Travel tips

Explore the walled city of Intra-Muros in Saint-Mal, Brittany, with Bunnik Tours.

For subscribers

Planning your next holiday? 25 of the best trips to book right now

There’s a lot to be said for getting other people to do the hard work for you when you want to go somewhere relaxing and interesting.

by Brian Johnston

The Trans-Mongolian railway was completed in 1956 but has been suspended due to conflict in Russia.

Train journeys

The truth about the much-hyped ‘world’s longest train journey’

There’s been much talk about the possibility of travelling from Portugal to Singapore on a train. Unfortunately, there are a few problems with the idea.

by Mark Smith

Tripologist

The 34 biggest lies in travel exposed

“Dress up for a business class upgrade. Wait for prices to drop before booking. Street food will lay you low.” All, to a large degree, untrue.

by Michael Gebicki

Everyone’s an influencer these days, but some people actually make a living from it.

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The seven types of travel influencers (and how to avoid them)

We’ve outlined who they are and where to find them, so you can join them somewhere exotic – or give them an extremely wide berth.

by Amanda Hyde

Lau Pa Sat is a great starting point for Singapore’s hawker centres.

Tripologist

Your questions: What should we do with four days in Singapore?

Hawker centres are the best place to sample Singapore’s pan-Asian palate, but which hawker centre serves the best food is a topic of endless debate.

by Michael Gebicki

Getting to South America is easy from Sydney or Melbourne.

Opinion

For subscribers

Back-to-work blues? These 10 tips will ignite your travel dreams

The exchange rate is brutal, there’s a cost-of-living crisis and overtourism is ruining popular spots, but here’s how you can still have a great holiday in 2025.