They make it look easy on The Great British Bake Off! Leicester is home to Britain’s worst cake bakers, according to a study that also reveals Brits’ most common baking fails

by David Hibbins | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Leicester is home to the worst cake bakers in Britain, according to a new study, which also reveals Brits’ most common baking fails. Researchers asked the nation about their baking skills, with 66 per cent of those from Leicester admitting their cakes are...

Painting the town red! Incredible moment a river of WINE flows through Portuguese village when distillery’s 2.2million litre tanks burst

by David Hibbins | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Winemakers painted the small Portuguese town of São Lourenco do Bairro red after two of its tanks accidentally spilled 2.2million litres of red wine down a quiet street. A fast-moving river of red wine flowed down a steep hill in the small town, near the coast of...

I’m a former flight attendant and these are the most – and least – demanding nationalities on board

by David Hibbins | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest Travel News

Former flight attendant Marika Mikusova, pictured here in DubaiA former flight attendant has revealed that some nationalities had a tendency to make life for the cabin crew extra stressful – and Britons are included in that group.Marika Mikusova, who has written a...

Costa del Classy! Marbella’s ‘New Golden Mile’ of chic hotels and charming restaurants is shaking off the city’s blingy reputation

by David Hibbins | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest Travel News

The powder-blue Bentley convertible careens around the roundabout four times before cruising back up the Avenida Julio Iglesias, rap music drowning out the six-litre engine.At the wheel, a deeply tanned and solitary fellow in aviator wraps pretends not to notice...

Lake District holiday firm urges tourists to treat the area ‘with respect’: Campaign asks drivers to ‘stop accelerating into corners’ – and to consider cycling to see the sights

by David Hibbins | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest Travel News

The Lake District National Park is one of Britain’s most picturesque areas – but traffic chaos often mars the Unesco-listed site for visitors and locals alike.The park’s population of 40,000 is boosted each year by around 20million visitors and...

An infestation of red fire ants could soon swarm the UK: Invasive insects that cause painful stings and pustules are spotted in Europe for the first time

by David Hibbins | Sep 11, 2023 | Latest Travel News

An infestation of red fire ants – described as ‘one of the most invasive species in the world’ – could soon swarm the UK, a new study has warned. While the species is native to South America, it has been spotted in Europe for the first...