What’s up with Basic Economy, and should you be worried about booking it?

Should you be basic when you fly — in economy class terms, that is? Basic Economy, a subclass of ticket that removes pretty much every comfort apart from your chair, is spreading further and further, and buyer beware.

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6 things you need to know before travelling to Japan right now

Visiting Japan is a wonderful experience. But even more so than many other places, a tourist boom from regional neighbours and global visitors has meant that quite a few of the idiosyncrasies about travelling in Japan have changed in recent times.

Best places to eat in Athens in 2020

Blessed with great Mediterranean produce and perhaps one of the most varied cuisines in the western world, the city of Athens offers up many dining spots that might well top any culinary experience you have lived so far.

Discover 11 US national parks that are total hidden gems

Nearly everyone has heard of Yosemite and Zion, but there are more than 400 sites in the United States’ National Park System, 60 of which have earned the official national park designation. If you’re looking to escape the crowds, consider one of the underrated parks on our list.

Spain's heartland is the perfect road trip

Anyone who’s travelled to Spain knows there’s a countrywide passion for life. There are cuisines with bold flavours, photogenic buildings and seemingly endless energy for nightlife, which is replenished daily during afternoon siestas. The country's charisma has lured many travellers, including myself, to bucket-list destinations like Madrid, Barcelona and Pamplona. But I wanted to venture further, into the very heartland of Spain.

From pig brains to Snickers salad, 8 unique regional dishes in the US you need to try

America's story is perhaps best told in food. These lesser-known culinary traditions from across the country tell tales of entrepreneurs and enterprising immigrants. From the great expanses of the Nebraska plains to the chilly enclaves of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, there's a wealth of culinary treasures just waiting to be devoured - here’s eight to get you started.