It speaks volumes that 15% of this slop studio's leadership team are IP experts

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This is news to some people, so I present to you: authorsfirst.com Peter F. Hamilton. Conn Iggulden. David W. Ball. R. A. Salvatore. All people who made a good living from writing.

Exhausted, but how can I sleep in a city with architecture as epic as this

Olly Beckett@aplantogo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Swooping views of Rio, which I enjoyed after sitting in the plane in the airport for two hours. Now in a cold and grey BA

Swooping views of Rio, which I enjoyed after sitting in the plane in the airport for two hours. Now in a cold and grey BA

Olly Beckett@aplantogo.bsky.social · 3w ago

Vamanos (not going to Rio, I'm staying on for the full 17 hour journey to Buenos Aires)

Vamanos (not going to Rio, I'm staying on for the full 17 hour journey to Buenos Aires)

Such a good deal, if only I had the time!

European Rail Timetable@europeanrailtt.bsky.social · 3w ago

Planning a European rail adventure? Interrail is offering 50% off one-, two- and three-month Global Passes, plus 15% off other passes. The sale ends October 1 at 10:00 CET. ERT readers can also book easier reservations through our partner All Aboard. shorturl.at/g5aHn

Impressed by Split Airport, no signs of EES issues here. Straight through. Only problem is the stench of cigarettes everywhere 🤢

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I don't know how Croatia does it, but every time I visit it's like a balm for my soul

Olly Beckett@aplantogo.bsky.social · last mo.

And now I'm at a free opera concert overlooking the Adriatic. There really is something magical about this country.

In 1296 Marco Polo was captured by the Venetians, 730 years later I watched a commemorative opera performance overlooking the ancient town of Korcula, which claims the famous traveller was born there.

And now I'm at a free opera concert overlooking the Adriatic. There really is something magical about this country.

Olly Beckett@aplantogo.bsky.social · last mo.

As anticipated Croatia has more than redeemed itself

As anticipated Croatia has more than redeemed itself

Olly Beckett@aplantogo.bsky.social · last mo.

Arggghh Croatia what has happened? In two days we've been scammed twice, our ferry "broke down" and I've seen how much more of an overcrowded hellhole Dubrovnik has become. Fortunately Korcula is proving perfectly pretty.

Arggghh Croatia what has happened? In two days we've been scammed twice, our ferry "broke down" and I've seen how much more of an overcrowded hellhole Dubrovnik has become. Fortunately Korcula is proving perfectly pretty.

Fresh from the printers and being delivered from today: Mountains Magazine Autumn '26 issue. Buy your copy now > mountains-magazine.com/Shop/PRE-ORD...

Three months of work and some truly excellent travel writers have gone into the Autumn '26 issue of Mountains Magazine. Taking delivery of the hard copies is always a hugely nerve-wracking moment, but I'm happy to say that this issue looks very, VERY good. Massive relief!

This new @europeansleeper.eu route (beginning Apr 2028) will create a fun sleeper train circle: 1. Brussels > Malmo (European Sleeper) 2. Malmo > Berlin (Snälltåget) 3. Berlin > Zurich (ÖBB) 4. Zurich > Vienna (ÖBB) 5. Vienna > Brussels (ÖBB)

American Classics at the Proms this evening, one of the best Proms I've been to in recent times. That country sure has produced some talented composers.

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It is a tourist trap but a very pretty one and easy to escape the crowds - also, the views are just wow 🤩 #grindelwald I would love to go back to the Eiger Trail again 🏃‍♂️ A short read by @aplantogo.bsky.social @mountains-magazine.com

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If you build it they will come. Fantastic news about what is a brilliant route: www.trains.com/pro/passenge...

Amtrak's Mardi Gras more than doubles predicted patronage after one year: Analysis - Trains

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Watching the New Forest burn is deeply upsetting. It looks as though it's heathland that's burning; when I lived in the Forest heathland was constantly burned to create grazing space for the ever-increasing number of ponies and livestock. Hopefully the trees are safe and the land recovers quickly.

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Less than a week later and the website has already exceeded this.

Olly Beckett@aplantogo.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Just one week to see if mountains-magazine.com can hit 30,000 Unique Visitors Per Month for the first time...

This would be amazing. Copenhagen managed it, Rotterdam managed it, Paris managed it. I've long wondered what it would take to make the Regent's Canal swimmable...maybe that hope will come true

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 3mo ago

One city. 600 kilometres of waterways. A new vision to transform them. Our new Clean Rivers and Waterways Plan is one of the world’s most ambitious projects to make sure decades of damage is reversed over the next 10 years.

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British exceptionalism strikes again. The EES queues are becoming increasingly long, but (52% of voting) Brits chose that option and must deal with the consequences.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo ago

Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls

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Sam Neill was such a wise, gentle and talented person and, as Daniel says below, what Sam says in this video can apply to any freelancer (I know I've felt the same as a writer). A wonderful man who lived in a special part of the world and who will be greatly missed.

Daniel Benneworth-Gray@danielgray.com · 3mo ago

Sam Neill on tackling depression and imposter syndrome when you’re between jobs.

There you go folks, you can no longer trust VRBO to tell or show you the truth. Abhorrent thing to do, let alone brazenly admit it like this.