Mark Jones says Calabria is cheap compared to the Amalfi coast or even its neighbour Puglia - and the beaches and scenery are more than a match. Plus, the food isn't bad either. On a trip there, he checks out a coastal resort and a couple of 'agriturismo' farm-stays.
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
Twins Hugo and Ross Turner drove from London to China in a red convertible electric sports car with a range of almost 300 miles per charge. The 35-year-old identical brothers, from Devon, began their epic journey at Westminster Bridge in London and crossed the finish line in Shanghai in May. They spent eight months travelling in a sleek MG Cyberster, passing through three continents and 28 countries - stopping everywhere from Italy to Austria and from Qatar to Cambodia.
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
They were taken by Dutch 747-400 captain Christiaan Van Heijst, who has earned a reputation for breathtaking cockpit images and garnered 147,000 Instagram followers. Christiaan said: 'With my first job as a pilot in 2004, I was flying turboprops around Africa and Afghanistan, and I was acutely aware that I was seeing things and sights that were unique, so I had a strong motivation to document them all. I started taking pictures with a simple camera and as my flying career progressed, so did my photography.'
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)
In the time it takes to get a table at some of these restaurants, you could give up your career, train as a chef - and open a restaurant with a huge waiting list. Getting an audience with the Pope would be easier than securing a seat at these spots. There's a pub in Bristol that's booked until 2025, a restaurant in New York that's booked until 2030 - and another, in Japan, that even if you do get into, might well throw you out if you're wearing perfume.
EXCLUSIVEAstonishing videos show freediver squeezing through terrifyingly small holes and exploring sunken aeroplanes and buses
Kendra Vandergrift, a freediver from Florida, posts videos of her underwater adventures on TikTok, where she has gained a total of 66,800 followers and 3.5million likes. In one video, she manoeuvres through a tiny tunnel while cave diving in Florida Springs. In others we see her swimming through a small plane wreck and sunken school bus in a quarry in Ohio - all while holding her breath.
Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert steps in to give British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users
The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters. According to an On the Beach survey of 2,000 tourists, 81 per cent of Brits think drivers of mobility scooters should have lessons before getting behind the handlebars of one.
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
Few things ruin a beautiful location like the squeal of tyres, honking horns and the smell of exhaust fumes. That's where car-free islands can help - as of course they're free of the above by default. And there are more out there than you might expect. Read on to discover how you can enjoy a fume-free escape...
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
'Rawdogging' flights is the act of spending a plane journey wrapped up in your own thoughts. Clips of passengers who've filmed themselves doing it have gone viral. TikTok user @westwashere boasted that he endured seven and nine-hour flights 'only watching the maps and airspeed' - and Dalton Roe (@deathroe90) claimed that when he rawdogs, he doesn't even eat. Here's why they're on to a good thing, according to psychologists Dr Sandi Mann (inset, bottom) and Dr Daniel Glazer (inset, top).
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
The tiny Caribbean island of Sint Maarten sits at the top of this ranking. It has a population of fewer than 43,000 permanent residents - but welcomes a staggering 844,000 cruise tourists per year, according to UN Tourism ( UNWTO ) data, meaning ship visitors outnumber locals by a ratio of 20 to one.
I've been to thousands of UK hotels and this is my favourite, by the Hotel Inspector - plus my other UK top picks, from country manors to a cosy British pub
There are hotels - and, then, there are hotel resorts (or resort hotels), offering everything you might possibly want without leaving the compound and then a bit more besides. Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire is firmly in the latter camp, with some 3,000 acres of prime Cotswolds parkland on its grand doorstep. For those of us unaccustomed to opulence at every turn this lavish undertaking takes the gilded biscuit. First, there's the long, sweeping drive; then bright young things in tweed insisting on parking your car and carrying your luggage, after which a welcoming committee of sorts makes it clear it's OK to feel OK.
