Nick Trend

Etchingham Railway Station, London, Norfolk

Chief Culture and Consumer Editor at The Telegraph

Chief Culture and Consumer Editor at Telegraph Travel

Articles

How to visit the Tate Modern, including the art you mustn't miss and how to beat the crowds

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Nick Trend

Exactly 25 years after its doors first opened, here's how to get the best from this most accessible of museumsIn many ways Tate Modern - which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year - is one of the most accessible of museums. Especially if you are happy to wander in and explore somewhat randomly, rather than driven by expectations or a desire to tick off a list of particular works.
Affordable travel

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The one holiday hack that will definitely save you money this summer

2 months ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Nick Trend

Sticking to card and contactless payments when travelling can save you money - Getty/E+Last summer I clocked the fact that I had three 20-euro notes in my wallet. They had been sitting there unused for a good four or five years despite my having travelled to Europe on a regular basis. And they are still there. Because in most European countries, there really is no longer any need to carry cash. As in this country, you can pay for virtually everything with a card. 1.
How JMW Turner helped shape the modern holiday map of Europe

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Nick Trend

Travel was a crucial inspiration for the art of Turner, born 250 years ago - and in turn his paintings inspired the beginnings of tourismMany things influence our decisions about where in the world we want to travel. The enthusiasm of friends, evocative writing, the romance of childhood memories, a simple urge for some sunshine, a random promotion by a cheap airline. But surely, in the our contemporary world, it is the power of images which prevails.
The 10 travel mistakes you’ll never stop making

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nick Trend

Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results… is it the classic definition of insanity, or is it just what we always seem to do when we travel? Here are some of my worst failings mixed in with others I know only too well. 1. Getting to the airport too early…Guilty. It’s a big weakness of mine. I instinctively calculate the worst-case scenario for a delayed journey to the airport and add that to a two hour check-in. The result?
The 10 travel mistakes you’ll never stop making

2 months ago | msn.com | Nick Trend

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The 10 travel mistakes you’ll never stop making

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Nick Trend

4 hours agoThe move, reported by Bloomberg News, is a response to Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. China has ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of Boeing jets in response to the U.S. decision to impose 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people …
Is my passport valid for travel? Find out with our UK passport-validity checker

2 months ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Nick Trend

Sometimes, passports are not valid for entry to the Schengen area even if they are well short of the expiry dateIs your passport valid for your next trip? Or do you risk being turned away at airport check-in? Recent estimates from Confused.com suggest that thousands of travellers a year are still getting caught out by a rule that has applied to British nationals since Brexit.
10 ways to save on your UK holiday this year

2 months ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Nick Trend

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite and Trump’s tariff showdown casts a new shadow over the economy, most of us will welcome the chance to save a few pounds. We definitely don’t want to pay more than we need to for what is likely to be our most expensive outlay of the year – our holidays. That applies not only to trips abroad, but also to taking a break in this country.
10 ways to save on your UK holiday this year

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Nick Trend

6. On the roadIf you are heading off for a long journey, you will probably want to make sure you are covered in case of breakdown, or - given the demise of spare tyres - even a simple puncture. And it won't all be about buying the cheapest policy. No doubt you will also want a quick response if the worst does happen. A recent Which? survey into breakdown cover providers found some eye-opening differences between them.