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Plugging into pop-up restaurants

Boxpark a pop-up shopping mall in London Finding out about, and then frequenting, the fly-by night, word-of-mouth dining scene can be a challenge, even for the savviest travellers. Read more… 13 February 2012

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Map your adventures with mobile apps

mapping aps Your smartphone can do more than pinpoint your position on a GPS-powered map. It can also help you plot potential sights and record your route as you go. Read more… 02 February 2012

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Travelwise: What is the safest mode of travel?

The Costa Concordia wreck The sinking of the Costa Concordia shone a spotlight on the overall safety of transport. But in comparison to car accidents, plane crashes and cruise disasters are rare. Read more… 27 January 2012

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A record year in airline safety

Map of airline safety by country Despite Russia leading the world in fatal airline crashes, 2011 was one of the safest years ever for commercial passenger flights. A map illustrates accident records by country. Read more… 23 January 2012

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New travel apps speed up expense reporting

Apps for expense reporting Travelling for business? Streamline your expense reports with one of these handy mobile apps and never miss a reimbursement again. Read more… 19 January 2012

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Free e-books provide unlimited holiday reading

e-reader or smartphone With the right tech, you can load up on stories from the public domain and turn your smartphone, e-reader or tablet computer into the universal library it was destined to be. Read more… 12 January 2012

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Ethical traveller: Giving money to street kids

Begging You may be doing more harm than good with your generosity to begging children. Read more… 11 January 2012

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Airline emissions scheme could lead to higher fares

British Airways plane As the European Union begins charging airlines for their carbon emissions, passengers may start paying more to see, and help save, the planet. Read more… 09 January 2012

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Travelwise: Death on a plane

An airplane passes in front of the setting sun Although such tragedies are very rare, airlines have to be prepared for in-flight deaths, and a plane does not always divert if someone expires onboard. Read more… 06 January 2012

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Booking holiday rentals gets easier

Rentmix Vacation Rentals New meta-search sites aggregate listings from major rental agencies like HomeAway and Airbnb, plotting local lodging by neighbourhood, along with estimated nightly rates. Read more… 05 January 2012

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