The Crowded Planet

Ever had your card decline in a queue in Paris, or watched a “processing” wheel spin a little too long outside the Colosseum? A shaky data connection is usually the culprit – here’s why a solid data plan matters more than most travellers realise when it comes to actually paying for things in Europe. There ...

Thinking about a Mekong river cruise but not sure where to start? Itineraries, ship sizes, onboard vibes and shore excursions can vary wildly from one operator to the next, and picking the wrong one is an easy way to end up disappointed halfway through your trip.  Here’s how we’d go about choosing one that actually ...