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Kieran Duffy, head chef at York restaurant Forage Bar & Kitchen Wake up and smell the coffee grounds. That’s the message from one creative chef who reveals that it is one of several ‘ingredients’ commonly thrown in the bin that can be upcycled to help make something mouthwatering. Kieran Duffy is head chef at York…
Paradise could be closer and more affordable than Brits think with flights to some of Europe’s best beaches costing less than half a weekly food shop. Here we reveal 11 breathtaking beaches you can reach from the UK in just a few hours on a flight costing less than £50 – less than half of…
‘Bitter shandy? What does that mean?’ American couple Cara Atwell and Jeremy Davis film their first trip to a Tesco supermarket on their first-ever visit to the UK. And in the fascinating footage we see how some items cause confusion. The camera rolls as the pair push their shopping trolley around a Tesco store in…
From constant stretches to wearing lose-fitting clothing, a pilot who regularly flies one of the longest commercial flights in the world has revealed his top tips around making long-haul in economy bearable. Yusri Abu Bakar, who is based in Dubai and works for Emirates, says one of his most grueling trips involves nearly 16 hours…
Say g’day to rail journeys that will take your breath away. Here we give you the inside track on Australia’s 14 most jaw-dropping railway trips. Though by the time you’ve read about them all and beheld all the incredible pictures, you might just wonder if they aren’t 14 of the world’s most amazing rail journeys. From…
The pink palace of Palm Beach reigns on – and she’s had a facelift! Inside The Colony, the super-chic Floridian retreat beloved by royals, presidents and movie stars for 75 years The Colony Hotel on Palm Beach’s Hammon Avenue underwent a refurb last year For decades, this elegant institution has welcomed an sophisticated crowd By…
The best passports to own in 2023 – where is YOURS on the list of nations? Here’s how 199 countries ranked – from most powerful to weakest passport This years no1. will come as a surprise, as Luxembourg held it two years a row By Milica Cosic Updated: 09:59, 21 May 2023 The best passports…
Step into the world of real-life fairy-tale houses, lavish lakeside farmhouses and ‘spectacularly grown up treehouses’ on an unforgettable homestay holiday. Cosy up with a fire among the birds in the treetops of Devon, or fall through the rabbit hole at a topsy-turvy manor in Surrey where Queen once played in a dazzling charity ball….
Ever wondered what it takes to get your plane luggage from A to B in one piece? Well, according to one luggage handler, there’s a lot of hard work involved behind the scenes, with very early starts, lots of walking and chilly temperatures being among some of the toils. Rachel Bacha, from Idaho, works for…
It’s a Mexican stand-off with the airline steward and you blink first. Now the overhead bag you hoped would go unnoticed is heading straight for the baggage-tester. Your heart sinks as the bloated suitcase rests on the solid metal rungs. He’s not even attempting to force it in. As the steward produces a strip of…