Electronic tips

Good news for deal-seeking shoppers: Amazon announced a Prime Big Deal Days is coming this October. This savings event is similar to Amazon Prime Day, which took place this past July and featured some of the retailer's best deals of the year on everything from luggage and electronics to home goods and shoes. This October, Prime members can enjoy the annual summer sales event's savings all over again with Prime Big Deal Days. 

For the first time, a nation is allowing travelers to cross its border with a digital passport on their smartphone instead of a physical passport. While the trial is happening in Finland, the European Union wants at least 80% of citizens in the 27-country bloc to be using a digital ID by 2030.

Read on for our top advice about organizing a smooth journey ahead.

The site reached the milestone of one billion user reviews of hotels, restaurants, holiday homes and apartment rentals, and tourist attractions around the world. 

Choose the shortest line and avoid carrying unnecessary items in your carry-on bags. Abide by the security protocols, use your carry-on bags effectively, and mind your manners during the screening process.

As far as packing hacks go, we’ve heard them all. From rolling vs. folding to stuffing a pillowcase with your clothing instead of bringing a carry-on, and even how to pack for a three-month trip with only a carry-on. But this new tip from TikTok has, well, really reeled us in — pun intended.

There will be no more rummaging in the bottom of your bag for a forgotten hand cream or water bottle at London City Airport after it became the first of the capital’s hubs to scrap the 100ml liquid limit rule.

It's one of the most frustrating things about traveling by plane, but at two U.K. airports it is no longer necessary to follow the rule that all liquids must be in containers less than 100ml—and like an increasing number of airports around the world, all other U.K. airports will follow, with a deadline of June 2024.

If you’re never had Singaporean cuisine, but live in certain areas across North America, you can use a different kind of passport to try it.

Emirates may be best known for its lavish first- and business-class cabins, but the Dubai-based carrier is now turning its focus onto an increasingly popular class of seats—premium economy. The cabin, slotted between economy and business class, fills a niche for passengers who don’t want to pay too much of a premium but still desire something that is a step above the no-frills economy experience. In August 2022, Emirates debuted premium economy onboard its double-decker Airbus A380, becoming the first of the major Middle Eastern carriers to offer this class of service.

Greece will limit daily visitors to its famous Acropolis next month in an effort to control crowding.

When San Francisco is in a period of transition, which it often is, it’s the foundational places that ensure the city never strays too far from itself. The city is known for its pioneering spirit, be that modern tech innovations or progressive politics, but what keeps the engine running is the steady energy pulsing through old school places like John’s Grill, where the people of San Francisco have long come to dine.

Traveling to Europe is often as easy as simply booking a plane ticket but starting next year, a fee and a visa will be required to visit.

Whatever your scene, from sweaty electronic music dancefloors to open-air beer gardens, Cape Town has it all. Being a hedonistic city – especially in the summer – Cape Town has plenty of great bars where you can drink and party, especially on Long and Bree Streets where it’s safe and busy, and there are taxis to get you home. In the summer, the Atlantic Seaboard is a great option, and the party starts with the first sundowners. Taken from the new Rough Guide to Cape Town, these are 7 of our favourite places to sample the city’s nightlife.

Amazon's 2023 Prime Day has come and gone, but the savings aren't entirely over just yet. Dozens of deals on travel gear are still hanging on, and a few are even better than what we saw on Tuesday and Wednesday (thanks, Samsonite!). Below, we've kept the remaining deals you can still score across all the major categories: clothing, shoes, luggage and travel accessories, outdoor gear, skincare and beauty products, tech items, family travel gear, and home and pet supplies. We're not sure how long they'll last, so if something catches your eye, add it to your cart while you still can.