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Britain's best property bargains: Twenty houses YOU could buy for £50,000
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22/07/24 11:33
Owning a house seems like a distant dream for many Britons. But it is still possible to land a bargain in today's climate - even if you're budget is just a fraction of the UK average house price. Indeed, there are dozens of properties for sale in every corner of the UK which are, incredibly, on sale for under £50,000. It's just a case of knowing where to look and getting your timing right....read
How hot will YOUR holiday be? Use our interactive graphic to search the maximum and average summer temperatures in 103 destinations across 39 European countries
27/06/24 11:22British holidaymakers are heading for another scorcher after temperatures smashed records last year. So, how hot will your summer holiday get?Britain's ultimate home renovation projects - all for under £200,000! From a stunning six-bed mansion in Bristol, to a terraced house in Liverpool and a Cornish cottage, here are the best bargain 'fixer-uppers'
26/06/24 11:15Here are the ultimate renovation projects on the market across the UK - all for under £200,000.'No pizzas, no cappuccinos, no nothing': Extreme hiker treks from one side of America to the other and discovers a stunning 'parallel universe' of epic landscapes and heart-stopping wildlife encounters
27/05/24 10:08Tim Voors trekked the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail from Montana to New Mexico, a journey that is charted in a captivating new book titled 'The Great Divide', published by Gestalten.Los Angeles hotel famous for Pretty Woman goes Back To The Future - by offering a world-first HOLOGRAPHIC concierge service
29/04/24 05:07Staff at Beverly Wilshire - A Four Seasons Hotel can now be live-beamed into the legendary property's penthouse and presidential suites.Remote islands, hidden sunset spots and 170,000 Cold War bunkers: Time Out reveals the best 11 underrated summer travel experiences in Europe for 2024, from Scotland to Crete
29/04/24 12:41If you're in the market for hidden gems far from the maddening crowds that'll give your summer bucket list a bit of sparkle - look no further.Pictured: The best 25 beaches in Europe for 2024 according to Tripadvisor, from DORSET to Portugal via Cyprus. Which one would you put on your bucket (and spade) list? Vote in our poll...
28/04/24 10:32Brits don't have to book an expensive long-haul flight to enjoy a world-class beach. As this Tripadvisor ranking of the top 25 beaches in Europe makes clear...Budget safari... priceless encounters: An exhilarating night in Uganda in a two-man TENT, with a toilet full of baboons and a nerve-shredding big-cat visitor to the campsite
24/04/24 04:01MailOnline Travel's Laura Sharman goes wild camping in the Queen Elizabeth National Park - and visits the source of the Nile. Read on to find out more about her enchanting adventure.I took a sleeper train through North Korea. Here's what it was like and the things that surprised me most (including how 'boozy' the journey was and a girl band playing at a restaurant)
20/04/24 07:26Anthony Middleton took the Pyongyang Express from China to Pyongyang. Speaking to MailOnline Travel, he shared what he saw from the window and how comfortable it was.'Brits - don't be afraid': Ahead of mass 'anti-tourism' protests, Canary Island locals insist they LOVE British visitors
19/04/24 03:55Anti-tourism protests are set to take place across the Canary Islands on April 20. But locals in Tenerife say they are calling for government action on a housing crisis - and still want visitors.Top 100 most boring attractions with USA, Canada and UK taking top 10
16/04/24 02:15The study was drawn up by an analysis of 66.7 million Google reviews of 3,290 popular attractions worldwide. Read on for the full 100, with the top 10 plotted on MailOnline Travel's world map.The top 100 most BORING tourist attractions in the world revealed: A railway trip in Missouri is No.1 while Shrek's Adventure London and FOUR Legoland parks make the top 25
16/04/24 12:12The study was drawn up by an analysis of 66.7 million Google reviews of 3,290 popular attractions worldwide. Read on for the full 100, with the top 10 plotted on MailOnline Travel's world map.From Scottish mountains to a French village perched on a cliff edge and blockbuster Irish cliffs, stunning photo book unveils incredible 'living laboratory' Unesco geoparks - areas of breathtaking geological significance
14/04/24 03:38The Unesco Global Geoparks, published by Gestalten, showcases 200 geoparks spanning 48 countries. Read on for MailOnline Travel's selection of photos from the tome.Revealed: The best 100 cities in the world for exploring by foot, with Rome No.1, London ninth - and only ONE city in the U.S. making the ranking
11/04/24 08:26The list includes 28 top walking destinations in Spain, seven in France and three in the UK. Vote for your favourite in MailOnline Travel's poll.Do YOU yearn for simpler times? Sending postcards, taking photos on a disposable camera and getting lost in the car rank among Britons' 20 most nostalgic childhood holiday memories
10/04/24 12:55Nine in 10 (91 per cent) Britons feel nostalgic when they think back to their childhood holidays, a recent poll has revealed. And 94 per cent agree that trips as a child were some of the best of their lives.Mouth-watering map reveals the 20 best places in the UK for a Sunday roast in 2024. Do YOU live near one of these venues?
