The world has left an awful lot behind – as these haunting images of decaying industry from all four corners of the globe reveal. They feature in new book Abandoned Industrial Places, by David Ross, which contains more than 200 photos of empty factories, laboratories, mills and mines. And while spooky, they are also irresistibly … Read more
I touch down in Bhutan, the remote country Lonely Planet says is the best place to visit in 2020 and which touts on being the ‘happiest place on earth’, and I admit I’m feeling rather jolly. At this point, it’s solely for the reason that I’ve survived landing at the country’s international airport, which is … Read more
The allure of Barnard Castle was recently brought into sharp focus by the Prime Minister’s chief advisor – Dominic Cummings. And now everyone can immerse themselves in the charm and history of the North East beauty spot, but without the hassle of eye-sight-test drives – thanks to a 360-degree ‘step inside’ interactive virtual tour experience. … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers are still empty-handed after spending months battling travel firms for sizeable refunds. Airlines are under investigation for sitting on more than £7 billion owed to passengers for cancelled trips, while travel agents have been accused of flouting the law. But readers have told Money Mail they might have found a way to … Read more
When you think of Greece, fine wine isn’t necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. Plump olives, feta cheese and punchy liqueurs are more in line with the spread I’d imagine from the arid country. But after sampling some of the grape-based tipples from Crete, I have altered my way of thinking. Crete is … Read more
In late September 2017, a category five 175mph hurricane hit the island of Puerto Rico. It was the island’s worst natural disaster in recorded history. Two years on from Hurricane Maria, luxury hotels are finally returning to the island after lengthy renovation and refurbishment programs. Among the finest of properties on the island, situated in … Read more
The GP-backed anti-coronavirus personal protection shield for plane seats that is set to be ready for aircraft use by mid-June (and won’t require airlines to reconfigure their cabins) Shield has been created by RAS Completions and is made from polycarbonate It can be fitted on to the back or sides of seats in all aircraft cabins … Read more
Cue the drum roll… The winners in the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2020 have been announced – and the pictures that have made the podium are striking to say the least. This year, the competition received 346,000 entries from photographers all around the world in 10 categories – architecture, creative, discovery, documentary, environment, landscape, … Read more
‘A rubber tree absorbed the impact and we walked away without a scratch’: TV angler Jeremy Wade reveals how he survived a plane crash in the Amazon By Roz Lewis for the Daily Mail Published: 13:26 BST, 9 June 2020 | Updated: 13:43 BST, 9 June 2020 TV presenter and angler Jeremy Wade This week … Read more
Confused about where you can and can’t fly to? The interactive coronavirus travel regulations map that reveals restrictions country-by-country By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 11:41 BST, 9 June 2020 | Updated: 11:42 BST, 9 June 2020 Advertisement To say that the world of travel is confusing right now is an understatement. As a … Read more