The news is out... although you're more likely to read about the negative aspects of air travel in the news these days, here is one good story. An Air Transport Rating Agency based in Geneva recently published a report that outlines the safest airline...

Hurricane Irene ripped through New York City on the weekend, shutting down airports and leaving thousands of travellers stranded to wait out the storm. It wasn't until yesterday and today however that flights began again and airports are desperately trying...

Is anyone surprised that Spain was the most popular travel destination this summer? With sun, beaches, culture and enough sangria for everyone, it's really no wonder so many Brits head to Spain each and every summer to get their dose of Vitamin D before...

We love our families, don't we? How is it that we turn at the thought of a family holiday? Nightmares from the past? Or is it just the thought of spending 24 constant hours with your family. Family holidays can either be a great success, creating lasting...

Yes, it's that time of the year again... Tomatina time! Every year in August one Spanish city gears up to celebrate the end of summer by throwing tomatoes at each other. If you thought you liked tomatoes before, you may want to think again after you've...

Not everyone has the luxury of time, especially if you find yourself in a city for only 24 hours or a little longer. There's a lot to do and a lot to see in that short period of time. You can waste precious moments scouring the pages of your travel guide...

It's happened to all of us, we're lured in by unbelievable flight deals, we click. Choose our travel dates and head to check-out only to find that there have been 10+ hidden fees added to our price and that cheap flight isn't looking so cheap anymore....

What can you capture in 1 minute on film? How about the essence of travel? Rick Mereki did it, in three parts, each consisting of 1 minute. His 44 day trip took him around the world to 11 countries with two of his friends. With tons of footage, the three-guy-movie-crew...

Unfortunately tourists attract theives, peddlers and con artists. They think we don't know what's coming. In most cases it's true though. We arrive off a flight or at a foreign train station. We're tired, desperate to find a bed at a cheap hostel or reach...

London's Southend Airport (SEN) in Rochford doesn't get much press. It's tiny! With only one runway you might be wondering why it's even making an appearance on the blog today. It's no surprise that London needs another airport, or at least some more...