Spectacular indeed. We’ve scoured the world to bring you the world’s most edifying royal edifices – palaces that are big on beauty and plain big in scale. Behold the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, which holds the Guinness World Record for being the heaviest building on the planet with its 700,000 tonnes of steel and … Read more
The BBC’s World Affairs Editor John Simpson reveals his love for China, Iran and Ed Sheeran tracks – and recalls an air rage incident with a Colombian cartel member By Margaret Hussey For The Daily Mail Published: 09:29 EDT, 2 August 2021 | Updated: 09:29 EDT, 2 August 2021 The BBC’s World Affairs Editor John … Read more
Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for 2021 by a leading aviation group. Australia-based AirlineRatings.com – a website that ranks airlines on safety and in-flight experience – has released its annual round-up of the top 20 global carriers, with the Doha-based airline scoring gold for its cabin innovation, passenger service, and commitment to … Read more
Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best airline for 2021 by a leading aviation group. Australia-based AirlineRatings.com – a website that ranks airlines on safety and in-flight experience – has released its annual round-up of the top 20 global carriers, with the Doha-based airline scoring gold for its cabin innovation, passenger service, and commitment to … Read more
The best fine-dining restaurants have been named by Tripadvisor, with Michelin-starred The Old Stamp House Restaurant in the Lake District rated number one in the UK and the world, beating France into second place. The low-key eatery has been handed the accolade as part of Tripadvisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Restaurants Awards, … Read more
The best fine-dining restaurants have been named by Tripadvisor, with Michelin-starred The Old Stamp House Restaurant in the Lake District rated number one in the UK and the world, beating France into second place. The low-key eatery has been handed the accolade as part of Tripadvisor’s 2021 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Restaurants Awards, … Read more
British Airways launches inflight digital menu ordering, with economy passengers able to go online and order drinks and snacks directly to their seats using free onboard Wi-Fi Customers can already pre-order inflight food from the Speedbird Café menu This menu includes items by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge But now passengers will be able to top-up … Read more
It’s a concept that’s bringing home the bacon. Japan‘s Mipig cafes offer customers the chance to enjoy a cup of tea and snack in the company of adorable ‘micro pigs’. At each of Mipig’s four stores, which are getting rave reviews on Tripadvisor, the diminutive hogs run freely around, clamber on laps and make themselves … Read more
It’s a concept that’s bringing home the bacon. Japan‘s Mipig cafes offer customers the chance to enjoy a cup of tea and snack in the company of adorable ‘micro pigs’. At each of Mipig’s four stores, which are getting rave reviews on Tripadvisor, the diminutive hogs run freely around, clamber on laps and make themselves … Read more
Italy to ban mammoth cruise ships from Venice from August 1 after Unesco warned it would add the city to its list of ‘world heritage in danger’ Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said the ban was adopted on Tuesday It applies to the lagoon basin near St. Mark’s Square and the Giudecca Canal Venice’s waterways have … Read more