The incredible moment in the Khwai River in Botswana was captured by a wildlife photographer Hannes Lochner. Incredible pictures show the powerful hippo's jaws coming crashing around the impala tossing it on its back. Miraculously the impala manages to reign triumphant over the giant creatures and escape to dry land.
Fearless daredevil takes 'human flag' trend to new heights as he scales all 1,420 feet of the world's tallest residential building
As if dangling from the top of a 400-metre building was not enough, one fearless thrill-seeker has taken the human flag trend to new heights. Brave Abudi Alsagoff, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, climbed 200 flights of stairs to the top of the 101 Marina in Dubai, to perform what is fast becoming the bizarre fitness craze of the year.
Would you stay at the Titanic hotel? Now you can check into a resort modelled on the 'unsinkable ship' (complete with lifeboats)
The Turkish firm that built the hotel wanted to recreate the glamour and vastness of the impressive ship, which tragically sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912. Guests are able to stroll on replica decks at the all-inclusive Titanic Beach Lara, and re-enact the 'king of the world' scene by the railings from the movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
Flaming craters, ice tunnels and hot springs filled with monkeys: The hotels on the doorstep of earth's most SURREAL locations
No need to look to another Earth for awe and wonder when our own planet offers such a rich kaleidoscope of surreal attractions. From the blue Kryptonite glaciers of Iceland, to the Utah desertscape that resembles Mars, visitors can discover and stay near to these strange and beautiful natural attractions. The experts at TripAdvisor have compiled a list of the top accommodations to book on the doorstep of surreal earth.
British family's four star 'holiday from hell': Tourists are served raw sausages and narrowly escape injury after tiles fell off walls in bathroom at 'luxury' Spanish resort
HGV driver Alan O'Rourke, 37, and his wife Sarah (inset), 38, from Runcorn complained that they were served 'disgusting' raw food (right) at the £1,500-a-week Cabogata Mar Hotel & Spa in Almeria, where they were staying with their 13-year-old son. Mr O'Rourke also told of how bathroom tiles rained down on him when he took a shower (left) and that he had to crawl out of the room to escape. To make matters worse the air conditioning failed in the family's bedroom in heat they claimed reached 38C. The couple said they chose the hotel because it had recently been refurbished.
Dracula's home like you've never seen it before: Stunning shots of Transylvania's misty mountains, forests and churches
Amateur photographer Alex Robciuc has captured a series of stunning images of the Transylvanian countryside, which is best known as the home of Dracula. Situated in Central Romania, the region is home to medieval churches amid the ancient forests, breathtaking mountain regions and plenty of vibrant autumn hues.
Holiday in North Korea? Stunning time-lapse video that actually makes you WANT to visit Pyongyang
City-branding pioneer JT Singh has teamed up with videographer Rob Witworth for their stunning time-lapse project, which is called Enter Pyongyang. With rarely-seen images, such as the city's illuminated skyline (bottom right) and the daily hustle and bustle of citizens heading to work (top right and bottom left), the video actually - and surprisingly - makes North Korea look like an appealing tourist destination.
EasyJet flight forced to turn around immediately after take-off and make emergency landing at Gatwick due to 'technical fault'
The views holiday brochures will never show you: Fascinating photo series documents scenes from home windows in 27 countries from the USA to Portugal
From Lahore, Pakistan (top right) to the bustling metropolis of Abu Dhabi (top left), people have submitted photographs of their window view both during the day and in the evening, including descriptions about how the images make them feel. Whether taking in the calm from Easter Island, Chile (bottom left) or being forced to move due to rising housing costs in Kolkata (bottom right), every user's experience is different - and fascinating - in its own way.
Brits abroad on candid camera: Ugly truth of tourists' behaviour in Europe's most popular resorts revealed in jaw-dropping pictures
Photographer Peter Dench decided to explore four European destinations during the month of June which are notorious for their alcohol-fuelled festivities to capture the Brits in their full glory. Travelling first to all-night party capital San Antonio, Ibiza, he then ventured on to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria, Ayia Napa in Cyprus and Magaluf in Majorca to complete the series named 'The British Abroad.'
