Up to 10,000 people descend on this ravishing Greek island each day in peak season – but plan carefully and you’ll soon discover Santorini is far more than just a honeypot colonised by tourists and influencers

by David Hibbins | Jun 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Perceptions have a lot to answer for. They can blind us to what’s really going on, making fools in the process.I had little interest in visiting Santorini. The thought of competing for space with thousands of cruise ship passengers and paying through the nose for a...

Revealed: Five of the best hidden gem Mediterranean islands to visit this summer. Which one would YOU most like to escape to?

by David Hibbins | Jun 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

There are hundreds of stunning inhabited islands in the Mediterranean. Keen on throwing your towel down on one this summer but don’t know where to start looking?  Allow us to narrow the field for you, with the lowdown on five island hidden gems...

Inside the Texas Christian community likened to the Amish that strives for ‘peaceful coexistence with the land’ – where residents flock after becoming disillusioned with city life

by David Hibbins | Jun 11, 2024 | Latest Travel News

A fascinating documentary takes viewers inside a Texan community who live similarly to the Amish, with traditional practices favored over technology. Documentary maker Kirsten Dirksen spent time exploring the Homestead Heritage, which is set over 510 acres...

With its new train exhibition and rich railway history, the famous town of Darlington is… the ultimate ticket to ride (but you don’t need to be a trainspotter to enjoy it)

by David Hibbins | Jun 11, 2024 | Latest Travel News

When the first locomotive rolled down the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825, with both coal and 600 passengers squeezed on board, it must have been quite a sight.More than 10,000 spectators watched as it puttered along its inaugural 25-mile journey at 15...

Singapore Airlines passengers will receive $10,000 for injuries suffered during turbulence that killed a 73-year-old Brit – with larger payouts for those more badly hurt

by David Hibbins | Jun 11, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Singapore Airlines passengers will receive $10,000 in compensation for injuries suffered on a flight hit by extreme turbulence last month in which a 73-year-old Brit was killed.  Father-of-two Geoff Kitchen suffered a suspected heart attack on board...