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    • A crowd of people on the island

      'Not worth going' say tourists as beach island overwhelmed by crowds

      The iconic Thai island paradise made famous by The Beach has become a victim of its own success,...

    • Coast of the Caspian Sea at sunset..

      Largest lake in the world is the same size as Japan and spans two continents

    • Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay, China

      'Secret' pink hotel beach is free to visit and 'like nothing you've ever seen'

    Alanya city view
    Popular holiday hotspot 'not the same' as 1 thing is putting tourists off visiting
    Aerial view of Khiva, Uzbekistan, at sunset. The ancient Silk Road city with the turquoise domes and minarets of Itchan Kala glo
    Inside 'cheapest country in the world' with £1 beers and meals that cost £2.60
    516741,TITLE:Great British Railway Journeys S16
    Michael Portillo admits 'I was dicing with death' in life-threatening ordeal on new show
    Thailand, Krabi province, Ko Tub island
    The beautiful tropical country that’s 33C in May and begging for more tourists
    • Antalya Konyaalti coast and the variant that goes down towards the coast

      Brits ditch popular holiday destination as eerie footage emerges of 'empty airports'

      Brits are allegedly ditching a popular holiday destination as eerie footage has emerged of...

    • Aerial view sunset sky,Nature beautiful Light Sunset or sunrise over sea,Colorful scenery sunset Panorama Sky with Amazing clouds and waves in the ocean golden light cloud background

      Top 15 TV shows and films inspiring Brits to visit Asia - number 1 might surprise you

    • Tunis

      Travel expert shares six alternative March destinations if Iran war impacted holidays

    TEHRAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was created with a smartphone.) A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on Fe
    Turkey and Cyprus travel advice for Brits as Foreign Office issues warning
    Eshima Ohashi Bridge
    'Terrifying' £119m bridge that's so steep it feels like riding a 'rollercoaster'
    Green sea water, wave, foam and beach sand. Ras al Khaimah.
    British expats ditch Dubai for 'classier' city that has more natural beauty
    • Singapore Airlines First Class Suites

      Man spends £10,000 on 'most expensive six hour flight' and issues verdict

      A man splurged £10,000 on a first class flight aboard Singapore Airlines and has shared whether...

    • SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA, INDIA - 2016/05/16: A woman walks inside a building with an umbrella in the mist covered Cherapunjee in Meg

      'I live in world's wettest town where the rain never stops - it's dangerous to go outside'

      Mawsynram in India receives 11,873mm of rainfall annually, making it the rainiest place on...

    • View over Hanoi, Vietnam

      The beautiful city that's 23C in February with £1.5 pints

      Searches for flights to this incredible city are up a staggering 103%.

    • Palm trees and boats on the beach in Goa, South India, tropical west coast, Arabian Sea in Asia, travel destination

      The beautiful city that's 32C in February and gets 10 hours of sunshine

      While the UK has seen hardly any dry or sunny days this year, February in this city is filled...

    A giant female reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) discovered in the Maros region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, in late 2025
    World's biggest wild snake nicknamed 'The Baroness' is as long as a football goal
    thousands of tourist visit Fujikawaguchiko and mt fuji
    Badly behaved tourists force country's iconic festival to be cancelled
    Young woman exploring Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, Thailand
    UK travellers warned popular destination is banning alcohol this week
    Elevated view over Sheikh Zayed road
    This ultra-luxury destination is getting a literal street paved with gold
    • An individual wearing a gray turtleneck sweater, glasses, and holding a cat in their arms, standing in a room with wooden beams

      Pensioner's living costs after escaping 'unaffordable' Europe' for his 'perfect' country

      Icelandic pensioner Bragi Jonsson, 69, has been spending winters in the Southern Hemipshere...

    • World’s longest undersea tunnel cost £5 billion as it had to be built through volcanic rock

      World’s longest undersea tunnel cost £5billion and was built through volcanic rock

      One of the 20th century's most remarkable underground tunnels was engineered to endure powerful...

    • Satellite Imagery Of Kansai International Airport In Japan

      Record-breaking airport that cost £15bn to build is 'sinking into ocean'

      Kansai International Airport in Japan is considered one of the greatest airports in the world,...

    • Tashkent

      'I went to only country rated more depressing than the UK and made a surprise discovery'

      Compared to often cold, unwelcoming Brits, YouTuber Wendall found people in this former Soviet...

