From a jaguar pouncing on an alligator to a spectacular ‘flying saucer cloud’: Jaw-dropping winners in the Open competition of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards revealed. And here you can vote for YOUR favourite

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

The category winners and shortlisted entries in the Open competition of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been unveiled – and the images featured are as extraordinary as ever.The prestigious contest runs several competitions every year, with more than...

What the world wants to do for a living: Fascinating maps show how being a PILOT is the globe’s No.1 dream job in 2024, from the UK to New Zealand, while Americans want to be flight attendants

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

A series of fascinating reworked maps have revealed the most popular jobs around the world – and being a pilot has topped the list as the globe’s number one dream job in 2024.On the main map – generated using the search analysis tool Ahrefs –...

We’ve been charged £500 for two tiny scuff marks on a hire car in Mallorca. I’m sure the marks were always there but don’t have proof – what can we do? The HOLIDAY GURU replies

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

We have been visiting Mallorca for more than 20 years and always hire a car, using various companies depending on what’s available. However, last October we had an appalling experience. We had hired a car with OK Mobility at Palma de Mallorca airport. When we...

Moment huge line of surfers ride the five-star Severn Bore tidal wave as rare natural phenomenon is seen for in daylight for first time in five years

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

This is the moment a line of surfers rode a five-star Severn Bore as the rare natural phenomenon emerged in daylight today for first time in five years.The Bore, a tidal wave that occurs in the lower reaches of the river, was visible this morning as it surged up...

Edinburgh Zoo’s gentoo penguins have started building ‘sex nests’ to lure in lovers ahead of mating season

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

Whether it’s splashing out on flowers or cooking up a delicious meal, everyone has their own way of impressing a potential partner. But for these house-proud penguins, it’s all about having the swankiest bachelor pad. As mating season...