Couple sell their possessions to live a plastic-free life on the road in a Volkswagen van 

This is the couple who packed up their possessions to live in a van – and are now helping others follow a sustainable way of life. Dustin Grevemberg from Louisiana and his wife Noami from Trinidad sold most of their items three years ago to buy a 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon to live and travel in. … Read more

‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’: Cricketer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories

‘We bumped into Robert De Niro at lunch!’ Retired cricketer and singer Mark Butcher reveals his best holiday memories Mark Butcher recalls an incredible couple of weeks he spent on Peter Island  The cricketer reveals his earliest holiday memory – Butlin’s in Bognor Regis  He adds that the best hotel he has been to is the ITC … Read more

The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries about Nile cruise ships and UK seaside hotels

Are there any child-friendly Nile cruise ships? Where can I find a nice seaside hotel near Hertfordshire? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 14:04 BST, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 10:42 BST, 23 December 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week’s topics also … Read more

The best and worst US airlines in 2019 revealed: Delta is ranked No1 followed by Alaska

The best and worst US airlines in 2019 revealed: Delta is ranked No1 followed by Alaska (and Frontier is rated the worst) Aviation website The Points Guy created the ranking using 10 different factors  These factors included cabin comfort, customer satisfaction and punctuality  Among the highly ranked airlines are Southwest, United Airlines and Hawaiian The … Read more

The stunning entries in Cewe’s 2019 ‘Photo Award’ competition revealed

What do grizzly bears, galloping water buffalo and an Icelandic mountain have in common? They’re all subject matters in the Cewe annual ‘Photo Award’ competition. The photo book and online retailer has invited amateur and professional photographers from around the world to enter its contest and more than 175,000 entries have poured in so far. And some of … Read more

Brits reveal the most ridiculous things they’ve seen tourists do in the UK 

Boasting royal palaces, ancient monuments and beautiful countryside – visitors to the UK are spoiled for choice for sights to see. But it appears some tourists find the local rubbish bins equally mesmerising. That’s according to an online thread that is now chock-a-block with tales of visitors to the UK doing things that, in the … Read more

No screaming and no high-fives: Japanese funfairs release rules for the coronavirus era

No screaming, no high-fives and haunted house ghosts will scare victims from a safe distance: Japanese funfairs release rules for the coronavirus era Japanese funfair operators have released guidelines on how to operate safely  Characters dressed in costume cannot handshake or high five other guests  Superheroes fighting villains should avoid whipping up support from spectators … Read more

Virgin Atlantic A350 captain asks travellers to ‘buy airline tickets like you bought toilet paper’

‘Buy airline tickets like you bought toilet paper.’ That’s the plea from the most senior A350 training captain at Virgin Atlantic, Chris Pohl. And his request has gone viral. Captain Pohl, 56, who has been flying for 38 years, posted a picture of himself holding up a piece of cardboard carrying the message to his … Read more

Stunning one-acre private island on the Norwegian coast hits the market for £1.7million

A stunning private island on the Norwegian coast has hit the market for £1.7million. The island, called Tjaereholmen, is set on 1.1 acres of land and is covered in lush green trees. And potential buyers don’t just get the land for the asking price but also a stunning four-bedroom property, too, which can sleep up … Read more