by David Hibbins | Jul 28, 2022 | Latest Travel News
A former journalist who had no climbing experience has revealed how Cheryl Cole inspired her to conquer the seven highest volcanoes on each of the continents.Sophie Cairns, 43, went about summiting Sidley in Antarctica (4,285m/14,058ft), Pico de Orizaba in Mexico...
by David Hibbins | Jul 28, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Warm evening sunshine coupled with stunning views down to the lake and the rippling fells were enough to dissipate the stresses from my journey to Cumbria.The 12-bedroom Samling is a treat destination, drawing, on our visit, a mix of well-heeled Americans appreciating...
by David Hibbins | Jul 28, 2022 | Latest Travel News
A new species of snake whose venom is so potent it can leave human victims disabled has been found in China.The snake, Gloydius lateralis, was discovered in the Zharu Valley at Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site in China’s Sichuan...
by David Hibbins | Jul 28, 2022 | Latest Travel News
If you’ve always dreamt of living in an unusual property, this Grade II listed windmill in Kent may fit the bill.It has been converted into a three-bedroom home while retaining many of its glorious original features. Not only does it have its original...
by David Hibbins | Jul 27, 2022 | Latest Travel News
New images have revealed the stunning futuristic interior inside Saudi Arabia’s proposed 75-mile mirror-encased skyscraper city.The Line, a $1 trillion mega-project launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will be part of the vast desert complex of Neom,...
by David Hibbins | Jul 27, 2022 | Latest Travel News
Flashy cars have never made much sense to me. Perhaps it’s the loud engines, the preoccupation with being seen, the price tags. Driving is just a way to get from A to B, isn’t it?But zipping through the New Forest in a 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III convertible, I’m...