People who drink loose leaf tea might be on to something: scientists in Spain have found evidence of plastic pollution getting into human cells after being leached from tea bags. Published in the journal Chemosphere, the research by a team from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Sohag University in Egypt and the Helmholtz Centre for … Read more
And intrusions don’t always happen on the day of checkout. I was recently lounging on a sunbed on my expensive hotel room’s veranda, listening to music with headphones, when a cleaner tapped my shoulder, asking whether I wanted the room attended to. This was despite the “Do not disturb” sign being displayed. 2 Check-in and … Read more
The travel company TUI has shared the creature comforts that UK tourists insist on packing before their break away. Whilst different holiday destinations require visitors to pack a diverse range of items, the study of 2,000 tourists found that many will always take the same items with them, wherever they go. Philip Iveson, Commercial Director … Read more
One advantage of carrying culinary “essentials” at the expense of clothing is that your luggage gets a little lighter each day. By the end of the trip, there will be plenty of room for souvenirs. More bang for your baht: a tour of 6 Michelin-rated restaurants in Thailand Savvy travellers will always find room in … Read more
