The advent of low-cost, no-frill airlines has seen the demise of many an unappetising inflight meal. While most passengers are happy to go without food on a short-haul flight, some people’s bellies do start complaining on longer flights. It’s not a great idea to starve yourself during a longer journey, so you’ll probably need to [...]

Now that everyone’s mother and twice removed cousin on their father’s side knows about global warming (we hope), ‘travelling green’ has become not only noticed, but really quite fashionable. Here are our destination favourites for the eco-conscious traveller.
Portland, Oregon, USA
Who would have thought the second biggest polluter worldwide could hide an eco-conscious gem like this? [...]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and your significant other may be dropping not-so-subtle hints to make sure you don’t forget it (again). But what if you can’t stand the idea of shelling out for roses that will die in a couple of days, and can’t stand the sight of another saccharine card? Well, if [...]

Sex on a public beach is never a good idea – not least when you’re in Dubai. It’s a lesson a British couple learned the hard way when they were caught in the act and jailed in the Emirate state earlier this year.
The pair aren’t the only ones to fall foul of the law: thousands [...]

Even in the midst of financial crisis, it seems we still want our luxuries big and our experiences even bigger. Cue Oasis Of The Seas, the world’s biggest cruise ship – a megaliner if you will – that can carry more than to 6,000 passengers and weighs in at an astonishing 225,282 tonnes. It may [...]

Every traveler has been there: You touch down in an unfamiliar city and feel immediately discombobulated. Getting out of the airport, sleep-deprived, with all of your luggage in hand is one thing—then you’re faced with the sometimes gargantuan task of figuring out how to get into town. Some of us jump in a taxi—and pay dearly [...]