A fascinating new series of maps and a mesmerising animation reveal Sydney’s eye-popping transformation over 250 years from a swathe of virgin land to a vibrant city with a population of over five million. The illustrations were commissioned by Budget Direct Travel Insurance and created using maps from the National Library of Australia and other … Read more
America’s super rich are throwing parties where guests are offered 15-minute rapid COVID-19 tests and using their private jets to avoid having to stay in hotspots amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While the US continues to battle the highest number of infections globally and 1,000 Americans are still dying each day, some say Silicon Valley’s … Read more
‘Coronavirus is a poor man’s virus’: America’s super rich are throwing lavish parties where guests take 15-minute rapid COVID-19 tests and using private jets to hop from one ‘safe’ city to the next as they ride out the pandemic Silicon Valley’s elite have been carrying on with their lives and socializing as if ‘everything was … Read more
Moment youths flee police who stopped their car in Birmingham – before brazenly walking back past officers who arrested their friend The hilarious CCTV footage was taken in Tyseley, Birmingham, on August 11 Police miss the driver as he hides under their noses behind another vehicle The three passengers flee the car and appear to … Read more
Moment youths flee police who stopped their car in Birmingham – before brazenly walking back past officers who arrested their friend The hilarious CCTV footage was taken in Tyseley, Birmingham, on August 11 Police miss the driver as he hides under their noses behind another vehicle The three passengers flee the car and appear to … Read more
The southern coast of Cambodia is flourishing with new sustainable hotel openings that are doing wondrous things to boost the country’s green credentials. Sitting at the forefront of these is Six Senses Krabey Island, a James Bond-style luxury castaway experience on a private island in the Gulf of Thailand. The resort is an eco-conscious enclave … Read more
Live YouTube webcam showing sea life in Miami’s harbor just yards from the shore – from sharks to manatees – becomes an online hit Called Coral City Camera, it’s located next to an ‘urban reef’ in PortMiami A vast array of creatures has dropped by, including stingrays and barracuda It’s billed as a ‘real-life aquarium … Read more
We suddenly got a warning on the VHF radio that a Belgian warship was within range and that we should keep clear. We weren’t keen on tangling with it, so we swiftly checked the map and altered our course. The warning came through as we steadily bobbed across the world’s busiest shipping lane on our … Read more
From Iceland travel advice to finding insurance firms with coronavirus cover, we can help: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 12:10 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 18:56 BST, 9 August 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week the issues tackled include Iceland’s … Read more
An Inspector calls… Tech-savvy hotel brand Yotel has opened a new branch in London’s Clerkenwell where the cabin-style rooms are ‘terrific value’ and its ‘glamorous’ bar is a highlight Budget chain Yotel has opened a new outpost in Clerkenwell, central London There are 212 cabin-style rooms that are ‘small but comfortable and spotless’ The standout … Read more