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France set to stop British adventurer from swimming across English Channel

French maritime authorities are considering banning a former British paratrooper from swimming across the Channel in a remarkable endurance challenge.Karl Bushby, 57, has spent nearly three decades walking home from Chile, departing in 1998 to return to his hometown of Hull, East Yorkshire, without using any form of motorised transport. After covering 36,000 miles across multiple continents, Mr Bushby reached as far as Belgium, leaving the English Channel as the final barrier before he completes...

Woman saves £18,000 in seven months to travel the world by selling her wardrobe on Vinted

Woman saves £18,000 in seven months to travel the world by selling her wardrobe on VintedRebekah, 26, from Worcestershire, went on a six-month backpacking adventureREAD MORE: Michelin Guide ditches stars for grapes to toast fine wines in a firstSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALANAH KHOSLA, SENIOR LIFESTYLE REPORTER Updated: 10:36, 9 July 2026 e-mail 26 View comments

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JOHN MACLEOD: A maddening, bendy-wendy road jammed with caravans, bikes and scooters... but it still has its charms

JOHN MACLEOD: A maddening, bendy-wendy road jammed with caravans, bikes and scooters... but it still has its charmsClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By JOHN MACLEOD Published: 20:05, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 20:05, 8 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Iconic British beach considers using water cannons after surge in tourist fires and BBQs

An iconic British beach is considering the use of water cannons to deal with a recent surge in tourist fires and barbecues.Residents in Anglesey are calling for the drastic action, which would see the deployment of water-cannon drones, following fresh incidents of visitors igniting illegal fires at the beach adjacent to protected woodland.The latest controversy erupted after beachgoers were photographed lighting a fire on Traeth Llanddwyn, situated beside Newborough Forest nature reserve, prompt...

Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths

Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths July 8, 202611:05 AM ET Emily Feng Emily Feng/NPR I had wanted to visit the monastery of Deir Mar Musa, about 60 miles north of Damascus, for a while. Its incredible restoration under a charismatic Italian priest, his tragic disappearance and presumed death during the Syrian civil war, and the inspiring interfaith work of the monastery's remaining monks and nuns all fascinated me. While hiking in a rocky valley...

Couple survive six days lost in Italian forest by drinking their own urine and eating berries after getting lost while hiking

Couple survive six days lost in Italian forest by drinking their own urine and eating berries after getting lost while hikingSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SOPHIA STANFORD, NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:02, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 16:02, 8 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Fan spends life savings on World Cup trip for grandfather, then gets money back

A grandson spent his life savings to take his grandfather to the World Cup. They became internet famous while travelling across the USA and Mexico. A crypto casino promised to refund the money if England won their match. Following England's victory, the company honored their word, astonishing the young fan. The pair continues to enjoy their memorable journey together at the tournament.

'Honeymoon suite' inside Indian Railways 1st AC coach goes viral; TTE suspended

A viral video showed an Indian Railways First AC cabin transformed into a honeymoon suite. The compartment was decorated with balloons and floral arrangements for a couple. Railway authorities suspended the Traveling Ticket Examiner at Jalna station. An official inquiry has been ordered into the incident which occurred on July 6. The event styling service claimed ignorance about needing official permission.

Wizz Air launches new year-round routes from UK to 3 must-visit Spanish destinations - less than £20

Wizz Air has revealed three new affordable Spanish routes from London Luton Airport.The low-cost carrier announced today that flights to Málaga, Granada, and Asturias (Oviedo) will take off in late October 2026, with tickets starting at just £17.99.The new connections build on Wizz Air's existing Spanish network, which already includes routes to Bilbao, Barcelona, and Seville from Luton. Tickets are now on sale through the airline's website and mobile app.The Málaga service kicks off on October...

Summer holiday bookings bounce back amid fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says

Holiday operator says market in good shape, with strong recent recovery in bookings across all destinations as customers take the plungeBusiness live – latest updatesSummer holiday bookings have bounced back recently after the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, the package holiday operator Jet2 has said.The company, which flies about 20 million people every year, said its summer bookings are up by 7.1% compared with this time last year and the average load factor – which measures its availabl...

Brits travelling to European airports face five-hour queues due to new border controls which could bring terminals to a 'complete standstill', aviation chiefs warn

Brits travelling to European airports face five-hour queues due to new border controls which could bring terminals to a 'complete standstill', aviation chiefs warnSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SOPHIA STANFORD, NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:24, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 10:25, 8 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Is the Costa Geriatrica having a comeback? Why Morecambe - one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns - is booming once more

Is the Costa Geriatrica having a comeback? Why Morecambe - one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns - is booming once moreREAD MORE: What happened to Bognor Regis? How the royal seaside resort became Britain's worst–rated beach town See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 09:20, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 10:14, 8 July 2026 e-mail 40 View comments

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Mallorca anti-tourism groups spark outrage with handbook urging action against hotels and rentals

Mallorca anti-tourism groups spark outrage with handbook urging action against hotels and rentalsREAD MORE: Fresh Mallorca anti–tourism protests erupt as thousands oppose plans that could create 'another Magaluf'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 09:41, 8 July 2026 | Updated: 09:42, 8 July 2026 e-mail 40 View comments