Living RIGHT on the edge: Stomach-churning pictures show Russian daredevils dangling off the country's tallest buildings... with no harnesses

Pictures show Russian daredevils dangling off the city's tallest buildings

Moscow-native Ivan Semenov and his friends have climbed some of the tallest buildings in Russia where they pose for nail-biting photos when they reach the top. With a list of completed climbs including Moscow's city business centre, the Victory Monument, and even One Island East Centre in Hong Kong, the gang have so far managed to avoid injury. According to Semenov though, the only times that he and his friends are ever in danger are when the pictures are taken, not on the climb itself.

Life with the lion whisperer: Incredible pictures show the bond between a man and his pride of big cats

Pictures show bond between lion whisperer Kevin Richardson and his pride

A pride of lions who live with lion whisperer Kevin Richardson (Left and top right) on a wildlife sanctuary in Pretoria are the unlikely stars of a glossy advertising campaign with a conservation message. The beautiful images are being used to raise awareness about plight of the animals in Africa.

Out of this world: The best commercial flights for witnessing the total solar eclipse over the Pacific Ocean

According to astronomer Xavier Jubier, 'the greatest point of eclipse lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean east of Indonesia'. The eclipse takes place on March 8 and 9.

Dropped in the ocean: Shocking moment million-dollar yacht plunges into the water after a crane harness snaps

Video shows a million-dollar yacht plunge into water after a crane harness snaps

This is the horrifying moment a million-dollar vessel slips out of its harness and plunges upside down into the water below. A video of the heartstopping incident begins with the expensive white vessel suspended in the air over the water by a large crane. As it slowly inches away from the water onto a huge boat, the front of the yacht starts to ominously tilt forwards in its harness...

Lies, thieving and sex in the skies: Cabin crew reveal what they REALLY get up to during a flight in shocking survey

A new poll has revealed that 89% of British flight attendants have broken rules at work, with 21% indulging in sexual activity with colleagues and 20% short-changing clients.

Guests defecating in the pool and being robbed at gun point: Hotel front desk managers reveal their most shocking experiences

Hotel workers from the US and the UK have shared their scariest, funniest and most heartwarming stories. They include a groom vomiting on the front desk, being held at gunpoint and receiving gifts from guests.

Co-pilot forced to land passenger plane after captain suffered massive heart attack and died mid-flight

A Saudia Airlines captain suffered a massive heart attack and died minutes before landing a plane in the Gulf Kingdom, forcing his co-pilot to take over and land the passenger plane at Riyadh airport.

Revealed: The best airports in the world for a flight layover (and none are in the UK or US)

With everything from free 24-hour cinemas to relaxation gardens, Singapore Changi (pictured) and Seoul Incheon have been named the world's best airports for customer experience.

Hundreds of passengers arrive at their destinations without their luggage after airport sorting device REFUSES to work because it didn't recognise the leap year

The baggage sorting device at Dusseldorf Airport in Germany faced issues on Monday when it failed to recognised February 29, which comes around every four years, as a date in its calender.

Put your shoes in shower caps and hide your money in sanitary towels: The smartest ways to reuse household items while travelling

Whether you're planning a trip to the Caribbean or Europe, wherever you go organisation can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a trip. But household items can be reused in innovative ways.

Is this REALLY the most comfortable way to sleep on a plane? New travel pillow where you bury your face in the cushion

Woollip travel pillow that promises comfortable in-flight sleep

The Woollip pillow is inspired by portable massage chairs. It leans on a seat-back tray, supporting a passenger's head and upper body. Twenty-one-year-old business school graduate Diane Levy and her father Franck came up with the idea after a particularly uncomfortable long-haul flight together. They then worked on the concept for 18 months with a range of designers, pilots and physiotherapists to create the perfect prototype.

Investigation launched after two Israeli fighter jets came within just THREE miles of packed Ryanair flight

The two jets, which were engaged in a training drill, were picked up on the Irish budget-airline's radar over Israel by the pilot, who notified air traffic control for assistance.

Who knew toothpaste could mend a cracked screen? The ultimate hacks for fixing smartphone problems on holiday 

With tourists jetting off to Spain and beyond, MailOnline Travel has compiled a list of handy hacks for common phone problems such as cracked screens that may be encountered overseas.

Fancy staying somewhere rubbish? The solar-powered pods for beachgoers to sleep in overnight that are made from plastic dumped in the ocean 

The solar powered pods for beachgoers to sleep in that are made from plastic rubbish

A design company has come up with a concept that uses dumped plastic to create pine-cone shaped beach huts in Singapore. The pods run on solar power and guests enter via rope ladders. In order to cool guests down during balmy summer nights, an interior fan dangles from the East Coast Park pods' ceilings.

