel months.

Lateness gets a bad rep. But late isn't always bad. There are late nights (the good kind), under starry skies around a bonfire. There are late mornings, curled up in cotton sheets with fresh coffee. And late summer? Leisurely and romantic. Fewer crowds, pleasantly temperate, and a touch easier on the pocket.

Plus, travelling off-season benefits local communities - helping to spread tourism spend across the year and provide more consistent incomes. You’re also going to get more of an insight into local culture and traditions, which are in danger of being eroded by mass tourism in the peak summer season.

Here are our top picks for a late summer trip:

📍 Lake Bled, Slovenia: cool down from summer in the shade of horse chestnut trees and the glacial waters of Lake Bled.

📍 San Sebastian, Spain: September marks the start of the surf season. San Sebastian gives a whole new meaning to surf and turf, where days of catching waves give way to evenings hopping across Spain's best pintxos bars.

📍 Marseille (sans Paris), France: Marseille is an easy-to-reach smorgasbord of cool neighbourhoods, arty enclaves and coastal Riviera charm. Top tip: route via Lille to skip the metro mayhem of Paris during the tail end of the Olympics.

📍 Alsace, France: sip your way along the Burgundy wine trail through the golden vineyards of Alsace.

📍 St Ives & Penzance, Cornwall: Surf, sunbathe or swim on Cornwall’s best beaches that have long-drawn artists looking to capture St Ives’ glowy, romantic haze.

Read more about why late summer is a great time to travel on our blog - link in bio!

26/06/2024

There's nothing better than going to sleep in one place and waking up in another 😴

Sleeper journeys add that extra experience to a flight-free trip - but also a few extra items for the packing list.

Our advice? A good pair of earplugs, a reusable water bottle, a toothbrush and an eye mask are the essentials for good night's sleep. Throw in a pair of comfy socks, a fresh novel, a tablet for movie-watching, and some snacks (if your train doesn’t have dining facilities) and you'll be cosy in no time.

What are your essentials for sleeper train journeys?

17/06/2024

The UK is supposedly in for a pretty wet summer this year. We've got two choices: run and hide in a sunny spot elsewhere, or stay and embrace our inner pluviophiles.

With the chaos of heatwaves and overtouristed hotspots that have disrupted recent summer holidays - rain can bring a welcome sense of slowness. Like that feeling of getting dry and warm after a hike in the rain, or watching the drops fall from the cosy corner of a cafe. Or even a wild lake dip in the drizzle, if that’s your thing.

So, this one is for the pluviophiles and lovers of petrichor. Take a paddle in our favourite UK rainy spots (and maybe invest in a decent umbrella):

Yorkshire Dales: for puddle-splashing walks across the moors
Fort William: for dramatic hikes in misty mountains
Norfolk: for atmospheric beach strolls
North Wales: for lush, fragrant forest paths
South Downs: for cosy cafe and pub crawls

Are you a rain lover or rain hater? ☔️

14/06/2024

With passing window views offering a feast of mountain scenery, rail travel might just be the perfect companion to the classic skiing mini-break.

Now is the perfect time to get a trip to the slopes locked in, before prices start creeping up and availability thins out. So, here are our latest flight-free ski trips for you to swoosh, slide and carve your way through.

Which would you pick?

12/06/2024

One of our newer team members, Justin, recently took a train trip to Portugal - boarding a Wes Anderson-style carriage for the spectacular Douro Line. He returned with some gorgeous snaps, and his top tips for going on this iconic route 🚞

Do you have any tips for travelling in Portugal flight-free?

30/05/2024

If you signed Flight Free UK's recent domestic flight ban petition, you might have seen the government's response - stating aviation investment and the Jet Zero strategy as the main focus and priority.

have some great resources digging into Jet Zero, SAF and offsetting - why they're not as effective as they seem and might not be the answers we need right now.

Investment in rail feels vital if we want to encourage its use to reduce the travel industry's carbon impact. Conversations are starting to grow - with labour promising to reinvest in rail if they came into power.

Will these conversations turn into actions, though? Could banning domestic flights be the radical shift we need to inspire real actions for a less flight-centric travel industry in the UK?

Either way, don't feel disheartened! Getting 10.5k signatures on this petition is a fantastic achievement and plants the seeds for future change. Keep up the momentum and keep getting involved where you can. Look out for future petitions by Flight Free UK - and have a look at Campaign for Better Transport 's campaign in June, which suggests lots of ways to join in.

What do you think of the government's response? Read it in full here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649992

27/05/2024

Hannah and Ben's journey took them through Swiss lakes and mountains, stopping in Lake Como before heading home via Paris - all captured in these gorgeous snaps by Ben.

