Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel
The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective.
- by Brian Johnston
Leaky roofs and a man selling fish: All aboard Italy’s worst railway
Leaky ceilings, hitchhiking pigeons and an escaped octopus – Italy’s terrible train line to Pompeii has achieved cult status.
- by Nick Squires
Don’t get caught out by these hidden charges at US hotels
Beware when booking hotel rooms in America. You might be charged a hefty surprise fee on checkout in one of the industry’s most outrageous tricks.
- by Brian Johnston
On an island where many live to 100, I embraced their lifestyle
On the Japanese island of Okinawa many residents reach their milestone 100th birthday. Eating healthy is just one key.
- by Julia D'Orazio
The surprising new reason young people are travelling
Culture in other countries has traditionally been art galleries and cathedrals, museums and restaurants. For young people there’s another attraction.
- by Ben Groundwater
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