Ape-solutely adorable! A Western lowland gorilla is born at London Zoo for the first time in nine years – raising fresh hopes for the critically endangered species

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

London Zoo has a new resident, in the form of an adorable infant Western lowland gorilla. The tiny infant was born to mum Mjukuu at 09:34am yesterday, following a speedy labour that lasted just 17 minutes. While the infant is yet to be name, its birth raises...

Fascinating ‘heat maps’ reveal where in the world Brits think famous landmarks are – and they find it easier to pinpoint the Eiffel Tower than BIG BEN

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The famous sights Britons find easiest, and most difficult, to place on a global map have been revealed in a new study.And the landmark they locate most accurately? The Eiffel Tower.When participants in the Premier Inn study were asked to pinpoint over 50 significant...

Food lovers are left stunned by Japanese McDonald’s amazing array of menu items – from ‘Shaka-Shaka’ chicken to GODZILLA burger

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

The Bachelor star-turned-food influencer Matt James has gushed over Japanese McDonald’s as he showcased the impressive array of ‘delicious’ dishes available at the chain.The 32-year-old took to TikTok earlier this week to share insights from his trip...

Fascinating map reveals the world’s busiest international flight routes with Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi No.1 and London Heathrow to JFK ranking eighth

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi was 2023’s busiest international airline route, according to a flight data company.  It tops a ranking by OAG – illustrated on a world map – produced by measuring the routes with the largest volume of...

Back to the drawing board! These baffling design fails should never have seen the light of day

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

When home designs are not planned out properly, it can only end in tears as these people found out. People from around the world have shared baffling snaps of outrageous design and the worst have been collected by Pleated Jeans.They include a kitchen with a large...

‘Eye-watering differences’: Train station ticket machines can charge up to 154% more than booking online, Which? mystery shopper study discovers

by David Hibbins | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest Travel News

Train station ticket machines can charge up to 154 per cent more than booking online, with the best value fares ‘unavailable or hidden in a bewildering array of fare options’, according to a mystery shopper study by Which?. The consumer...