Going on a hen or stag night is a recent tradition that precedes the majority of weddings. To many people getting hitched, they represent the last night of being single before tying the knot and living out year after year of monogamy. In a lot of cases, these nights basically involve a few drinks and some fun and games, but the face of hen and stag parties has changed more recently.

Boarding a long-haul flight; what a chaotic and stressful experience it is each time. Yet, despite often being a nationally and linguistically diverse group, every passenger feels confident and secure in the hands of the airline.

Researching deals, looking for ideas or reading reviews for your holiday or city break has never been easier or quicker. And this is largely thanks to the advancing capabilities of smartphones and tablets.

Towards the end of 2013 visitors to 60K?s offices in Sofia, Bulgaria, were greeted not by the formal, blandness they might have expected from a business process outsourcer, but by a colourful Christmas bazaar selling cards and decorations, bags, books, DVDs, calendars, and even cakes and cookies.

My requirements for a visit to Laos and Cambodia last month were very specific. I wanted an in-depth tour of temples and to learn about the arts, crafts and culture of these two Peoples Republics.

A country?s reputation can have a huge impact on its success as a tourist destination. Travellers will often have a preconceived idea about a place, taken from the images presented by media like film and television.