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Got two weeks to explore Japan? Lucky you. Here’s how to spend your time in the island nation using the 14-day Japan Rail Pass
Two weeks in Japan: the ultimate rail itinerary for first-time visitors
Got two weeks to explore Japan? Lucky you. Here’s how to spend your time in the island nation using the 14-day Japan Rail Pass
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Expect iconic design, high-end service and absolute opulence
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From spectacular coastal journeys to new links between cultural capitals, these are the most exciting new night train routes to try this year
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Expect iconic design, high-end service and absolute opulence
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There are some truly spectacular abandoned train stations all over the globe
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Hop on board and enjoy the best that the Continent has to offer
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The rainbow flag flies over fog, the Golden Gate and a hippy/tech playground
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg
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Buenos Aires
This vast, football-mad metropolis is a melting pot of cultures, colours and cuisines
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Bogotá
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São Paulo
Head to Brazil’s biggest city for five-star food, killer clubs and sumptuous skylines