Oliver Smith
The Telegraph
United Kingdom
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The restaurants actually worth dining at near 11 of Europe's biggest tourist traps
It’s possible to have a memorable meal in the shadow of a famous attraction – you just need some insider knowledge → Read More
The fascinating story of London’s lost ‘palace for the people’
Art Deco gems lurk beneath Piccadilly Circus – relics of what was once Europe’s largest hotel → Read More
The world’s 10 longest flights – and the service that could soon take the record
The Covid-era slowdown of global travel has done little to dull airlines’ appetites for ultra-long-haul flights → Read More
How to turn 13 days of annual leave into 38 days of holiday (and where to go)
Judiciously combine weekends and bank holidays with your yearly allowance to maximise your travels in 2023 → Read More
Are we slipping back into a world of travel restrictions?
China’s reopening has triggered a global stampede towards the reintroduction of travel curbs → Read More
Travel to the US: latest Covid rules as ban on the unvaccinated is extended and China testing added
The latest rules regarding travel to the US, from testing requirements to mask mandates → Read More
Britain remains the sick man of Europe when it comes to tourism
The UK seems to be struggling to attract foreign tourists far more than its Western European neighbours → Read More
The least popular seat on a plane might be the safest
The world’s biggest aircraft manufacturers insist that all seats are equally safe, but studies suggest otherwise → Read More
Why pilots eat different meals from you – and different meals from one another
A handful of in-flight incidents prompted airlines to adopt a simple culinary safety measure → Read More
The most insulted places in Europe
From cat-eater to little lettuce, these towns, cities and regions have some curious nicknames for one another → Read More
How legroom has shrunk since the golden age of flying – and the airlines that offer the most
Flying isn’t what it once was, with seats being squeezed closer together while passengers are expanding → Read More
BA's decline – in numbers
More delays, fewer flights and falling ratings – can our flag carrier ever recover its reputation? → Read More
The no-frills airline that cancelled just one flight during Europe's summer of chaos
Amid our summer of delays and cancellations, a beacon of reliability has emerged in northern England → Read More
Travel to France: latest advice as all Covid rules are scrapped
The move means only two major European travel destinations are still persisting with Covid restrictions → Read More
Travel to France: latest advice as all Covid rules are scrapped
The move means only two major European travel destinations are still persisting with Covid restrictions → Read More
Revealed: The best and worst UK airports and airlines for flight cancellations
We’ve analysed the data from the last month to see which UK airports, airlines and routes have suffered the most → Read More
End of the line: Weird and wonderful places where the Tube terminates
The Elizabeth line, which opens today, will shed a little light on a few more of London's quirkier corners → Read More
The 20 countries that have scrapped all mask rules
Mask rules have been eased in the US, France, Spain and Portugal in recent days – but Italy and Greece are among the hold-outs → Read More
44 countries you can visit even if you're unvaccinated
Mexico, Croatia and Egypt remain options for Britons who have declined the Covid vaccine → Read More
Ask the experts: Tell us about your family and we'll suggest the perfect summer holiday destination
Explain your family holiday dilemma and our experts will suggest a destination to suit every member of your clan → Read More