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
MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in to Beach Retreats' 'Chy Lowen' rental cottage (pictured) in the village - just moments away from the harbour (main). He writes: 'We arrive via the wonderful GWR Night Riviera service from London, 300 miles away. I'd travel quadruple the distance for a stay in Mousehole, surely one of the cutest villages in the West Country.' Read on for his full verdict...
The most bizarre dining experience in the world? This restaurant makes guests CRAWL through a hole for their food... and waitstaff wear zebra costumes
Absurdities is an 'anti-fine, fun-dining' restaurant that drastically differs from a traditional restaurant by offering a surreal, multi-dining-room experience with nonsensical dishes. It offers a six-course omakase menu designed to 'intrigue' and 'excite' the palate.
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)
Expat Alex Minion moved from Manchester, England, to Vancouver, Canada, in 2023, and has no regrets, telling MailOnline she will be extending her two-year visa to remain in the country for longer. Research has shown that the North American nation is the most desirable destination for people who want to relocate from their home country.
Shore blimey! Stunning drone footage shows a freight train travelling through a LAKE in Siberia
The incredible aerial images were captured by filmmaker Vadim Makhorov. They show a train carrying salt through Lake Burlinskoye in the Siberian region of Altai Krai, close to the border with Kazakhstan.
EXCLUSIVEMeet the 'real-life Tarzan': Forest parkour athlete swings through jungles topless and races up 200ft trees - using his bare feet like hands
Leo Urban is a practitioner of 'primal parkour', which involves running, jumping and swinging around forests in a breathtakingly acrobatic fashion. Videos of seemingly death-defying bold stunts he's posted have earned his Instagram account (@leo.urban) almost two million followers.
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
On flights between Heathrow's T5 and JFK Ted Thornhill discovers a world of suites big enough for four, Champagne worth £160 ($200) a bottle and service with a sincere smile. Ted videos both trips and snaps away with his smartphone camera to reveal how the other half flies. Read on for his full verdict...
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
Chelsea Dickenson, 34, from Wrexham, chose to fly to the capital city of Albania for the challenge. She said: 'I was simply shocked at how great it is given that it's still quite under the radar. It's the most underrated city I've ever been to.' Read on to see how fared...
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
Becky Price, who posts airline reviews on her TikTok channel under the username @xBeckyPricex, rated each of the four airlines on comfort, seat size, accessibility (such as the availability of seatbelt extenders), the size of the lavatory, width of the aisle, amount of legroom and the service and helpfulness of the crew.
EXCLUSIVEInside Nudefest - the biggest naturist festival in the UK, where a cracking time is guaranteed
Andrew Welch, a spokesman for British Naturism, attended this year's Nudefest in Somerset, an event that attracts around 700 people from the UK and abroad. So, what is Nudefest and what can you expect? 'It's quite a revelation to newcomers to social nudity that it's just like any other outdoor summer event,' says Andrew, who adds: 'Since guests are part of the same like-minded community, there is a feeling of togetherness and mutual understanding - and the knowledge that we've all opted to be there simply to have a cracking time.'
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
Ted Thornhill checks in to Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux portfolio. It's a two-property offering set in 100 acres four miles east of the lake Windermere shoreline. He doesn't want to leave. Here's why...
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
British holidaymakers are heading for another scorcher after temperatures smashed records last year. So, how hot will your summer holiday get? Already this year, the mercury has soared well above 40C in destinations including Greece, Italy , Turkey, Cyprus and The Canary Islands. The European Union 's Copernicus Climate Change Service said the latter part of the summer was likely to be 'warmer than average everywhere'.Use our interactive map to reveal whether your destination is a holiday hotspot and how the temperature has changed over time.
A 50-minute ferry ride from the selfie-stick crowds of Santorini, Folegandros might just be the most divine Greek island you've never heard of
Harriet Sime says Folegandros is similar to Santorini with its bright white homes and domed churches - except hardly anyone is there. She checks into Gundari, the island's first five-star hotel perched on top of volcanic cliffs. It has 27 suites and villas, all with solar-heated infinity pools. 'Nothing distracts from the view of the endless Aegean,' she writes.
