The Hippie Trail: From London to Calcutta and Back — A Journey That Changed a Generation In the 1960s and 70s, thousands of young travelers left London and followed an extraordinary overland route to Calcutta—and often back again. This legendary journey, known as the Hippie Trail, passed through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and South Asia. It wasn’t just a road trip; it was a search for freedom, spirituality, music, and a different way of life. Backpacks, buses, cheap hostels, sitars, comm

6K views · 217 reactions | Fascinating video shows London trams through history  | MyLondon | Facebook

Eurostar has suspended all cross-Channel trains to and from London after a power failure. Passengers in London and Paris scrambled to find alternative routes during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks. | DW News

2.4K views · 43 reactions | Kolkata's pride for nearly 150 years now. The iconic tram, the oldest in Asia, has trundled on at its own pace to create a distinct niche for itself. Several tram routes have been discontinued for varied reasons. Many also consider the slow-moving trams as a misfit in a fast-paced, bustling metropolis. But large sections of people still want this service to continue. (Video credit: PTI) | NDTV | Facebook