Napoleon unmasked: Ridley Scott’s blockbuster takes liberties, but there are plenty of real treasures to uncover at his victor the Duke of Wellington’s old London home (which you can visit)

by David Hibbins | Dec 4, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Ridley Scott’s blockbuster film, Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the little Corsican general, is littered with inaccuracies. At least, that’s the general consensus.Napoleon didn’t bombard the pyramids. Marie Antoinette didn’t have long, frizzy hair when she was...

The great Christmas sandwich taste test! FEMAIL tries 45 sarnies and wraps from supermarkets and cafes – and a VERY surprising one comes out on top

by David Hibbins | Dec 4, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Brie and cranberry, turkey and trimmings, pigs under blankets… there are dozens of options for those wanting to get their hands on a Christmas sandwich this year.UK supermarkets are offering a plethora of treats, from vegan sarnies to salmon wraps to the...

I work in Lapland – this is what this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity is like

by David Hibbins | Dec 4, 2023 | Latest Travel News

A travel blogger is sharing her unique experience of the Arctic Circle on a five-week journey as a tour guide in Lapland, Finland. Lucy Blair has been documenting the start of her ‘once in a lifetime’ stint in preparation for the holiday...

Not so fly: Secret inspections by Which? reveal the best and worst airport lounges in the UK – and over HALF fail to impress

by David Hibbins | Dec 3, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Few lounges at UK airports managed to impress Which? when it carried out secret inspections, with more than half scoring two and a half stars and below.Which? researchers visited 20 UK airport lounges open to the paying public and assigned them a rating of between one...

Travel expert reveals what it is REALLY like to fly on the Four Seasons private jet as part of his 24-day trip across nine countries that costs a whopping $198,000

by David Hibbins | Dec 3, 2023 | Latest Travel News

For those who don’t have $198,000 to splash on a round the world private jet trip, one traveler has offered a taste of what such a costly getaway is really like – with fine dining, immaculate service and luxury trimmings being among the perks.YouTuber...