Clear the mantelpiece! The ‘ultimate’ souvenirs to buy in 12 capital cities revealed, from a Christmas ornament in Washington DC to a Hamleys bear in London In Dublin, researchers say the best souvenir is soap from Sweny’s Pharmacy When in Budapest, tourists should pick up a bottle of Hungarian lavender oil The ultimate souvenir in Berlin is … Read more
Are these the best brainwaves ever? Hilarious images show some VERY creative solutions to annoying problems The humble coffee cup holder has all sorts of extra uses, it turns out Want to keep your pizza warm in the car? Time to turn on the heated seats A jumper can act as a makeshift lock for … Read more
The bleak and imposing cliffside concrete home that would make the perfect lair for an evil James Bond villain The concept, called the Concrete House, has been designed by Iranian architect Reza Mohtashami It is a cliffside dwelling that somehow manages to look both sinister and beautiful at the same time Inside there is a living … Read more
‘Send us in the opposite direction!’ Tui cruise customers claim they are being forced to holiday in ‘Coronavirus Land’ after the firm refused refunds for trip to Thailand and Singapore Tui’s Marella Cruises trip will also stop in Singapore, Cambodia and Malaysia Some customers are concerned the ship will visit ports that have closed down … Read more
Taking fine dining to new heights, in the spring of 2018 I ate a meal at 23,149 feet on the North Col of Mount Everest. Joining eight companions, we feasted on a mouth-watering meal prepared by two-Michelin-star super chef Sat Bains while dressed in black tie and ball gowns. The Guinness Book of World Records has … Read more
I was damp and cold and hadn’t showered for more than a week. Even the inside of my sleeping bag seemed soggy and my socks had a slight pong. What’s more, we’d hit a raging storm with 70 knots/80 mph of wind whipping up 30ft waves. However, we’d hit the halfway point on Leg Two … Read more
The best railway stations in Europe named – and it’s London’s St Pancras International that is No1 (with not a single French station in the top 10) Researchers ranked more than 50 of the biggest railway stations across Europe Stations were scored on factors including quality of signs and number of shops Zurich Central Station is … Read more
Some architects clearly like a challenge. A new coffee table book has revealed the world’s ‘edgiest’ homes – eye-catching houses located in some of the most treacherous places. Studded into cliff faces, steep mountain slopes and other unlikely plot locations, these head-scratching architectural wonders defy logic – and gravity. The book – Edgy Architecture: Architecture in … Read more
I landed in Ushuaia – the Patagonian port town nicknamed the ‘end of the world’ – and from the small airport, I taxied to my hotel. It was around 7am and as the morning fog cleared, my home for the next three days suddenly came into view. Perched on a hill with a snow-crested peak … Read more
Revealed: Disney Cruise Line set to start work on new ‘authentic’ £308million private Caribbean island resort The Florida-headquartered company purchased a 751-acre plot called Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas Renderings show how cruise-goers will have prime beach access with various activity options Highlights include a family beach, wellness spa, an arts and culture centre and … Read more