Birds (and big cats) of paradise: Sri Lanka is best known for its elephants – but wildlife of a different kind is the real attraction

by David Hibbins | Sep 15, 2023 | Latest Travel News

You might never have thought of going to Sri Lanka for bird-watching, but it’s always a good idea to heed the advice of the locals – even the ancient ones.About 5,000 years ago, at what is now Kurullangala Prehistoric Cave Art Site, an unknown artist sketched the...

Making a splash! The extraordinary winners of the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards revealed… which do YOU think is the best?

by David Hibbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Latest Travel News

There’s incredible beauty to be found in the depths of the Earth’s oceans, seas and lakes, as these magnificent pictures reveal. They’ve been honoured at the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 awards, an annual contest that has a mission to...

The ultimate guilt-free luxury stay: Inside Conca Park, Italy’s first truly sustainable hotel where single-dose shampoos are banned and leftover food is turned to compost

by David Hibbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Latest Travel News

It’s the ultimate guilt-free luxury hotel.Welcome to Conca Park, a four-star property in picturesque Sorrento – a spot beloved by the Kardashians – that has impeccable eco-credentials.In fact, with climate change an increasingly hot topic, this zero-waste...

‘Who’s dad is this?’ Unhappy airline passenger leaves furious feedback during flight after being asked to take survey

by David Hibbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Latest Travel News

An irritated passenger has gone viral for leaving a candid review mid-flight after being asked to complete an airline survey. The man, who wore a blue t-shirt and matching backwards baseball cap, entered his furious complaint on an on-screen customer feedback...

The price of happiness in every country revealed: Fascinating map details the annual salary each nationality needs to be content – so how much cash would keep YOU cheerful?

by David Hibbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Iran has the highest cost of happiness in the world, with its people needing a salary of nearly $239,700US (£200,000) to be satisfied, a survey has revealed.Researchers claim to have found the optimum amount of money per year that citizens in 173 countries need to be...

No need to sleep on the couch! Tiny flat in ‘heart of Notting Hill’ with bunk bed in living room is available to rent for £1,842-a-month

by David Hibbins | Sep 14, 2023 | Latest Travel News

A tiny studio flat in the ‘heart of Notting Hill’ which is so small the bed is in the living room is available to rent for £1,842 a month.The apartment on Tavistock Road in London may appear grand on the outside – but inside could be considered...