18 h. ago I'm a photography expert, here's my guide to taking the perfect holiday selfie... everything from the right time of day to angles and iPhone tricks

Ever tried to snap a quick holiday selfie and ended up horrified with the results? MailOnline Travel has spoken to a pro photographer to get her best tips for the perfect holiday selfie.

Culture

40 h. ago Don’t avoid romantic destinations: 15 solo travel tips from Lonely Planet’s women writers

From mealtime chats with strangers to lifelong friendships forged in hostels, the travel guide’s team say travelling alone can be very far from lonelyLearning to get comfortable being by yourself can be challenging. Here, the Lonely Planet team share their advice for women traveling solo. Covering everything from making friends to personal safety to crying in public, most of these tips work well for anyone who finds themselves adventuring unescorted. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago I'm a travel expert and these are the world's best destinations for female solo travellers

Travel expert, Will Sarson at Riviera Travel, is here to share some of the company's choices of the best destinations for female solo travellers...

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2 d. ago Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July and four debut writers make the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist

From novels described as a 'Muslim Fleabag' to those endorsed by Gillian Anderson, the Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist has collated the most exciting and original novels of the year

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3 d. ago The best airlines for nervous fliers as expert gives tips to avoid anxiety

Over 2,000 travellers were surveyed about what makes them ‘uncomfortable’ or ‘uneasy’ on a flight

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4 d. ago Snakes, ‘border madness’ and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments

Whether it’s driving solo from London to Lagos, a month on a motorbike, or vanlife in east Africa, these influencers are sharing their adventures – and helping others to negotiate the difficulties of a ‘weak’ passportJoy Ebaide was riding her motorbike along a deserted dirt road in rural Tanzania when a black mamba, Africa’s deadliest snake, lunged at her. “It was about two inches away from me, and that’s an experience I’ll never forget,” she says.Encountering a highly venomous snake was a heart-stopping moment, but it did not put her off travelling. If anything, it made her more determined, and left her feeling that “impossible is nothing”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Flight attendant leaves hotel guests 'freaked out' after warning that toothbrushes should be stored in the SAFE

Barbiebac La Azafata, 32, from Spain, is a former flight attendant who has 'freaked out' hotel guests after issuing an urgent warning of where to store toothbrushes.

Events

5 d. ago Ryanair and easyJet passengers warned not to pack three items in hand luggage

Airlines such as Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet are all cracking down on hand luggage passengers, according to an expert from Trtl Travel who has shared his top packing tips

Events

7 d. ago I'm a solo traveller and these are Europe's most overrated destinations and the underrated cities to visit instead

Luke Hoogmoed, a 25-year-old solo traveller from the Netherlands, has shared his least favourite overrated European destinations and best underrated alternatives with MailOnline Travel.

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7 d. ago I'm a solo traveller and these are Europe's most overrated destinations and the underrated cities to visit ins

I'm a solo traveller and these are Europe's most overrated destinations and the underrated cities to visit ins  Daily Mail

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1 week ago Cruise passenger's unusual tipping gesture sparks fury from seasoned travellers

John Heald, Carnival Cruise Lines' Brand Ambassador, took to Facebook to share his creative way of thanking crew member Ketut for his help onboard. But it got many cruisers very angry.

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1 week ago Scotland's '14 best destinations' named by Lonely Planet from islands to castles

Famous travel guide Lonely Planet has named the 14 places that "reveal the best of Scotland".

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1 week ago I've visited more than 60 countries. Here are my 15 top tips on how to get a great holiday for less, from saving money on flights to my insurance hack

One of the pleasures of advancing years is the freedom to travel - opening up a whole new phase of life.

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2 w. ago Travel expert reveals the best way to respond when someone asks to swap seats on the plane

As the Easter travel season looms, travel expert Jamie Fraser, of Wild Packs, has offered his top tips on how to respond to a passenger's request to swap seats with proper etiquette.

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2 w. ago Coffee rituals and sacred sites: How to spend 72 hours in Ethiopia

The East African nation offers both city adventures and ancient wonders

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2 w. ago Scots city named among world's top LGBT+ friendly destinations thanks to creative hubs and outdoor spots

The city joins global hotspots like Cape Town and Bangkok in Lonely Planet’s inclusive travel guide

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2 w. ago Tourists reveal best hacks for falling asleep on a flight (without upgrading to business class)

'Hardrollsmatrix' asked Reddit: 'Those of you who manage to sleep on flights. What's your secret?' And we reveal some of the best answers given, including a pre-flight eating schedule that 'works every time'.

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2 w. ago The world's best destinations for solo travellers revealed by tourists

Solo travel is becoming more and more popular but if you're new to exploring alone, it can be a challenge to decide where to go. Get top recommendations from other travellers here...

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2 w. ago Cashel Palace Hotel, Tipperary: Is this Ireland’s most iconic hotel?

This Relais & Châteaux gem has welcomed everyone from Princess Diana to Jackie Kennedy. Now, after undergoing a multi-million euro makeover it’s ready to welcome the next set of legendary guests, says Lisa McLoughlin

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2 w. ago The popular tourist destination where you're most likely to get scammed revealed

A popular European destination has been named by Go.compare as the top hotspot for tourist scams, with more than one million visitors reported to have fallen victim to fraudulent activity. 

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