Reviews & advice
Opinion
Europe
On holiday in Italy, I caught a pickpocket red-handed
Italian cities have a major problem with petty crime – as I discovered when strolling the crowded streets of Venice recently.
- by Will Hide
★★★★★
Ship reviews
This cruise giant will convert you to the joys of big ships
Despite accommodating up to 3260 passengers, Celebrity Ascent delivers outstanding design and a rich choice of dining and entertainment options.
- by Ute Junker
Opinion
Tripologist
Your questions: Which Asian destinations are warm but not humid?
Asia in July with warmth and low humidity is a tough call. The most practical solution is to head for the hills.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Savvy traveller
The two words solo travellers hate and how to avoid them
The mere mention of this concept of single travellers paying more causes everything from sighs of exasperation to outpourings of rage.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
This Old Hollywood hideaway still has plenty of glam after facelift
Monroe’s favourite room was 104, Frank Sinatra stayed in 114, and Joan Crawford booked 507, where she always demanded a fresh baguette and seven packs of cigarettes.
- by Louise Goldsbury
Opinion
Tips & advice
Fourteen great Christmas gift ideas for someone who loves travel
Successful travel is all about making things easy for yourself, and there is a whole swag of items out there that are designed to do that.
- by Ben Groundwater
‘A shack in a godforsaken place’: The world’s worst border crossings
Fences. Desks. Queues. Impassive men in some sort of uniform. That slow flick-flick of their fingers through your passport, while you stand there feeling like a naughty school pupil.
- by Chris Leadbeater
This airline seat offers great legroom, but miserly food offerings
Upgrading to the extra legroom seats is well worth the price, but nine hours of fasting may leave you famished.
- by Julie Miller
Thirteen tips for getting a better sleep on planes
If you’re travelling long haul, you should try to settle down to sleep at some point. But how and when?
- by Natalie Paris
For a small country, this place’s cultural influence is gigantic
The way to truly enjoy Ireland is not to see the sights but to listen.
- by Brian Johnston
Skiplagging: The money-saving airfare hack airlines hate
So-called “skiplagging” has risen in popularity, but airlines are doing everything they can to shut it down – including suing passengers.
- by Greg Dickinson