Golden Eurostar train to mark Paris 2024 launched by Olympic and Paralympic royalty
The Golden Train, described as a 'symbol of support' for those competing in the Games, was christened by Dame Jessica as well as Paralympian Maisie Summers-Newton and Team GB athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton, and departed London St Pancras International on Tuesday morning.
Inside the towering Tokyo Four Seasons hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant, one of the world's best bars… and stunning Mount Fuji views
There's high praise for the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo At Otemachi from Ailbhe MacMahon, who says the 656ft-high property is 'a love letter to the Tokyo skyline'. She writes: 'It's not the tallest hotel in Tokyo, but it is a towering presence with a 66ft (20m) swimming pool, a Michelin-starred restaurant and one of the best cocktail bars in the world - each with panoramic windows that capitalise on the captivating cityscape.'
Qatar Airways named No.1 airline for 2024 at the 'Oscars of Aviation', BA moves up to 13th, Delta triumphs again in America - and Ryanair BEATS easyJet and Jet2 in the budget ranking
Qatar Airways triumphed over 350 airlines at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024, beating last year's winner, Singapore Airlines, into second place. Commenting on how the awards were decided, Skytrax said: 'The World Airline Awards are wholly independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that is truly global. Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners.'
My night in the clouds: Inside the highest hotel in the world, where guests enjoy breathtaking views from a height of 1,600ft
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong occupies floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre, which features a lift that ascends 30 feet per second. Harriet Sime checks in and takes viewers on a video tour of her room in the clouds.
EXCLUSIVEEvery time we go on holiday it's to a Greek island - and here are the best four (but if you're thinking of visiting Mykonos, don't bother!)
Marina and Alexander Kaulartz post about their holidays on Greek islands on Instagram under the username @kykladengriechenland. They've visited 15 in total and here reveal the one with a stunning lunar landscape, the one with 'the most beautiful sunset we've seen in the Cyclades', the one that's an 'all-rounder' and the one with the 'best beach'. Read on to have your wanderlust for Greece ignited...
EXCLUSIVETravel experts reveal 5 cities that are perfect for solo travellers, from a 1,500-year-old hotspot with 'welcoming locals' to 'one of the safest countries in South America'
Travelling alone can be pure joy - as there's only one person in charge of the itinerary. You. However, pick the wrong destination and the 'alone' part of the deal can suddenly become a problem. Especially if there are safety issues. So where are the 'right' destinations? We've spoken to travel experts from The Points Guy, Aditi Travel and Travel City for their top tips on the best cities for a solo adventure.
Revealed, Britain's finest crowd-free beaches... from hidden sandy coves in Cornwall, to tucked-away spots in Kent and remote idylls in Scotland
The nation's most popular beaches are never more spectacular than at summer's height, but they're also busy. So, how to sidestep the crowds and find a more tranquil spot by the shore? Britain's thousands of miles of coastline means there's plenty of lesser known stretches to enjoy, from wild Scottish strands to classic bucket-and-spade beaches and Caribbean-esque Cornish idylls. Here's our pick.
EXCLUSIVE'If those wings are clapping, we know something's going down in the back': Pilot reveals what it's like flying a 'mile high club' plane over Vegas that has a cabin fitted with a DOUBLE BED
We talk to Captain Anthony 'Tony' Blake, who runs the Love Cloud Vegas mile high club tour in a twin-engine Cessna 414. He can't see what's going on in the back, but he 'feels everything'. He says: 'It's a very private, romantic date night. I do feel it. I like to say I have a very sensitive joystick upfront.'
Volcanos in Hawaii, breathtaking coastline in Australia and idyllic dales in Yorkshire: Twelve awe-inspiring national parks. Which one would YOU most like to visit?