    • JAPAN

      The incredible £52bn mega-motorway stretching 228 miles across entire country

    • SONGJIANG DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, CHINA - 2016/04/17: Attracted by the London style of Thames Town, many tourists come to the town o

      The 'amazing' £530m town designed to look 'exactly' like Britain but is 5,700 miles away

    Tenzing–Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla Airport, is a small airport in the town of Lukla, in Khumbu, Solukhumbu District, N
    World's 'most dangerous airport' with runway so treacherous most pilots can't land
     Highway 10 in Saudi Arabia
    The world’s longest straight road is 159-mile mega-motorway without a single bend
    Mongolia, Bayan-Olgii, eagle hunter
    The beautiful country that's begging for more tourists in 2026
    • An aerial view captures the skyline of a coastal city as the sun sets, casting an orange hue over the horizon. In the foreground

      How to get to world's hottest city with dangerously high temperatures for £78 this month

      A tour guide in the city has shared how residents cope with extreme heat that reaches 50C in summer

    • Seoul city skyline

      Virgin Atlantic launches new flights to 'world's best destination for millenials'

      The city has been voted the best among millennial travellers for four years in a row, and it's a...

    • On a sunny day in May 2022, two consecutive cable-stayed bridges, Hitsuishijima Bridge and Iwakuroshima Bridge, at Seto Ohashi B

      'Endless' £5.3billion double-decker bridge that soars into the sky

      The Seto Ohashi Bridge is a double-decker structure spans five islands in the Seto Inland Sea...

    • INDIA

      The gravity defying 7,047-high railway with track that makes trains reverse to survive

      Engineers had to overcome challenging terrain and devised a narrow-gauge railway that could...

    Sandy beach with green palm trees and blue sky
    The stunning seaside city rarely visited by UK tourists that reaches 30C in winter
    Planes at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    Airline offers free flights for Brits from this week - full list of 49 destinations
    Jakarta Cityscape, Indonesia.
    City with 30C December temperatures becomes biggest on Earth thanks to 42m residents
    In this photo provided by the Japan Self-Defense Forces Akita Camp, Self-Defense forces personnel unload a bear cage from a mili
    Foreign Office issues ‘danger of death’ travel warning for one of world’s safest countries
    • The family on their way at Heathrow

      Family quits UK for Asia and lives for 'half the cost'

      Amelia and Billy sold up their five-bed house in UK to move their family of five

    • Sunset on the tropical beach with fishing boat

      Discover the tropical island paradise with crystal clear waters and exotic marine life

      This island that is only 250 metres wide in some places, and is surrounded by crystal clear...

    • Thailand

      The beautiful country that is home to the 'one of the cheapest city in the world'

      This South Asian country has become a popular tourist spot for Brits.

    • The Beauty Awards 2019

      Sharron Davies and Martina Navratilova fight for deathrow boxing champ

      Mohammad Javad Vafaei, an Iranian boxing champion, is set to become latest sporting hero...

    • Maldives paradise island. Tropical aerial landscape, seascape with jetty pier, water bungalows villas with amazing sea lagoon beach. Exotic tourism de

      The beautiful island where holidaymakers face a £247 fine for making 1 mistake

    • Aerial view of El Nido on the Island of Palawan, Philippines

      The beautiful country hailed 'better' than Thailand - much cheaper and with less tourists

    nightscape of Seoul
    I visited the world’s ‘best holiday spot for 2026’ - 1 thing surprised me
    A tropical beach in Sri Lanka
    'Most magical place ever' that 'rivals Thailand' has 30C weather in January
    JAPAN
    Inside eerie and abandoned city of hotels that has been 'left to rot' for three decades
    Tourists next to a portrait of Queen Sirikit
    Thailand travel warning issued after death of Queen Mother Sirikit
    • Maldives island of Kudahithi

      World's most jaw-droppingly expensive holiday is yours for just £100k a night

      The world's most exclusive holiday destination is about to open... but it comes with a...

    • a selfie of a woman sat on underground train in Seoul, South Korea

      I travelled on the world's best metro system - these are the 3 things London's Tube lacks

      EXCLUSIVE: The trains were quick, clean, and spacious. London Underground can pick up a thing or...

    • Meghan Markle in Washington D.C.

      Meghan Markle reveals wild reason behind why her Instagram comments are turned off

      Meghan put her supporters before her business, in which she elaborated on in today's Fortune...

    • Meghan Markle at World Mental Health Day Festival

      'I was in the same room as Meghan Markle and noticed one telling gesture'

      EXCLUSIVE: Daily Express US was present alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Project...

    Eli Sharabi
    When Hamas terrorists kidnapped me, I prayed for one thing
    Prince Harry is in London
    Prince Harry has set-up a ‘flexible formula’ to ‘keep doors open’
    Ashgabat city
    Inside one of world's most mysterious cities you 'have to be invited to'
    Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi
    Where was Alice in Borderland filmed? Iconic locations behind Netflix's hit thriller
    • TRV-FLA-EPIC-UNIVERSE-NBC-SPECIAL-2-OS

      Nintendo fans rush to 'amazing' theme park that's like 'new dimension'

      Nintendo fans were impressed by the giant, immersive design of the theme park which looks like...

