Hints and tips

Travel Scams and Swindles: "I'm not going to confess that I have been the victim of any of these scams and swindles, but sometimes we all let our guard down. Especially when we are travelling independently and we haven't quite got into 'travel' mode. So read on and learn from the confessions of others." Richard Dobbie looks at some of the more common scams perpetrated against naive travellers.
Jetiquette - budget flying the right way: "After several years of evolution the "budget" flight phenomenon now has its own complex set of unwritten rules, otherwise known as "jetiquette"... Let us examine how to master the "budget" flight, step by effortless step. In order to measure our success I suggest a simple point scale. You earn points for good style and lose points for embarrassing faux pas." Rowland Jack explains the rules of budget flight - and throws down a challenge!
Gambling on a Cheap Hotel: "Among the five hotels on the list you can guarantee that one will be a haven for cockroaches and illicit activity of all kinds; another will be in the midst of an ambitious renovation programme and next door to the loudest nightclub in town. The challenge is to spot the odd one out: the respectable, family-run place with working showers, comfortable beds and passable breakfasts." Rowland Jack braves the terrors of the budget hotel...