Take a tour of London's dark side: The interactive map that reveals the chilling sites of the capital's public executions

Although the death penalty in England was abolished in 1965, historians have pinpointed the precise locations of the capital's most notorious execution sites, which you can visit for a spine-chilling day out.

The film selection had better be good! 'World's longest flight' from Dubai to New Zealand lands in Auckland after 17 hours and 15 minutes in the air 

An Emirates Airbus A380 touched down in New Zealand on March 2, 2016, completing what is believed to be the world's longest non-stop scheduled commercial flight, covering 14,200 km ©Ishara S. Kodikara (AFP/File)

An Emirates Airbus A380 has arrived in New Zealand, completing the world's longest non-stop commercial flight. The Dubai to Auckland service covered 8,824 miles, and took 17 hours, 15 minutes.

The ultimate desert playground: Model of Dubai's $2.8billion theme park extravaganza with 100 attractions is unveiled

Model of Dubai's $2.8bn theme park extravaganza with 100 attractions is unveiled

A sprawling model of Dubai Parks & Resorts showed the six-in-one complex with its three theme parks, a water park and a hotel. It is set to open in October 2016. The large model showed a Taj Mahal-inspired theatre (top right), the Motiongate movie experience (bottom right) and a sprawling hotel (left), situated around the vast park and lake.

Businessman banned from flying after 'flipping' on a plane: Traveller put his pregnant wife in a headlock and PUNCHED her on packed holiday flight 

Sajid Rafiq was on board a Monarch Airlines flight from Manchester to Faro when witnesses said he became aggressive and was 'raging' with 'anger in his face' as he barged past cabin crew.

'Parisian shopkeepers laughed in my face': Travellers reveal what they kept SECRET about their holidays on their return

Tourists have shared accounts of their worst holiday experiences that they previously kept secret to make the vacation seem perfect. Litter problems, sex tourism and muggings all feature.

A cosy Devon eco-lodge, glam Lake Como hotel and a grand Swiss 'medical master' resort: The world's best spas revealed

Tatler reveal its ultimate spa guide for 2016

From a grand Italian escape situated by the stunning Lake Como to a wellness clinic in Austria where you meet daily with doctors, these spas lead the way with opulence and quality. Tatler have revealed their ultimate Spa Guide for 2016 revealing rejuvenating offerings in categories such as authentic retreat and glamorous getaway. Among the winners are Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland (top left), the Vana Malsi Estate, India (top right), Yeotown, Devon (bottom left), The Gainsborough Bath Spa, Bath (bottom right) and the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Italy (centre).

Want to get away from it all? Stunning chalets built into cliffs on the Jurassic Coast are designed to give you a taste of life as an 18th-century hermit 

Five sensational homes are to be built in the heart of England's only natural World Heritage site in Dorset - and they will be so well camouflaged nobody will know they are there.

Nature's masterpieces: Incredible images reveal the stunning beauty of braided rivers that look like inky watercolour paintings

Images reveal the stunning beauty of rivers that look like watercolour paintings

From above they look like colourful paint that has dripped down a canvas - but these images actually show the breathtaking natural wonder of braided rivers. The spectacular process is formed by rivers continuously splitting into smaller channels, giving the impression they have been braided. Some of the most stunning examples are Brahmaputra River in Tibet (left) and Joekulgilkvísl (top right) and Tungnaa River (bottom right) in Iceland.

'Is the snow cold at my ski resort?' Travel agents reveal the most amusing or bizarre questions they've ever been asked by holidaymakers

From the tourists who request parties in their honour to the ones who ask if their hotel offers an escort service, British travel agents have revealed their most amusing tales from the job.

You may now... kiss someone other than the bride! Men are TWICE as likely to cheat than women on a stag or hen party

In a new British survey, one in four men admitted someone in their stag party cheated on a partner, compared to 11.5 per cent of women on a hen do.

Is this Airbnb's worst listing EVER? Rental site features a double bed in an outdoor car park in London for £8 a night

Is this Peckham car park Airbnb's worst listing EVER?

An enterprising citizen recently set up a bedroom in a car park outside of a row of garages in Peckham. The tongue-in-cheek summary describes the rental as a 'private room in a public space.' With a price that cheap in London, it is not surprising that the accommodation seems too good to be true. Despite the homely touches of a bedside table, rug and decorative vase of flowers, guests will have to brave the cold as there are no walls, a roof or heating of any kind.

