In a rare interview, the much-loved author of Full Tilt and Through Siberia by Accident, now 86, looks back on more than 50 years of pioneering, intrepid travel
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10 of the best foodie experiences in Europe
From a chef’s tour of Paris to the new Cornish pasty heritage centre, these mouth-watering trips across Europe are worth savouring
My worst holiday: Guardian writers on breaks that nearly broke them
Rescues, rows and robberies – sometimes vacations don’t go according to plan
Putting Airbnb’s new hosted ‘experience’ to the test
The global rental giant is rolling out tours and learning experiences run by ‘micro entrepreneurs’ in 12 cities worldwide. How will our writer fare on a hippy pottery course in Los Angeles?
Melbourne’s new ‘experience hotel’ lures millennials in the age of Airbnb
With its ‘Directors of Chaos’, rooftop bar, titillating wallpaper and art on every surface, the QT hotel is offering an indulgence you can’t get through an app
5 essential Istanbul experiences – 1
This extract is from ‘Travel Tales from Exotic Places like Salford’ Istanbul has many world-class sights including Haghia Sofia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. But I would recommend finding experiences beyond these places to discover what this city on the Bosphorus is all about. The following places will give any visitor an idea of the real Istanbul, whereContinue reading “5 essential Istanbul experiences – 1”
Take the kids to … the National Museum of Flight, Scotland
Two huge hangars in East Lothian, east of Edinburgh, have been given a multimillion-pound refurb to bring aviation history to life. And there’s a Concorde, too
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 