What do you think of as American food? Burgers with melted cheese, mustard-squirted hot dogs, a Caesar salad – with or without chicken? Surely the melting pot of America has moved on in its flavours? I decided to find out on a five-week culinary road trip from New York to Los Angeles, dipping into the … Read more
American Airlines passenger shames a fellow traveller who repeatedly ‘punched’ her seat when she reclined it – but social media is divided over who’s right The passenger, Wendi Williams, was flying from New Orleans to Charlotte She filmed a passenger repeatedly nudging her seat after she reclined Wendi posted clip on Twitter but some said … Read more
A stunning Grade I-listed castle that was once owned by a swashbuckling sailor who killed the real-life Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean has gone on the market for £1.9million. Coupland Castle dates back to the 12th century, having been built on land belonging to Sir John de Coupland, the squire who … Read more
They may look like relics of an alien civilisation, but these structures are actually Brutalist monuments and war memorials found across Central and Southeastern Europe. The architectural jaw-droppers – some of which now lie abandoned – have been captured in a set of stunning photographs by British photographer Mark O’Neill. The Berkshire-based photographer’s obsession with … Read more
Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts could trigger a catastrophic economic recession ‘like we’ve never seen before’ Current financial markets do not account for risk posed by natural disasters Experts warn this puts the markets at risk of catastrophic collapse If the markets suddenly correct then the knock on impact could be disastrous Has potential … Read more
More and more brands are creating sustainably produced travel gear – and that’s a welcome trend. From luggage, sunglasses and swimwear made with recycled fishing nets or plastic bottles, to reef-friendly sunscreen, deet-free mosquito repellent, and car-tyre flip-flops – we’ve compiled a guide to the best eco-friendly holiday essentials. Below we show that you can … Read more
Originally it was Poland, then Estonia, and now we — that’s my sister and me — are smitten by Moldova. You could put it down to our Yorkshire upbringing: give us dark, curious buildings and heavy stews and we’re happy. Moldova, a small former Soviet state in south-east Europe, was a surprise. All I knew … Read more
For most of us, tipping around the world is an awkward exercise, whether it be taxi drivers, in restaurants or the staff in our hotel. But we have only ourselves (or our ancestors) to blame. For the tip originated way back in Tudor England, when it became the norm for overnight guests staying in private … Read more
Bored with standard holiday rentals? Blasé about top-end hotels, or Premier Inns and Travelodges? Never fear — websites are overflowing with madcap options, from sleeping in a former Soviet prison to a suite in a crane in Amsterdam, and a hut in the Arctic. Here are ten of the wackiest… Bed down on an Arctic … Read more
The Montage Beverly Hills hotel is a kingdom of opulence frequented by the rich and famous, including Justin Bieber, in one of the world’s most famous postcodes – 90210. And my room is a mini realm within, with almost as much square footage as my two-bedroom London apartment. However, the opportunity to ensconce myself in … Read more