The amazing finalists in the 2020 hair-freezing contest, where entrants dip their heads in a hot spring then let -20C air solidify the locks into a wacky style The contest takes place at Takhini Hot Springs, located just north of Whitehorse, in northwest Canada This year there have been 288 entries, and here we present … Read more
These stunning images will allow you to take a walk on the wild side – even during lockdown. They all made the top 50 in a contest called #Wild2020, run by photo app Agora, which asked photographers to capture nature at its most jaw-dropping. More than 9,000 snaps from people across the globe were entered, … Read more
Quackers! The wine estate that unleashes 1,600 DUCKS into its vineyards to keep them free from pests Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate in South Africa unleashes Indian runner ducks into its vineyards The ducks happily dine on snails and insects, which allows the estate to be less reliant on pesticides They walk, rather than waddle, … Read more
Think of a scientist and a lab-coat-wearing bod staring at a petri dish tends to spring to mind. Dr Mike Gil is a living reminder that being a scientist can also involve adventuring in some of the earth’s most remarkable and remote spots – amid some of its most astonishing creatures. Mike, 34, you see, … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See Holland’s tulips next spring with Adam Frost – join the star from TV’s Gardeners’ World on a great Dutch river cruise By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 28 March 2020 Each spring, Holland’s famous bulb fields burst into bloom … Read more
The Armchair Traveller: Be dazzled by Italy and delve into Paris’s secret maze of tunnels – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home The Secret Catacombs Of Paris podcast explores the city’s underground tunnels Remind yourself of famous sights with the World Landmarks 1000-piece puzzle Film fans can fall in love … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or somewhere for a hassle-free family holiday, a cottage break is the perfect quick and easy getaway. Here we’ve rounded up the top places to book around the UK for summer 2020 and beyond. Scroll down for some stunning staycation inspiration… New York, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire New York in … Read more
Over a poached egg in the grand old railway hotel Fairmont Royal York, it all started up. ‘Oh, it’s snowing, alright,’ our waiter told us. ‘How lovely,’ we replied, looking forward to a light dusting of icy crystals. By the time we got onto the Toronto streets, we were wading through waist-high drifts. Airports closed. … Read more
Heathrow Airport is being ‘repurposed’ as part of a wartime effort to keep vital medical supplies flowing into the country. Britain’s biggest airport will overhaul its operations this week to prioritise cargo flights carrying pharmaceutical products. Almost half of Britain’s medical supplies will be shipped in via the West London airport, including medicines, vaccines and … Read more
The bizarre competition in Japan that sees exquisite mini gardens built on the back of TRUCKS The annual Kei Truck Garden Contest sees landscaping taken to the next level Competition entrants only have hours to transform their trucks into gardens Judges mark entrants on planning, design, expression and execution By Paul Hirons For Mailonline Published: 18:58 … Read more