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Train Travel: What Luggage to Take on SNCF Trains?

What changed at SNCF in February 2024? For air travel, passengers are already accustomed to checking the weight and size of their suitcases. Until recently, this was not the case for train travel. An informal and little-known rule among travelers stated that "you must be able to carry all your lugg ...

04
Mar
2024

The Orient Express: History of a Legendary Train

most prestigious of trains... Decline and Revival of the Orient Express World War II abruptly halted the rise of the Orient-Express, and the advent of air travel began its decline. Regular service to Istanbul and Athens ceased in 1977 due to increasing competition from airplanes. However, in 1982, ...

19
May
2011

Legislative Elections Why Vote?

ich is added a residence allowance of about 170€ and a function allowance of nearly 1500€. In addition, deputies receive a transportation credit for air travel, and the National Assembly pays for train travel from their constituency to the capital, particularly for meetings at the National As ...

20
May
2022

Venous insufficiency: 6 tips to keep your legs light

d favor shoes with small heels 2 to 4 cm high. Flats and high heels are not recommended. During long car or train journeys and imperatively during air travel, remember to equip yourself with socks or compression stockings to relieve pain in the legs and prevent the risk of phlebitis. 3- Eleva ...

18
Aug
2022

Choosing a suitcase: 5 criteria to consider

rectly in store. That way you can roll them around and check the handling and vertical stability of each piece of luggage. 5- Don't forget safety For air travel, it is best to prefer luggage equipped with locks. This security prevents the suitcase from being opened by unscrupulous staff or from ...

04
Oct
2022

Air travel: understanding turbulence in 5 questions

ording to a 2021 report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, atmospheric turbulence remains “a significant cause of accidents and injuries” during air travel. As the plane can suddenly drop several meters, the main risk for passengers is being thrown around the cabin or being inj ...

28
May
2024