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The 7 golden rules of souq shopping

Souqs and markets are some of the most atmospheric and budget-friendly places to shop for souvenirs, as long as you remember a few golden rules before you go souq shopping.

7 places you’re most likely to be pickpocketed – and how to avoid it

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EEleanor Edström

Is a white Christmas the new Euro summer?

Why travellers are increasingly dreaming of a white Christmas – and the best places to experience one for yourself.

NNatasha Bazika

China is nothing like I expected – and now is the best time to visit

China has long been a destination many foreign travellers are curious about, but few actually visit.

MMegan Arkinstall

Are we living in a new golden age of travel? Why travellers have never had it so good

We’re always looking back with nostalgia and looking forward with anticipation, but what about now? A century on from the dawn of commercial aviation, travel is more exciting, expansive and responsible than ever before. Here’s why travellers have never had it so good.

KKassia Byrnes

The travel styles defining how we holiday now

From quiet travel and analogue escapes to multigenerational trips and stargazing, discover the dominant trends shaping how people are travelling today.

The writer's children in the doorway at Nagataki Inn

The Gen Alpha effect: how today’s kids are driving travel decisions

They may be the youngest travellers, but Gen Alpha are setting big trends when it comes to family travel.

a bathtub with a view at Desert Rock Resort, Saudi Arabia

RRachael Thompson

Hyper-localisation is the new benchmark in world-class hotel design

Today’s hotels are increasingly becoming part of the environment they sit within, embracing the local culture and inviting both visitors and locals inside.

Pride Parade, West Village, Manhattan, NYC

CClare Acheson

Inclusive travel in 2026: LGBTQ+, accessible and neurodivergent-friendly journeys

As the travel industry responds to the diverse needs and identities of travellers, vendors going the extra mile to curate value-aligned offerings are winning. These neurodivergence innovations, accessible leisure hotspots and welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations are shaping inclusive travel experiences.

CCarla Grossetti

Why sustainability is no longer enough: the shift to regenerative travel

For years, the travel industry has spoken the language of sustainability – though the reality has often been more complicated. At times, sustainability appeared more visible in messaging than in measurable outcomes. But something has shifted.