Volcanos, exotic wildlife, jaw-dropping rock formations and otherworldly mountains. These are all features found in our pick of 12 of the world's most incredible national parks. We had quite a few to choose from - there are 113,000 in total - but our selection highlights the sheer variety of landscapes on offer. Here, you'll tour breathtaking coastlines from Australia to England, volcanic landscapes in Hawaii, Croatian waterfalls that'll leave you wide-eyed with wonder and peaks in China that inspired James Cameron's Avatar. With national parks covering six per cent of the planet's land surface, there's a lot to explore. The dozen here will get you off to a great start...
EXCLUSIVEThought the golden age of rail travel was over in the UK? Think again! Inside the GWR sleeper train from London to Cornwall - and it's glorious, with gorgeous views, comfy cabins... and an all-night bar
MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill took the GWR Night Riviera from London Paddington to Penzance and produced a short film of his experience... and he gives the service a rating out of five. He writes: 'This journey is along one of the country's most scenic lines, takes in some of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's finest construction work - including one particularly breathtaking bridge - the beds are dreamily comfortable, the staff decidedly chipper, and there's an all-night bar.'
EXCLUSIVEIs it worth upgrading on Cathay Pacific? The Mail pits the carrier's Boeing 777 premium economy against business class and there are some shocks (including wine served in a PAPER CUP)
The Mail's Harriet Sime films her experiences in Cathay's premium economy and business class cabins on flights between Heathrow and Hong Kong. The airline has a reputation for a classy premium economy cabin, but Harriet is left feeling a refresh is in order...
EXCLUSIVE'We have a special bond': British Airways flight attendants save the life of 80-year-old passenger who stopped breathing - and make 'life-long friends' with him and his wife (they even met for lunch in Cape Town)
When Malcolm and Marie Hebron, both 80, boarded their British Airways flight from South Africa to the UK they had no idea that their 'great holiday' was about to become a nightmare. While deplaning, Malcolm became suddenly and severely unwell - and stopped breathing. Thankfully, young flight attendants Jay Stanford-Taylor, 22, and Will Spicer, were quick to take action and prevent a tragedy. Read on to hear both sides of the story from that fateful day...
EXCLUSIVEI flew from the UK to Portugal and bought peri-peri chicken for less than the price of a meal at Nando's
Callum Ryan typically splashes out £15 at Nando's - a South African chicken-restaurant chain - on a medium butterfly chicken meal with peri-salted chips and garlic bread, but set himself the challenge of flying abroad and buying just peri-peri chicken for even less than £15. Including the cost of the flight.
EXCLUSIVEAs Virgin Atlantic turns 40, founder Sir Richard Branson celebrates by wading fully clothed into one of his hotel pools - and shares some of his most memorable moments with MailOnline
In 2012, former British Airways boss Willie Walsh famously bet Sir Richard Branson that Virgin Atlantic wouldn't exist in five years' time. It's a bet that Mr Walsh has comprehensively lost, with MailOnline watching on this week as Sir Richard waded fully clothed into the pool at his Las Vegas hotel (see video) in celebration of Virgin Atlantic's 40th birthday. Once he'd dried off, we sat down with the famously clever founder and the airline's CEO, Shai Weiss, to discuss the airline's 'secret sauce', its most remarkable moments and more…
EXCLUSIVEBrew-tiful! The 16th-century pub that's available to RENT - it sleeps 23 and comes with a Pac-Man machine, pool table and hot tub (and an all-important bar)
The Boar's Head in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, is available to rent via Sykes Holiday Cottages. Reviewer 'Ash' said the pub 'is exactly as it would be if it were open to the public'. Sykes explains that owner Darren Price transformed the building back in 2020 'to keep the historic building in use and attract visitors to the area'.
EXCLUSIVEI moved from Birmingham to Mauritius - and it's an absolute dream compared to gloomy Britain, with a lower cost of living, cheaper property, a tropical climate AND it's safe and secure
Kris Lutchmayah, who was 'born and raised' in Birmingham , says expats in Mauritius benefit from 'cheaper property and cost of living ' as well as more 'opportunities and adventures'. The 'tropical climate' and 'warm sunshine' also win over Britain's 'gloomy skies', as does the feeling of safety. Here he shares his expat story...
