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Two Oxford researchers share their eye-opening journey to a conference in Marrakesh by train and ferry instead of flying. Discover the challenges, unexpected joys, and compelling environmental case for low-carbon academic travel.

A map illustrating the route taken by two researchers traveling to a conference in Marrakesh. The route starts in Oxford, UK, and includes train travel through London, Paris, Barcelona, and Tangier, with a ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Icons indicate modes of transport and key statistics highlight the journey's length, duration, and reduced carbon footprint compared to flying.

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