Shandana Durrani

Jan 11, 2024 | tourradar.com | Shandana Durrani

The soft river breeze wafts through my hair as the sails of the dahabiya boats bend and twist with the wind. The call to prayer resonates around me although ancient temples are all I can see. As the sun sets on another day on the mighty Nile, I reflect on the time I have spent so far in this wondrous land I have long dreamed of visiting. I’m on a seven-day Egypt itinerary bound for the sandy banks of historic Luxor.

Jan 3, 2024 | tourradar.com | Shandana Durrani

Forget planes, buses or automobiles: 2024 is the year of the train. With rail lines in more than 130 countries around the globe, the sustainable, and often fastest, way to travel for many locals and tourists alike is the mighty train. Trains have long captivated the imagination, allowing us to soak in the scenery from the comfort of a dining car, sleeper car or seat. And with the return of the night train, Europe in particular boasts a wealth of scenic train rides to get you going.

Dec 12, 2023 | tourradar.com | Shandana Durrani

Twenty twenty-three has been a whirlwind of a year, from major celebrity breakups to record-breaking women-led cinema to marches for peace to the return of travel. Thanks to “revenge travel,” the United States alone saw more than 50 million international visitors in 2023. According to the European Union, “there was a 22.5 percent increase in the number of nights spent by foreign tourists [in Europe], while domestic tourism saw a 5.8 percent increase” from the year before.

Sep 6, 2019 | travelsupermarket.com | Shandana Durrani