'Like something out of a dream': Inside the fairytale Airbnb in Provence with a pool that runs THROUGH it that is leaving guests gobsmacked
The 'Pool House', which is located in Goult - a town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France - has one king-sized bedroom and one bathroom and can house up to two guests. The property is filled with natural wood features and lush plants. But, it's the impressive river-like pool that will no doubt wow holidaymakers the most.
Twenty-four hours at Longleat: Safari with the children without needing your passport (just watch out for those monkeys)
Lisa Snell and her family stay at one of Longleat's luxury houses, nestled in the heart of the 900-acre estate, overlooking the safari park's East African reserve. She reveals the magic of an overnight trip to the famous park.
'Secret VIP paths' through the airport, Porsche courtesy cars and food with 'zero faults': Travel experts pit Air France's £4.5k 'La Premiere' first-class cabin against its new £3.4k business class on flights to New York and Dubai
The head-to-head test is courtesy of The Points Guy, with the first-class experience taking place on a Boeing 777 and the business-class trip on an Airbus A350. Both reviewers film their experiences - and the resulting video is spellbinding...
Where the world wants to cruise: Fascinating map reveals that the Caribbean is the globe's No.1 destination for a trip on a ship (but NOT for Americans... )
The map is colour-coded to indicate each country's favourite voyage and country names have been supplemented with the names of the place their residents most want to cruise to. The results were generated by an analysis of the cruise routes people were searching for the most on Google between March 2023 and April 2024, using a master list of 100 popular cruise destinations.
EXCLUSIVE'Versailles in the clouds': Inside the palatial French-inspired hotel in a misty Vietnamese mountain town that's gone viral on TikTok… and rooms are just £89 A NIGHT
MailOnline Travel's Ailbhe MacMahon checks into Hotel de la Coupole in Sapa, a town that sits 1,600m (5,200ft) above sea level. She writes: 'Though less than a decade old, the mustard building it occupies is a grand pastiche of Belle Époque architecture.' Its nickname of 'Versailles in the clouds' comes from Sapa's lofty location - and the fact that it's often draped in dense mist, Ailbhe adds. Read on for her full verdict...
The house with the best view in Cornwall: Beach fun in idyllic Marazion - the gateway to St Michael's Mount
Ben Bailey and his family escaped for a few days to the picturesque ancient market town of Marazion, located two miles from Penzance on Cornwall's glorious southern coastline. Their base? The 'Captain's House' - a beautiful five-bedroom Rural Retreats rental overlooking the beach, with views to St Michael's Mount.
TikToker stays at the new Pixar Place Hotel at California Adventure Park: Here's her honest verdict...
The theme of the hotel is based around the Pixar animation studio and its creations. Juliet Nuzzo checked in and posted a review to her TikTok account that has received 400,000 views. She said she felt like she was 'transported into a Pixar movie'.
Inside the ultimate Greek island (there are no direct flights - but that's why it's extra-special)
Angela Epstein and her husband find that the island of Milos is a place of geological wonder, with its Christian catacombs that date back to the 1st century AD and 'moonscape-like' beach where they 'scramble like early astronauts over volcanic rock formations'. Read on to find out why this island is extra special...
Revealed: How the idea that the Stockton and Darlington line was the 'world's first public railway' is a MYTH (created by a local newspaper journalist)
The Stockton and Darlington line (top right and bottom right) in the North East of England is hailed as 'the first public railway in the world' - a line that kickstarted the global railway revolution. However, it turns out that the idea of the line as a 'revolution' was actually created for cash in 1875 by a local newspaper journalist on a tight book deadline working to a biased brief from a railway company. To help unravel the myth, let's make a stop at the 20-year-old Locomotion rail museum in Shildon, which lies a few miles north of Darlington. It's home to the steam engine (inset) that pulled 27 wagons on the line's opening day in 1825. The main picture shows a 1925 centennial celebration of the railway.