    • The town is also known as the Fairy Valley

      'Most dangerous tourist destination in the world' is 'fairytale' valley

      The stunning - but terrifying - former mine and includes death drops at the foot of beds,...

    • Skyline of singapore by Boat Quay

      The beautiful island that is one of the 'most relaxing' places on earth

      The world is full of beautiful spots that offer great retreats. However, very few places beat...

    • Twilight Express Mizukaze

      World’s most luxurious sleeper train you need win lottery to even enter

      The world's most luxurious sleeper trainer takes guests along a two to three day journey...

    • Palawan El Nido Entalula Island Beach Philippines

      The beautiful tropical island ‘just like the Maldives’ but 10 times cheaper

    • Singapore, Changi Airport

      'I lived in the world's best airport for a week - one thing just doesn't exist'

    Woman looking at a view of Mediterranean sea
    Brit holidaying in Turkey warns 'don't bother coming' over big complaint
    Heat Wave Hits Dalian
    World's 'most crowded beach' is less than a kilometre long and has 30,000 visitors a day
    Samarkand, Uzbekistan
    Epic holiday visits 5 underrated destinations in one go including ‘surreal’ desert crater
    CAMBODIA-THAILAND-BORDER-CONFLICT
    Thailand and Cambodia latest Foreign Office advice as all-out war fears erupt
    • Aerial view of tiny tropical island, Philippines

      The beautiful island 'better than Thailand' with no tourist crowds and 65p beer

      This island is an absolute haven for those who cherish heat, low prices, beautiful landscapes,...

    • Osaka, Japan Skyline

      The underrated mega-city with 19mn people and one of the biggest theme parks in the world

      The city is full of incredible food, with some of the best street snacks in the world.

    • Sri Lanka, Trincomalee, Uppuveli beach

      Ditch over-crowded Spain and Italy — this country has few tourists and £11 hotels

      You can fly to this country for less than £350, and get a hotel room for just £11 a night and...

    • Seoul Incheon Airport South Korea

      Inside world's most luxurious airport with everything from spa and nap rooms to cinema

      A very luxurious airport in Asia has its own spa, cinema and nap rooms, and one traveller shared...

    The Great Wall of China
    'I went to China's Mountain city where robots serve you and there's noiseless trains'
    Seoul's Largest Department Store The Hyundai Seoul Opened In Financial District
    I visited the ‘world’s best shopping centre’ — I’ve never experienced anything like it
    A famous cliffs and islands of Thailand to advertise tours. A woman in a dress on a Thai longtail boat looks at the Three Rocks nature panorama on Cheo Lan Lake in Khao Sok Park.
    Holidaymakers who take 'harmless' item to Thailand could face prison time
    shania and the glocalme device
    I flew to country with no Google or social media without realising — 1 thing saved me
    • Kiran Morjaria appeared on BBC This Morning earlier this year

      'We woke to find rat the size of a cat gnawing on our clothes in holiday suite'

      A British man on holiday in Sri Lanka was woken by his girlfriend in the middle of the night who...

    • Tropical Beach with Palm Trees and Boats in Hikkaduwa.

      The beautiful Asian country that’s ‘just like the Maldives’ - but way cheaper

      Picture a place where the ocean sparkles, the beaches beckon, and the cost won't break the bank.

    • Nepal, Solo Khumbu, Everest, Sagamartha National Park, Roped team ascending, wearing oxigen masks

      People baffled after learning 'true cost' of climbing Mount Everest

      Only 800 people attempt to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, every year....

    • Silhouette women and kids at beach

      Brit holidaying in Pakistan visits seaside and gets big surprise

      George Buckley is currently holidaying in Karachi, Pakistan and documenting his trip on social...

    • Uzbekistan

      Race Across The World winner says one country shocked them because it was so cheap

    • shot of eaten durian

      I went to China and tried 3 of the strangest foods - including world's stinkiest fruit

    Woman exploring a river on small boat at sunset, Philippines
    Asia's beautiful country with 7,000 islands that's 'better than Thailand, Japan and China'
    Overhead shot of Hong Kong from the plane
    I took a solo trip 13 hours away to a country with no Google — here's what went wrong
    Dubai International Airport
    UK holidaymakers face major travel changes as airport set to close
    tourist relaxing in infinity pool overlooking forested area in Cambodia
    Asia's incredible country that's 34C in May and 'better than Vietnam and Thailand'
    • Hokuto

      Most beautiful city to visit in Spring revealed, and it's at its most stunning in May

      One Japanese city has been dubbed the most beautiful city to visit in Spring - with travel...