"Travelling by train felt like a slower and more relaxing way to see more of each place we visited," says Hannah, "the travel days integrated into our holiday and became the activity rather than a chore of moving from place to place. The views we saw en route were incredible, and the time spent on trains was often peaceful and restful."

Their advice for future travellers? Pack snacks - and take advantage of the Ticino tickets, which get you on most public transport for free and give discounts on the cable cars and funiculars for beautiful mountain views.

Would you take their trip?

22/05/2024

Flight-free does not have to mean complex. We're talking scenic trains and minimal changes, setting a laid-back tone from the get-go.

Surf, swim or sunbathe: whatever your style, the beach should feel easy.
The best time to go? The late summer months - when the crowds start to melt away, and the temperatures go from unbearably hot to balmy and breezy.

So pack your beach bag. Throw in a classic novel, a striped towel and an optimistic bottle of SPF as you breeze from carriage to coast in a single day.

Do you have a favourite easy beach trip by train?

16/05/2024

40% of bookers said they would have flown if they hadn't booked a Byway holiday in the last year (vs 27% the year before).

So what were the journeys that inspired that final nudge to go from planes to trains?

Here are the top 3 Byway holidays taken by frequent fliers:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Highlands and Hogwarts:
The appeal: the famous magical route across the Glenfinnan viaduct to Mallaig and hikes through the wild Highlands scenery.

🇦🇹 Vienna by Nightjet
The appeal: the scenic Arlberg Railway route from Zurich to Vienna, and a cosy sleeper ride on the way home.

🇮🇹 Alps to Italy
The appeal: seeing some of the most beautiful rail views in the world on the Rhaetian Railway, before melting into the tranquility of Varenna.

What's a holiday you've taken that made you fall in love with flight-free travel?

16/05/2024

This is the impact YOU made in the last year by taking a Byway trip.

Some of our newer team members took to the sunny streets to shout about our latest impact report and all the wonderful ways our community is helping to change the face of the travel industry.

👥 3390 customers took a flight-free trip, 2,305 more than last year.

🌳 757 tonnes of CO2 saved. That’s about 185M cups of tea’s worth of kettle boiling.

🚞 40% of bookers said they would have flown if they hadn’t taken a Byway trip, up from 27% last year. That’s more people opting for trains over planes, saving more carbon.

Thank you for helping save three times more carbon than last year. For sharing the joy of your overland holidays and inspiring others to try. For being an integral part of the flight-free movement.

Read the full report: https://www.byway.travel/about/sustainability

10/05/2024

We love a good holiday snap and took his to the next level - sketching whilst journeying through Germany by train.

"After 30 years as a community artist and ' helping people to make things' - I am happily retired and it’s my turn now!" says Jim, "I really enjoy sketching on location and have been inspired by the worldwide Urban Sketchers movement. Recently I’ve taken to drawing on vintage books and music manuscripts - that old paper is lovely to work on.

I always draw when I’m away on holiday - the sketches make good souvenirs. My recent train-hopping trip with Byway in Germany was great, because everything was so well-organised for us, my wife and I could concentrate on enjoying exploring and sketching!"

Do you sketch when on holiday?

03/05/2024

No one explains the beauty of flight-free travel better than you.

Thank you to all the Trustpilot reviewers for sharing your experiences. 500 snippets of overland joy. 500 travellers encouraging others to try going flight-free.

A milestone like this makes us feel so grateful for the fabulous community we're a part of, and the movement to make flight-free travel mainstream.

*oh wait that’s 505 already, wow, we’re on a roll!

P.S Pam, I hope your ankle is doing better.

29/04/2024

Easily reachable from London by train, or a snooze on a sleeper ferry from Harwich, lie the green and glassy landscapes of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

A haven of sustainable architecture - brimming with coffee shops, markets, avant-garde artworks and plenty of places to grab a drink by the water in the evenings.

If you’re looking for some inspo on what to do in this unique city, here are five things to add to your list.

Do you have any Rotterdam recommendations? Pop them below!

23/04/2024

An insightful article in by on sustainable summer holidays ☀️

There's no getting away from the fact that travel = impact. Sure, staying home is probably the most sustainable thing you could do - but it's very unlikely anyone is going to want or be able to do that. Travel is important for cultural understanding and connecting to new places, and when done mindfully can have a positive impact on communities.

Summer tends to be peak travel season (though climate change is starting to cause a shift in these patterns), but there are a few ways to limit the impact of a holiday - such as travelling overland, heading away from overtouristed hotspots or travelling off-peak in the late summer months.

Instead of stopping travelling altogether, it can be more impactful to adjust habits and reduce impacts by making more sustainable travel choices as a whole.

What are your sustainable summer holiday plans?

