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I’m a chef and you’ve been making Victoria sponge all wrong! Exec pastry chef Tracey Rutt tells all

It’s a piece of cake: Executive pastry chef Tracey Rutt  There is nothing more British than a good Victoria sponge, best enjoyed at a summer picnic and w... read more

Pooch claims world record for dog with longest TONGUE, measuring 5 inches – longer than a coke can

Many dog owners enjoy the occasional kiss from their pet.  But one pooch’s smooches are so slobbery that they could leave you needing a towel, or even a ... read more

Our Venice cruise starts… TWO HOURS from Venice! The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues

Our Venice cruise starts… TWO HOURS from Venice! The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues By Mail on Sunday Reporter Updated: 11:52 BST, 5 June 2023 ... read more

Stylish new hotels and events to experience in Majorca (plus, a guide to the island’s best beaches)

Move over Magaluf. Where Majorca was known as a mecca for lads on tour and cheap package deals, today it’s all change. Indeed, the tourist board has been quie... read more

Unruly behaviour on planes such as drunken abuse or violence saw a 47% rise in 2022

Fury at 38,000ft: Unruly behaviour on planes such as drunken abuse or violence saw a 47% rise in 2022 with incidents on one in every 568 flights compared to one... read more

I’m a sleep expert and here’s how to cure jet lag

Jetting off to a faraway paradise often comes at a price – soul-sapping jet lag. But luckily, science has a cure. Meet jet-lag guru Professor Leon Lack, a... read more

Travel expert shows how thieves can break into your suitcase with a PEN 

If you’re worried about people stealing the contents of your luggage when you travel, you need not worry any more. A travel expert has shared her tips on... read more

Cabin crew reveal the three most ‘rude and obnoxious’ things passengers do

Cabin crew reveal the three most ‘rude and obnoxious’ things passengers do A flight attendant has advised ways customers should call out for staff o... read more

Britis amazed by first trip to US supermarkets like Trader Joes, Vons and Buc-ee’s  

Two food-loving Brits have shared their delight and shock after visiting some of America’s giant supermarkets that dwarf the ones they go to back home.  ... read more

I discovered paradise in Thailand, drew a map, and within 14 years it was totally destroyed

The self-proclaimed ‘first tourist’ to have visited Koh Phangan in Thailand has spoken of his guilt after sharing details of the pristine island wh... read more

Holidaymakers reveal their sunburn horror stories, from blistering faces to peeling backs

If you’re looking for some motivation to wear sunscreen, peel your eyes down and soak up these gruesome mugshots.  A pool of sun-worshipping TikTokers ha... read more

Travelers reveal the U.S. airlines they would avoid at all costs

Is YOUR favorite airline on the no-fly list? Travelers reveal the worst carriers that they would ‘avoid at ALL costs’ (and the results may shock you... read more

The cheapest U.S. airports for domestic trips revealed

Flying high without the financial low! Experts reveal CHEAPEST airports in the U.S. for booking a domestic flight FinanceBuzz looked at average domestic airfare... read more

Twenty-one photographs that show why Australia is the beach capital of the WORLD

Comedian Al Murray once said that Australia is great around the edge – but a bit more work is needed in the middle. But perhaps Australians simply canR... read more

We raised our kids on a boat and they’ve learned things they could NEVER learn in a classroom

A couple who raised their four children on a boat have hit back at critics who say they deprived their brood of a ‘normal’ childhood and ‘adeq... read more

I live on a remote island with 15 other people and it takes EIGHT HOURS to go grocery shopping

Island lifestyle conjures up visions of white sand and palm trees, but it’s quite the opposite for this woman.  Dom Nobes, 32, lives on a tiny outcrop ca... read more

Wild wonders of the world revealed: Enchanting book shows Earth’s ‘most spectacular untamed places’

Fed up with the beaten track? Then step into the wild, courtesy of a stunning new book.  Beautifully illustrated with breathtaking colourful photographs, The ... read more

Etiquette experts say you should only recline your seat on a flight in these circumstances 

Etiquette experts say you should only recline your seat on a flight in these circumstances Long haul flights can be particularly painful if you’re stuck i... read more

Truro is home to the UK’s worst parkers

It’s official, if you want to hold onto your bumpers, don’t leave your car parked in the Cornish city of Truro, which is home to the worst parkers in the UK... read more

English TikToker who’s set up home in America reveals ‘the things that make no sense to a Brit’

Melissa Herrera is originally from Norfolk but moved to South Carolina in August 2021 Moving from the UK to America can be a culture shock – and one British T... read more

The joys of lacing up your boots for a hiking trip in the foothills of Switzerland’s mighty Eiger

One of the jokers in our group is singing Climb Every Mountain as we lace up our hiking boots, a somewhat larky ditty in view of the snow-capped peak ahead, whi... read more

Inside the world’s only hotel designed by Karl Lagerfeld

This hotel is the height of fashion. A luxury five-star hotel designed ‘in its entirety’ by the late designer Karl Lagerfeld has opened its doors in... read more

The world’s best beaches for nude sunbathing laid bare, from Florida to Mykonos

 THE WORLD’S TOP 20 BEST NUDE-FRIENDLY BEACHES 1. Haulover Beach Park, Florida, USA – 97/100 *Index score 2. Praia de Tambaba, Brazil – 76/10... read more

BMW drivers have been voted the rudest motorists on Britain’s roads

BMW drivers have been voted the rudest motorists on Britain’s roads, followed closely by those behind the wheels of Audis. The results come from a nationwide ... read more