06/04/24 12:37The prize for the best Sunday roast goes to a village pub in West Yorkshire. It tops a 20-strong ranking based on seven criteria including taste and value for money.Office life getting you down? Europe's best and worst cities for remote working revealed: Luxembourg City is No.1, Athens is bottom and London fails to make the top 10
01/04/24 04:20The ranking is based on factors including Wi-Fi speed, safety and cost of living. Surprisingly, not a single city in France, Spain or Germany makes it to the top 10.Brutalist - and beautiful? Captivating new photo book celebrates London's council estates, from the first post-war housing to iconic blocks that have become some of the capital's most sought-after places to live
01/04/24 12:08'London Estates: Modernist Council Housing 1946 - 1981' is said to be the most comprehensive book of its kind. The tome features 275 estates from across the capital.From caves to lagoons and lost-in-time islands: Britain's top 15 stunning 'off the beaten track' locations to explore this Easter revealed. So how many have YOU visited?
28/03/24 02:33This hotlist was identified by Jeep and a team of experts from Ordnance Survey. They are all pinpointed on an interactive 'Get Lost with Jeep Compass' digital map.Come fry with me! The UK's cheapest and priciest airports for a full English breakfast revealed - and it's Newcastle International that has the best deal (and the best reviews)
25/03/24 03:36Peckish passengers taking off from Newcastle International can tuck into a pre-flight fry-up for an egg-cellent £10.96, compared to the national average price of £13.50.Fascinating map reveals every country's favourite coffee drink in 2024, with the UK and Australia mad for macchiato and the U.S especially keen on espresso - but it's a different blend that takes the overall crown...
25/03/24 11:16The map was drawn up by Coffeeness, a blog dedicated to 'all things coffee', which examined the Google search volume for 21 coffee types across countries worldwide over the past 12 months.Holiday firm offers travellers FREE mobile data as it reveals that roaming charges average £58 for Britons abroad
20/03/24 04:56On the Beach is offering UK customers up to 5GB of free data per booking. Research by the firm suggests that 58 per cent of Britons have been stung by roaming fees on holiday.I swapped my flat for a 5-star all-inclusive hotel in Turkey for one month - here's why I would happily live there full-time (and the things I missed most about the UK)
20/03/24 02:32Josh Kerr spent 28 days living and working at Port River Hotel and Spa, Antalya. After returning home, he said he would happily live there full-time despite missing bacon and Irn-Bru.Pictured: The jaw-dropping public bathroom so beautiful it has become a tourist attraction. What do YOU think?
19/03/24 02:32The deluxe bathroom is tucked away on the sixth floor of the Deji Plaza shopping centre in Nanjing, eastern China. Its design could even be deemed excessive in a five-star hotel...Do bears, wolves and lynx live in your favourite holiday hotspot? In-depth maps reveal how widely the fearsome predators are spread across Europe, after terrifying brown bear attack in Slovakia injured two
19/03/24 08:02MailOnline Travel's interactive map shows where the predators live in Europe. It follows a recent bear attack which left two people hospitalised in Slovakia.Forget hotels... rent an ISLAND instead! From a beach oasis in the Bahamas to a historic castle getaway in New York State, paradise awaits...
17/03/24 10:23Each one is available to rent on an 'exclusive buy-out basis' with Vladi Private Islands. They're not cheap, but these islands come with extremely eye-catching selling points.Five of the world's most arduous bus journeys, from a 5-day drive in South America to a US route crossing the Mexican border and an epic 2,500-mile trip through Europe. Are YOU tempted? They're cheap!
