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Yes, you can travel for two weeks with carry-on luggage only, but preparation is the key, says former flight attendant and packing guru Cathy Perry, of Melbourne fashion label The Ark, theark.com.au STEP ONE Don't pack at the last minute: give yourself at least two weeks to pack your bag. Hang all the clothes you're considering on a rack, and try them on in front of a full-length mirror. Then look up the past few years' temperatures, because dry season isn't always dry. Also, many hot climates are freezing indoors thanks to air-conditioning, and the reverse, when it's freezing outside, it's overheated inside, so layering is the trick. Make sure all fabrics are travel friendly: are they drip-dry overnight, wash-and-wear, or do they need a travel iron? READ MORE: 10 steps to perfectly pack your carry-on luggage The experts weigh in on the art of traveling light Packing tips: No, you don't need to pack Marmite 10 items you should never pack in your suitcase … [Read more...] about How to travel with only carry-on luggage

Air New Zealand The latest version encourages Kiwis and tourists to adopt the 'Tiaki Promise'. Standing at the security gate before travelling to Australia, a rush of anxiety came over me. Did I accidentally leave a knife in my carry-on? What about my over-100ml expensive moisturiser? Do I have enough foreign currency to last my trip? What if my mobile doesn’t work when I land and I can’t text my mum to let her know I arrived safely and she’ll be up all night worrying I’ve been kidnapped or had a dreadful accident? For most of us, it’s been a while since our last overseas holiday. And that means we’ve forgotten the basics of travel. Re-learning the rules and getting used to the new rules of international travel can be confusing, and lead to those pre-flight jitters. If you’re about to travel internationally for the first time in a while, here’s a quick refresher on how to do it. READ MORE: Air New Zealand's new safety video a different kind of controversial … [Read more...] about Forgotten the basics of international travel? Here’s how to do it

Kelvin Fletcher thanks fans for comments after birth of twin boys Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing star Kelvin Fletcher recently decided to step back from city life and transform himself into a farmer, as documented in his show Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure. However, that's not the only upheaval he's had, after he and wife Liz announced their delight at welcoming their twins this week. Related articles Strictly’s Katya Jones supports Adam Peaty after ‘devastating’ news Katie Piper has concerned call from bank after 'depressed' behaviour How do you pick up two babies at the same time? Liz Fletcher Liz … [Read more...] about Kelvin Fletcher’s wife Liz shares sweet family update after welcoming twin boys

Viewers in hysterics at Jane McDonald's savage quip Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jane McDonald joined James Martin on his ITV morning cooking show last month to discuss her new album, upcoming tour and her array of successful travel shows. However, the singer left the TV chef stunned when she admitted being at home was her “favourite place to be” and she wasn’t the biggest fan of visiting far-flung destinations. Related articles Jane McDonald shares glimpse into love life as she bids farewell What is Bargain Hunt expert Christina Trevanion's nationality? The chef quizzed the singer on the recent Channel 5 series … [Read more...] about ‘How the heck do I have a travel show’ Jane McDonald admits she’s ‘not keen’ on travelling

Assuming his role as consoler in chief, President Joe Biden will travel to Buffalo, New York, on Tuesday, to visit a community in mourning following Saturday's racially-motivated mass shooting at a supermarket that left 10 Black people dead, three wounded and countless others fearing for their lives. Biden is expected to meet with victims of the shooting and their relatives to "try to bring some comfort to the community, particularly to those who lost loved ones" and "grieve with them," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. "The president wants to go to a community he wants to grieve with them and he wants to send a message to the entire country, that we stand behind them and with them, and that is so important," she said. Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit the Tops supermarket memorial to pay their respects on Tuesday morning, and then meet the families of victims and first responders at a community center, according to a White House … [Read more...] about Biden to travel to Buffalo following mass shooting

Passport delays: Holidaymaker warns of post-Brexit issues Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Having an in-date passport is crucial if you’re planning to jet off abroad, but it can be pretty useless if you don’t have it with you on the day of travel . While forgetting to pack this crucial document is a rational fear for many of us, huge delays at Her Majesty’s Passport Office have made this a reality for thousands of holiday-makers. Shadow Home Office minister, Stephen Kinnock said of the situation: “The chaos at the Passport Office reflects the wider failures of our Home Office, which is simply not fit for purpose under this Home … [Read more...] about Passport Office ‘chaos’ – here’s how to claim if you miss out on your summer holiday

Simon Calder outlines five tips for booking a staycation online Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dan discovered five places in the world where people live the longest and are healthiest. Named Blue Zones, the five areas are some of the healthiest places in the world. Related articles ‘Move abroad’ searches soar to highest EVER level US expat blasts 'extortionate' taxes in the US The five Blue Zones are Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Ikaria in Greece and Loma Linda in California. Dan told Express.co.uk : “There isn’t some unknown mystical power in these areas. The longest living … [Read more...] about Where the ‘longest living people’ in the world stay – British expats can ‘walk to work’

Brits looking to go on holidays without shelling out a small fortune are in luck as Eurostar have released £39 tickets to or from Amsterdam. The Dutch capital is known for many different things depending on the type of trip you’re planning including areas of great historical and cultural importance such as the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. But, for those looking for a rowdier trip there’s also the red light district, legal cannabis cafes and plenty of beer. No matter your holiday purpose everyone from families to stag dos can take a trip on the cheap thanks to Eurostar’s raft of new deals. And, if Amsterdam isn’t up your street you can also head to Brussels, Paris, Lille or Rotterdam from London St Pancras International for the new cheap prices. That means families can head to the Louvre, Moulin Rouge or Disneyland Paris or history lovers can explore the Grande Place and Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille. Anyone looking for a scenic heaven should journey to … [Read more...] about Eurostar launches cheap tickets to get you to and from Amsterdam and Paris for £80

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has created an exciting Speedbird Cafe menu for British Airways . Posh steak & ale pies created by the Michelin star cook will be winging their way to BA customers on short haul economy flights. The TV star, who runs gastropub The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, Bucks - the only pub in the UK with two Michelin stars – has also created four special sandwiches that can be snapped up from £4.10. Ham hock & smoked cheddar sarnies will be available, as well as chicken, bacon & celery brioche baguettes and soft brie & apple chutney ploughman's sandwiches. There’s something for vegetarian travel fans too – a spiced cauliflower and chickpea tortilla wrap. Passengers will also get complimentary water and snacks, a measure introduced during the pandemic which will be continued due to its popularity with customers. Alternatively, passengers can purchase Tapas Boxes by Jose Pizarro (£5.95 each), Cambrook nuts (£1.50) and Savoursmiths crisps … [Read more...] about British Airways partners with Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge to launch posh new menu

Most of us are itching for a holiday after lockdown scrapped a lot of our travel plans. However, with the cost of living currently rising right now, many of us can't afford to splash out on a swanky break. Well have no fear, as the Chicago Town crew have you covered. The pizza brand has an amazing competition on right now which will see you live it up on a pizza-themed trip to Chicago, US. This will see you fly out and stay in the brand's luxurious Chicago Townhouse – which is situated in Chicago's hottest neighbourhood – the West Loop. You'll also get to do a pizza tour with Chicago's 'King of Pizza' – food expert Steve Dolinsky – to find out just how many types of pizza there are in Chicago. Spoiler alert, it's a lot. Alongside that, you'll be able to take a masterclass make your very own deep dish pizza, which Chicago is famous for. But it's not all about pizza! You'll also take a boat tour of Chicago to check out the amazing architecture on offer in the US city. … [Read more...] about Chicago Town offering foodies chance to win swanky pizza-themed trip to Chicago