Small is beautiful:Stay at the world's tiniest boutique boltholes for unrivalled exclusivity (after all, some have just ONE room)
When it comes to these beautiful boutique hotels, their smaller square footage is synonymous with a more personalised, luxurious stay. Whether you prefer a city break in a room on top of a cafe in Denmark's capital city, an artsy escape in Trastevere, Rome (pictured), or a quaint countryside retreat in a tiny hotel in Tuscany, these are the best small hotels from around the globe.
Private lift access, a personal butler and 10,225 sprawling square feet: Take a peek inside The Langham London's £24,000 A NIGHT penthouse suite
Perfect for a visiting dignitary or an A-list celebrity, The Langham's Sterling Suite can host an entourage of up to 12 in six large bedrooms. Not surprising considering it's the largest in the capital, with the property itself dating back to 1865. Traditional English touches are evident throughout, including a 24-hour personal butler and plenty of gold and silver leaf finishes.
Taking the plunge: The spellbinding photographs that show hauntingly beautiful life under the ocean surface
Michaela Skovranova, 27, decided that she should conquer her fear of the ocean when she moved to Australia by exploring under the surface and photographing her animal encounters. She started diving in 2009 and says that she feels an innate sense of peace and quietness under the surface. Despite being the one with the camera, Skovranova said it is the animals who call the shots.
Come on in, the water's freezing! Daredevil holidaymakers brave frigid temperatures to swim beneath spectacular icebergs
A British travel company is one of the first to offer organised dives, giving adventurous tourists the chance to view giant chunks of glacier ice in a way they have rarely been seen before. In addition to incredible icebergs, divers can see coral walls, kelp forests, whale cemeteries and shipwrecks, and they may even swim with humpback, fin, sperm and blue whales.
Iceland's breathtaking beauty: From an eye-popping waterfall to a 'petrified troll' in the sea, spectacular pictures show off the country's most amazing scenery
With exquisite detail, tourist Wim Denijs captured eye-popping scenes that show fog rolling over mountains, water sweeping over the Godafoss falls, and a calm day on the water surrounding the majestic Hvítserkur, a 50ft basalt rock on the Vatnsnes peninsula. Wim , from Flanders, Belgium, has been photographing the country after he first visited following the ash cloud crisis in 2010. His favourite picture in this set was taken on the pains of the Vestrahorn - an imposing mountain in the south-east of the country.
Parents of the Caribbean: The couple raising their toddler and one-year-old twins as they sail the world clocking up 13 countries and 10,000 miles so far
US couple Scott (top right) and Brittany Meyers (top left) live on a 44ft boat, with Isla, three, and twins Haven and Mira, aged one (centre). Instead of watching TV the family spend most of their time playing on the beach, and paddle boarding. The couple dreamed of sailing the world and have so far travelled 10,000 nautical miles and 13 countries.
On top of the world! Daredevil holidaymaker snapped in one of the most dizzying selfies of all time... while paragliding 6,550 FEET above Turkey's Mediterranean coast
An instructor snapped these astonishing photos of Lauren Newell, from Broseley, Shropshire, as she completed the second highest paraglide in the world while on holiday in Turkey. The daredevil tourist's jaw-dropping selfies were taken high above the sea in Oludeniz, but she insists the experience wasn't as scary as one would think. The thrill for adventure is in Lauren's blood, however, as her great-great-grandfather was the first British man to skydive with a parachute.
Caught on camera: Terrifying moment KLM plane banked sharply just a few feet over runway as pilots struggled to land in high winds
While it reveals a nerve-wracking moment for passengers, the video displays the skills of the pilots who landed the plane safely despite difficult weather conditions at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. The Boeing 777 rocks from side to side as it approaches the runway, and then banks sharply to the right just seconds before its wheels touch down.
Perfect for a drink this summer... provided the rain holds off: From chic cocktails for under £10 to a sky-high Cuban pop-up restaurant, these are the UK's best rooftop bars
While there are plenty of parks and garden pubs from which to enjoy the warm weather, these rooftop terraces really bring the sundowner experience to new heights. From Edinburgh's Tower Restaurant in the Old Town to London's chic Aqua bar in Soho (main) and Cambridge's Varsity Hotel & Spa rooftop (inset), there is a sky-high drink destination for everyone.
Fancy a weekend away in The Shire? Hobbit holiday home to open in Suffolk... as long as £50,000 of funding can be raised
Glamping company West Stow Pods are currently in the midst of raising funds for a halfling house to be built in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. The Poddit Hole House will be used as a holiday home, as long as the developers raise their goal of £50,000 on Kickstarter. So far, they've raised £8,813.