14/03/24 04:37Coach trips can be a great way to see more on holiday with new scenery unfolding outside your window. But what if the journey covers thousands of miles... still keen?The world's coolest streets in 2024 ranked by Time Out: A thoroughfare in Melbourne takes the crown, Hong Kong is second and a road in Austin snares bronze (while the UK can only manage 17th)
13/03/24 01:35The ranking highlights some of the world's 'must-see streets, roads, avenues, plazas and boulevards'. It is based on the thoughts and expertise of Time Out's global editorial team.From a jaguar pouncing on an alligator to a spectacular 'flying saucer cloud': Jaw-dropping winners in the Open competition of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards revealed. And here you can vote for YOUR favourite
12/03/24 03:18The prestigious contest runs several competitions every year, with more than 395,000 photographs from more than 220 countries and territories entered into this year's overall awards.'We always hug before take-off': Mother and daughter reveal what it's like to both work as BA pilots - with fascinating footage showing mum teaching her eldest how to land a Dreamliner in a flight sim
10/03/24 02:56BA captain Teresa Irving, 56, said her daughter, BA first officer Gabriella, 29, is 'a chip off the old block'. Here they lift the veil on their plane-ly exciting lives...I'm a British Airways flight attendant on the A380 and my cabin crew daughter inspired me to join the ranks aged 55. Here's what it's like being in a high-flying family...
09/03/24 01:43Christine Barnes, now 66, said 'the world opened up to me' as soon as she started flying. She was inspired to join BA after accompanying her daughter Sophie on work trips.The UK's 20 most beautiful villages, according to travel photographers, from Cornish fishing hamlets to Scottish coastal gems. Don't agree with the order? Vote for YOUR favourite in our poll...
06/03/24 03:03From coastal communities with breathtaking vistas to countryside boltholes with cobbled streets and charming stone houses, the 20-strong ranking is sure to ignite your wanderlust.Revealed: How to visit 30 destinations across seven countries from New York to Venice... using only 25 days of annual leave and spending just £1,358 on planes and trains
05/03/24 03:56Jack's Flight Club divides the itinerary into five separate holidays in 2024, spanning key dates that take advantage of UK bank holidays, from Easter to Spring Bank Holiday and Christmas.The UK's rainiest seaside destinations revealed: Aultbea in Scotland is No.1 while Cardiff, Blackpool and Cornwall also feature in the top 20 ranking
04/03/24 12:20Some Britons will head to the beach come rain or shine. But those who only venture to the seaside during moments of 'shine' should pay close attention to Met Office rainfall data...A trip that'll be frozen in my memory forever: I survived -27C chasing the Northern Lights (and here's how to photograph them using only a smartphone)
29/02/24 05:14MailOnline Travel's Laura Sharman visits the frozen wilds of Norway, where she dons six layers of clothing to gaze upon the aurora borealis, spots sperm whales - and relaxes in an ice hotel.Revealed: Hilariously scathing one-star Tripadvisor reviews of world-famous attractions, from Big Ben to the Grand Canyon and Sydney Opera House
26/02/24 12:16The world's greatest landmarks and attractions just aren't good enough for some people, as these withering Tripadvisor reviews show.This couple have been 'travelling the world non-stop' for 15 years. Here they reveal why they love the US, hate Egypt, the places that surprised them - and how they've done it without using the bank of mum and dad
24/02/24 08:40Lauren Winslow-Llewellyn, 34, and Craig Hubbard, 41, share their unique non-stop travel approach to life - valuing time and experiences over material things.Fascinating map reveals every country's most popular chef
23/02/24 08:00This fascinating world map - and accompanying U.S map - unveil the culinary giants who have made the biggest impression in every country across the world in the past year.Fascinating map reveals every country's most popular chef, with Gordon Ramsay the most Googled overall and Guy Fieri No.1 in the U.S
22/02/24 06:41This fascinating world map - and accompanying U.S map - unveil the culinary giants who have made the biggest impression in every country across the world in the past year.The best beaches in the world for 2024 ranked by Tripadvisor - with Portugal home to the winner, Australia and Florida making the top 10 and a Dorset beach No.1 in the UK
21/02/24 04:17The number one beach to add to your bucket list is found in Portugal's Algarve, according to the Tripadvisor ranking.The winners of the 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year revealed
20/02/24 02:49Explore new depths and immerse yourself in the beauty beneath the water's surface through this breathtaking collection of images from this year's competition.From fighting fish to haunting whale skeletons and swimming monkeys: The spellbinding winners of the 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year revealed
20/02/24 02:13Explore new depths and immerse yourself in the beauty beneath the water's surface through this breathtaking collection of images from this year's competition.I discovered that living in this five-star resort in Turkey would be cheaper than my life in the UK. Now I'm living at the hotel for a month to try it out...
