Crowds gathered in Tokyo on Friday to enjoy the famed cherry blossoms, which have been delayed by cold weather. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower, often celebrated with viewing parties and picnics. The trees are usually
Queen Camilla received a warm welcome to Shrewsbury this morning, as scores of people gathered in the town square to catch a glimpse of the consort. The Queen, who is wearing a gorgeous camel coat, is kicking off her trip to the
Princess Anne has proved once again why she is one of the nation’s most cherished members of the Royal Family, as she made a hilarious quip when about to cut a cake. While on a visit to Wormwood Scubs pony centre in
An iconic city has banned tourists from taking photos on bridges to try and stop overcrowding. Las Vegas, Nevada, has banned people from stopping and standing on certain bridges to take photos of the local sites and sounds. The city, which is
A beautiful town in Switzerland has been named among Europe’s best-kept secrets, overshadowed by its more famous neighbour. Thun is a small town on the River Aare in Switzerland, just 19 miles from the capital Bern with a population of around 45,000
Millions of people across the UK tuned in to watch the annual firework display in London last night as the countdown to the New Year began. But for ticket holders hoping to see the display in real life, the experience wasn’t quite
A beautiful but underrated city has been crowned one of the prettiest in the world, despite not getting as many tourists as European favourites. Samarkand, an ancient town of historical significance, serves as a convergence point and melting pot for various cultures
New footage has showed sprawling crowds dominating Oxford Street on the last full weekend before the Christmas countdown. The claustrophobic environment has been snapped from the top of a double decker bus as the driver itself tries to snake through hoards of
The Christmas shopping rush headed into full swing this weekend as tourists and shoppers visited central London to soak up the festive atmosphere. Drawing crowds into central London meant a heaving mass of shoppers found themselves at a standstill just outside entrances
Residents of a Devon town gathered on two streets to celebrate the switching on of its Christmas lights – but both were left bitterly disappointed. One group gathered in Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, on Saturday November 25, to hear the countdown to the