The most crowded island on Earth: Tiny Caribbean islet measures just over two acres... but is home to a staggering 1,200 people
Despite measuring just 0.012 square kilometres, 1200 people have somehow managed to squeeze on to Santa Cruz del Islote - making it four times more densely populated than Manhattan. On the islet, there are 90 houses, two stores, a restaurant and a school, though space is so limited that many of the structures extend out over the water.
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- Meet the 'human flag': Daredevil scales world's tallest buildings to perform the most terrifying fitness craze of the year
- Holidaymaker gets the shock of his life when the window of the Ryanair flight he is on falls into his lap
- Raging forest fire sees flights grounded and tourists stranded at Rome's Fiumicino Airport... only days after it re-opened following blaze in terminal
- The plane which could mean non-stop flights from the UK to Australia (but you'll have to wait until 2050 to try it)
- World's longest helter skelter to be built in London's giant Orbit Tower - and it could be here as soon as Spring 2016
- Would you stay at the Titanic hotel? Now you can check into a resort modelled on the 'unsinkable ship' (complete with lifeboats)
- Chilling footage shows panic in cabin of Chinese airliner as passenger tries to start a fire with petrol he smuggled on board
- Whistle stop tour! Stunning timelapse video shows American's trip to SIXTY countries after he quit the rat race
- No time to admire the view! Extreme parachute skiers narrowly avoid snow-capped rocks, forests and even a house as they sail down alpine course at 90MPH
- The perils of summertime drinking: Six million people a year miss the last train home with over a quarter sleeping on railway platforms (and some using their office as a hotel for the night)
- Violent stomach bug sweeps through four-star Tenerife holiday resort leaving dozens of British holidaymakers ill... yet First Choice dismiss it as 'holiday tummy'
- Would you pay £57 for ten chocolates, £25 for a bottle of water or £10 for a SMALL tub of Pringles? Outrageous hotel mini bar prices revealed
- Angry hippos! The incredible moment two of the fearsome animals chased down and chomped on a helpless impala (that had gone in the water to escape a pack of wild dogs)
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Disgruntled mothers up in arms after Coventry hotel sign declares benches are 'for bums NOT babies'
- Adorable sighting at the Kruger National Park captures baby elephant running around in circles as it attempts to chase away a flock of low-flying swallows
- Like living a fairytale: French billionaire's incredible 11th century turreted castle is transformed into an 850-acre luxury resort
- Flaming craters, ice tunnels and hot springs filled with monkeys: The hotels on the doorstep of earth's most SURREAL locations
- The upgrade that beats first class! Delta Air Lines passengers to be bumped up to a PRIVATE JET
- Airline claims new £287m Malaysian Airport terminal is SINKING with issue blamed for plane rolling over a safety wedge on tarmac
- Ryanair plane makes mid-air U-turn and returns to airport after ground staff forgot to remove luggage from previous flight
- Drone takes a spin over the western region of the Dead Sea and captures the beauty and isolation of the landscape (as well as some camels grazing alongside it)
- Dracula's home like you've never seen it before: Stunning shots of Transylvania's misty mountains, forests and churches
- The horrifying recording of US passenger plane pilot with THREE minutes of fuel left being told by air traffic control that he can't land because the airport is 'closed'
- The views holiday brochures will never show you: Fascinating photo series documents scenes from home windows in 27 countries from the USA to Portugal
- Era of fumbling for your boarding pass could be over: Alaska Airlines trials fingerprint identification for passengers to shorten airport queues (but experts warn the system can be tricked)
- Holiday in North Korea? Stunning time-lapse video that actually makes you WANT to visit Pyongyang
- Fifty passengers refuse to board plane in Ibiza after pilot 'admitted there was a problem with the brakes'
- Postcards to heaven: The touching notes daughter sends by balloon to her late father as she travels the world in his memory
- British family's four star 'holiday from hell': Tourists are served raw sausages and narrowly escape injury after tiles fell off walls in bathroom at 'luxury' Spanish resort
- British Airways flight from Paris issues Mayday call and makes emergency landing at Heathrow with pilots in oxygen masks after they 'smelt burning in the cockpit'
- Beach invasion: Mexico struggles to clean Cancun holiday hotspot blanketed by TONS of seaweed (and it's still washing ashore)
- Private lift access, a personal butler and 10,225 sprawling square feet: Take a peek inside The Langham London's £24,000 A NIGHT penthouse suite
- From avoiding squabbles to advice for nervous fliers (and whether you should check your work email or not): Top psychologist reveals how to REALLY enjoy your summer holiday
- Small is beautiful:Stay at the world's tiniest boutique boltholes for unrivalled exclusivity (after all, some have just ONE room)
- BREAKING NEWS: EasyJet flight forced to turn around immediately after take-off and make emergency landing at Gatwick due to 'technical fault'
- 'End of an era' as Madrid's oldest cafe shuts its doors after 128 years to the dismay of dedicated fans
- British tourist arrested in Abu Dhabi for 'swearing at the police and airport staff' because he had missed his flight
- Come on in, the water's freezing! Daredevil holidaymakers brave frigid temperatures to swim beneath spectacular icebergs
- Live the high life for the price of a six pack: Stay at luxurious Cote d'Azur villa belonging to Stella Artois chief for just £21
- Tripping the Tuscan light fantastic: Learning to paint in Italy's loveliest region (and with such scenery to inspire you, who can fail?)