19/02/24 05:42Josh Kerr will spend 28 days at the Port River Hotel and Spa in Antalya on a trip that costs £938 compared to the £950 per month he spends on rent and bills in Manchester.Ryanair's war with online travel agents continues: Carrier accuses On The Beach of overcharging for flight changes by 117% and eSky of demanding 33 euros to cancel flights 'that cannot be cancelled'
13/02/24 11:51In a study, Ryanair repeated calls for the UK and Irish governments and EU consumer agencies to 'take action to stop online travel agent piracy and consumer rip-offs'.From mist-shrouded mountains to a baby monkey being 'scolded' by its mum and a supermoon being 'held' by a skyscraper: Breathtaking winning entries in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024
06/02/24 12:01The renowned contest runs several competitions each year with more than 395,000 submissions from more than 220 countries pouring in for 2024.'That's the Ultimate Explorer's Grand Slam ticked off': Meet the 'normal guy from the UK' who's become the world's first person to climb the highest mountain on every continent, visit the North and South Poles... and all 197 countries
03/02/24 01:33Johnny Ward has stared death in the face on Everest, seen someone get shot in front of him in Angola and braved -36C temperatures...High-speed train that will hurtle from Los Angeles to Las Vegas at 186mph gets the green light for $2.5billion funding boost
01/02/24 11:29The Brightline West railway aims to whisk passengers in electric trains across the Nevada desert in just two hours.Why isn't it a more popular holiday destination? TikToker praises THIS spot for being 'literally jam-packed full of cute things to do - including one definite bucket-list activity'
31/01/24 05:32TikToker Adriana Neptuna praises the Sky Capsule in the South Korean coastal city of Busan. Adriana told MailOnline Travel: 'It gives you 360-degree views of the incredible scenery.'How to become a digital nomad - and make a living from the BEACH: Experts reveal top tips for a life working anywhere on the planet - from combatting loneliness to applying for visas
29/01/24 04:05Imagine a life where your working day starts with ordering an exotic smoothie to your desk at a beach bar. Sound appealing? Here's how to make it a reality...I travelled to an iron ore mine deep in the Sahara Desert on one of the world's most extreme railways. Here's what I saw...
28/01/24 03:20'Travelling under the starry sky across the Sahara Desert is hard to forget,' says photojournalist Mykolas Juodele, who recalls freight-train hopping in West Africa.Alpine Dream: US Couple's 200 Summits in the Alps
23/01/24 04:11Christine Madeux, 26, and her husband Scott Madeux, 29, from Idaho, packed up their belongings and moved to Bavaria in December 2019.Couple swapped the U.S for Germany 'to be near the most beautiful mountains in the world' - and their photos of the Alpine peaks they've conquered show why they've 'never looked back'
20/01/24 01:53Christine Madeux, 26, and her husband Scott Madeux, 29, from Idaho, packed up their belongings and moved to Bavaria in December 2019.The 20 best European cities for solo travellers revealed: Rhodes is No1, London comes fifth - and Paris and Rome do not make the list. Are YOU surprised?
19/01/24 10:42The ranking comes from a new report from Wizz Air, which ranks cities based on Tripadvisor reviews tagged 'solo travellers'.Britons' most-Googled foreign travel destinations revealed: Greece is the No1 country followed by Spain... and Orlando is the most-searched-for city
15/01/24 03:57Featured in the UK's top ten country hotlist are seven destinations in Europe, two in Africa and one in Asia. Read on for more on the places Brits want to go the most...The world's most powerful passports in 2024 revealed: Four EU countries - including France and Germany - rank joint first, with the UK still in fourth and the U.S retaining seventh place
11/01/24 01:39The global ranking indicates the number of countries citizens around the world can enter visa-free. The list has been produced by the Henley Passport Index, which is based on data from Iata.The world's top 100 hotel suites for 2024 revealed
10/01/24 06:49Indulge your imagination - and potentially empty your bank account - with a stay at one of these top-tier hotel rooms, offering the suite-est views and the most 'bed'-azzling designs in the world of hospitality.Jungle treehouses, undersea bathrooms and a £100,000-a-night room in the U.S that comes with TWENTY-EIGHT TVs: The world's top 100 hotel suites for 2024 revealed, from New York to the Maldives via Scotland and Sydney
10/01/24 03:55Indulge your imagination - and potentially empty your bank account - with a stay at one of these top-tier hotel rooms, offering the suite-est views and the most 'bed'-azzling designs in the world of hospitality.Jaw-dropping slice of paradise that's for sale in the Bahamas for $45M
09/01/24 02:37Royal Island is a private 430-acre oasis in the Bahamas - located off Russell Island in the district of North Eleuthera - and is up for sale with Vladi Private Islands.How much island does £35million get you? These pictures of a jaw-dropping slice of paradise that's up for sale in the Bahamas have the answer...
