From £3 tuk-tuks to the Museum of Toilets and the Prince of Wales’ saloon train car: The joys of vibrant (and wacky) Delhi

by David Hibbins | May 24, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Travellers to India often have to stop over in the capital, but Delhi is sometimes overlooked and that’s a shame.It’s not only vibrant and occasionally wacky (where else has a ‘Museum of Toilets’?), it’s also one of the world’s most beautifully crafted...

The beauty of Belize: This Central American country may be small – but it’s packed with jungles, wild animals and some of the world’s best snorkelling

by David Hibbins | May 24, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Dressed in camouflage and armed with a machete, Narcisio looks every bit a guerrilla. But this is tranquil Belize and Narcisio is a farmer. He uses his machete to chop down the fruits before opening them with a stick to avoid damaging the delicate seeds.‘Theobromine,’...

Tallest waterslide in America that measures a staggering 145ft is opening Memorial Day weekend – and it looks absolutely terrifying

by David Hibbins | May 24, 2024 | Latest Travel News

This attraction is certainly set to make a splash.America’s tallest waterslide is slated to launch this Memorial Day Weekend at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin.Called The Rise of Icarus, the towering ride measures a staggering...

Inside easyJet’s new control centre and discovering there’s less chance of a cancellation if schoolkids are on a plane, how Brexit has made delays more likely – and we try scheduling flights for a day…

by David Hibbins | May 24, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Budget airline easyJet, which operates 1,950 flights every day in peak season, opened its brand-new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) this week – and we had a sneak peek behind the doors.Those inside manage 340 aircraft and make the big decisions about who to delay...

Inside Settle, the rugged Yorkshire Dales market town that inspired composer Sir Edward Elgar

by David Hibbins | May 23, 2024 | Latest Travel News

You can’t go to Settle without travelling at least one stop on the Settle-Carlisle railway line. After all, it crosses some of England’s most inhospitable (or inspirational, you choose) landscape.The train trundles through tunnels and over the 24-arch Ribblehead...