Joel Day
Deputy Editor of Special Projects at Daily Express
Travel Journalist at Freelance
features @Telegraph @theipaper @TheCriticMag @Independent @unherd @Daily_Express @DailyMirror long-listed @BradtGuides new travel writer 2023
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1 month ago |
express.co.uk | Joel Day
The UK city so unequal that people in wealthier postcodes live 12 years longerWhile it may conjure up images of pomp and wealth, this city is one of the UK's most unequal, with thousands living on the brink of poverty.
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1 month ago |
express.co.uk | Joel Day
The mysterious African city once home to 18,000 people that's been abandoned for 575 yearsThis ancient metropolis was once a hub of economic and social activity, but mysteriously disappeared thousands of years ago. Link copied Bookmark An aerial view of the magical and forgotten Great Zimbabwe (Image: Getty)Just outside the city of Masvingo in southern Zimbabwe lie the majestic ruins of Great Zimbabwe—an ancient city whose stone walls once echoed with the footsteps of kings and merchants.
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1 month ago |
express.co.uk | Joel Day
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The Baltic countries, with their rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures, are hidden gems for travellers. Easily accessible from the UK, with budget airlines flying to Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius, these cities are also well-connected by efficient and affordable transport within and between nations. I began my journey in Tallinn, a city perched on the Gulf of Finland.
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1 month ago |
express.co.uk | Joel Day
Local authorities have urged people not to travel to the site after a landslide occurred. 03:08, Fri, Apr 11, 2025 Link copied Bookmark Broadsands Beach, located near Ilfracombe in North Devon, is currently inaccessible due to a landslide that has blocked public access. The once-popular beach, often hailed as a "must-visit" location, has been closed indefinitely.
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1 month ago |
express.co.uk | Joel Day
After having served the country for more than 100 years, this scenic railway route is set to be closed for good. 02:06, Fri, Apr 11, 2025 Link copied Bookmark The UK's longest direct train journey, which has been in operation for over 100 years, is being discontinued. CrossCountry, the operator of the Aberdeen to Penzance route, confirmed that the service will be cancelled as part of a series of route changes effective from May 2025.
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