Plan a night under genuinely dark skies with this practical guide to 12 of the best spots for stargazing in the U.S., including national parks, monuments, and dark-sky reserves.
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
Scotland’s population may be at a record high, but growth is far from evenly distributed. Some council areas are attracting new residents while others are losing population as deaths outnumber births and younger people move elsewhere. Use the interactive Scotland Population and Migration Explorer below to compare all 32 council areas. You can see the […]
Tray tables, seat-back pockets and lavatory handles deserve attention on a flight. Learn which airplane surfaces are commonly found to be dirtiest, why cabin air is often cleaner than expected, and the simple habits that can help.
Travel News, Stats
Australians Took 922,460 Million Overseas Trips Last Month. See Which Countries Are Booming.
Australians recorded 922,460 short-term overseas returns in May 2026, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Indonesia remained the most popular destination, followed by New Zealand and Japan, while countries such as Vietnam recorded some of the strongest annual growth. Use the interactive tool below to search the top destinations, compare […]
The best places for chocolate lovers to travel include Brussels, Hershey, Switzerland, St. Lucia and Paris. Find factory experiences, artisan pralines, cocoa-growing history and practical planning tips.