Meet the British Egyptologist behind the biggest discovery in ancient Egypt since Tutankhamun

by David Hibbins | Feb 19, 2025 | Latest Travel News

When Howard Carter unsealed the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it proved to be one of history’s greatest discoveries.For a hundred years no other such Egyptian Pharaoh tomb had been found – despite archeologists knowing that there were more to unearth.But now,...

We’re Britain’s top Wetherspoons experts and have visited ALL 799 pubs in the country. These are the top 22 you MUST go to, the cheapest pints – and the food and booze you have to try

by David Hibbins | Feb 19, 2025 | Latest Travel News

The first Wetherspoon pub opened in 1979 in a converted bookies in Muswell Hill, north London, with the popular chain growing to a peak of around 955 hostelries a decade ago – and settling at 799 today.The recent dip is down to the cost-of-living crisis, higher...

Singapore then and now: Fascinating historic photos show how the country has transformed in the 60 years since it gained independence

by David Hibbins | Feb 19, 2025 | Latest Travel News

What a difference 60 years makes. These fascinating photos show how Singapore has developed in dramatic fashion since it gained its independence back in 1965, with historic photos from yesteryear matched with modern snaps of the same scenes. Find out what...

The most beautiful sunset spots in the world according to science, from Scotland to Hawaii. Do YOU agree with the ranking?

by David Hibbins | Feb 18, 2025 | Latest Travel News

The world’s most beautiful sunset spots ‘according to science’ have been revealed, with destinations in the UK and USA making the top 10. The research, by the travel insurance company AllClear, looked at 100 different locations around the world...

‘It’s the pretty England we all want’: I’m the High Sheriff of Herefordshire – here’s why you should visit my ‘unspoiled’ county rather than the crowded Cotswolds

by David Hibbins | Feb 18, 2025 | Latest Travel News

Fan of the Cotswolds but not the hordes of tourists?Then try Herefordshire instead, which, as the county’s High Sheriff reveals to MailOnline Travel, has everything the Cotswolds has but is much ‘more varied’ and much quieter.Patricia Churchward, from...