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23 fascinating facts about the world's most famous airlines Just plane cool The aviation industry is thriving. To celebrate, we’ve unearthed some fantastic facts about the biggest names in the industry. Click or scroll on to discover some of the most interesting trivia about the world’s leading airlines... Frances Carruthers 30 September 2026

The UK's most wonderful one-day walks, ranked See the UK on foot The UK is graced with some pretty epic – and surprisingly diverse – scenery. Of course, there are all the quintessentially British rolling hills you’d expect, but you’ll see razor-sharp rocky peaks, rugged coastlines, glittering lakes and towering forests. What’s more, with an excellent network of public footpaths threading through these gorgeous landscapes, there are ample opportunities to explore them.

Frances Carruthers 29 September 2026 The UK is graced with some pretty epic – and surprisingly diverse – scenery. Of course, there are all the quintessentially British rolling hills you’d expect, but you’ll see razor-sharp rocky peaks, rugged coastlines, glittering lakes and towering forests. What’s more, with an excellent network of public footpaths threading through these gorgeous landscapes, there are ample opportunities to explore them.

15 of the biggest myths about British history Britain rewritten From Henry VIII to Winston Churchill, and the Battle of Hastings to the Gunpowder Plot, British history is filled with instantly recognisable characters and stories. But recognisable and true are not always the same thing, and as decades become centuries fact and folklore can easily combine. From Britain's distant Viking past right up to the D-Day landings, here are some of the biggest myths that many Brits believe.

44 surreal natural wonders that look like another planet Out-of-this-world wonders From pink lakes and mirror beaches to rockscapes that might be better placed on Mars, the Earth is full of surprises everywhere you turn. Some have been settings for movies, others are unspoiled, but they all have one thing in common – they're mesmerising. Read on to see the natural wonders that could be from another planet...

Jacqui Agate 26 September 2026 Cruising today has grown into one of the world's favourite forms of travel, with giant buoyant behemoths bearing thousands of passengers across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and beyond. Many of these ships are like floating leisure centres, with multi-screen cinemas, sports courts and even sprawling waterparks on their top decks. But it wasn't always like this – to say the least.

7 myths about Britain that are just wrong Simply not true The world has some rather entrenched ideas about the British, from legends of the past to a host of current foibles and idiosyncrasies. But while some Britain-based beliefs are extremely accurate, others are blown out of proportion or just downright untrue. From where the King really lives to the British love of queuing, read on as we sort UK fact from fiction... Peter Moore 25 September 2026

Stonehenge isn't the UK’s biggest stone circle and other myths debunked Simply not true The world has some rather entrenched ideas about the British, from legends of the past to a host of current foibles and idiosyncrasies. But while some Britain-based beliefs are undeniably accurate, others are overstated or just downright false. From the legend of King Arthur to the British love of queuing, click through this gallery to sort UK fact from fiction... Peter Moore 24 September 2026 Inspiration

World-famous buildings that were almost destroyed forever Brilliant buildings around the world that we almost lost They're some of the world's most famous and loved landmarks, but these iconic buildings are not the originals. From those ravaged by fire to those bombed by enemy attack, these incredible structures were all rescued from the brink and either restored or completely rebuilt.

America's most marvellous creatures that only come out after dark Creatures of the night When night falls, America’s nocturnal wildlife comes out from hiding. Found in deserts, forests, cities, and rivers, these cute, creepy, and clever creatures thrive in the hours of darkness. From ghostly crabs to remarkable reptiles and a whole host of marvelous mammals, we’ve shone a light on these nighttime wonders.