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Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
France's most walkable city is perfect for a weekend break and it's not Paris
The French city was found to be the best for exploring on foot according to a study by French newspaper Le Parisien. Brits can catch a direct flight to Lyon which takes less than two hours France is a favourite destination for Brits, and its closeness to the UK makes it an excellent choice for a quick weekend getaway. But where's the best spot in the country for a city break that you can explore on foot? A study by French newspaper Le Parisien revealed that Lyon is France's most walkable city and the easiest to navigate by foot. As the third largest city in France, Lyon is often hailed as the nation's culinary capital, and its Old Town is among the most beautiful in France. Brits can catch a direct flight to Lyon which takes less than two hours, or they can travel by train using the Eurostar and changing in Paris, which takes just under five hours. Skyscanner offers a variety of flight options, or British tourists can plan a train or flight route on Omio. What to do in Lyon If you're short on time, most of Lyon's top attractions are located in Vieux Lyon. Marvel at the architecture in the city's cathedral or uncover its intriguing traboules. The Traboules are secret covered passageways through Lyon's Old Town, so keep your eyes open as you wander, reports the Express. The city's top-rated attraction on Tripadvisor is the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, which perches on a hill overlooking the old town. The Basilique is incredibly stunning, but visitors will also enjoy fantastic views from the top, and there's also a cafe. If you have a bit more time, visit the city's Parc de la Tete d'Or, home to turtles. What to eat in Lyon Lyon is frequently hailed as France's culinary capital, so after all that strolling, be sure to carve out some time to savour its gastronomic wonders. The city's food scene revolves heavily around bouchons – eateries specialising in traditional Lyonnaise cuisine. Some of the offerings, like pork tripe sausage, might not be for the squeamish. However, dishes such as lentils with vegetables and sausages, and le poulet celestine, a chicken dish featuring mushrooms and tomatoes, are firm favourites. Where to stay in Lyon If you're keen on staying in the most pedestrian-friendly part of the city, consider lodging in the old town. Alternatively, hotels across the river tend to be more budget-friendly if you're watching your pennies.
Local Germany
09-05-2025
- Local Germany
What's the best way to travel between Berlin and Munich?
According to Deutsche Bahn, the number of train passengers between Berlin and Munich doubled to about 3.6 million per year after a high-speed rail line opened between the two cities in 2017, which translates to approximately 10,000 train passengers per day. Industry figures suggest that rail travel accounts for roughly 40 percent of journeys between the two cities. Of the remainder, approximately 35 percent travel by air, 20 percent by car, and five percent by coach or bus. Those are the options – but which is the best? Below, we've set out the various pros and cons. The prices shown are for one-way journeys and are averages unless otherwise stated. Bus companies, train operators, and airlines offer numerous deals for off-peak travel – and it always pays to book well in advance if you can. For train travellers, Deutsche Bahn's Bahncard 25 is an affordable way to nab a 25 percent discount on rail fares. Train Taking a train from Berlin to Munich (or vice versa) takes between just about 4 and 4.5 hours and can cost as little as €17 – if you don't mind when you travel and are happy to book at least a fortnight advance. According to Omio , the average price of a one-way ticket is €113 (if you book on the day). There are approximately 20 trains running daily. Passengers wait on the platform at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Christoph Soeder Travelling by train has a number of additional advantages, including city centre departure and arrival, freedom from security checks, and the smallest carbon footprint - roughly 22kg of CO2 - of all the available options. To book tickets, visit the Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain websites. READ ALSO: New Munich-Paris high speed rail service planned Flying As with trains, there are approximately 20 flights a day between Berlin and Munich, and the average fare is around €100 (although they can be much more if you book last minute). The flight time is just under an hour, but both airports are some distance from the city centre. Once you take into account the amount of time it takes to travel to and from the airport(s), and the time spent clearing security and waiting for luggage, the average journey time tends to be around 5 hours. Advertisement As you might expect, this is the least environmentally way to travel: according to Atmosfair , a roundtrip from Berlin to Munich produces 300kg of CO2 per passenger. German airline Lufthansa runs nearly all direct flights between the two cities, so if you want to fly, you can book directly through them or a price comparison website. READ ALSO: Munich, Vienna or Salzburg - Which is the best airport to fly from? Bus Travelling by bus is both the cheapest and the slowest method of making the journey. A ticket costs around €17, but the journey can take anywhere from 7 to 11 hours. The level of comfort tends to be slightly worse in comparison to a journey by train, and the carbon footprint slightly higher. If you're looking to save a few euros and have missed the boat on a low-cost train tickets, visit the FlixBus website to nab an affordable bus ticket. A Flixbus stands in the Central Bus Station in Berlin. