Travel tips & opinions

Saturday marks the 125th anniversary of the publication of the first collection of Sherlock Holmes stories.

Stuart Snape, the Managing Partner of Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, tells Just about Travel readers that holidaymakers with genuine complaints about travel sickness should not be deterred from claiming.

The world’s botanic gardens contain about a third of all known plants and help protect 40% of endangered species.

Last week both Thomas Cook and TUI reported. With the demise of Monarch the outlook for the remaining tour operators may have got a little bit rosier. For travellers and holidaymakers I suspect that it will get a little more expensive.

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Andean mountains? Check. Amazonian forest? Check. Life-affirming islands and coastline? Check. Adventure seekers in Ecuador are spoiled for choice…

Venice quickly became part of me says Gillian Angrave. the author of two books on Venice with a third due out soon.

Plunging canyons, virgin forests, a curvy coastline and jagged mountains sit side-by-side in Montenegro -a beautiful, compact country where bears and wolves still roam

Author of The Cardamom Trail and Chai, Chaat & Chutney, Chetna Makan, shares her travel highs and lows with JAT readers

In conjunction with Turismo de Lisboa, here are five golf courses near Lisbon you might consider for a short-break.

Casting his eye of what’s on in France, Frederic presents his summary of what we should see.

All travellers seem to be fair game to the terrorist because we congregate at significant places of interest.

A visit to Hiroshima represents a heart breaking, important history lesson but – thanks to the fabulous food, friendly locals and attractive city itself – it’s not the only memory you’ll leave with

Ecuadorians have begun to reconsider ancestral medicine

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Turn that laborious layover into between flight fun. JAT shows you the way to go

Acclaimed Malaysian Chinese novelist, Selina Siak Chin Yoke, whose writing is influenced by her travel research across South East Asia and exploration into her Malaysian heritage – which prompted a change in career and new outlook on life – shares her experiences with Just About Travel readers

Discover how to make Papadzules – a traditional dish from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Eat your way around Mexico

Like the similar Airbnb model, there needs to be a range and style of boats, geographically wide-spread and a large number from which the renter can choose.

As part of a deal with fellow writer, Irene, Adrian visits the Pembrokeshire County Show to see just what attracts non-rural types to visit this traditional summer event.

Frederic presents his monthly summary of what we should see in France.

Are you looking for a more meaningful travel experience? Do you want to give back to the communities you visit, make a genuine connection with locals, meet like-minded travellers and build your skills? It’s time to consider international volunteering…

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So you want to be a travel writer? Here’s the reality…

When summer hits, London comes alive like nowhere else on earth. Make this one your best summer yet with JAT’s guide to the capital’s coolest new spots

At present the University of Westminster is trying to assess the future demand for supersonic travel. You can help my clicking here or going to https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VHWHQYF.

Whilst cyber attacks can take place virtually anywhere in the world, a recent study by Keeper Security finds that two of our favourite holiday destinations – Spain and Portugal- are where the threat is highest.