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Everything we've done in Istanbul has been interesting, but getting scrubbed down and massaged with soap by a couple of good looking male tellaks tonight definitely tops

12-day walkout spells chaos for nearly 1m passengers British Airways' 12,500 cabin crew today voted overwhelmingly in favour of a 12-day strike over Christmas and the New Year.

Westman Islands now an easy day-trip from Reykjavik. A new ferry pier on Iceland's south coast will soon provide the first high-speed link to the jewels in Iceland's volcanic crown, Vestmannaeyjar or the Westman Islands.

The town of Livingstone, Zambia, near Victoria Falls, was named after Doctor David Livingstone, the missionary born in Blantyre, Scotland, where I once lived as a child. It is illustrative of how much the world has changed, in such a relatively short time, that it was a mere 150 years since he had become

When you travel to a foreign land, do you notice the differences, even the small ones? The things that most people pay no mind to are things that often captivate me. It's frustrating to tell people

On a recent trip to Honduras, the big news was the current political situation (the ousting of President Zelaya, a move opposed by a vocal minority), which prompted the US State Department to issue a

In part one of Getting Into The Christmas Spirit German Style, I spoke of how Saxony helped get me into the Christmas spirit. In this article, I got further into the Christmas spirit by taking in some of the

If you love to travel you've probably also spent a fair bit of time philosophizing on the art.

The Basque country in northern Spain; a region of beautiful scenery, great food, and extremely friendly and hospitable

There is one heavy yet handy item that should never go unpacked. Books cure your bouts of homesickness and loneliness. Books provide space when you really can't stand to couchsurf futons

Wanderlust's Editor-in-Chief Lyn Hughes travelled to the Icehotel in Arctic Sweden to experience a host of natural and manmade phenomena.

Wine-tasting and brewery-touring trips are popular in countries around the world. But connoisseurs of other beverages needs not be left thirsty. From Mexico to Japan, in nearly every corner of the

Paris is a great city in many ways. In other ways it can be terrible. One of the ways in which Paris is absolutely horrific is its traffic. Observing this seemingly organized chaos from the sidewalk café can

There's something to be said for taking Greyhound through the USA - actually, there are many things and not all positive. But for eye-bursting stench, seats that

I'm a flashpacker and I'm proud of it. I haven't always considered myself one, of course. I used to relish sitting on train

Backpackers aren't always the world's most ethical travelers. Having little money, and being in places where no one knows them, they get away with quite a bit. For the most part, it's nothing terrible, just a few misdemeanors. Here are a few of the ones that most backpackers don't tend to brag about:

Eleven kilometres off the Massachusetts coastline in the North Atlantic Ocean lies Martha's Vineyard, an oasis of protected greenery, exclusive million-dollar homes off dirt trails, pristine beaches, small

I sprawled out on my lounge chair. White, powdery sand surrounded me. I felt energized, yet relaxed. The beach appeared picture perfect. It was nearly deserted. I looked out at the calming shades of

A chill is in the air, and as the holiday season approaches, many travellers are starting to dream of their ideal winter ski holiday. Europe is a great choice, where you can get both stunning slopes and

Welcome to Tokyo's Shinjuku station. One of the world's busiest. With some two

The guest house owner Mr. Vijay Singh welcomed me into his beautiful guest house like I was a long lost pale Scottish relative. Vijay, or Camel Man as he is also known, has a personality as large as his frame and was an instantly likeable, chatty, friendly host.

Ever had the dream of spending a magical white Christmas on a reindeer sleigh? Admit it, we all have. Sleigh bells ringing, frolicking in frosty snow and the smell of pine trees - it's all part of our childhood fantasy. Forget about commercialized Christmas tunes and last-minute Christmas sales, here are 6 cities that could just make your Christmas dream come true.

Looking to work overseas? Head to Canada, Australia or Thailand, according to an annual global survey which found recession-hit Britain was one of the worst locations to live for expatriates.

Got 48 hours to explore the capital of Europe, with its unique combination of looks, architecture, culture, food and language?

Hotels that combine service, technology and comfort have topped a list of the world's best business hotels with the winners offering their guests those added extras that can make all the difference to a trip.

But a wave of new ships ordered during the boom times are now coming on line and that will put pressure on rates, a boon for bargain-hunting passengers but not so much for cruise line earnings.

I feel like a giddy, little girl. Really, it sounds corny, but I can't help it. It is love at first sight. Here I am, on the verge of nirvana on the edge of a mountain, and suddenly, I feel like Heidi.

Pssst...have you ever wanted to be an undercover tourist? Perhaps your guidebook is thumbed to within an inch of its life? Or maybe you are the type who carefully plans what to do and where to go -

The holiday season is upon us, and with it come the inevitable bevy of holiday themed movies. There's at least one every season: you know, the one in which the sophisticated young city dweller