09/01/24 12:56Royal Island is a private 430-acre oasis in the Bahamas - located off Russell Island in the district of North Eleuthera - and is up for sale with Vladi Private Islands.Tripadvisor awards 2024: Dubai is the No.1 destination in the world
09/01/24 11:01The winners for the 2024 awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings specific to several award subcategories from travellers on Tripadvisor.Dubai is the No1 destination in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards (again), with London top in Europe and third overall and New York the highest-ranked spot in the U.S
09/01/24 05:01The winners for the 2024 awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings specific to several award subcategories from travellers on Tripadvisor.Spellbinding pictures reveal stunning British hiking trails, from the Sussex coast to the Lake District and Scotland's turquoise beaches
08/01/24 02:20The tome, by mountaineer Alex Roddie, is guaranteed to spark your lust for wandering. Within the compendium, readers will find maps for each trail and advice on when is best to tackle each route on foot.I'm a full-time digital nomad who has visited 44 countries - and here's why I'm delaying having children...
06/01/24 01:15Australian-born Adriana Neptuna says she and her husband want to 'make the most of our 30s', experimenting and taking risks before they consider starting a family.This 'island gem' in the Canadian wilderness could be yours for $170k
05/01/24 06:04The private island - located on popular Big Mushamush Lake, 90 minutes from Halifax International Airport - is covered in 100-year-old trees.Forget walking on the wild side... own it! This 'island gem' in the Canadian wilderness with a white sandy beach could be yours for just £135,000
05/01/24 05:45The private island - located on popular Big Mushamush Lake, 90 minutes from Halifax International Airport - is covered in 100-year-old trees.Revealed: How minor injuries abroad can carry a BIG price tag if you're not insured, from £1,600 for treating a cut lip in the U.S to £1,860 for advice about a cough in Vietnam
04/01/24 01:44If you're blasé about travel insurance, here's a wake-up call. A travel insurance firm revealed recent bills travellers have received for minor injuries - and some are eye-watering.The Mail's impromptu meeting with the world's shortest tribe, who live on the edge of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and count mountain gorillas as their neighbours
31/12/23 08:27MailOnline Travel's Laura Sharman is introduced to a Pygmy family on her journey back from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest after trekking to see the area's mountain gorillas.Inside the ultimate Dry January staycation hotel - a booze-free Isle of Wight bolthole beloved by 'dry trippers', recovering alcoholics... and guests keen to avoid rowdy venues
24/12/23 09:32With not a single drop of alcohol on the premises, it's certainly easier to resist drinking temptations and to combat peer pressure at Somerton Lodge.I travelled through the Amazon jungle on a cargo ship for three days to the world's largest city inaccessible by road. Here's what I saw...
23/12/23 08:28Mykolas Juodele describes his three-day journey on a cargo ship through Peru's Amazon rainforest. The goal? To reach Iquitos, accessible only by air - or river.Fancy a Father Ted lifestyle? Stunning Craggy Island lookalike off the Irish coast is up for sale - for the price of the average London house - and comes with a stunning beach (and a herd of ponies)
22/12/23 04:46Representing 64 acres of 'uninhabited solitude', Middle Calf Island, off Ireland's south coast, boasts a private beach, abundant wildlife and views across the Atlantic, says Vladi Private Islands.How to claim Storm Pia refund if your Christmas flight is cancelled or delayed by bad weather
22/12/23 04:21As travel plans have been cast into doubt, MailOnline has pulled together a wealth of advice on when you may be entitled to compensation should you find your own itenary blown off-course.What the world likes to eat: Top 100 nations for good food revealed
21/12/23 03:08The ranking is from a recent study by the Taste Atlas Awards 2023/24, based on 271,819 dish ratings and 80,863 food product ratings.What the world likes to eat: Top 100 nations for good food revealed - and it's Italy that's No.1, with America ranked 16th and England a lowly 39th
21/12/23 01:48The ranking is from a recent study by the Taste Atlas Awards 2023/24, based on 271,819 dish ratings and 80,863 food product ratings.'My niece thinks I'm paid in cookies': Couple swap Barcelona for van life in minus 30C Lapland 'working for Santa Claus' and gazing at the Northern Lights out of their window
21/12/23 07:04Nahuel Rios and Katri Koninki decided to head north after finding salaries were low, taking jobs at the Santa Claus Holiday Village, a hotel where visitors can meet the 'real Santa' all year round.Dark mornings, having a cold face and trying to unlock your phone with your gloves on: Britons rank the 25 things they HATE most about winter
19/12/23 03:41Winter can be a romantic time in Britain - picture crackling fires and walks in frost-dusted countryside. But there is plenty to hate about the colder months, as a recent poll has uncovered.Abandoned Cyprus: Haunting photos show a former booming beach resort that's now frozen in time
17/12/23 08:19These haunting photographs capture the once-booming beach resort of Varosha, located on coastline known in bygone times as the Riviera of the Eastern Mediterranean.Meet the man who eats 1,000 mince pies a year - starting in January - on a quest for the ultimate festive treat
16/12/23 08:49Fancy a mince pie? The answer is always yes for Will Torrent, 37, who eats the festive treats all year round with his team at Waitrose on a quest to find the ultimate recipe.Dreaming of a life abroad? British expats in France, Spain, Vietnam and Indonesia reveal if the grass really IS greener on the other side - and what they miss about the UK (spoiler... not the weather!)
