The bizarre competition in Japan that sees exquisite mini gardens built on the back of TRUCKS

The bizarre competition in Japan that sees exquisite mini gardens built on the back of TRUCKS The annual  Kei Truck Garden Contest sees landscaping taken to the next level Competition entrants only have hours to transform their trucks into gardens Judges mark entrants on planning, design, expression and execution By Paul Hirons For Mailonline Published: 18:58 … Read more

Remarkable photographs show fields of cabbages that resemble facehugger alien spawning grounds

Remarkable photographs show fields of cabbages that resemble spawning grounds for terrifying ‘facehugger’ aliens They resemble alien eggs when moisture inside freezes and outer leaves die    It’s a regular sight in the countryside, but can be disconcerting to city dwellers  The facehuggers are one of the most spine-chilling creatures in the Alien series By Paul … Read more

Coffee table book Beautified China showcases China’s revolutionary modern architecture

The sky’s the limit for China’s new cityscapes. A stunning coffee table book showcases China’s revolutionary modern architecture – otherworldly designs that look as though they’re from a sci-fi movie. The book – Beautified China: The Architectural Revolution – with photography by Belgian Kris Provoost and published by Lannoo, is a compendium of gorgeous photographs … Read more

Heathrow Airport is being ‘repurposed’ to keep vital medical supplies flowing into the country 

Heathrow Airport is being ‘repurposed’ as part of a wartime effort to keep vital medical supplies flowing into the country. Britain’s biggest airport will overhaul its operations this week to prioritise cargo flights carrying pharmaceutical products. Almost half of Britain’s medical supplies will be shipped in via the West London airport, including medicines, vaccines and … Read more

The best cottages in the UK for summer 2020, from the Peak District to Cornwall

Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or somewhere for a hassle-free family holiday, a cottage break is the perfect quick and easy getaway. Here we’ve rounded up the top places to book around the UK for summer 2020 and beyond. Scroll down for some stunning staycation inspiration…  New York, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire New York in … Read more

The best cottages in the UK for summer 2020, from the Peak District to Cornwall

Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or somewhere for a hassle-free family holiday, a cottage break is the perfect quick and easy getaway. Here we’ve rounded up the top places to book around the UK for summer 2020 and beyond. Scroll down for some stunning staycation inspiration…  New York, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire New York in … Read more

Be dazzled by Italy and discover hidden Paris – how to explore amid coronavirus crisis

The Armchair Traveller: Be dazzled by Italy and delve into Paris’s secret maze of tunnels – how to explore the world from the comfort of your home The Secret Catacombs Of Paris podcast explores the city’s underground tunnels  Remind yourself of famous sights with the World Landmarks 1000-piece puzzle  Film fans can fall in love … Read more

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See Holland’s tulips next spring with TV’s Adam Frost

Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See Holland’s tulips next spring with Adam Frost – join the star from TV’s Gardeners’ World on a great Dutch river cruise By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 28 March 2020 Each spring, Holland’s famous bulb fields burst into bloom … Read more

The great rail trips you can take at home amid the coronavirus covid-19 outbreak

From experiencing The Canadian’s trip through the Rockies to travelling around the world with Tony Robinson, the great rail trips you can do at home Channel 5 is airing Around The World By Train With Tony Robinson on Monday  Take a virtual ride on the White Mountain Central Railroad, New Hampshire   Get some inspiration for … Read more

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace recalls his travel adventures

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace recalls his travel adventures and reveals that his most memorable meal was ‘triangles of toast with anchovies’ in Italy By Claire Webb For The Daily Mail Published: 09:49 GMT, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 14:38 GMT, 28 March 2020 MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace So which destination is the presenter’s favourite? Here … Read more