Travel Journal
Destination guides, itineraries, travel tips and stories from our travel experts — plan your next journey with confidence.
Destination Guides
Temples at sunrise, bamboo groves before the crowds and a tea ceremony to finish — a practical three-day Kyoto itinerary with timings, transport tips and a budget guide.
Travel Tips
After the big price rise, the JR Pass only pays off on certain routes. Here is a simple way to work out whether you should buy one.
Travel Tips
Day trip, one night or two? Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay? What to know before booking a cruise among Vietnam’s limestone islands.
Travel Tips
Documents, appointment timelines, fees and the mistakes that get applications delayed — everything you need for a Swiss tourist visa.
Itineraries
Theme parks, desert dunes and the world’s tallest building — a kid-tested five-day Dubai plan with realistic timings and rest breaks.