16/12/23 08:42MailOnline Travel speaks with four British expats who reveal what they love about living abroad, from a lawyer turned estate agent in France to a young family in Vietnam and a couple in Indonesia.Revealed: The airlines most likely to ruin your Christmas, with a study by Which? ranking 35 major carriers for punctuality and cancellations - and it's not good news for BA passengers
15/12/23 05:43A Which? study analysed punctuality and cancellation statistics for 35 major carriers to see who will get passengers home for Christmas without any hiccups.I work at the world's biggest castle where legend tells of a secret passage that's connected to two cities - and there are rooms guard dogs are 'too scared to enter'
14/12/23 05:26Welcome to Poland's Malbork Castle - and meet your tour guide, Reddit user 'ArdArt', who works at the behemoth as an exhibition supervisor and revealed what life's like there in a Q&A.
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Over 120 British seaside destinations for 2024 ranked by Which? - 'unspoiled' Bamburgh is top again, with Bangor in Wales bottom. Where did YOUR favourite come on the list?
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Cambodia? It's wild! Skip Angkor Wat and explore this country's natural wonders for an epic adventure
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Inside the largest abandoned town in Canada which has been left empty since 1935
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EXCLUSIVEI converted a British Gas VW into a home-on-wheels and travel the UK with my dogs and partner - here are the most surprising things about van life and the top three places to visit
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Caviar on tap, beach barbecues and a yacht for just 82 guests. A Caribbean cruise? It's more like a giant floating house party
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Tiny Drake's Island off the coast of Plymouth is up for sale - and it could make the perfect spot for a hotel
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Would YOU be happy flying in a plane with only one pilot at the controls? Pilots' union launches campaign to warn against Airbus push to replace humans in the cockpit with automation
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I'm the UK Tetris champion - and here are my top tips for packing your car for a family summer getaway
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Incredible video footage shows British explorer summiting North America's highest mountain, braving freezing rivers, near-vertical ice walls and nail-biting ridges
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I'm a female solo traveller and these are my top safety tips, from being RUDE to why you should NEVER book a certain hotel floor...
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EXCLUSIVEFancy a break in France but not keen on the Olympic crowds? Here are 8 tourist-free hidden gems, handpicked by travel experts - from a 'local secret' in Brittany to a 'floral paradise' by the Med
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Pictured: The incredible German town that sits in an asteroid crater and is smothered in 72,000 tonnes of DIAMONDS
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EXCLUSIVEI recruited flight attendants for major airlines - and these are the do's and don'ts if you want to get hired (and whether good looks and being tall will help get you the job)
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We're Americans who spent a few months in England - and these are the 10 best places we visited (including 'a city you wouldn't expect to see on a travel list')
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Doctor reveals disgusting reason you should NEVER unpack your suitcase as soon as you return home from a trip
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America's 10 best hot springs are revealed- and the no. 1 pick is on the EAST Coast
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Furious Delta passenger unleashes a scathing rant about 'entitled' travelers who are 'mean' to staff: 'People are crazy!'
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Meet the man who stays in Britain's worst-rated hotels so you don't have to, from dustbins full of rubbish in a corridor to a 'disgusting' bathroom and a bedroom unlocked and open when he arrived...
