From gold kimonos to a stunning outdoor pool: Inside one of the world’s most luxurious river cruises

by David Hibbins | Sep 17, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Uber-stylish cabins, sexy gold kimonos and pampering perks.Welcome aboard the Mekong Serenity, a new 88-passenger deluxe river ship by family-run Australian travel group APT that can dock in fabulously remote destinations thanks to its bijoux size. APT has been...

Delta issues eyebrow-raising new memo about wearing underwear to flight attendant applicants

by David Hibbins | Sep 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Delta Airlines has reminded prospective new flight attendants that they must wear underwear in a document outlining the company’s ‘appearance requirements’ for employees.The airline recently shared a two-page document listing its strict guidelines...

The 18 best villages to relocate to in Portugal: Live in secret spots for £38,000 or by the beach for £118,000 with our expert guide – and find out how cheap life in the sun is

by David Hibbins | Sep 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

With its sunny climate, friendly communities and low cost of living, Portugal is becoming increasingly popular among Britons looking to emigrate overseas.Properties can be significantly cheaper in Portugal too, both for buyers and renters. Rent in Portugal is, on...

Eight of the world’s most breathtaking mountain train journeys, from Scotland to Canada

by David Hibbins | Sep 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

These train journeys are the peak of rail travel perfection. Eight train trips from around the world that will transport you through spectacular mountain scenery.What’s more, they all have the seal of approval from the adventure experts at Lonely Planet,...

Inside the new Hong Kong: Taiwan faces threats from China, but its friendly people want it to become the region’s go-to cultural and tourism hub

by David Hibbins | Sep 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

‘We all get a bit nervous when we approach April and August.’ I was not quite clear what Brian Hioe, a journalist and activist, was getting at, so, in between mouthfuls of beef broth and dumplings, I ask him to explain.The sea in the straits between China...

Wreck of ship which was ‘crashed by its drunk Irish crew’ and sank off the coast of Norway 300 years ago is found

by David Hibbins | Sep 16, 2024 | Latest Travel News

A 300-year-old ship whose loss was controversially blamed on its drunken Irish crew has been found off the coast of Norway.Divers off Mandal, in the far south of the country, thought the wreck might be the Providentz when they first discovered it in 2020.The ship,...