A perfect storm! Spellbinding photo book by ‘the pope of bad weather photography’ shows the beauty of the world when the sun isn’t shining, from rainy Scotland to wintry New York

by David Hibbins | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest Travel News

‘This book is a tribute to the rain, the snow, the wind, [and] the cinematic emotions they conceal.’So writes photographer Christophe Jacrot in the introduction to his new book Lost in the Beauty of Bad Weather, published by teNeues.The French photographer...

‘How do people survive?’ TikTokers reveal eye-watering grocery store prices around the world, from the ‘Bella Hadid smoothie’ in LA to luxury tomatoes in London

by David Hibbins | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest Travel News

In some parts of the world, food shopping can cost a small fortune. Food inflation, with food prices rising in countries around the globe over the past year, is partly to blame. Some supermarkets, however, are expensive due to their remote location, and the...

Our enchanting world… under a microscope: From a miniature crystal castle to spores that look like rich caramel apples, these were voted the best microscopic photographs of 2023

by David Hibbins | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest Travel News

A miniature crystal castle of golden rutile quartz. The dark phosphorescent armor of a blue-black weevil. Slime molds growing spores that look like rich caramel apples. An otherworldly alien pineapple, nested as the stamen and stigma of a Hibiscus flower...

You’re in gator country: Florida’s ‘lake district’ offers a taste of the real Sunshine State – but be careful where you dip your toes…

by David Hibbins | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Don’t go swimming in Florida’s ‘lake district’ – although the alligators floating past the jetty at the Harborside restaurant on Lake Shipp would be delighted if you did.The warning sign by the jetty also advises: ‘DO NOT FEED THE GATORS.’ But here, at...

Let’s move to the Maldives, Mum! These Indian Ocean resorts are a favourite with loved up couples – but there are activities for all ages on the family holiday of a lifetime

by David Hibbins | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest Travel News

The eyes are small, dark and unsettlingly empty. More unsettling still, there are at least eight pairs of them, attached to 10ft torpedo bodies, brushing past my Boden swimming costume in a catalogue shot that would turn women pale.Half the number of circling fins...

Loos with AMAZING views: Business-class passengers on Virgin Atlantic A350s can gaze at the world during visits to the toilet – because they have windows

by David Hibbins | Oct 20, 2023 | Latest Travel News

They are loos with quite extraordinary views.Passengers flying upper class (aka business) on Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 aircraft are able to gaze upon the world from 38,000ft during bathroom visits – because the toilets have windows.It’s a feature that’s highlighted by...