Tips & advice
Twenty scams every traveller needs to know about (plus five new ones)
As the number of tourists travelling the world has boomed, so has the number of scammers and the schemes they’ve devised to part you from your cash.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Is it OK to ‘wing it’ with accommodation in the UK?
As long as you have a backup plan if your first choice is unavailable, you should be fine. Train bookings are a different story.
- by Michael Gebicki
A beginner’s guide to travelling solo
Daunting, dangerous and slightly strange – solo travel was once thought of as only for the adventurous, the youthful and, often, the male. But no more.
- by Sophie Dickinson
Opinion
Opinion
The travel story I got wrong. Really wrong
I was reading a travel column the other day that I vehemently disagreed with – which would be fine, except the author of that column was me.
- by Ben Groundwater
How to snare the ultimate short-break deal
If there’s one thing better than an enjoyable escape, it’s knowing you’ve paid less for it than you might have done without a little strategic thinking.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
Why an eSIM is a game changer for overseas travel
Only a couple of years ago, travellers had to buy a physical SIM card – and try not to lose the existing one in the changeover.
- by Michael Gebicki
Nations that expect the biggest tips (and those that don’t tip at all)
Tipping can be a minefield. Too stingy in the US and you risk being abused, while in Japan leaving extra can cause offence. Here’s your global guide to avoiding embarrassment on holiday.
Four-day mini-breaks that are actually mega memorable
It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday, and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and, crucially, fuss-free.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Australia’s best (and easiest) short breaks under three days
The key to short-break success is not returning more exhausted than before you left, and these two- and three-day trips promise dual adventure and relaxation.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Four great overseas breaks (and one here) you can do in just five days
Who says you need a full week to hit the “reset” button? These destinations tick all the boxes for a hassle-free holiday.
- by Sheriden Rhodes