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American tipping culture has spiralled out of control
On a recent trip across the United States, I was routinely expected to tip as much as 25 per cent, even for items like a takeaway coffee
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London’s 10 best cycle routes – each with a stop for refreshments
Explore the best of the capital on two wheels by following these top routes chosen by our expert
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‘A British accent opens doors’: 10 things I learnt about America by cycling across it
My coast-to-coast ride across the US painted a fascinating ground-level portrait of the complicated nation
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What Britain must learn from the rest of Europe about looking after cyclists
British cyclists must contend with dangerous drivers and the sneering general public – things couldn’t be more different across the Channel
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20 of the best cycling holidays for 2023
From Norfolk to New Zealand, we round up some of the best two-wheeled trips for the year ahead
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10 ways middle-class Mamils have ruined cycling holidays
Lazy lunches with half bottles of red and thick slabs of focaccia have been replaced by energy gels and protein shakes
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The truth about Britain's 'weirdest' town
Scientology, Opus Dei and the Mormons are among the many curious groups with a presence in this sleepy Sussex town – but why?
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The national park that reversed the destruction of civil war
Thirty years on from Mozambique’s ruinous war, wildlife numbers have bounced back in the country’s biodiversity hotspot
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How to choose the perfect paradise island in the Maldives
Spread across 35,000 square miles of Indian Ocean, planning a holiday in the Maldives is enough to send most people into a spin
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I've discovered Africa's ultimate safari
Multiple game drives can quickly become a drag – helicopters, houseboats and trains offer much more than the compulsory 'bush massage'
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Welcome to the 'Louvre of the Desert', with no queues, but plenty of elephants
Boasting one of the highest concentrations of rock art on the planet, this is not your typical Botswana holiday
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10 things I learnt about Britain after two years exploring every corner
Our writer rode 3,427 miles around pandemic Britain for his new book ‘Riding Out’ – and rediscovered a country he thought he knew
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Why Cape Town is the greatest city in the world to visit right now
Life in the Mother City and surrounding winelands doesn’t just feel pre-pandemic normal, it feels positively revamped and recharged
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Watch: Exploring the wildest corner of Britain – in winter
Brave Shetland’s dramatic weather and scant winter daylight to discover its natural wonders – and you'll have the islands all to yourself
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Why banning indirect flights could be the simplest way to cut travel's carbon footprint
As much as 50 per cent of a plane’s fuel is used during take-off and landing
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Ignore Lonely Planet's curious list – and visit these 10 places in 2022 instead
Top city: Auckland? You’re more likely to reach the moon. Try Moldova instead
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