Thoughtful Travel21 Jan 2026Is it time to retire 'Venice of the East'?From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.21 Jan 202612 Jan 2026How US politics is affecting international travelAs tourism to the US plunges because of perceived risks, some travellers are now second-guessing whether it's safe to visit destinations Trump has recently threatened.12 Jan 20268 Jan 2026The Caribbean isle that can't access its beachesFamous for its white sand and gin-coloured waters, Jamaica is the quintessential Caribbean beach destination. But less than 1% of the island's coastline is accessible to residents.8 Jan 202618 Dec 2025How a single meme can jeopardise your tripSocial media posts deemed dangerous or offensive can increasingly lead to visa denial or online backlash. Here's what global travellers need to know.18 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Where are all the Canadians going?In recent years, one in four visitors to the US has been Canadian. But with so many boycotting US holidays, here's where they're heading instead.13 Dec 20255 Dec 2025The surprising joy of going back to the same placeMore travellers are swapping bucket lists for destinations they know by heart. Here's why going back – again and again – can feel so good.5 Dec 202513 Nov 2025Inside the movement to make flying fairerAs nations debate new taxes on luxury air travel, industry insiders are leading their own quiet revolution, transforming what it means to fly responsibly.13 Nov 20253 Oct 2025How real-time translation could transform travelApple's new live translation feature is a boon for travellers, but over-reliance on AI translation could make us rethink how, and why, we learn languages.3 Oct 202529 Sep 2025The perils of letting AI plan your next tripAn imagined town in Peru, an Eiffel tower in Beijing: travellers are increasingly using tools like ChatGPT for itinerary ideas – and being sent to destinations that don't exist.29 Sep 2025...
