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Spiritual journeys that inspired writers from Alexander McCall Smith to Andrew Motion

Pico Iyer, Mark Tully, Alexander McCall Smith and Andrew Motion choose their most uplifting sites. Continue reading

The Zetter, London: Hotel review

Oliver Smith enjoys the views and culinary expertise at The Zetter, in the trendy Clerkenwell area of London. Continue reading

Just back: royal treatment in the middle of nowhere

Michael Smith is this week’s winner of our travel writing competition for his account of a journey into untouched Ethiopia. Continue reading

Dubai: warning to travellers over prescription medicine

Carrying medicine without a prescription could land you in jail in Dubai, warns Jill Fordham. Continue reading

Great European rail journeys: Your carriage awaits

Rail expert Mark Smith, founder of The Man in Seat 61 website, shares his top tips for travelling by train in Europe. Continue reading

Edinburgh: a girl’s guide to the best shops, hotels and restaurants

A girl’s guide to what to do and where to go in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh. Continue reading

Ryanair ‘extras’ increase by 700%

Airline’s check-in, luggage and food ancillary charges have rocketed since 2006. Oliver Smith reports. Continue reading