Savvy traveller
To win over the locals, this is the one thing travellers must do
French people are the rudest, most arrogant people in the world. Is it really true, or simply a cliche perpetrated by a bitter Brit?
- by Belinda Jackson
How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.
- by Natasha Bazika
What you need to know about Europe’s train stations
For all their busyness, European train stations are remarkably easy to use, as long as you’re familiar with a few basic operational instructions.
- by Brian Johnston
How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
- by Brian Johnston
The medicines and first-aid items every traveller should pack
Few things ruin a tropical holiday as quickly as an ear infection. I’ve been burned before, but a two-week cruise finally saw me pack my first medical kit.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes
We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around.
- by Brian Johnston
Beware this trap with your passport next time you travel
I had the opportunity for a trip to South-East Asia at short notice. But when I checked the entry requirements, I realised I had a problem.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Be warned: This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)
Taking kids on a river cruise is perhaps a mistake, but there are some exceptions.
- by Brian Johnston
How to travel on a budget in this wallet-busting paradise
Holiday in Hawaii? Don’t shell out too much; there’s more aloha, less moolah, with these money-saving Hawaii hacks.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Does your dream destination actually suit remote work?
If you’re planning to join the ranks of self-employed, digital nomads, you’ll need to consider more than just beaches and coffee shops.
- by Rosalyn Page