Okavango Delta in Botswana becomes 1000th UNESCO World Heritage site
31 July 2014
Botswana’s Okavango Delta became the 1000th site inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage list. We take a closer look at this life-affirming regi...
Ten strange things people have tried to take on a plane
23 July 2014
Turtles in burger buns and laser swords are just some of the weird things passengers have attempted to board a plane with.
Turn on your phone if you want to fly
09 July 2014
New security measures are in place for US-bound flyers. If your phone won't turn on you can't take it on board.
Historic tour of Valletta, capital of Malta
03 July 2014
Malta may not be a beach destination but, with 7000 years of history, Malta is a must visit for culture vultures.
4th July Special: Philadelphia - where America was born
30 June 2014
It's the Fourth of July – the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – we visit Philadelphia, the one time capital and birthplace of Am...
Five festivals to look forward to this year
26 June 2014
From wife carrying to bull running, we bring you five festivals around the world.
18 June 2014
As tourism to Zimbabwe begins to gather pace, Rupert Parker heads there before the crowds to check out their safari parks.
Will Ryanair become a family friendly airline?
17 June 2014
Ryanair has announced today new measures to entice families to fly with them.
Hotel Review: Ballyfin Demesne, Ireland
13 June 2014
This magnificent Regency building, an Irish country house, offers supreme calm in grand, stately surroundings in the remote grounds of Ballyfin.
Where in the world can you buy the cheapest beer?
12 June 2014
London, Oslo, Tel Aviv, Zurich and Tokyo are top 5 most expensive cities to drink a beer. Find out which cities are the cheapest.
Thailand by Train with Eastern and Oriental Express
11 June 2014
Helen Oon discovers a whole new way of seeing Thailand by taking the luxury train from Bangkok.
