This man’s map collection is off the charts.
David Rumsey, 79, has acquired more than 200,000 maps over four decades, with a collection that spans from around 1500AD to the present day.
The collector, who is based in San Francisco, reveals he had been ‘fascinated by maps’ since childhood. Speaking to MailOnline Travel, he says: ‘I grew up with National Geographic maps on all the walls of my bedroom. I would lie in bed and look at all of them
It’s on the site of a filming location for Captain America: The First Avenger – and it’s a marvel of a place to stay.
Titanic Hotel Liverpool won the Large Hotel of the Year gong at this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. And I can confirm that it was a worthy recipient, with the location’s Captain America cameo adding an extra dollop of allure.
I learned about the site’s cinematic pedigree from Andrew, a banterous and chatty taxi driver who
Just before I turned 50, a woman who was a little older than me said I was about to go into the most freeing decade of my life. She was right.
I did feel more free. I felt — and still feel — more comfortable in who I am.
As you go down the path of life, you learn to stop worrying what anyone thinks.
You realise you have to let go of some relationships because you can’t continue in
Dawlish is surrounded by stunning scenery and home to beautiful features (Image: Getty Images)
Although this summer hasn’t exactly delivered on the weather, Britons are still desperate to spend the day at the seaside, according to new Tripadvisor data. And with the August Bank Holiday weekend upon us, what better time than to pay a visit to one of the best
Many Britons are attracted to the idea of retiring abroad for a better quality of life or more guaranteed sunshine.
While Australia is often an appealing option, many expats find the housing situation unaffordable for retired people.
New research from the experts at Moving to Spain found a gorgeous country was the best destination in Europe for retired British expats.
The winning country has a breathtaking coastline, delicious cuisine and much more sunshine than the UK.
Although Spain is usually
Katakolon is the gateway to the Archeological Site of Olympia, best known for its status as a cruise port.
The Greek town has been a central location for cruise ships since the 1940s, but the picturesque spot is lesser known by tourists who arrive by other means.
Recommended by travel experts at Iglu Cruise, the destination is ideal for a late summer getaway thanks to its consistently warm climate – with temperatures peaking at 27C on average in September and
Jason Tartick still has plenty of love in his heart for ex Kaitlyn Bristowe despite the end of their engagement.
Tartick, 34, and Bristowe, 38, announced via social media on Sunday, August 6, that they had called it quits after four years together. As the breakup news made waves in Bachelor Nation, Tartick paid tribute to his former fiancée.
“Thank you for the support and love over the years,” he wrote via his Instagram Story alongside a cozy photo with
The city of Durham is as easy on the eye as it is steeped in history. For visitors approaching the university town by train, the ancient cathedral reveals itself in the distance, elevated above the terraced streets that used to house the area’s mining families.
Despite being considered one of the north east’s most picturesque places to live, property prices in the city are regularly below the national average.
Whether you’re looking to relocate or interested in letting a property
A beautiful seaside town in Dorset which became famous after a TV drama is now becoming “tired and tatty” as locals complain about various issues. West Bay is a popular tourist destination during summer due to its picturesque beach and lively mood.
However, residents complain that it is being “forgotten” and left to pile up with rubbish, while idiot tourists risk their lives on its crumbling cliffs for souvenir photos, reported The Sun.
The tourist destination is struggling with a
In the gorgeous Welsh village of Abersoch “the sky’s the limit” for property prices, but besides the very busy estate agents, the place is “quiet” and full of “sadness” as the few people that live there are packing their bags and leaving for good.
The exodus of locals from the quaint coastal settlement comes as the council decided to increase the council tax premium on second homes to 150 per cent. The eye-watering hike followed on from a sharp increase
