Pictured: The incredible neo-Gothic chapel that sits over 6,000ft up on the edge of a mountain in Switzerland

by David Hibbins | Jun 3, 2024 | Latest Travel News

It’s closer to heaven than most places of worship.Behold the incredible chapel that sits on the edge of a mountain – at an elevation of 1,864m (6,115 feet) above sea level.The Klimsenkapelle, which translates to Klimsen Chapel, is located on the...

Inside the ultimate Greek island: There are no direct flights to Milos – but that’s what makes it extra-special

by David Hibbins | Jun 3, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The armless figurine, with its bare torso and inscrutable gaze, looks familiar as it looms into view over a mud-flaked dirt track.Closer inspection reveals that, yes, it is indeed Venus de Milo, poster girl for ancient Hellenic sculpture and star of a zillion pub quiz...

Revealed: How the idea that the Stockton and Darlington line was the ‘world’s first public railway’ is a MYTH (created by a local newspaper journalist)

by David Hibbins | Jun 3, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The Stockton and Darlington line in the North East of England is hailed as ‘the first public railway in the world’ – a line that kickstarted the global railway revolution.However, it turns out that the idea of the line as a ‘revolution’...

Britain’s 24 best seaside towns and villages: Property experts pick their favourites from the Devon hotspot where the average house price is £257,000 to celebrity-packed idylls

by David Hibbins | Jun 3, 2024 | Latest Travel News

There is no such thing as the typical seaside town. Some are millionaires’ playgrounds, others centres of simple, olde-worlde charm. Some are loved by surfers, others best enjoyed from a deck chair, and while many are foodies’ delights, some traditional...

How to avoid the sunshine scams: From rip-off taxis, exchange rate cons and that LOVELY waiter who’s not to be trusted, what to do when you land on holiday

by David Hibbins | Jun 2, 2024 | Latest Travel News

You may feel it’s time to relax when you have booked your holiday, having managed to avoid the ever-increasing glut of fake online deals, bogus tour operators and flight payment scams.But once you have arrived, you still need to be on your guard against a...