Read the article here: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/sustainable-travel-trends

10/04/2024

📢 Sign Flight Free UK's petition to ban domestic flights where alternative rail connections exist: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/649992 - closes 2nd May!

Domestic flights feel like an unnecessary and pollutive form of transport, that can often be replaced by a lower-carbon rail alternative. In 2023, France led the charge by banning domestic flights where rail connections under 2.5 hours exist, and Spain is planning to do the same.

At the moment, domestic flights in the UK tend to be cheaper than train journeys in the UK due to heavy subsidies on air travel, discouraging travellers from choosing low-carbon transport. Rail should be prioritised if we want to reduce travel's carbon footprint, and banning equivalent domestic flights would be a good first step towards this.

Do you think domestic flights should be banned in the UK? Let us know below 👇

30/03/2024

Easily reachable by train, the Netherlands makes for a perfect short break.

Sue did just that, heading to Delft and Haarlem and enjoying cosy food spots, canal-lined streets and museums steeped in Dutch history. A breezy bus ride took them on a day trip to Bloemendaal beach, a long stretch of coast not too far from Haarlem.

From windmills to waterways, their journey was a peaceful Dutch getaway.

More Netherlands trips here: https://www.byway.travel/destination/netherlands/netherlands-by-train-and-ferry

28/02/2024

Want to walk in Vincent Van Gogh’s footsteps?

Reachable by bus from Eindhoven, jump into the living canvas of Nuenen, where Van Gogh lived and painted for two years. From the Reformed Church to the Old Church Tower, near where the painter lived - there are 24 buildings and landscapes related to the painter to see with your own eyes.

Take the trip! https://trip.byway.travel/journey-template/47e00cff-e579-4aa9-b87d-3746311fee01

Photo credit: 1,2&3: Ernst Wagensveld, 4: Maikel Samuels / Hollandse Hoogte

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This is the impact YOU made in the last year by taking a Byway trip. Some of our newer team members took to the sunny streets to shout about our latest impact report and all the wonderful ways our community is helping to change the face of the travel industry. 👥 3390 customers took a flight-free trip, 2,305 more than last year. 🌳 757 tonnes of CO2 saved. That’s about 185M cups of tea’s worth of kettle boiling. 🚞 40% of bookers said they would have flown if they hadn’t taken a Byway trip, up from 27% last year. That’s more people opting for trains over planes, saving more carbon. Thank you for helping save three times more carbon than last year. For sharing the joy of your overland holidays and inspiring others to try. For being an integral part of the flight-free movement. Read the full report: https://www.byway.travel/about/sustainability #flightfree #nofly #sustainabletravel #impactreport #bcorp #bcorporation #sustainability #climateaction #traintravel #railtravel #overland #sustainableholidays #flightfreetravel #lowcarbon

Love is in the air, and on a train to Paris! Congrats to Devante and Hannah who got engaged on @thismorning today - and we gifted them a romantic train trip to Paris to help them celebrate. We hope you have an amazing time 🧡 Here's their trip: https://trip.byway.travel/journey-template/a0a96df6-50db-486e-b2dd-bad9351fce3b

2024 travel trends

Wondering where to go in 2024? And how to get there? After a year of scorching summer temperatures around Europe, a rising interest in sleeper trains and a growing appetite in unique, off the beaten path spots - there’s undoubtedly going to be some shifts in the new year. We’ve dug deep into the stats, poured over our maps and whipped up our fresh takes on where sustainable travel will take us in 2024. From cool-cations, to travelling in our PJs and welcoming more flight-free travellers - head to https://www.byway.travel/trends to read more. What are your predictions for travel in 2024? Any destinations you’ve got in mind? Drop us a comment below! #flightfree #railtravel #nofly #traveltrends #2024trends #traintravel #sustainabletravel

As 2023 draws to a close (already?!), you might be looking back over your camera roll and thinking about everything you’ve seen and done. We’d love to see and share all your slow travel memories as we wrap up 2023. Sharing your slow travel moments can inspire others to consider a flight-free trip in the new year. Is there a certain train view that lives in your head rent-free? A specific gelato spot you loved? A new place you discovered? Help us make flight-free travel mainstream in 2024, by sharing: - A photo of your favourite slow travel moment - The story behind it - Your top tip for going flight-free For a chance to be featured on our socials. Share here: https://bit.ly/47KU7gy (or send us a DM!) 🧡 #slowtravel #flightfree #sustainabletravel #railtravel #traintravel

Cologne to Munich

🚞 Slow views: Cologne to Munich 🚞 This four-hour ride takes you through the heart of Germany, following the scenic Rhine River valley, on past traditional villages and scenic rolling hills, to the vibrant city of Munich. With a buzzing nightlife, lush green spaces and river banks for summer evening lazing, Munich is a great city to indulge in Bavarian cuisine and rich history. Where are you planning to visit by train this summer? #slowviews #slowtravel #traintravel #flightfree #munich #germany #sustainability