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EXCLUSIVE'Travel has given them so much more than they could ever get from a classroom': We took our kids out of school to go on a gap year - this is why we have no regrets
Ian and Claire Fisher from Barry, Wales, decided that travel was 'one of the best learning experiences you can have as an adult or a child' and so they took their children - Kallan, aged six, and Maddison, aged four - out of primary school so they could all go globetrotting. They enjoyed a family 'gap year', splashing out £27,000 to travel the world...
Fascinating map reveals every country's favourite summer holiday destination for 2024 - but can YOU guess which cities came top of the list?
On the map, country names have been supplemented with the names of the places their residents most want to visit. The most popular summer destinations for each nation were identified by an analysis of Google search data and keywords related to summer travel, including searches made both in English and in the native language of each respective country.
DO follow the herd: 'World's first' AI animal tracker predicts the movements of Africa's Great Migration up to 12 months in advance
The Great Migration is the largest herd movement of animals on the planet, with up to two million wildebeest trekking for around 800km (500 miles) across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in Tanzania and Kenya. Since it launched in 2014, HerdTracker has been pinpointing the herd online. Now, thanks to an AI function, users will be able to see predictions of the most likely paths of the animals for up to 12 months in advance.
EXCLUSIVE'We are surrounded by history in the UK and it's extraordinary': These are the historical treasures Britons MUST visit, says TikTok historian Alice Loxton
Alice, who has almost 800,000 followers for her @history_alice profile, revealed some of her favourite historical gems, from Salisbury to York and Edinburgh. Her advice comes as it's revealed that one in ten British people have never been to a historical site in their country.
EXCLUSIVEInside Africa's No.1 carrier: A mystery shopper review of Ethiopian Airlines' A350 business class as it launches new routes to safari paradise Botswana, from 'bland' food to 'luxury' seats...
Ethiopian Airlines was voted best airline in Africa in the Oscars of Aviation. Carmen Roberts climbs aboard one of its A350s with her phone in camera mode. She puts the carrier's Cloud9 business class to the test. Read on for the verdict...
I'm a flight attendant and here's why passengers should NEVER hit on crew they fancy while flying (though there is one small window of opportunity... )
The warning comes in a clip from Tyra, who posts on TikTok using the handle @wheelsupwithtyra. She has spent six years working at '40,000 feet', according to her biography. The post has gained a whopping 25,000 views.
'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
Many visitors to the USA go on a road trip or two to get under the skin of the country. Not Tim Voors. He decided to explore it by walking north to south from one side to the other - and he discovered a 'parallel universe' along the way. His journey along the 3,100-mile (4,989km) Continental Divide Trail from Montana to New Mexico is charted in a captivating new book titled 'The Great Divide', published by Gestalten.
Pictured: The desert in China with so many tourist camel trains that TRAFFIC LIGHTS have been installed to allow pedestrians to pass between them
The unique system has been installed amid the dunes of Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot, on the outskirts of Dunhuang City. The signals serve the same purpose as regular traffic lights and display the same traditional green pedestrian symbols on one side. But on the other side, they show a distinctive image of a two-humped camel.
'Larger towels and plus-sized bathrobes': Size 20 influencer reveals how hotels and airlines could make BIGGER travellers more comfortable (and the countries that give curvier visitors a warm welcome)
A travel blogger who holidays 'at least once a month' has shared the changes she wants to see in the travel industry to make it more inclusive for larger holidaymakers. Emily Jones, who posts about her jet-set lifestyle to 332,000 Instagram followers as @miss___jones, says it is often the little things that make all the difference.
I'm a wildlife expert and my commute is taking two steps into a rainforest. This is what it's like living in a jungle and why I love it (despite the venomous centipedes and cobras)
Wildlife expert Ganyah Goldstein lives and works in Sebengau National Park in Borneo, where she works with orangutans. Here, she reveals the realities of living in the jungle and recalls animal encounters that 'changed her forever'.
