Why 'genius' new economy seat designs never take off
Aviation history is full of innovations: solutions that will eliminate armrest battles or make the middle seat less terrible.
Travel planning
Traveller letters: Airport arrivals in the US continue to be an unpleasant event
When will the US recognise that it takes more than three customs officials to process all arrivals in under four hours?
Five things travel taught me: Comedian Urzila Carlson
The narrow-minded and the intolerant should pack their bags more often, this comedian suggests.
Why is New Zealand also called 'aotearoa'?
The melodious "Aotearoa" sounds a lot more pleasing than "New Zealand".
Underwhelming: The world's 12 attractions that are much smaller than you think
Life can be full of let-downs and disappointments.
How picking the wrong day can ruin the experience of a lifetime
Don't let the experience of a lifetime be ruined by showing up on the wrong day.
It's not 'Holland': The place names everyone gets wrong
As the national moniker of "Holland" enters the history books, we take a look through the places around the world that – for one reason or another – we continue to call by the wrong name.
Travel quiz: What is the name of New York's elevated walkway?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.
What the demise of the four-engine plane means for travellers
By the end of the decade, four-engine planes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 will be fading away.
The 10 best hotels in the UK for celebrity spotting
Hoping for a glimpse of Justin Bieber or Oprah Winfrey? Martin Clunes or Idris Elba? Look here ...
Earth, air, wind and fire: 20 of the world's greatest wonders
Let earth, air, wind and fire guide you.
Don't go there: 12 destinations to avoid in 2020
When you're drawing up your 2020 travel plans, you can safely strike these destinations from your list.
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