How well do you know your capital cities?

Every Friday we’ll be testing your knowledge of world trivia with a devilishly difficult quiz on a variety of travel-themed topics. This week it’s capital cities of the world, with 10 in total to guess. For added help, the capital city in question will also be pictured under each question. Can you score full marks?

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Here's how to get a refund instead of a voucher from your airline

Has your flight been cancelled, or do you need to cancel your travel? Many airlines, in precarious financial positions, are steering as many customers as they can towards vouchers for future travel. Aviation journalist John Walton has some suggestions for when — and how — you can get a refund.

How travel lovers can enjoy urban sketching at home

Since our interactions with digital devices have gone into overdrive, screen fatigue can so easily set in. So what better way to unwind and tap into your inner creative child than recording your surroundings on a sketchpad?

11 real-life places behind magical kids movies

Watching movies together as a family can be a form of armchair travel. Destinations as varied as China, Norway and Australia suddenly feel within reach and young minds begin to dream about climbing the Eiffel Tower, swimming with sea turtles or getting up close to giant pandas.

Here’s where to stock up on global wines for your next virtual happy hour

There was once a time where good wine could only be sold in stuffy bottle shops or at overpriced restaurants. Luckily a new breed of startups is tackling a problem we didn't know we had until now: wine delivered straight to your doorstep.

How to make Louisiana jambalaya

Iconic enough to inspire a classic country song (Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)”), jambalaya is the original fusion cuisine, a rice and meat concoction with a thousand possible variations. This recipe is for traditional jambalaya without seafood, but many chefs consider prawns or shrimp an essential addition to bring out the full flavour of the dish.