Slow Travel: discover the Joy of the Journey
Elissa Berrger extolls the advantages of travelling slowly to enhance the travel experience.
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The countries where Vaping is a crime
Many countries - including popular tourist destinations - ban or restrict e-cigarettes. Daniel Weston presents a survey by Ski Verigo that pulls where vaping is in - or out.
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Faith and Death: gloomily searching the world’s Cemeteries
When Ben Bartee travels he tends to visit cemeteries. He finds exploring how cultures choose to look after their dead always offers a useful insight.
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Ski A to Z: a welcome resource for skiers
Donna Richardson finds a new book on skiing helps build her confidence and inspire her to want to ski more. Get ready for the new ski season with this A to Z guide.
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Last-minute panic to spend Lastminute credits
Way back in the early Pandemic Jack Barker bought a refundable ticket with Lastminute.com. But redeeming the credit was a whole other story.
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Hauling injured climbers off Everest
After a couple of disrupted years, it's likely that even more climbers will crowd Everest this year - and some will get injured. David Koo will be there to pick up the pieces.
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Tips for surviving a 72-hour epic flight
Lee Ruddin's tangential route means it takes 72 hours to get from London to Oaxaca. These are the lessons learned.
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How To Find Parking Anywhere
Lucy Barker says there are plenty of options for finding a parking space. And the best of them are invariably online.
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3 top cities for buying property overseas
Lucy Barker has some suggestions for anyone wanting to invest in property abroad: her top three cities worldwide.
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Flying Business Class with Swiss: don’t bother
Brian Fisher is well into his eighties so he booked Business Class for a flight to Thailand. But his experience with Swiss proved stressful - and unexpectedly expensive.
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Caravan hire: taking you everywhere you want to
You don't need to own a caravan to explore the world in comfort. Rajhu S Goraai introduces the concept of renting a holiday trailer.
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How to leave your rat-race world
Philipp Meier says the gig economy isn't just for frazzled delivery drivers. It is possible to go self-employed and still live really well.
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2020’s top countries for travel
New year, new travel plans. Adam Walker outlines some tempting options.
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‘Not on Instagram’ – backlash against the perfect image
Flight and travel company Travelbag has started a fightback against idealised Instagram photographs. Elinor Abraham reports.
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5 great places to unwind on your vacation leave
Time for travel and Paul Woollacombe has found the best options.
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Airbnb on Yachts – where can we find this arrangement?
It's been a while since Airbnb disrupted the accommodation industry. Now it's come to the world of yacht rentals. Lucy Barker investigates.
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Navigating the ‘White Continent’ – Antarctica by kayak
Ewan Blyth guides tourists around the icebergs of Antarctica. Here he gives his insights into a magical world - and this unique way of seeing it.
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Best romantic destinations around the world revealed
When romance is involved your choice of destination clearly matters. Paul Woollacombe highlights some expected - and less expected - places to put on your travel list.
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Medical Tourism in Europe
There are many reasons to travel, and medical tourism is a growing trend. Paul Wollacombe looks at some options.
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Freediving and photography – it’s a black and white issue
Free-diver James Monnington has taken his camera all over the world, from the waters off the UK to the Galapagos Islands and the cenotes of Central America. He talks to the Travelmag about shooting black and white.
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The world’s greatest sites to explore
Jack Carter has some suggestions for a world tour - and a handy survival guide for backpacking around the planet.
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Get fur flying: tips for travelling with pets
Travelling with pets is getting ever easier. And there's a world beyond the Travel Tunnel. Gideon Parirenyatwa has researched how to get your pooch on the plane.
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Where to go this summer: top 5 destinations
As the Northern Hemisphere warms Mark Eastwood has some tempting destinations to tempt travellers.
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Top 5 honeymoon destinations
As if weddings weren't already enough, the honeymoon is definitely a great excuse to splurge. Lucy Barker says this is the time for a holiday of a lifetime.
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One man’s miserable experience of flying long-haul BA
Veteran traveller Brian W Fisher finally gets around to reviewing the national flag-bearer, British Airways. Be warned: he is less than impressed.
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New cruise destinations to look out for in 2018
This year is certain to be the year of the cruise. Mark Eastwood examines where to go - and why.
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Which country will give you the best start in 2018
Move to improve your standard of living. Lucy Barker has a guide to the best places in the world to live and work.
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Holiday like a millionaire
Private jets and some of the world's most luxurious destinations brought to you in Paul Woollacombe's expert guide to holidaying like a millionaire.
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Top fishing holiday locations
Love fishing but also love holidays? Jack Carter says it's easier to combine both while travelling the world.
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The legends behind the world’s natural wonders
It's not surprising that the world's greatest geological sites have mystical explanations. Paul Woollacombe discovers the folklore that lies behind some iconic sights.
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The best tourist spots around the world for sports enthusiasts
There's no reason to let holidays interfere with your enjoyment of sport. Paul Woollacombe says it's easy to combine the two by travelling to see major sports events - live.
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Must-see cruise destinations for autumn 2017
There's never been a greater choice of cruises to explore far-flung destinations. Lucy Barker runs through the top options for the tail end of this year.
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Top 50 travel scams around the world
A tourist away from home is easy prey for scammers. Lucy Barker outlines the current trends for criminals to fleece unwary travellers.
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Pleneau Bay: where icebergs go to die
Eric Whitehead's love of Icebergs sees him heading south as far as he can go, and explore the frozen wastes of Antarctica.
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Castles and private islands: 7 unforgettable rental properties
From igloos to coral islands, Anna Danishek brings together a personal selection of the most unusual rental properties around the world.
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Here are the best holiday destinations for animal lovers
The great African Safari isn't the only way to get close to wildlife. Simon Barnes has some alternative suggestions for holidays that get close to nature.
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Life changing volunteering holiday ideas
Rather than a fly and flop vacation, there's a growing trend for giving something back and volunteering abroad. Paul Woollacombe has some suggestions.
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Four business-class flights: which airline fares best?
In 2017 Brian W Fisher had something a binge flying business class around the world. Unlike most travel journalists he actually paid for his flights, so his comparative review is balanced and revealing.
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