A hotel room, however well appointed, is an alienating dream-space. You're supposed to do all your most intimate things in this place designed and furnished and filled by someone else. You need to make it your own. Listen to designer and international traveller Karim Rashid.

If you’re going to be trapped in a small box with a few hundred people for hours on end, the least you could do is try and make the ride as comfortable as possible for everybody. But it seems that there are still some of us that don’t quite understand the finer aspects of good air travel etiquette, so it’s time to change that.

If you have dietary restrictions, eating at restaurants in another country when you can't speak the language can be a difficult or sometimes even life-threatening ordeal. Pocket-size, translated cards to show the restaurant staff can make things a little less stressful. Just make sure they include a couple of important details.

I recently went on a trip to Cleveland, USA, a city I can honestly say I've never even thought of as a travel destination, and there's a reason for that: it isn't one. I had a great time, though, and it made me realise that smaller, non-touristy cities are actually awesome for travel.

The armrest of the aisle seat might seem like it can't be raised, but appearances can be deceiving. Many aisle seats have a hidden button or lever that will let you raise the armrest.

The whole point of a holiday is to relax and relieve stress, but all too often, you need a holiday after your holiday to recover from your time off. Here are ten tips to make your holiday the stress-buster it really should be.

No matter how well you know someone, travelling together will probably teach you something new about them. Maybe they get up early and have tons of energy. Maybe they're a terrible tipper. Sometimes these things are annoyances, and sometimes they can lead to a big falling out. It doesn't have to be that way, though. With some planning, you can make sure your travel adventure is a successful one.

Before you head off for that international trip, make sure you check the expiration date on your passport. Even if it's past the date of your return, you still might not be allowed to travel, depending on the country you're visiting.

I've travelled to 42 countries so far and have done over half of those trips with just one bum bag. Sounds impossible? Here's how I did it.

What's better than doing the whole tourist thing? Travelling like you know the place. Here's our pick of the top quirky destinations and travel hacks to have you exploring the United Kingdom like you've been there a thousand times -- even if it's your first time.