Farlounge / Journal
Practical travel writing, published every week.
Airline rights, money abroad, packing, time zones and the changing realities of modern travel — written for people who just need the answer.
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The archive
How Travel Insurance Actually Works in 2026: What's Covered, What Isn't, and the Cheapest Way to Get It Right
Most travel insurance claims get rejected because travellers didn't read the exclusions before they needed them. A practical explanation of how policies work, what they always exclude, and the cheapest way to get proper cover.
10 min readCabin Baggage Allowance Guide 2026: Ryanair, easyJet, BA, Jet2, TUI & Wizz Compared
Compare current cabin-bag and personal-item rules for six major UK airlines, checked against official airline baggage policies in August 2026.
9 min readWhat to Do If You Lose Your Passport Abroad: The Embassy Process Step by Step
A step-by-step protocol for the first 24 hours after losing a passport on a trip — the embassy process, emergency travel documents, fees, and the mistakes that turn a setback into a missed flight.
9 min readThe Carry-On Essentials Every Traveller Forgets in 2026
A practical, no-fluff list of the small items that quietly determine whether a long flight feels civilised or miserable — and the new restrictions that have changed what you can actually bring.
8 min readThe Real Cost of Travel Money in 2026: Cards, Cash and What Actually Wins
A modelled comparison of £1,000 of holiday spend across travel cards, high-street bureaux and ATM withdrawals. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive option is bigger than most travellers realise.
10 min readWhat to Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled at the Gate
A step-by-step guide to the first hour after a cancellation — how to get rebooked first, what you're actually entitled to under UK261 and EU261, and the mistakes that cost passengers their compensation.
9 min readHow AI Is Changing Travel Planning in 2026 (And What Still Doesn't Work)
AI travel assistants now book hotels, replan trips after delays and read your boarding pass from a screenshot. A research-led review of what works, what does not, and where human judgement still wins.
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