You've been eating eggs and soldiers all wrong! Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals how to consume the tricky breakfast favourite gracefully
Eggs and soldiers is a popular breakfast dish around the world - but one that, unfortunately, you've been eating all wrong. You've probably been left shell-shocked by the debris field you've created while tackling it. Heed the advice of etiquette expert William Hanson, and you can look forward to enjoying the dish in a tidier, more graceful fashion. Mr Hanson, that Merlin of manners, that guru of good form, disseminates his eggs and soldiers teachings in a TikTok post that so far has amassed 1.7million views and an Instagram post with 43,000 likes.
EXCLUSIVEInside easyJet's new control centre and discovering there's less chance of a cancellation if schoolkids are on a plane, how Brexit has made delays more likely - and we try scheduling flights for a day...
The easyJet control centre is split in two: the Integrated Control Centre (ICC) and the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC). Those inside the easyJet hub in Luton make decisions about who to delay, which groups are prioritised, how to solve post-Brexit crewing issues and when planes need fixing. Sophie Foster takes a look inside...
Surrounded by England's most magical countryside and bread so good it could be a main course: Inside the Michelin-starred Lake District restaurant that's on a roll
MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill dines at Source at Gilpin Hotel, a Relais & Chateaux property nestled amid some of the Lake District's most bucolic scenery, just east of Windermere. Ted describes his experience there as 'golden'.
Pictures that'll put stars in your eyes! The 2024 winners of prestigious Milky Way photo competition revealed, from bizarre rock formations in Utah to stunning mountains in New Zealand
The 25 winners are released each May during peak 'Milky Way season', when the stars can best be captured in all their glory. Capture the Atlas said: 'Besides the timing, the other requirement for seeing the Milky Way is a dark sky that is far away from light pollution. The quality of the image, the story behind the shot, and the overall inspiration that the photograph can provide are the main factors in selecting the images every year.'
Best UK cities and towns for a 2024 staycation are named by Which? - but does YOUR favourite make the list?
The results come from a survey of almost 4,000 Which? members, who were asked about their experiences visiting UK cities and towns in the past two years. Each location is rated out of five stars on a range of criteria, including accommodation, food and drink, cultural sights and tourist attractions, ease of getting around, lack of crowds, and value for money.
Is this the world's most tranquil hotel? Inside the sumptuous Kyoto property built on an 800-year-old samurai's garden that offers a window into a bygone era
Ailbhe MacMahon checks in to Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto - 'a sumptuous retreat that transports guests to a Japan lost in time'. She adds: 'Despite its well-placed postcode, the hotel feels a million miles from the animated streets of the city, which attracts more than 70million visitors a year.'
Hotels with a BIG difference: I'm a travel writer and these are nine of the quirkiest English properties I've ever visited, from a sea-tractor transfer to floating spas, moats… and wig closets
England has a reputation for eccentricity - and as reviewer Sarah Bridge discovered, its hotels, from Devon to Birmingham via London, proudly keep up this tradition. Here, she's picked out some of her favourite quirky stays. Read on for the full list and decide which of the hotels you'd most like to stay in.
EXCLUSIVEI run a nudist resort and these are the do's and don'ts of getting naked at a holiday retreat (and how erections are dealt with)
Karie Jane, 57, from Derbyshire, set up BHH Naturist Resort in the Canary Islands, Spain, after first trying the lifestyle 20 years ago. On her resort website, Karie notes that 'nudism is not embarrassing, or porn', and told MailOnline Travel that when it comes to the etiquette of stripping off around fellow naturists, it's all a matter of respect - 'and a mistake to think it is about sexual attraction'.
Pictured: The best 25 hotels in the UK and Channel Islands for 2024 according to Tripadvisor, from London to Liverpool. So which one would YOU stay at?
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EXCLUSIVEInside the thrilling new sleeper service that whizzes from Brussels to Prague - one of Europe's dreamiest destinations
MailOnline Travel's Jules Cooper tries out the new service with his wife and three-year-old daughter. 'I expect she can scarcely remember our last flight, but I suspect this journey will linger long in her memory,' writes Jules.
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