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Travel Daily Podcast — October 23, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Tipperary named as one of Lonely Planet’s best places in the world to visit in 2026
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 shines a spotlight on Tipperary for hiking, history, and standout food. Highlights range from the Glen of Aherlow and the Rock of Cashel to gloriously uncrowded trails and hearty local flavors like Cashel Blue and apple tarts. If Ireland is on your 2026 list, Tipperary offers postcard views with fewer crowds and real culinary character.
Dal Botswana al Perù, da Jeju-do fino alla Sardegna: ecco le 50 migliori destinazioni da visitare nel 2026 secondo Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet’s 2026 list crowns Botswana for authentic safaris, with Peru second amid improved access via new airports and South Korea’s Jeju-do in third. The top tier also features Ikara-Flinders Ranges, Cadiz, Sao Paulo’s Liberdade, Sardinia, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Reunion, and Tunisia. Their top experiences skew adventurous and cultural—from Tajikistan treks and Dubai’s historic food scene to a luxe train-hotel over South Africa’s Sabie River—making early planning smart for peak seasons.
In Basilicata puoi fare il trekking più estremo (e spettacolare) d’Italia
Basilicata is a dream for hikers, from the adrenaline of Sasso di Castalda’s Ponte alla Luna (a 300 m span suspended 102 m up) to the Dolomiti Lucane between Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa and the wild beauty of Pollino National Park, home to ancient pino loricato and UNESCO-listed beech forests. Practical touches like weekend openings and gear included (about 20 euros for the bridge experience) make it accessible. It is an ideal alternative to Italy’s crowded hotspots, with routes for beginners to experts.
The secret to getting $82 hotel rooms on your Disney World vacation
Disney Springs Area Hotels are running promotions through November 23, with rates starting at 82 dollars per night at Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista and other strong values nearby. Perks mirror Disney Resorts—complimentary park transportation, 30-minute early entry, golf discounts, and Disney Springs savings—making this a high-value window for EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival and the coming holiday displays. If you are eyeing a fall visit, book ahead to lock in these limited-time rates.
Narayanghat–Butwal highway expansion eases travel, nears completion
Most of the 113 km Narayanghat–Butwal stretch on Nepal’s East-West Highway is now smooth, with the final bottleneck at Daunne progressing quickly. Travel time has already dropped to about two and a half hours, with a 90-minute target once works finish; completion is slated for July 2026 under an ADB-backed upgrade to Asian Highway standards. Expect better reliability for both tourism and freight as bridges, dividers, and finishing works come online.
5 spooky Halloween cruises for adults
From Ireland’s Samhain-rooted celebrations with Unforgettable Travel to onboard Halloween parties with Holland America and Disney Cruise Line, spooky season at sea is having a moment. Virgin Voyages amps up the adults-only vibe with themed entertainment and costume contests, while Carnival delivers Halloween programming the entire month of October. Pick your flavor—cultural, family-friendly, or full-on party—and plan early for those late-October sailings.
Eastern Railway operating over 1,300 trips of special trains this festive season: Official
To handle festival demand across Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath, Eastern Railway is running more than 1,300 special train trips, part of a planned nationwide record of over 12,000 special trips in 2025. With about 100,000 ER staff mobilized, added services are originating from hubs like Howrah, Sealdah, and Kolkata to ease holiday travel. If you are traveling in the region, check schedules early and secure seats as routes fill quickly.
