Brave Orthodox Christians plunge into icy water for Epiphany celebrations across Europe despite temperatures as low as -41C

by David Hibbins | Jan 19, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Orthodox Christians across Europe stripped off in blistering cold temperatures to immerse themselves in freezing waters today in a traditional ceremony to mark the annual Epiphany celebrations.Despite air temperatures plunging to as low as minus 41C in some areas of...

The 20 best European cities for solo travellers revealed: Rhodes is No1, London comes fifth – and Paris and Rome do not make the list. Are YOU surprised?

by David Hibbins | Jan 19, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The 20 best European cities for solo travellers have been revealed – and Rhodes in Greece tops the list.It was produced by a Wizz Air study, with researchers ranking cities based on Tripadvisor reviews – specifically for restaurants and...

NASA engineer who designed supersonic jet dubbed ‘son of Concorde’ tells DailyMail.com how it could revolutionize domestic flights in the US

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The Concorde flew its final flight almost exactly 20 years ago – yet it continues to capture the imaginations of Americans old and young.Concordes were taken out of service in 2003, about three years after Air France flight 4590 crashed, killing 113...

Your guide to a year in Greece: Time your trip to get the best of the country’s historic sites – without battling the crowds

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Avoiding the crowds while seeing the great sites of Greece isn’t easy.Last summer, police were even deployed at the Acropolis in Athens to help manage more than 17,000 visitors each day.Yet, with its countless festivals, natural beauty and an array of historical...

Ape-solutely adorable! A Western lowland gorilla is born at London Zoo for the first time in nine years – raising fresh hopes for the critically endangered species

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

London Zoo has a new resident, in the form of an adorable infant Western lowland gorilla. The tiny infant was born to mum Mjukuu at 09:34am yesterday, following a speedy labour that lasted just 17 minutes. While the infant is yet to be name, its birth raises...