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London to Berlin Train

New Sleeper Train Launching from London to Berlin in May

A pan-European sleeper train has been announced, offering British travelers the opportunity to get to Berlin overnight by rail from May 25 2023. Read more

US foreigners travel

US to Allow Foreigners to Travel Into Country

In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to [travel] into the country this fall if they have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test — changes replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are lower.

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Malin Linnéa on Finding Inspiration through Travel and Sound Healing

10 Years in the Making, Malin Linnéa Is Ready to Unleash Her Productions

Swedish-born DJ and Producer Malin LinnĂ©a has made a name for herself in the electronic music circuit in London. Getting her start at Ministry of Sound she has shared the decks with names such as Damian Lazarus, Bedouin and Blond:ish. Over the last few years, she has held a residency at Scorpios Mykonos in Greece. She has recently begun to focus on her productions and just released a brand new track “Crosby’s Midnight Train” that is out now on AMITABHA. 6AM chatted with Malin about her journey and growth as an artist and how her move to Mexico has been able to reenergize and focus her music.

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Budget-friendly festivals

Check Out These Budget-Friendly Festivals

Attending music festivals can quickly add up. Car, food, hotel and not to mention any on-site expenses can leave a hole in your pocket. So, how do you find budget-friendly festivals? Viberate, a music database startup, analyzed the most popular festivals around the world to see which provide the best musical experience for your money. For those that made the cut, you would pay less than 1€ (roughly about one U.S. dollar) per artist. Compared to the others, European festivals were the more budget-friendly; especially if you’re able to get time-limited special offers or buy Early Bird tickets.

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7 Winter Festivals Escape

8 Winter Festival Escapes to Travel to in 2019/2020

Summer is over, and winter is here but that doesn’t mean the music has to stop. We’ve lined up 8 Winter Festival Escapes for you and your crew to check out.

These 8 winter festival escapes are just what the doctor ordered to cure the winter blues.

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How to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy When Traveling for Gigs and Festivals

If you’ve ever had a layover or a cancelled or delayed flight, you know how tiring and stressful traveling can be. Imagine how this must be for a traveling artist, for whom experiences like these are quite common. Traveling the world for gigs and festivals seems awesome to most, but it is not always so. Some artists have seen their career trajectory shoot straight up vertically, going from producing music in their bedroom to major superstars seemingly overnight. Recently we have seen our industry tackle the important issues of mental health and well-being, especially with the passing of Avicii and artists such as Benga speaking up about the strains of touring and battles with depression.

So, how can you ensure you take care of your mental and physical health while on the road?

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The Ark is Set to Sail Anew in 2018…Twice

This past August 31 to September 3, The Ark embarked on its maiden voyage as the biggest party cruise in the world. Sailing from Barcelona to Marseilles and Ibiza, the cruise was well-received and hailed as the best party cruise in the world as over 4,000 passengers enjoyed the performances of 90 DJs, which included major names such as Roger Sanchez, Masters At Work, Sven VÀth, Amelie Lens, 2MANYDJS and Claptone.

Passengers also enjoyed the culinary delights provided by top chefs such as Nick Bril of The Jane, Piet Devriendt of restaurant De Oesterput and Dutch chef Steve Depp.

And between parties, there was plenty of time to enjoy all the facilities on board the ship and to do some sightseeing on land during stops.

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City Travel Guide: DETROIT

It’s likely that if you ever tell someone you’re taking a vacation to Detroit, you will be met with a mixture of concern and curiosity. While many don’t think of the Motor City as a leisure destination, Detroit holds a special place in America’s history and more so in the dance music world as the birthplace of techno and home of Movement Electronic Music Festival – a three-day affair complete with impressive line-ups attracting tens of thousands to the city’s Hart Plaza every Memorial Day Weekend. Don’t be mistaken in thinking of the city as unsafe or not worth visiting, however, for Detroit is rebuilding and remains a great party and visiting destination throughout the year thanks to its vibrant techno scene, iconic venues and wonderful arts scene.

Throughout this Detroit travel guide you will find everything you need from hotel and food recommendations, transportation tips, things to do away from the music, and of course, a party guide to techno in the Motor City.

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