You might just be left green with envy at the stunning talent behind these photographs. They are MailOnline Travel’s pick of the 50 images shortlisted in a contest called #Green2020 run by photo app Agora. Agora asked photographers around the globe to send in shots that best showcase the ‘colour of growth and regeneration’. In … Read more
Wondering which Instagram filter was used to shoot these cinematic pictures of the island of Madeira? The answer is categorically #nofilter. They were all captured old-school-style by amateur photographer Giedrius Lazutka from Lithuania using a 35mm film camera (remember those?) – and the effect is hypnotic. The 34-year-old, who now lives in Singapore, took the … Read more
The stunning other-worldly beauty of the world’s deserts captured in a series of mesmerising fine-art pictures Italian photographer Luca Tombolini has travelled to the world’s most eye-catching and unusual deserts His eye-popping images highlight that deserts don’t have to look like classic Lawrence of Arabia scenes He told MailOnline Travel: ‘I definitely feel a sense … Read more
Pictured: The amazing new ‘infinity edge’ geothermal lagoon set to open in Iceland in 2021, which will offer ocean views and a swim-up bar The Sky Lagoon will be located in Kársnes Harbour, just minutes from Reykjavik’s vibrant city centre Developer Pursuit says the epic lagoon’s 230ft ‘infinity edge’ will blend into the ‘ocean landscape’ The lagoon’s design … Read more
London and the South East are often associated with congestion and urban sprawl – but if you know where to look, wild adventures are available. Wild Guide London & South East (www.wildthingspublishing.com), written by Daniel Start, Lucy Grewcock and Elsa Hammond, is an intriguing and highly useful compendium of 1,000s of them. It lists secret … Read more
Britons haven’t been travelling much recently – obviously – but their wanderlust has not been dampened, it would seem. According to Airbnb they’ve been lusting after staycations in jaw-dropping properties. The global renting platform has today unveiled a list of the 10 most wish-listed UK properties since lockdown began on March 23. The ranking includes … Read more
Epic mountains, a mist-shrouded Manhattan Bridge and fighting stallions: The jaw-dropping images that have wowed the judges in an annual photography contest The images have been submitted to the Moscow International Foto Awards, which is in its seventh year The contest has been flooded with entries from photographers in more than 100 countries Incredible entries … Read more
The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Brilliant breaks to get you dreaming and creating the flavours of an American barbecue Find a holiday you might never have thought of before at vivid.travel Enjoy a taste of America’s South with spice mixes from Kansas City 1930s Savoy Cocktail Book reveals how … Read more
Hotels will be dramatically different when their doors reopen. Here’s how they plan to keep us safe this summer… Most hotels plan table service for breakfast and you may have to book a time slot Rooms are likely to get minimalist makeovers and mini-bars may be empty The big chains are arming housekeeping with ‘hospital- … Read more
A couple of years ago, I quit my job in the UK and embarked on an adventure in the remote region of Extremadura in south west Spain. My wife Julia and I bought a farmhouse on a hill, surrounded by oak forest, and set about restoring an old barn. One spring day, our pig-farming neighbour … Read more