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Fabian Sommer Car From an environmental point of view, there isn't much difference between driving and flying between Berlin and Munich (assuming you're alone in the car). The distance between the two cities is just under 600 km and the journey generally takes somewhere between 5.5 and 6.5 hours, depending on traffic. The cost in petrol is likely to be somewhere between €60 and €80. Parking in Berlin is relatively straightforward but can be far more of a problem in Munich. READ ALSO: Why are fewer people taking domestic flights in Germany? Rideshare In comparison with other countries, Germany's ridesharing ( Mitfahgelegeneheit ) infrastructure is reasonably well developed. A less flexible, but far more social, alternative to driving, it's also cheaper and greener. Platforms which specialise in putting people and cars together include: Blablacar , Mitfahren and Mifaz . Deals will vary, but generally you'll simply pay a contribution to the petrol costs. Advertisement Which is best? If you value flexibility and privacy, you may want to drive – but trains remain the fastest, most convenient, and greenest option for most people travelling between Berlin and Munich. As an alternative, ride-sharing is an excellent low-cost and climate-conscious alternative for those who have no problem sitting in a car with strangers. Do you have any tips on the best way to travel between Berlin and the Bavarian capital? Let us know in the comments below or by dropping us an email at news@ .
Time Out
30-04-2025
- Health
- Time Out
The Spanish city named Europe's health and wellness capital
Time Out certainly has a good grasp on the best cities for culture, food, nightlife and transport – but with wellness tourism booming, which European city can claim to have the healthiest glow? So many factors affect our health and wellbeing in cities, from air quality and pollution to walkability and the fitness venues on offer. Handily, travel booking platform Omio has just looked into 17 different criteria to rank Europe's top cities for wellness. The factors included pollution levels, the quality of green spaces, the number of spas, gyms and fitness centres, quietness and sunshine. The crowning city, which had an overall score of 78.62 out of 100, was Madrid! According to the study, the Spanish capital scored well across the board, particularly thanks to its high quality of life, the fact it has 360 spas – yes, 360 – and 2,712 hours of sunshine per year. The city was included in the sunniest capital cities in Europe recently, after all. Check out the best swimming pools and parks and gardens in the city. After a wellness break that's more focused on spa treatments and relaxation? Though Vilnius is in number 17 according to this study, Lithuania was recently named the world's best wellness destination, according to the Health Tourism Awards. Read more on that here. These are the 20 best cities for health and wellness in Europe Madrid Lisbon Vienna Prague Amsterdam Helsinki Copenhagen Tallinn Rome Zagreb Budapest Ljubljana Bern Berlin Luxembourg Riga Sofia Vilnius Athens Stockholm Yerevan Reykjavik Did you see that ?
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Omio Expands Inventory in Six Southeast Asian Countries, Strengthening its Position as the Leading Global Travel Booking Platform
The first phase of Omio's expansion in Southeast Asia has unlocked over 14,000 bus routes from more than 1,800 transportation providers across Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia The Omio app unifies transportation across three continents and 45 countries. BERLIN, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Omio, the leading multi-modal travel booking platform, today announced its growing inventory in Southeast Asia. This marks a significant step in Omio's global expansion plans and mission to digitise travel. Adding to Omio's flight options in this region, international travellers can now seamlessly search, compare, and book tickets for over 14,000 bus routes from 1,800 local transportation providers across six Southeast Asian countries: Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Omio will add ferry and rail services to the platform over the following months, aiming for comprehensive multi-modal coverage to be available before Q4 2025, just in time for the peak season of SEA travel. Travel Information and Support in Your Language, All in One App Travellers looking to explore the vibrant Southeast Asia region benefit from an unmatched booking experience, which includes navigating in their local languages, paying in their preferred currency and payment method, and selecting a seat via Omio's Seat Map feature, along with 24/7 Customer Support. Unifying Travel Across the