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EXCLUSIVEMy move from Berkshire to Barbados fulfilled all of my fantasies about living on a sun-kissed Caribbean island (I've been here 20 years and will never move back)
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Inland surfing is coming to Scotland for the first time with the launch of Europe's largest wave pool (that's THREE TIMES the size of a football pitch)
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You can still bag a bargain summer holiday for as little as £500: The 30 best deals available now - plus thrilling villas and cruises that won't cost the earth
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Hamlet's home from home: Shakespeare was inspired by this Danish castle - and you will be, too
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Greedy holiday rental owners on classic coastal strip learn harsh lesson after jacking-up prices too high, with luxury trips to Italy now cheaper
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I live in a 14ft x 14ft fire lookout in the forests of New Mexico - my ultra-remote home has no running water and the closest store is 35 MILES away
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Woman claims cruise line dropped her luggage into the OCEAN - revealing a stranger found it in the water after she had already set sail
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'Malfunctioning bots and rip-off premium-rate phone lines': Which? tests customer service responses at 8 major airlines, with Wizz Air, KLM, Ryanair and Vueling rated the worst
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Inside the posh version of Airbnb: Chauffeur? Of course. Private chef? Goes without saying. HARRIET SIME jets to Ibiza to stay in an uber-luxurious villa
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With all eyes on Washington and the White House race, NEIL DARBYSHIRE visits the US capital... and is impressed by its history and architectural grandeur
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Britain's best B&Bs for 2024 revealed by the AA, from a bolthole in a church to a restaurant with rooms built inside the walls of a stunning 13th-century castle. Is YOUR favourite on the list?
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Who said electric cars don't have range? Twins drive 10,000 miles from London to SHANGHAI in a convertible battery-powered MG sports car
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EXCLUSIVETravel concierge to the super rich reveals how a client once spent $10 MILLION on a single trip - as she dishes on the weirdest requests she has ever received
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Travel influencer who wants free extra airplane seats for fat fliers issues new demand for plus size passengers
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Are Lucky Dip holidays worth it? TOBY WALNE bags a bargain break to a mystery location... and finds the taxi to the airport is the most expensive item
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Six restaurants it's maddeningly difficult to dine in - from an eatery in New York that's booked out until 2030 to a sushi restaurant where PERFUME is banned (along with sandals)
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Pictured: How pressing the 'help' button on an automatic ticket machine at a Japanese railway station can have a VERY surprising result...
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EXCLUSIVEAstonishing videos show freediver squeezing through terrifyingly small holes and exploring sunken aeroplanes and buses
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The view from VERY far above: Incredible pictures taken from the cockpit of a jumbo jet show the Earth as you've never seen it before, from Manhattan to Dubai
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Desperate for sun and sea? Here experts reveal how YOU can hire a super yacht... for just £17 a day
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Inside the finest hotel in London... you've probably never heard of, with seemingly telepathic staff, jaw-dropping bedrooms and next to some of the capital's fanciest shops
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Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users
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EXCLUSIVENew York hotel reveals HUGE surge in the number of guests ditching their PHONES during their stays - as expert details the fascinating reasons why so many people want to get rid of their devices
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EXCLUSIVEAfter dramatic footage captured a BA plane being struck by lightning, pilots reveal how often bolts hit aircraft, what they do to them - and whether passengers should be worried...
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EXCLUSIVEExpert reveals why traveling during the 'shoulder season' will save you hundreds of dollars - but you have to book your flights NOW
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EXCLUSIVEI'm a psychologist and here's why the bizarre act of 'rawdogging' flights, where all entertainment is ignored, actually has MAJOR mental-health benefits
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American woman on vacation in Milan issues stark warning about sneaky SCAM Italian locals are using to prey on tourists in a bid to rob them
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Mysterious US island where houses are just $5,000 and locals ignore looming threats to embrace laid-back life
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Six of the best CAR-FREE islands to visit, from a time-warp spot in the U.S to a dreamy location with the 'world's best beach' - and a gem off the Cornish coast surrounded by aquamarine seas
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Escape from Keir's Britain with the experts' definitive emigration guide: The best places for sunshine, big houses, high wages, no crime and top-notch healthcare - plus the hotspot with NO income tax
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Revealed: The top 10 countries where there are more visitors per year from CRUISE SHIPS than residents - with tourists from ships in one tiny country outnumbering locals by 20 to 1
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Splash out on Tuscany's revered riviera - a glorious sweep of golden sand that is loved by Hollywood A-listers
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How you can get PAID to move to one of the most beautiful regions in the world: Tuscany offers to give £25,000 to people if they relocate there
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I've stayed in thousands of British hotels and this is my favourite, by the Hotel Inspector - plus my other top UK picks, from country manors to a cosy pub
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Travel expert reveals his top tips for booking cheap international flights - and timing is everything
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Brit holidaymakers warned of little-known passport rule that could see you rejected at the airport gate
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Shore blimey! Stunning drone footage shows a freight train travelling through a LAKE in Siberia
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Are Europe's holiday destinations as safe as they used to be? The hotspots with a bigger crime problem than you realise... and where police might be keener to slap you with a fine than help
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Revealed: The 10 countries the world most wants to relocate to - and it's a North American nation that's No.1
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Tourists reveal the holiday spots they will NEVER return to - including a 'gross' U.S state - and the ones they're keen to revisit (with a 'gorgeous' English seaside resort making the cut)
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The most bizarre dining experience in the world? This restaurant in Singapore makes guests CRAWL through a hole for their food... and waitstaff wear zebra costumes
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I moved from Manchester to Canada and I love it - but here are four things to consider before choosing to emigrate there (including the cost of living)
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Plane passenger leaves the internet stunned after REFUSING airline's offer of $1,500 in cash to give up her seat on a full flight - but would you accept?
