Small packages: 10 amazing countries that punch above their weight
Tiny is mighty – you can have incredible travel experiences in some of the world’s smallest countries.
- by Ben Groundwater
Travel quiz: Which airline’s name means ‘United’ in Arabic?
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My shocking arrival in the US: Border security was nice to me
Passing through the borders at US airports used to give me nightmares, but something seems to have changed. Or perhaps I have.
- by Steve Madgwick
Tripologist: Will my tattoos offend the locals in Japan?
Tattooed bodies were traditionally banned from Japan’s onsens and bathhouses due to their negative associations with criminality and gang affiliations.
- by Michael Gebicki
Beware this trap with your passport next time you travel
I had the opportunity for a trip to South-East Asia at short notice. But when I checked the entry requirements, I realised I had a problem.
- by Kristie Kellahan
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Why there’s no such thing as a bad cruise (just bad choices)
If you’re disappointed that your cruise ship has been too raucous, quiet, cultured or too full of children, then it’s unfair to blame it on the cruise line.
- by Brian Johnston
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Nudity and death stares: 10 things we’ll never understand about Germany
Germany has a lot going for it as a travel destination, but some of its cultural habits will make travellers scratch their heads in bemusement.
- by Brian Johnston
