I don’t care if I’m elitist – some tourists are too tasteless to travel
Opinion
Japan

I don’t care if I’m elitist – some tourists are too tasteless to travel

If you come to Japan and find yourself at McDonald’s,you need to take a long,hard look at your reflection in that greasy wrapper.

  • byPaul Marshall
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This economy class feels unusually spacious (unless I’m imagining it)
★★★★½
Airline reviews

This economy class feels unusually spacious (unless I’m imagining it)

I’m a poor sleeper in the air but on this overnight flight I manage hours,not mere minutes,of sleep.

  • byAndrew Bain
I was on a plane when someone on board died
Opinion
Air travel

I was on a plane when someone on board died

It’s an extremely distressing event for many,including passengers. But it’s even worse for flight attendants.

  • byLee Tulloch
Seven sneaky ways America squeezes tourists for every cent

Seven sneaky ways America squeezes tourists for every cent

Head to the States and you can expect to encounter a barrage of charges,fees and tricks that even Donald Trump would consider a little excessive.

  • byRobert Jackman
Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart

Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart

There are times when an airline must rearrange seating at short notice. That can mean losing your pre-booked seat of choice.

  • byMichael Gebicki
Your questions:Is it safe to travel by train in Egypt?

Your questions:Is it safe to travel by train in Egypt?

My son and I are planning a two-week trip to Egypt,staying in Cairo and wanting to do a five-day Nile cruise. Is it safe to go by train?

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I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best

I’ve lived in London and New York. Here’s my verdict on which is best

New York and London are arguably the two greatest cities in the world. After five years living in each,I’m ready to name which is the best.

  • byLibby Ryan
Why plane cockpits have a special setting for flying over China
Opinion
Air travel

Why plane cockpits have a special setting for flying over China

Everything in the world of aviation is made to measure. But not everyone measures things the same way,which makes a pilot’s job complicated.

  • byThe Secret Pilot
This airport is hot,humid,dated and underwhelming
★★★½
Airport reviews

This airport is hot,humid,dated and underwhelming

Indonesia’s biggest airport is not going to win any beauty contests and its design seems to undermine the air-conditioning.

  • byJenny Hewett
If you can afford to travel overseas,you’re rich

If you can afford to travel overseas,you’re rich

The White Lotus highlights the power imbalance between tourists and the people who serve them. It’s not meant to inspire holidays.

  • byBen Groundwater
How to avoid one of the biggest cruise ship rip-offs

How to avoid one of the biggest cruise ship rip-offs

Use these insider hacks so you don’t waste time and money on outings in port.

  • byKristie Kellahan