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Practical travel writing, published every week.

Airline rights, money abroad, packing, time zones, jet lag and the changing realities of modern travel — written for travellers who'd rather skip the influencer content and just get the answer.

PACKING19 May 2026· 10 min read

The 2026 Cabin Baggage Allowance Guide: Every Major Airline Compared

Ryanair, easyJet, BA, Emirates and more — every major airline's cabin bag rules for 2026, including size limits, weight limits, and how enforcement actually works at the gate.

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RIGHTS15 May 2026· 9 min read

What to Do If You Lose Your Passport Abroad: The Embassy Process Step by Step

A step-by-step protocol for the first 24 hours after losing a passport on a trip — the embassy process, emergency travel documents, fees, and the mistakes that turn a setback into a missed flight.

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PACKING12 May 2026· 8 min read

The Carry-On Essentials Every Traveller Forgets in 2026

A practical, no-fluff list of the small items that quietly determine whether a long flight feels civilised or miserable — and the new restrictions that have changed what you can actually bring.

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MONEY5 May 2026· 10 min read

The Real Cost of Travel Money in 2026: Cards, Cash and What Actually Wins

We crunched the numbers on £1,000 of holiday spend across travel cards, high-street bureaux and ATM withdrawals. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive option is bigger than most travellers realise.

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RIGHTS28 Apr 2026· 9 min read

What to Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled at the Gate

A step-by-step guide to the first hour after a cancellation — how to get rebooked first, what you're actually entitled to under UK261 and EU261, and the mistakes that cost passengers their compensation.

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TRENDS21 Apr 2026· 9 min read

How AI Is Changing Travel Planning in 2026 (And What Still Doesn't Work)

AI travel assistants now book hotels, replan trips after delays and read your boarding pass from a screenshot. We tested what works, what doesn't, and where a human still wins.

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