There is a common delusion among tourists that, if they try their hardest, they can ‘blend in’.

Everyone has seen – and been annoyed by – tourists when they’re being really touristy, but no one identifies with it. ‘That’s not me’, they think, ‘I’m the right kind of tourist. I could even be mistaken for a local.’
Nope. You could not.

Here are just a few of the giveaways ensuring that, despite your best efforts, you stick out like a dog among cats…

In an increasingly eco-conscious world, smoky, fume-filled cities often get a bad name.

The car exhaust, the noise pollution, the grey, concrete brutalism – urban areas can feel claustrophobic, and it’s no wonder so many city-dwellers spend their weekends escaping to the country.

But not every metropolis is so tree-free. Here are a few urban jungles that won’t make you choose between nature and culture…