- Showing a Cannes-do attitude: A brilliant break in Theoule-sur-Mer, a little gem of the Cote D'Azur (that's even accessible by train)
- Cheers! Surprise for passengers at London City Airport as crates of BEER emerge on the luggage carousel instead of bags
- Another side of the Algarve: Luxury suites, grand views and no hint of the hen-party crowd on a mini-break in perfect Porches
- Shocked family prevented from going into the sea to fish on holiday by alligator patrolling the shoreline of Texas beach
- Checking In: Tennis icon Virginia Wade on surviving earthquakes in Mexico and fending off young sailors on Greek voyages
- You CAN at the Acropolis, you CAN'T at Disneyland: Handy new website lists all the places in the world where selfie sticks are banned
- Balcony hopping, passing out on the street and reckless bar crawls: Photographer joins boozy Brits on their holidays to Europe's top party destinations
- Jail break: Former Great Scotland Yard HQ set to be transformed into luxury hotel with rooms costing £10,000 a night
- Would you pay £26 for a bottle of water (even if it IS from a Canadian glacier)? Hotel in Northern Ireland launches new drinks menu to be served by a 'water butler'
- Taking the plunge: The spellbinding photographs that show hauntingly beautiful life under the ocean surface
- Sunbathing with cows, ziplining along the coast and visiting a dragon's lair: Infographic reveals the most unusual beach activities across the world
- Book the last flight of the day and NEVER enter the security queue on the right: How to get through the airport as quickly as possible
- Daredevil holidaymaker snapped in one of the most dizzying selfies of all time... while paragliding 6,550 FEET above Turkey's coast
- 'I'm playing with him!' Toddler giggles with glee as lion attempts to pounce through glass at Ohio zoo
- Iceland's breathtaking beauty: From an eye-popping waterfall to a 'petrified troll' in the sea, spectacular photos show off the country's most amazing scenery
- Purchase clothes from the comfort of your room... and consult with a sneaker concierge: The world's most fashion-forward hotel offerings
- Was that a deer or the sound of a squeaky door closing? Animal makes bizarre screeching noise for tourists in Japan
- The world's first over 18 water park, the biggest DJs ... and the cast of Made In Chelsea loves it: How BH Mallorca is proving that Magaluf still rocks
- The Crafty Traveller: Don't blow your budget before you even leave... here's how to avoid pricey airport parking charges, trains, and restaurants .
