Tips & advice
Opinion
Paris
I tried to be a ‘cool’ traveller in Paris. It didn’t work
Like most who visit, I had my Parisian fantasy. I’d do as the locals do and have an “authentic” experience. It was a mistake.
- by Natasha Bazika
Ten essential travel skills worthy of their own gold medals
From beating the carry-on luggage limit to the perfect travelator dismount, if travel was an Olympic sport, these would be the events.
- by Riley Wilson
This unspoiled paradise is a dream destination (with a catch)
With its natural beauty, colourful villages and photogenic locals, Samoa is the Instagrammable, Tik-Tok-ready unspoiled paradise dreams are made of, as long as you’re patient.
- by Julietta Jameson
Step aside, Santorini: A new island siren is sizzling
It’s Disneyland for beaches and home to the freshest grilled octopus. Here’s what you should know about the tiny fishing village on the brink of superstardom.
- by Flip Byrnes
The best part of a cruise is sailing away
The most pleasurable moment in cruising might be the wonderful sail away from port, when you’re doing nothing much at all but gazing at the sea.
- by Brian Johnston
Indulge: 31 ways to add luxury to your holiday for free (or close to it)
Love the finer things in life? There are ways to add that something extra to your holiday without forking out thousands.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Is five days enough to see both Siem Reap and Luang Prabang?
“I have five days after landing in Siem Reap and wondering if there is enough to do or should I fly to Luang Prabang for a few days?”
- by Michael Gebicki
Ten airport hotels so good you’ll be praying for a layover
From JFK’s retro dream TWA to sleeping in the cockpit of a vintage plane in Stockholm, here are 10 of the best ways to spend the night at an airport.
- by Flip Byrnes
Heading to Japan? The other form of transport to consider
Don’t be blinkered by Japan’s famed train system: there are good reasons to drive, and you might find it easier than you imagine.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Food and wine
I ate at ‘the world’s worst restaurant’ and now it’s even worse
It’s world-famous and notoriously expensive, but don’t spend your money like this. There’s better food in the world.
- by Ben Groundwater