Josh has worked his way around the world several dozen times. These days he tends to kick back as an Armchair Traveller from the comforts of home, where it's far less likely he'll be arrested. Unless, of course, anyone's looking...
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Posted: 3 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Window seats increase risk of deadly disease

Often thought of as a 'cattle-class disease', DVT has been linked in a new study to affect aeroplane passengers in window seats and not, as previously believed, be a plight of passengers in economy.

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Posted: 3 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Twitter travel rant taken to High Court

A 27-year-old from the UK has been charged for sending a "menacing electronic communication" via Twitter, resulting in fines of $3,800 and the loss of his job, after having a rant at his local airport.

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Posted: 9 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Sexy travel deals for Valentine's Day

Not sure what to get your partner for Valentine's Day? Skip the cliched chockies and lacy lingerie, don't do the impossible dinner reservation, and head straight to the bedroom this year. Just not YOUR bedroom ...

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Posted: 9 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Hotel chain hires 24hr 'fragrance butlers'

A luxury hotel chain has hired 'fragrance butlers' to be on call 24/7 at each of their eight properties around the world.

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Posted: 12 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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What's the dirtiest item in your hotel room?

USA Today has reported that the dirtiest item in your hotel room isn't likely to be in the loo. Thankfully it won't be the linens on your bed, either. But it is an item that 98% of all guests uses once they check in: statistically speaking, it's your television's remote control.

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Posted: 13 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Catholic priest faked 'spiritual leave' on doomed cruise

Parishioners furious with surviving faker Father

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Posted: 13 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Downton Abbey tourist boom

I'll admit it — I'm obsessed with Downton Abbey, the hit show about life in early 20th century England. It's wicked smart, the production values are second-to-none and once you start watching there's no turning back (a marathon this weekend saw me through two food and wine deliveries). But apparently two seasons of telly isn't enough for many fans, and they've been flocking to the real star of the drama — Highclere Castle, about an hour's drive west of London.

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Posted: 19 Days ago by Gemma Pitcher

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Women stripped for wearing pants

Women in the small African country of Malawi took to the streets in furious protests last week after they were harassed, beaten and even stripped naked by passers-by — just for wearing pants

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Posted: 19 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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Dead man's ashes go missing from luggage

Angeline O'Grady of Philadelphia lost her husband Brian to brain cancer in October of 2011. She made plans to spread his ashes in his home town of Hull in the UK. O'Grady attempted to board her flight across the Atlantic with her hubby's remains in her carry-on but was told by Transportation Security Administration personnel that he had to be checked. So imagine her surprise on arrival in England to find Mr O'Grady missing from her luggage ...

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Posted: 24 Days ago by Joshua Crouthamel

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World's best and worst airport terminals

Scores were tallied for cleanliness, services, on-time departures, navigation and ease of getting to and from the city's centre. Brownie points were awarded for cute quirks. So let's see which terminals top the list for the good, or for the bad and the ugly.

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