The thrill of Brazil: Rio buzzes – but there’s so much more to discover in this vast and beautiful country, including its version of St Tropez

by David Hibbins | Nov 22, 2023 | Latest Travel News

At Rio de Janeiro’s airport we are picked up in a bullet-proof car.’Someone who took a wrong turn was shot near the end of my road a couple of nights ago,’ says our driver.It is not the most reassuring start to a holiday. Our nerves intensify as we...

Ooh-bi-doo, I’m here in Blackpool Zoo-oo-oo! Jarang the baby orangutan wakes up with a smile on his face worthy of King Louie from The Jungle Book

by David Hibbins | Nov 22, 2023 | Latest Travel News

It may be his comfy bed, or the fact that he’s a source of enormous pride to his mum. Regardless, little Jarang the orangutan woke up with a big smile on his face.And, as for that mischievous glint in his eye, it could have been copied straight from King Louie –...

The best 100 cities on the planet ranked – and ‘despite Brexit’ it’s London that’s No.1, followed by Paris and New York. So where does YOUR favourite city come on the list?

by David Hibbins | Nov 21, 2023 | Latest Travel News

The world’s best cities for 2024 have been revealed and it’s London that’s number one followed by Paris and New York.That’s according to an annual report by Resonance Consultancy, which ranks the top 100 from 270-plus cities with populations of...

Flight attendant sounds off about the dark side of her ‘draining’ job in the skies – admitting she feels like she’s in ‘a CULT’ and branding her work as ‘borderline modern slavery’

by David Hibbins | Nov 21, 2023 | Latest Travel News

A flight attendant has opened up about the dark side of working in the friendly skies, saying she hates everything from the long hours to the inconsiderate passengers. The anonymous crew member, who is known only as u/hopelessromanceless on Reddit,...

Forget Lapland! We reveal 17 incredible UK Christmas attractions, from a reindeer safari in Wales to husky sledge rides in Scotland and England’s very own ‘Elven World’

by David Hibbins | Nov 21, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Forget Lapland.Here we show you how to experience all the wonders of Christmas right here in the UK, whether that’s looking for reindeer on a drive-thru safari or sledding with huskies.It’s even possible to enter a magical ‘Elven World’...