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Top 40 UK Travel Experiences before turning 40
Watching the headline act at Glastonbury Festival is one of the things that you should do before the age of 40, claims a survey. Image: BBC Brits have revealed the top 40 UK experiences everyone should do before turning 40 – including a night under Northumberland’s International Dark Sky Park,…
10 of of the Best Images from British Photographers
Underground Blooms - a unique perspective of the London underground, photographed by Mark Higham in Lambeth, UK To celebrate British photographers, CEWE has released a collection of new images showcasing people and nature across the globe, all taken by UK photographers, from the CEWE Photo Award. The 10 snaps were submitted in…
Tripadvisor: Top 10 World Destinations for City Lovers 2022
If you’re looking for a bright-lights-big-city kind of vibe, you can’t miss these traveler-loved hubs around the world. Here are the Top 10 cities in the world, as voted for by Tripadvisor users. 1. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment.…
E-bike sales set to soar post pandemic, claims VOLT survey
Research released today reveals Britons are considering buying e-bikes to return to work as restrictions ease in a bid to avoid public transport. According to a nationwide survey of UK adults by UK-based electric bike manufacturer, VOLT, the desire to purchase an e-bike has significantly risen, with around one fifth (18%) of the UK suggesting…
1 in 5 can’t name inventor of lightbulb
Brits rate electricity, the telephone and vaccinations as the best inventions ever - but many of us cannot name the people who created these life-changing concepts. While the lightbulb, the internet and television are considered to be among the best discoveries, the study of 2,000 adults found that one in five didn't realise Thomas Edison…
Alternative London tube map encourages exercise
Here's an interesting idea. It's an alternative 'London tube map' that's been reconfigured to show you how many calories you would burn and how much money you would save if you decided to walk, run, cycle or scoot your journey rather than get the tube. Called the Healthy London Transport Map, it's the brainchild of…
Cycling in London vs. New York: two cities on two wheels
London and New York, New York and London: two global capitals bursting with wealth, prestige and cultural dynamism, they’re unquestionably twinned at the top of any list of the world’s most marvellous cities. London is a richly diverse, open-doored metropolis, the throbbing heart of England and beyond which owes its thriving existence to no particular…
We binge-watched Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and here’s what we thought
Tina Fey's latest series hit Netflix on Friday, and we've watched all of it. Obviously. Here's everything you need to know to pretend that you have to. It isn't the new 30 Rock... yet Hey, even 30 Rock wasn't the new 30 Rock straight away. Despite being written by the same Tina Fey and Robert Carlock…
Beijing commuters can now borrow free ebooks
Commuting can be a real snooze, especially when you’ve finished the book you’re reading and no one’s bringing their A-game on Instagram. But Chinese officials have found a great way to counteract the boredom (and bring a new meaning to the phrase ‘mobile library’) with their innovative idea to offer free ebooks for people travelling…
HTC Desire Eye review – much more than just a ‘selfie phone’
With a front-facing camera as high-quality as its 13 megapixel main snapper, the HTC Desire Eye inevitably hit headlines in the tech world as ‘HTC’s selfie phone’. But as we go hands-on with the mid-range Android smartphone in our HTC Desire Eye review, we find it has a lot more to offer than just a…