Ferry to Arran

⛴️Slow views: Isle of Arran ferry ⛴️ The ferry ride from Ardrossan to Brodick takes just under an hour and offers gorgeous views of the sparkling waters and Scottish coastline. Once you arrive in Brodick, you'll find yourself in the heart of Arran's natural wonders and charming villages. From there, you can easily explore the island's diverse landscapes - from beaches to mountains and forests. There's also an abundance of wildlife, including seal colonies, otters and eagles! Have you visited the Isle of Arran? #slowviews #traintravel #arran #scotland #flightfree #sustainabletravel

Eurostar sunsets

Rate this Eurostar sunset on a scale of 1-10 🌅 🏖️ Hope you've enjoyed all the slow travel gems this week! 🏖️ #eurostar #sunset #slowtravel #traintravel #flightfree #trains #travel #sustainability

Guess the train view!

Can you guess where this train view is? 🛤️ #traintravel #slowtravel #flightfree #trains #trainview #travel #sustainable

Alicante at sunset

Alicante at sunset 😍 Are you a sea swimmer or a lake dipper? 🏖️ On holiday mode! 🏖️ Marketing manager Lucy here, I'm off soaking up the sun this week - so enjoy some handpicked, slow travel gems brought to you by my friendly automated assistant. #slowtravel #sustainability #alicante #flightfree #travel #sea #sunset #latesummer

The Bernina Pass in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world: the Bernina Pass. Travel through Swiss glacial mountains and emerald lakes to the sun-drenched palms of Northern Italy in a single journey. Browse Switzerland holidays: https://www.byway.travel/switzerland

Flight free for '23

We're calling it: 2023 will be the year for flight free. #bywaytravel #flightfreefor23 #flyless #traintravel

Skiing in Scotland

Skiing in Scotland? Aye! Hazel and her dog, Maple, bounded up to the snowy slopes of Cairngorm Mountain for a frosty ski tour with breathtaking views. Head here for slow travel trips to the Cairngorms: https://www.byway.travel/highlands-and-islands 📍 Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland 📸 iamhazelrobertson

Ski by train

Swap mountains of work for snow-capped mountains. Our resident ski experts, Jess and Paul have added some ski by train trips to our website! Head here for snow, ski and slow travel: https://www.byway.travel/ski-by-train

Journey on the Caledonia Sleeper train

Uncover the enduring magic of the sleeper train. Journey across UK and Europe in the comfort of a private cabin, drifting to sleep in one place and waking up in another. Take a look at our top sleeper train journeys: https://www.byway.travel/sleeper-train-holidays 📍 On the Caledonian Sleeper train to Inverness 📸 farawaydispatches

Ringstead Bay, Dorset

Slow moments in Dorset, soaking up the last of the summer sun. 📍 Ringstead Bay, Dorset 📸 Naomi, Byway traveller

The Bernina Express

The Bernina Express travels through glacial mountains and emerald lakes to sun-drenched palms in a single journey, making it one of the most spectacular railway journeys on Earth. Travel from Switzerland to Northern Italy and experience breath-taking, panoramic views on the highest railway across the Alps. And be sure to have your camera at the ready! 📍 The Bernina Pass 📸 Byway founder, Cat (on her recent slow travel trip) #sustainabletravel #slowtravel #berninaexpress #traintravel

Colmar at Christmas

We know what you're thinking, but stay with us: now is the perfect time to start planning a festive December escape. Visiting Christmas markets has become a staple tradition for many people getting into the festive spirit and so travel gets booked up pretty quickly. A particularly magical place around Christmas is the French Alsace. Strasbourg is often dubbed the ‘capital of Christmas’ - it is, after all, the oldest Christmas market in the world. Whereas Colmar puts on an impressive six markets across the city which are all connected by cobbled medieval streets, shimmering with festive lights. 📍 Colmar, French Alsace 📸 shahed.albanna #slowtravel #sustainabletravel #christmasmarkets

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Our mission is to make sustainable, thoughtful travel mainstream. We provide sustainable holiday experiences that take travellers off the beaten track, via trains, boats and more - but more than that, we want to create a movement that helps the world travel thoughtfully and sustainably once it can travel again. ‍ Byway is all about taking the time to appreciate the journey, starting a slow travel experience the moment you step out of your door. Our vision is that Byway will open people's eyes to a new way of holidaying, experiencing the lesser-known parts of the world instead of flying over them, and will blaze a trail into a new travel ecosystem growing up around sustainable, authentic and conscious travel.