Globe The Asia-Pacific region is the second-largest tourist destination in the world, following Europe, with Southeast Asia attracting approximately 120 million inbound tourists each year. Building on its presence in Europe and North America, Southeast Asia has added a new dimension to Omio's global inventory and reflects the company's mission to make travel by train, flight, bus, and ferry easy and enjoyable everywhere in the world. Omio now operates in 45 countries across three continents. With millions of bookable routes and 80,000 tickets sold daily, Omio is the leading global source of inventory for multi-modal travel. Veronica Diquattro, President B2C Europe & Supply at Omio, comments: "Our offering radically simplifies the travel experience for international travellers in this vibrant key travel region. The transportation landscape in Southeast Asia – particularly for bus travel – is incredibly fragmented and complex for international visitors to navigate. We are excited to help them explore this beautiful region with ease, and we are working tirelessly to integrate further regional mobility providers into our travel platform to create an unparalleled multi-modal inventory for travellers to search and book." Media Contact Amy Van About Omio Since its foundation in 2013, the Omio Group has helped customers discover new ways of travelling. Thanks to its two interconnected platforms, Omio and Rome2Rio, Omio is the world's leading travel platform for searching, comparing, and booking. Omio B2B Partnership services OTAs and mobility providers with bespoke business solutions. Omio supports its customers in their desire to explore Europe, the US, Canada and Southeast Asia by train, bus, flight, and ferry. Omio sells more than 80,000 tickets daily, employs over 430 staff from more than 50 countries and maintains offices in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne, London and Bangalore. The Omio Group offers its customers journeys that move them. Logo: View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Euronews
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
What are Europe's music capitals in 2025?
ADVERTISEMENT What's your go-to European city for an ideal night out? London and its Ministry of Sound? Berlin for some Berghain bops? Or Mykonos' Cavo Paradisco, perchance? And what about music festivals? Barcelona's Sónar ? Novi Sad's Exit ? Maybe Lyon for some Fourvière frolics ? Whatever your pleasure, every European city has its scene and copious draws. But considering we're spoiled for choice, it's not always easy picking a destination for a lively weekend away or selecting the right music festival during the summer fest season. Enter: Travel booking site Omio , which has established a ranking of the continent's best music destinations in 2025. Their team has done so by looking into concert and musical ticket prices, the number of nightclubs and gig venues, as well as the number of open-air music festivals - all across 50 cities in Europe. Topping the list is London, which boasts an impressive 75 nightclubs, 26 concert halls and 25 music festivals according to the study. However, it also has the second most expensive average ticket price for both musicals and gigs – only behind Zurich and its ridiculously high prices. Paris comes in second place with 53 nightclubs, 19 concert venues and 15 festivals, and Budapest has overlapped the renowned nightlife capital Berlin to the third spot. Here are the music capitals of Europe for 2025: London Paris Budapest Berlin Prague Copenhagen Dublin Barcelona Madrid Naples Athens Warsaw Lisbon Lyon Rome Tallinn Florence Cork Amsterdam Riga The full breakdown of Omio's study can be found here . In case you were wondering, the European country with the most cities in the Top 50 is Spain, with six destinations: Barcelona (8th spot), Madrid (9), Sevilla (28), Valencia (36), Bilbao (41), Ibiza Town (50). Second most represented country in terms of music options is Germany, with five destinations: Berlin (4), Munich (32), Frankfurt (38), Cologne (40) and Hamburg (44). Rounding off the podium are France, UK and Italy who are joint-third with four destinations apiece – with Italy having the distinction of the cheapest average when it comes to concert ticket prices (in Naples), according to the study. Budget wise, Omio seems to conclude that the likes of Cork, Lyon, Tallinn and Vilnus are some attractive destinations when it comes to not breaking the bank and getting some bang for your buck. Elsewhere, and perhaps to no one's surprise, Berlin topped Accor's study on the best cities for live music, based on venue ratings, the number of scheduled gigs and monthly search trends. The German capital has 1161 gigs scheduled, 365,630 monthly searches online for gigs, and an average venue rating across the city of 4.56. ADVERTISEMENT On the whole, Germany fared well as three other German cities made the top 15, with Hamburg coming in sixth, Munich ninth and Frankfurt thirteenth. This means that the country had more entries in the roundup than any other European country. Check out Accor's European Music Map . These are the best cities in Europe for live music: Berlin Manchester London Dublin Paris Hamburg Birmingham Prague Munich Amsterdam Vienna Copenhagen Frankfurt Budapest Milan ADVERTISEMENT
