Hilarious photos show globetrotter holding ‘Mom, I’m fine’ sign to assure his mother while ice climbing and swimming with sharks (and next he wants to send his message from space)

by David Hibbins | Sep 28, 2023 | Latest Travel News

A daredevil traveller who shot to fame for the heartwarming way he reassures his mum during his world adventures now wants to send her the message from space.Jonathan Kubben, 34, photographs himself holding a giant placard that reads ‘Mom, I’m...

Chasing the summer sun: Late September and October are fabulous months for a break in southern Europe – it’s still warm but the prices are significantly cooler

by David Hibbins | Sep 28, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Can’t quite bid farewell to summer? You don’t have to if you head for the Med – and become a summer sun chaser.Early autumn is an inspired time to descend on southern Europe, with fewer people and some great deals. Here’s our tempting selection…NOT...

My van life weekend: Exploring the wild clifftops and enchanting woods of Kent in converted Peugeot Boxer ‘Franky’ – an amazing ‘rolling Airbnb’ with chic decor and a double bed

by David Hibbins | Sep 27, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Britain’s van life movement has taken off in recent years. Laura Sharman spent a weekend away in Kent in converted Peugeot Boxer ‘Franky’ (above, with Laura) to see what the fuss is aboutWaking up to the sound of the waves crashing against the...

I lost so much blood after a tiger shark bit off my leg that doctors said I should have died. Now I shoot sharks… with my camera

by David Hibbins | Sep 27, 2023 | Latest Travel News

When Mike Coots was 18, he was attacked by a tiger shark while bodyboarding with friends in Hawaii. He lost his right leg, at the calf, in the attack and suffered such extensive blood loss that doctors said he should have died. But in the years that followed...

‘Flight hacks report’ based on analysis of ‘billions of data points’ reveals the best day of the week to book planes, how far in advance to purchase tickets for the biggest savings and more…

by David Hibbins | Sep 27, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Travel brand Expedia has analysed billions of booking data points so you don’t have to.The upshot?The ‘2024 Air Travel Hacks Report’, which contains some handy money-and-stress-saving hacks for Britons for future holidays, from the best day to book flights to how far...

The world’s best restaurants for 2023 named by Tripadvisor – with an Amsterdam eatery No.1 and a Michelin-starred spot in the Lake District third

by David Hibbins | Sep 27, 2023 | Latest Travel News

The best fine-dining restaurants have been named by Tripadvisor, with Restaurant Bougainville in Amsterdam taking the top spot. The Michelin-starred Dutch eatery has been awarded the accolade as part of Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travellers’ Choice...