    • Nice beach in Phu Quoc island Vietnam

      The pretty little island 32C in April - £1.23 beers and some of world's best beaches

      The island is cheap to visit and very warm at this time of year

    • Drew Binsky

      I have visited every country in Asia - these are my top 5

      Two of the top five selections may come as a surprise to travellers.

    • A beautiful Asian female traveler

      Brits urged to make one passport check if visiting popular holiday destination

      British passport holders have been urged to make one check before travelling this summer. If...

    Woman visiting the old city of Hoi An in Vietnam by bike during morning
    The beautiful Asian country with 33C heat in April and 75p beer
    City Developments As Dubai Plans Growth
    The massive £760m skyscraper imagined as the world’s tallest that never got built
    Sanur, Bali
    'Naughty' Brit tourists targeted in holiday hotspot as fed up officials issue rule list
    Aerial View of Babu Bazar Buriganga Bridge in Dhaka, Bangladesh - Iconic Urban Infrastructure. Dhaka City Skyline
    Asian mega-city with loads to do but few Brits visiting
    • Urban Atrium Shopping Center in Sejong

      Massive capital city just 18 years old that cost £14 billion to build

      There is a futuristic city that cost billions to build and it isn't even 20 years old, offering...

    • Izmir Kulturpark aerial panoramic view in Turkey

      Turkey's beautiful city with 34C heat that's 'better' than Istanbul

      Istanbul is perhaps the most well-known Turkish destination for Brits but there are plenty of...

    • Man using smartphone by the poolside sitting

      Brit terrified by reality of Thailand holiday after he's 'chased' from pool by animal

      This is the horrifying moment a British tourist, who thought he was 'living the dream' on...

    • The beautiful red mountains in Kyrgyzstan

      'I'm a travel expert – there's one often-overlooked country everyone should visit'

      Travel lovers are raving about a 'stunning' and 'unforgettable' country in Asia that's not often...

    • Koh Samui Airport waiting area in Thailand

      'Best' airport in the world where you can drink fresh coconuts while sitting on bean bags

    • A breathtaking view of the indoor waterfall surrounded by lush tropical greenery under the stunning glass dome of Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore

      Woman visits ‘world’s best airport’ before 11am – and is startled by reality

    Sunny beach on AngThong National Park in Koh Samui, Thailand
    Must-visit hotspots in tropical location where popular show White Lotus is filmed
    Ancient Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Sacred World Heritage City, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
    The incredible city that's said to have a map to unlock the secrets of the Universe
    Man tourist relaxing in beach hammock
    BBC Race Across The World star 'vilified' in popular holiday hotspot for bizarre reason
    Japanese rural mountain village with rice fields
    The stunning country where you'll be paid £25,000 for moving there
    • People walking in a crowded Kyoto street

      Panic in beautiful city in ‘friendliest country’ as tourists told ‘go somewhere else'

      The number of people visiting to country has skyrocketed in recent years as its own population ages

    • A flowing river in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia

      The world's largest man-made river that's 7,500 miles long and costing £400m to build

      Its purpose is to create a sustainable source of drinking water for the country's growing population

    • 'I went to Istanbul most dangerous neighbourhood'

      Brit can't believe his eyes after entering Istanbul's 'most dangerous' neighbourhood

      British travel YouTuber Wendall recently visited Istanbul and wasted no time in heading to the...

    • View of the 169 foot tall Galata Tower, or Galata Kulesi, a 14th century Genoese tower and former medieval prison in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey.

      Mum issues Turkey holiday warning as 'son almost died' on family trip

      Mum-of-two Ashley Bain claims her family's trip to Turkey "was ripped away" from her after their...

    Move to The Philippines
    'We sold everything in UK for new life in Philippines - here's how life changed'
    Brits in Syria
    'I went to a war-torn country for holiday – one thing would make me come again'
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Train Station, Mumbai
    Brit visits 'craziest' place in the world and one detail leaves people shocked
    city
    Frozen in time city has hardly any tourists — you'd think it was a film set
    • The Downtown Doha City Corniche Skyline at Twilight, Qatar

      'I spent 100 hours in the world’s richest country - one thing blew me away'

      This desert metropolis may appear glitzy on the surface but it harbours darker secrets.

    • People have been raving about the

      Woman tries Dubai's 'viral chocolate' but price tag leaves her speechless

      A woman who managed to get her hands on a 'viral chocolate' bar in Dubai has been left stunned...

    • Yarlung Tsangpo River In Tibet

      The world's most 'unreachable' city where foreigners are banned from visiting

      Medog in China is the country's most remote and isolated in Southwestern China, and requires...

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