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Is this the PERFECT location for an English seaside getaway? Inside the time-capsule Cornish fishing village of Mousehole - with a stay in a rental there worthy of a glossy interiors mag
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Fancy moving abroad... but don't want to give up your career? The world's 10 longest digital nomad visas revealed (but there can be a catch for wannabe expats)
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The world's easiest and hardest citizenship tests revealed - almost EVERYONE passes Australia's, while just 7% manage to pass Canada's test. See if YOU can ace them...
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'Cutest place ever': Tourists are bowled over by this fairytale village in Croatia, where guests sleep in tiny homes shaped like a castle, a mushroom and a pumpkin
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EXCLUSIVEMeet the 'real-life Tarzan': Forest parkour athlete swings through jungles topless and races up 200ft trees - using his bare feet like hands
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Sumptuous ancient treasures, deliciously eccentric hotels and the friendliest of welcomes await in Alexandria
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I love travelling by train so much that I go by rail on holiday... while my wife flies to the destination
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Is YOUR child's swimwear almost invisible underwater? Ex-swimming champion Rebecca Adlington backs campaign to stop retailers selling trunks and bathing suits that could increase a risk of drowning
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Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars
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What can climb up a toilet? Plumber reveals which creatures are capable of making their way up piping and into a bathroom - and some are DEADLY
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Party island Ibiza and Morocco among this summer's cheapest last-minute all-inclusive holiday destinations, Which? reveals
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EXCLUSIVERyanair has beaten easyJet and Jet2 at the 'Oscars of Aviation' airline awards - so it must be doing SOMETHING right. But what? Travel experts reveal the secret of the Irish airline's success
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An Italian treasure that's NOT on the tourist trail: We discover the joys of Taranto - 'a wonderfully forgotten basement of Italy'
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EXCLUSIVEIs it possible to have a holiday abroad for just £100 - in TOTAL? Yes it is! And here's how I did it... from a £9.99 flight to Europe's 'most underrated' city to 68p beer
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EXCLUSIVEPlus-sized TikTok star ranks UK airlines from best to worst on comfort for larger passengers, with verdicts on British Airways, Tui, Ryanair and easyJet
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EXCLUSIVEInside Nudefest - the biggest naturist festival in the UK, where a cracking time is guaranteed
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EXCLUSIVEWhat's it REALLY like inside British Airways' poshest cabins? It's an £11,000 first-class seat vs an £8k business berth as we film flights between London Heathrow and New York in the carrier's top two suites to find out
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How to never feel alone while travelling solo: Our expert reveals her ultimate guide to the countries where you'll be most welcome, avoiding shady characters - and how not to be charged rip-off single supplements
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Tripadvisor names the best travel experiences and attractions for 2024: A walking tour in Porto, a historic London pub crawl and the Empire State Building are among the winners
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Huge travel company goes bust leaving Brits facing summer holiday cancellations. Find out if YOU could be affected...
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Inside the Lake District hotel that does the UK hospitality industry proud with 'next-level' staff, stunning rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant - and a breathtaking fairy-tale landscape on its doorstep
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EXCLUSIVEHow hot will YOUR holiday be? Use our interactive graphic to search the maximum and average summer temperatures in 103 destinations across 39 European countries
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From the wild heat of Death Valley to Alaska's deadliest mountain. British explorer's astonishing 3,500-mile journey across some of North America's most extreme landscapes on skis, by foot... and on a bicycle
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Pubs are closing at an alarming rate in Britain, but The Inspector reveals why this village inn with rooms - part of the Pig group - is proof 'it's not all doom and gloom'
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