I went on holiday to Afghanistan and it was a ‘great experience – the Taliban welcome tourists’

by travel expert | Nov 25, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Would you go on a tourist trip to Afghanistan? No?Well, you’re missing out according to intrepid traveller Jannis M, who visited the country this year and tells Mailonline Travel that it was a ‘great experience’.The 23-year-old traveller from Germany, who...

It’s one of the world’s favourite honeymoon hotspots for good reason. But the Maldives is more affordable than you might think – here’s how you can bag a bargain all-inclusive break

by travel expert | Nov 25, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Few fail to be charmed by the wonders of the Maldives, with its sparkling waters, rich marine life, tropical island interiors and plush hotels. No wonder it remains one of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations.Add in top-class diving, sumptuous spa...

It’s safe, the wildlife is amazing and the locals LOVE tourists: My incredible holiday on Sri Lanka’s bountiful south coast

by travel expert | Nov 25, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Thursday morning in Tangalle Harbour and barefoot fishermen wearing colourful saris and toothless grins are piling thousands of silver and blue fish into the back of their pick-up trucks.Behind them, gigantic multicoloured wooden boats adorned with flags croak and...

I try ‘horse therapy’ in Portugal, where time in the saddle helps me reconnect with my childhood – and my mother

by travel expert | Nov 25, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The first thing I spot when we drive through the gates of Quinta Carvalhas are the beautiful Lusitano horses lounging in the paddock. Their ears prick up and, as we approach the house, surrounded by lemon trees and pink bougainvillea, a small dog greets us. My...

Incredible treasure trove of vintage Mercedes cars found in rural barn in Essex after collecting dust for 40 YEARS sell for thousands

by travel expert | Nov 25, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Two rare classic cars hidden away in a rural barns for 40 years have fetched tens of thousands of pounds at auction. The two five-figure cars – a 1921   Talbot Darracq and a 1952 Mercedes Benz 220 Type A convertible – were discovered in...