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Southeast Asia Clamps Down on Overtourism

Vietnam is tightening the screws on Halong Bay as Southeast Asia’s overtourism crackdown gathers pace. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for your trip.

Madrid After Dark: Tapas, Drinks and No Early Nights

Madrid runs on a timetable that would hospitalise most northern Europeans. Here is how to do the night properly, from Cava Baja to the small hours.

A Night Out in Amsterdam’s Red Light District

De Wallen is still standing, still lit, and still unlike anywhere else on earth. Here’s how to do it properly.

New Albums Worth Hearing Right Now

Summer vibes, to get your groove on in the heat. We check out 4 new albums worthy of a listen

What You Need to Know About Drug Testing at UK Festivals

You’ve heard there’s a testing tent. But does your pill actually get checked? And do you get the result? Here’s what festival drug testing in the UK really involves.

Chiang Mai: Still Worth It, But Know the Reality

Chiang Mai hit 12 million visitors last year. The airport is over capacity, the air turns toxic every spring, and the Chinese tour groups have gone. Here’s where things actually stand.

What Border Agents Are Actually Looking For

Sweating at passport control isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s counterproductive. Here’s what actually gets you pulled aside, and how to avoid it.

Kink, Fetish & Poly Scenes Across Europe

From London’s fetish clubs to Berlin’s legendary sex-positive spaces, here’s what the kink and polyamory scenes actually look like across the UK and Europe.

Professional Mermaids: Wet, Weird and Working

They wear silicone tails worth thousands, hold their breath for minutes at a time, and call it a career. Welcome to the world of professional mermaids.