Checklist: 23 things you must do before you head off on a trip
Here are 23 things you need to do before you travel.
Tips & Advice
What's the best holiday to take with the extended family?
It's a tough call to please all those ages and I'm not sure a bus tour or a campervan holiday would be a winner.
France and Belgium battlefields: How can I retrace the footsteps of my grandfather?
My grandfather fought in France and Belgium 100 years ago. How do I retrace his steps?
Best and worst things about travel to Corsica
Reader John Peterson reveals how he made the most of his trip to Corsica.
Six ways flying is worse now than it was 20 years ago
The flying experience has changed a lot in the past two decades, and not for the better in many ways.
Why do we insist Australia is 'the best country in the world'?
We used to shake our heads at the Americans with all their flags and their sincerity, but now the same thing is happening here.
The 10 things you need to know about train travel in Europe
Crossing Europe by train is enjoyable, but the ride is easier if you acquaint yourself with the network before the train leaves the station.
What do I need to know about dengue fever?
This mosquito-borne disease is on the rise and on our doorstep.
Not Thailand or Bali: where to go for an island holiday?
If you want the storybook version of a South Seas paradise, Samoa delivers.
The reason why you always board a plane from the left side
This has become an established convention that goes unquestioned these days but it dates back to the early days of aviation.
The reason why I don't stay in hotels anymore
Forget the concierge and room service: There is no better way to fit in to a new destination than to live like a local.
Should you buy an Oyster Card before you get to London?
Is it cheaper to buy tickets beforehand or when you get there?
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