8 h. ago Free upgrades are more likely to be given out at a specific time BEFORE boarding, reveals travel expert

A random upgrade to a swankier flight class may be the stuff of idle daydreams but it does happen - and, experts say, there's a few things you can do to help make it happen.

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37 h. ago Washing machines will cost less if you follow one 'golden rule' when you load

A few simple changes to your laundry routine can help reduce electricity use without compromising on cleanliness, including one 'golden rule'

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51 h. ago People left shocked after travel expert reveals the 'friendliest' European destination

Instagrammer @Scottvisits has been to every country in Europe and more than 50 European cities...but his choice of the most friendly destination has raised a few eyebrows.

Events

59 h. ago Shipping is one of the world’s dirtiest industries – could this invention finally clean up cargo fleets?

Freighters emit more greenhouse gases than jets, but a tech startup believes a simple and effective technique can help the industry change course An industrial park alongside the River Lea in the London suburb of Chingford might not be the most obvious place for a quiet revolution to be taking place. But there, a team of entrepreneurs is tinkering with a modest looking steel container that could hold a solution to one of the world’s dirtiest industries.Inside it are thousands of cherry-sized pellets made from quicklime. At one end, a diesel generator pipes fumes through the lime, which soaks up the carbon, triggering a chemical reaction that transforms it into limestone. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Three Revolutions by Simon Hall review – Stories from the frontlines of revolution

The uprisings in Russia, China and Cuba seen through the eyes of reporters John Reed, Edgar Snow and Herbert MatthewsIf the word “revolution” implies, etymologically, a world turned around, then what unfolded in Russia in 1917 was just that. Everything changed. Old-school deference was dead; the proletariat was in power.The communist American journalist John Reed witnessed a contretemps that captured the suddenness of the change. In simpler times, sailors would have yielded to senior ministers, but on the day of the storming of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, they weren’t having it. When, in a last-ditch effort to save the Provisional Government, two liberal grandees demanded that they be let in, one of the sailors replied, “We will spank you! And if necessary we will shoot you too. Go home now, and leave us in peace!” Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Three Revolutions by Simon Hall review – how Russia, China and Cuba changed forever

A historian explores eyewitness accounts of the most dramatic political unpheavals of the 20th centuryIf the word “revolution” implies, etymologically, a world turned around, then what unfolded in Russia in 1917 was just that. Everything changed. Old-school deference was dead; the proletariat was in power.The communist American journalist John Reed witnessed a contretemps that captured the suddenness of the change. In simpler times, sailors would have yielded to senior ministers, but on the day of the storming of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, they weren’t having it. When, in a last-ditch effort to save the Provisional Government, two liberal grandees demanded that they be let in, one of the sailors replied, “We will spank you! And if necessary we will shoot you too. Go home now, and leave us in peace!” Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Travel expert urges holidaymakers to change this phone setting before boarding a plane

As the holiday season ramps up, many travellers will be ticking off pre-flight checklists, but one overlooked phone setting could result in a costly bill soon after arriving at your destination.

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3 d. ago I've visited EVERY country in the world here is the travel hack that saved me THOUSANDS

Luca Pferdmenges, 23, who is originally from Germany, uncovered a method that he insists has cut the cost of flights and saved him a ton of money.

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3 d. ago 'I visited McDonald's in South Korea and it felt like I was living in 2050'

Travel expert, Jessica Turner, has shared her experience of visiting a McDonald's restaurant in South Korea, which she described as futuristic, owing to one key difference to the UK

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3 d. ago Reduce the impact of Spain’s mass tourism. Stay in a university – not controversial holiday lets

In what could prove to become the template for increasing protests in Edinburgh, demonstrators in Spain are becoming increasingly vocal about the impact of tourism in some areas and, in particular, short-term holiday lets that are forcing locals out of affordable housing. A leading travel expert says university rooms that would otherwise stand empty for the summer provide the solution.

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3 d. ago 'Crucial factor' Brits ignore when booking Greek holidays and it will 'ruin' trip

Brits are heading off on their summer holidays to the Greek islands - but many are being caught out by one crucial factor they're overlooking, claims a travel expert

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3 d. ago Brit tourists ignoring one crucial factor and it can ‘ruin’ their Greek holiday

Travel expert Bryson Robert, who has guided tourists through some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, warns holiday-makers are frequently forgetting this one important thing

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3 d. ago Expert reveals the VERY common travel item that's 58 times dirtier than public toilet seats

Microbiologist Amy-May Pointer has revealed the very common travel accessory that is 58 times dirtier than a public toilet seat - and how you can clean it.

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4 d. ago 'I've gone to every European capital city and three aren't worth re visiting'

Travel expert Dale Peterson has visited every capital city in Europe, but there are three cities in particular that left him feeling underwhelmed and he wouldn't rush to get back to

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4 d. ago Travel expert on what to do if your flights to Dubai, Qatar and more are disrupted

Flights have been disrupted in the Middle East following recent missile attacks

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5 d. ago Four simple lifestyle changes to reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk

Two healthy-ageing experts say interventions could result in both delayed disease onset and improved quality of life for millions of people

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5 d. ago Revealed: The real reason flags are painted backwards on planes

A travel expert has revealed the curious reason why flags on planes are often painted on backwards.

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5 d. ago Safest seat to book on a plane 'for free' that also has less turbulence

A travel expert has pointed out one specific seat that offers the best combination of safety and value - and it's one that most people don't even know about

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5 d. ago 'Safest' seat you can reserve on a plane without having to pay extra

A travel expert has shared the secret to securing the 'safest' seat on a plane without paying extra - and it all comes down to the specific spot you choose on the aircraft

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8 d. ago Flights are 'almost always cheaper' on two days of the month

A travel expert has revealed the best time to book a holiday, including the perfect time to get the cheapest flights and hotels - and it's not as far in advance as you might think

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