Travel tips

London, a buzzing metropolis of over nine million people is a city steeped in history, culture, and constant movement. Every street corner seems to hold a story, a moment, or a memory in the making. Blink, and you might just miss something unforgettable.

For first time visitors, the sheer scale and energy of the city can be both thrilling and overwhelming. London’s unique mix of old...

Flying can be a tremendously boring experience, especially if you’re racking up thousands of air miles each year. Fortunately, the chances are good that you’re carrying with you a powerful means of crushing boredom, and perhaps even staying productive, while you’re in the air.

Whatever the reason you’re travelling, and however far you’re going, a mobile phone can be a powerful asset...

France is famous for cheese, wine, fashion… and not allowing swim shorts at public pools.

Baths across the nation have strict rules on what swimmers can wear, with many declaring a firm ‘non’ to shorts in favour of tight-fitting trunks.

This presents a problem for British men who shudder at the thought of wearing the skimpy slip de bain at...

• 16% of British holidaymakers don't buy travel insurance for holidays abroad.
• Up to 40% buy a last-minute policy risking being out of pocket and without a holiday.
• Only a third (33%) of holidaymakers buy travel insurance at the right time according to travel expert Michelle
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