ONE of Europe’s most well-known attractions is giving away free tickets worth a little under £30 this month. La Sagrada Familia, in Barcelona, is handing out a whopping 20,000 tickets to the public, allowing them to enter the stunning basilica free of charge. Alamy One of Europe’s most famous tourist attractions is due to be … Read more
A LITTLE-KNOWN town in Germany is home to the largest wine festival in the world. For two weekends every year, Bad Dürkheim is transformed into a wine lover’s paradise when 36 wineries descend on the German spa town. 6 Bad Dürkheim Wurstmarkt is the world’s largest wine festivalCredit: Alamy 6 There are plenty of rides … Read more
THE school holidays are coming to an end and frazzled parents and grandparents are looking forward to some much-needed “me time” as kids return to the classroom. Autumn is perfect for exploring the UK. 3 Let off steam and pamper yourself with a spa experienceCredit: Getty As the leaves turn and the harvest is brought in, … Read more
A SUSPECT has turned himself in to police “covered in blood” after three people were killed in a knife rampage at a festival in Germany. Cops said they took the person suspected of the stabbing attack into custody on Saturday night, Der Spiegel reported. 8 Two officers stand guard in front of a refugee centre … Read more
HERE’S something that will make you laugh . . . the best gag from the Edinburgh Fringe festival is actually funny. After last year’s award winners were panned, comedian Mark Simmons won with: “I was going to sail around the globe in the world’s smallest ship . . . but I bottled it.” 1 Comedian Mark Simmons won the best gag at this … Read more
SEVEN people have been killed and dozens more injured after they were crushed to death during a stampede at a music concert. They were attending the event in Congos capital city before disaster struck on Saturday, authorities said. 1 Seven people were killed during a stampede at a music concert in Congo The stampede occurred … Read more
A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to the “kindest” 17-year-old girl who they claim was spiked at a festival. Emily Stokes passed away in hospital on the evening of June 29, with police inquiries ongoing. 2 Emily Stokes, 17, died after attending a drum and bass festival 2 Dreamland amusement park in Margate, KentCredit: AFP … Read more
POLICE are investigating the death of a teen following a festival in a popular seaside town. The 17-year-old girl passed away in hospital on the evening of June 29. 2 A teen girl has died after attending an all-day festival at Dreamland in Margate, KentCredit: Alamy 2 It is understood that she was at the … Read more
A WALKING tour of historic London pubs, a Harry Potter excursion around the capital and a Beatles coach trip in Liverpool top the list of the UK’s ten most-loved travel experiences. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the best of Britain than on a tour with an experienced guide. 5 In third … Read more
I’VE been in San Antonio for 48 hours and I’m 60 per cent Tex Mex and 40 per cent margarita. San Antonio, Texas, that is — not the famous party town in Ibiza, in case you were wondering about the interesting choice of food for a Balearic island. 5 San Antonio Texas is home to … Read more
