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Shelly Island, which appeared then vanished off the coast of North Carolina, is BACK

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Island that appeared then vanished in shark-infested waters off the coast of North Carolina is BACK – to the delight of locals Shelly Island was born in January 2017 off the tip of Cape Point in Buxton It disappeared in early 2018  after being battered by a series of storms Photographs of a sandbar emerging in … Read more

The charm of Belgium’s gentle gem: How to spend 48 hours in Ghent

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Talk to any shopkeepers in this Belgian city and they’ll tell you they’re excited.  Excited because Ghent, a sleepy university city just 30 minutes from Brussels, is seeing a new wave of visitors charmed by its beguiling cobbled streets, Gothic architecture and laid-back atmosphere. Once the seat of the Counts of Flanders, whose castle has … Read more

Tik Tok video of Jeroen Gortworst’s home-made business-class cabin goes viral

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With the world grounded, would-be traveller recreates a business-class plane cabin in a hilarious video – with the help of a tablet computer and a washing machine The clip was created by ‘passenger’ Jeroen Gortworst, from Rotterdam He uploaded it to Tik Tok, where it has been viewed millions of times   Last month a couple … Read more

The clump of 33 trees on Adak Island in Alaska that forms ‘America’s smallest national forest’

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Pictured: The clump of 33 trees in Alaska that forms ‘America’s smallest national forest’ The forest is located on Adak Island, part of the volcanic Aleutian archipelago The first trees on the spot were planted to cheer up Second World War troops  Around 6,000 troops were stationed on the island to guard against the Japanese  By … Read more

Confused about what airlines are doing during the coronavirus crisis? We give you the plane talking

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The rapid spread of coronavirus has brought the world to an emergency stop.  Airlines and airports are close to shutdown, travel plans are in disarray and many of us are out of pocket due to flights and holidays being cancelled or abandoned. With the Government now advising British nationals to avoid all non-essential journeys ‘for … Read more

The stick-on ‘stained glass window’ that can transform an aircraft cabin into a place of prayer

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The stick-on ‘stained glass window’ that can transform an aircraft cabin into a dazzling place of prayer The windows are made from a flexible plastic film that fits on an aircraft window They can be used time after time and cleaned with soapy water or disinfectant  Films are available to fit 5 types of window … Read more

A guide to boating the UK’s beautiful landscapes from London to Wales, with the help of Jennie Bond

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Once a crucial cog in the wheel of British industry, Britain’s 2,200 navigable miles of canals make for a brilliant staycation. Take the tiller on your own narrowboat and plot a mellow course through some of Britain’s most fascinating rural and urban landscapes.  Length? About 50ft, usually. Top speed? A heady 4mph. Pleasures to be … Read more

Britain’s best under-the-radar museums and galleries, including a former nuclear bunker in Cheshire

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Britain has a host of wonderful lesser-known museums that are perfect for curious minds.  Be they galleries devoted to motorbikes or musical instruments, when restrictions are lifted you’ll be able to explore to your heart’s content.  Even better, there are some great places at which to stay nearby. Make a date with the world’s first … Read more