Avid traveler documents his WILD journey to Utupua, one of the most REMOTE outcrops in the world – where there is no public boat service, no electricity and no MONEY

by David Hibbins | Mar 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

No money, no electricity, no public boat service but a strong sense of community -these are just some of the features of one of the world’s most remote islands, as revealed in a fascinating documentary. YouTuber Luke Korns, 27, set out on a quest...

The world’s coolest streets in 2024 ranked by Time Out: A thoroughfare in Melbourne takes the crown, Hong Kong is second and a road in Austin snares bronze (while the UK can only manage 17th)

by David Hibbins | Mar 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The world’s 30 coolest streets for 2024 have been named by Time Out and it’s a thoroughfare in the ‘ultra-trendy suburbs’ of Melbourne that takes the crown.It’s followed by one of Hong Kong’s oldest roads, with a street...

‘I’m biased, but there’s a reason the stars love my hotel’: Sir Rocco Forte reveals why royalty including Princess Diana and American presidents have crossed the threshold of his legendary London property

by David Hibbins | Mar 13, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The oldest and one of the poshest hotels in London began life as an unexceptional terraced house.Yet since then, royalty, American presidents and many other leading figures from the past two centuries have crossed its threshold.Notably, the then Princess...

From a jaguar pouncing on an alligator to a spectacular ‘flying saucer cloud’: Jaw-dropping winners in the Open competition of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards revealed. And here you can vote for YOUR favourite

by David Hibbins | Mar 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The category winners and shortlisted entries in the Open competition of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been unveiled – and the images featured are as extraordinary as ever.The prestigious contest runs several competitions every year, with more than...

What the world wants to do for a living: Fascinating maps show how being a PILOT is the globe’s No.1 dream job in 2024, from the UK to New Zealand, while Americans want to be flight attendants

by David Hibbins | Mar 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

A series of fascinating reworked maps have revealed the most popular jobs around the world – and being a pilot has topped the list as the globe’s number one dream job in 2024.On the main map – generated using the search analysis tool Ahrefs –...

We’ve been charged £500 for two tiny scuff marks on a hire car in Mallorca. I’m sure the marks were always there but don’t have proof – what can we do? The HOLIDAY GURU replies

by David Hibbins | Mar 12, 2024 | Latest Travel News

We have been visiting Mallorca for more than 20 years and always hire a car, using various companies depending on what’s available. However, last October we had an appalling experience. We had hired a car with OK Mobility at Palma de Mallorca airport. When we...