Why Edinburgh should be stripped of its Unesco world heritage status
David Black
Recent planning decisions are trashing the historic centre of the Scottish capital – and its Unesco world heritage status isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on
Who would make the best celebrity tour guide for London?
VisitLondon have launched a competition giving one lucky winner the chance to tour London with a host of British celebs, including a visit to the Science Museum with Stephen Hawking and tickets to watch a West End Show with Jessie J. But who would you most like to show you around the capital?
Which artist's work would be the most fun to visit as a theme park?
Wes Anderson has recently said he hopes to commission a theme park built by Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh and based on the musician’s own body of work. But whose creations would you most like to visit as a theme park?
Talking point: tell us about your favourite holiday tour guides
Wanderlust magazine has just announced the winners of its annual World Guide Awards. Have you ever had a guide who transformed your travelling experience?
Top scientist Brian Cox admitted in an interview recently that he often cried watching films on planes - a phenomena that seems common. Are you also a member of the mile cry club?
Talking point: how much do online reviews influence your holiday choices?
A new study has shown that online reviews make a big difference to the choices travellers make – including how much they are willing to pay. Are you one of them?
Talking point: was your town overrun with tourists this summer?
As a town in Michigan reports cases of festival fatigue after too many summer events, we look at other conflicts between locals and tourists, and ask if you've been affected
Talking point: which country has the most intimidating border control?
Officials' weapons, lack of humour and stern demeanour make travellers feel uncomfortable at border control. Share your border experiences from around the world
