-
1 month ago | 
dailymail.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton
It was set to become one of the world's tallest buildings — if it was ever completed. Standing at a height of 1,957 feet (596 metres), Goldin Finance 117 was intended to transform the Tianjin skyline in northern China. Now, left unfinished and abandoned, the skyscraper holds the Guinness World Record title for the world's tallest abandoned building. Work on the structure began in 2008, with the building reaching its full height in 2015.
-
2 months ago | 
metro.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton |Kristina Beanland
The Barbican Centre is often described as Marmite: you either love it or hate it. For some, the massive concrete estate is a 'soulless', maze-like 'hellscape'. But, for others, it's an ' architectural treasure' and 'one of the wonders of the modern world'. Yet, despite disagreement, London's divisive complex, which welcomes around 1.7 million tourists every year, is set for a major cash injection and a new look.
-
2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Jessica Hamilton |Kristina Beanland
23 hours agoAs a frequent traveler, I cherish my Global Entry status. It lets me bypass the often lengthy immigration line at my home airport or other first point of entry after an international trip. Plus, it comes with built-in TSA Pre-Check status to help me get through security more quickly. Recently, …
-
2 months ago | 
metro.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton
Airports are usually synonymous with stress: long security lines, delays, and mad dashes to the gate. But one airport in Thailand is putting regular travel hubs to shame. Samui International Airport, on the picturesque island of Koh Samui, Thailand, is almost entirely outdoors. With its tropical gardens, ponds, and open-air walkways, it feels more like a luxury resort where you could sip unlimited piña coladas, rather than a bustling terminal.
-
2 months ago | 
msn.com | Jessica Hamilton
Continue reading More for You Continue reading More for You
-
2 months ago | 
msn.com | Jessica Hamilton
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
-
2 months ago | 
metro.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton
Lost luggage could soon become a thing of the past as airlines are embracing Apple AirTags to help passengers reunite with their missing baggage. This week, major carriers Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic announced they are now allowing passengers to share the location of their AirTags, or other Find My Network accessories, with customer service teams to track down misplaced bags.
-
2 months ago | 
metro.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton |Jessica Hamilton
Aldi is making life much easier for online shoppers as the supermarket has announced it's introducing over 200 InPost lockers across its stores. An InPost locker is a secure, 24/7 parcel drop-off and collection point. There are currently 8,000 of these in the UK,, and they're popular with online shoppers - especially those who use second-hand selling websites such as eBay and Vinted. Sellers drop off their parcels in a locker that they access with a personal QR code via their mobile phone.
-
2 months ago | 
metro.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton
If there's one hot destination for travel right now, it's Cape Town. The stunning South African city is at the top of everyone's list, receiving a range of accolades for 2025. It was recently named the best long-haul break for Brits by Which? after the consumer group asked its members to rate over 2,500 destinations worldwide. Cape Town came out on top overall but was praised particularly for its high-quality food, and drink, low prices, and the absence of jet lag.
-
2 months ago | 
metro.co.uk | Jessica Hamilton
With warmer days on the horizon, May might be your last chance to nab a cheap holiday deal before the summer price hikes. Fortunately, the final days of spring see temperatures soar in southern Europe, meaning you don't have to travel far to find hotter climes. Whether you're looking for sandy beaches, city breaks with guaranteed sunshine or tropical escapes, Metro's travel insiders have rounded up 17 spots that promise warm weather. Where is hot in May?
