Dawn is still just a smudge of rouge on the horizon, but at the port of Mirissa on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, an unusual daily challenge for locals is under way: how many tuna can you fit on a tuk tuk? The rules seem simple: buy as much of that day’s catch as you can … Read more
Online hotel booking websites are good at making you think you’re getting a bargain. And they want you to move fast because, as they put it, ‘there are only two rooms left’ and the hotel is experiencing ‘high demand’. But last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it will take ‘enforcement action … Read more
If you’re looking for New York’s most hip area, Williamsburg is surely a strong contender for the crown. It’s no wonder it’s the location for boutique chain Hoxton’s first ever hotel in the US. With its cool lobby decked out in millennial pink furniture, trendy staff wearing jeans and trainers and a gorgeous rooftop bar, … Read more
The stunning winning entries from the Mobile Photography Awards revealed (and there’s not a selfie in sight!) Eighth annual Mobile Photography Awards attracted over 7,000 entries from photographers in 65 countries Grand prize winner was Polish snapper Dominika Koszowska a graphic designer and fine art photographer The awards founder says most entries are taken on … Read more
Some tourists pay thousands to fly half way around the world to visit Hollywood Boulevard. But they’re wasting their time according to one internet user – because it ‘smells like straight-up s***’. This outpouring was just one of many that appeared on a forum dedicated to the revealing of ‘overhyped’ tourist attractions. Pictured is Romeo … Read more
Little Chef roadside eateries were part of the fabric of Britain for decades – but the brand became defunct last year. However, the roadside diner concept is getting a new lease of life – because now celebrity-favourite Soho House is getting in on the action. It’s just opened an American-style motel-diner – with a drive-thru … Read more
Pictured: The incredible Airbus BelugaXL touches down on British soil for the first time The huge aircraft is the newest addition to the Airbus transport fleet and sports eyes and a cheeky smile The plane landed at Hawarden Airport in Broughton, Flintshire, as part of a year-long testing programme New model BelugaXL is six metres … Read more