- Arriba Iberia! Dom Joly's family road trip takes in football, paella, architecture, religion and a village called Poo
- From classic cars to swimming in waterfalls: Soaking up the vibes (and mojitos) in chilled-out Cuba
- Travelling by train to see the most beautiful spots in the Mediterranean: The rail reason everyone wants to linger in Liguria
- Caught on camera: Terrifying moment KLM plane banked sharply just a few feet over runway as pilots struggled to land in high winds
- Thailand? It put me to sleep! Inside an insomniacs retreat with a programme to aid sleep - and even Brangelina are fans
- From Milly Mackintosh's favourite fitness pop-up to Space's fabulous new disco night: The hottest ways to detox and retox in Ibiza this summer
- Surf and Turf: The secluded beach club with gourmet dining offers stylish slice of unspoiled Sardinia
- Passengers' terror as irate traveller tries to set fire to his seat and plane's emergency exit after smuggling PETROL on board
- 'They're foreign tourists. You're blatantly ripping them off': Police confront London rickshaw driver attempting to charge £206 for 'three-minute ride' in shocking video
- The most crowded island on Earth: Tiny Caribbean islet measures less than 1 square kilometre... but is home to 1,200 people
- Stunning drone images of hidden islands and turquoise waters show Eastern Europe as you've never seen it before
- Brave brothers save 10ft hammerhead shark stranded on Florida beach by removing large fishing hooks from its mouth and dragging it back to sea
- That's one way to curl up with a good book! New hotel in Tokyo is every bibliophile's dream with bunks built into bookshelves... but don't expect any privacy
- Pictured: Dramatic moment female tourist was rescued by strangers after being pinned between tour bus and metal railing
- French police hand out leaflets warning tourists visiting the Alps not to wear burkas and niqabs
- Passenger using urinal in airport bathroom captures moment human HAND bursts through the wall in front of him
- Middle-aged couple arrested for 'touching cabin crew inappropriately and using threatening language during drunken mid-air rampage'
- Let the invasion begin! Majorca and Tenerife named British tourists' top summer destinations as holidaymakers flock to sunny Spain in massive numbers
- Parents of the Caribbean: The couple raising their toddler and one-year-old twins as they sail the world clocking up 13 countries and 10,000 miles so far
- Teenage yobs arrested after shining bright green laser into cockpit of London-bound Ryanair plane carrying 113 passengers
- Is this the ultimate holiday read? New travel book uses GPS to adapt its plot to include nearby landmarks
- Pictured: 'Drunk' passenger restrained with seatbelts and tape in aisle of plane after being punched and kicked to floor 'for harassing women on board'
- How to have a successful holiday hookup: The ultimate guide to dating and apps for travellers looking for the perfect companion .
- Would YOU stay here? Holidaymaker says Airbnb reviews are 'untrustworthy' after finding stains on bed, mould in bathroom and a half-eaten pasty on the floor
- That's one way to remember your trip! Teen has names of 17 mates TATTOOED on his leg (plus his own for good measure) to commemorate lads' holiday to Greece
- British Airways flight from Ghana to London cancelled after unruly passenger demands to get off plane and sparks three-hour stand-off with staff
- The stunning snaps of nature at its wildest: Veteran storm chaser hits jackpot by capturing FOURTEEN tornadoes in just one hour
- Wishful thinking: One in four Brits admit to exaggerating their whereabouts on social media (and 'fauxbooking' into places they've never been)
- Spend the night next to Will and Kate! Tudor mansion with royal couple as neighbours is on the market in Norfolk for £4million... and it could become a swanky hotel
- Trail of destruction: The world heritage tourist sites wiped off the map by ISIS in their relentless rampage against history
- From the iconic Piazza de Spagna in Rome to the picturesque Bay of Naples: New Guy Ritchie film The Man From U.N.C.L.E. highlights Italy's breathtaking beauty spots
- Tiny beach hut with no running water or mains electricity on sale in Southwold for £120,000 (but for £5,000 less you can buy a one-bed starter home in Ipswich)
- Salt of the earth: Stunning new film tells the incredible story of Sebastião Salgado, one of the greatest photographers of our time
- Pop singer slammed on social media after 'son urinated into airsickness bag in front of shocked passengers' on Vietnam Airlines flight
- I'll follow you! Canadian photographer copies Instagram craze with stunning photos of his beautiful girlfriend leading him around exotic locations .
- The places you WON'T be visiting this summer (unless you're a yuccie): Young urban creatives transform overlooked destinations into holiday hotspots
- Trio banned from airline for one of the 'worst cases' of behaviour ever seen that included 'spitting at cabin crew, stealing wine from the trolley and stripping off'
- Can YOU guess where it is? Mesmerising Instagram pictures taken from space show iconic worldwide landmarks as they've never been seen before
- The long way around: Couple and their pet cat who travelled to India without getting on a plane or using a smartphone (it only took them 500 days to get there)