Icelandic budget airline names hot pink plane TF-GAY in support of LGBT rights

Reykjavik-based WOW Air said the plane will be used on its route to San Francisco and it has been named TF-GAY as a nod to the Californian city's important role in the LGBT movement.

How shellfish! Passenger attempts to carry a LIVE lobster worth $500 in his luggage through a Chinese airport (but the creature is seized and incinerated)

The traveller, who had arrived at Ningbo Airport in southern China after a holiday in Australia, was stopped by custom officials when a police dog sniffed out the large styrofoam box on the conveyor belt.

Water parks, unlimited ice cream and a 13,454-square-foot play area: The best hotels in the world for families revealed in TripAdvisor's traveller awards

The best hotels in the world for families revealed in TripAdvisor's traveller awards

The Cavallino Bianco Family Spa Grand Hotel in Ortisei in Italy has been crowned the best hotel for families in the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2016 Travellers' Choice Awards for Family Hotels. Glancing at the top 10 around the world indicates that parents opt for hot weather for family breaks with hotels such as The Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Costa Rica (top right), Beaches Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica (left) and Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa in Turks and Caicos (bottom right) ranking highly.

From chalet girl to chalet guest, an avid skier returns to Val d'Isere ten years on and finds there's more to the resort than just good food and flirting

Ten years ago, Laura Pullman was a chalet girl at Val d'Isere. She would cook, clean and ski, by day. Then drink, dance and flirt, by night. Returning, she discovers another side to the resort.

'The maddest road ever': Terrifying footage shows the moment tourists attempt to avoid a 2,000ft drop as they steer a van around a VERY narrow track in Nepal

Video footage shows Nepal tourists avoid drop as they steer van around narrow track

The three-minute long clip shows the group of British tourists in the Manaslu mountain area, approaching a large overhang above a track. Filming the approach, the cameraman gives a running commentary of the area, describing the route as the 'maddest road I have ever been down in my life'. After clearing narrow bend, group drive into a waterfall (bottom right) with the window open.

Why in-flight wifi isn't as safe as you think: Passenger's emails hacked by fellow traveller while using exposed connection

Steven Petrow, who writes for USA Today and the Washington Post, was astonished when the hacker told him he had read his emails on the flight from Dallas to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Savvy student makes £30,000 selling old clothes on eBay to fund her university course and THREE lavish holidays a year

Laura Rose, 21, from Dartford started flogging old clothes while at school and became 'addicted' to the buzz. She's jetted off Lanzarote, Venice, Spain, France and Amsterdam and with the proceeds.

Long before the days of snowboards, helmets and crowded slopes: Fascinating vintage photos reveal the glory days of ski holidays

Banff and Jasper vintage ski photos from the 1950s

This eye-opening collection of black-and-white photos was taken in the Canadian tourist hotspots of Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes national parks in the 1950s. The vintage snaps reveal just how good today's skiers have it thanks to the growth of the sport. These photos show a group taking a break near a waterfall in 1954 (top left), while another admires the stunning scenery in 1956 (top right). Spectators got dangerously close to ski jumpers (bottom right) at an event in 1959. With limited chairlifts and T-bars, skiers had to use revolutionary snowmobiles (bottom left, in 1953) or hike up the mountain (inset, 1956).

And the award for best internet meme goes to... New pre-flight safety video spoofs the Oscars with appearances by doge, a double rainbow and a screaming goat

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is trying to hold passengers' attention with a new pre-flight safety video that features internet memes and the stars of viral videos in a mock awards ceremony.

The stuff Dreamliners are made of: Stunning timelapse video reveals how a brand new 787-9 is built from scratch

Timelapse video shows a 787-9 Dreamliner built from scratch

The video by Norwegian airline shows the work that goes into building a jet plane from an empty shell. The plane will be used to fly passengers from London to New York, LA and Florida.

Tourist films his wife in underground river and accidentally creates a mind-boggling visual effect... but can you tell how he did it?

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For all intents and purposes, the woman in this video is defying logic as she floats above the surface of the water and even does headstands. The footage - shot in Mexico - looks miraculous.

From the Beach Boys to The Beatles: A road trip around California's classic locations made famous by album covers and legendary rock exploits

MailOnline Travel's Simon Lewis set out on a two-week road trip to find the California places in locations including San Diego that were made famous during the golden age of rock and roll.

Snub skis and ice skates for spas and five-star luxury: A winter wimp's guide to putting on the St Moritz

Even if you hate winter sports, St Moritz offers plenty of other activities during the season, writes Philip Norman. After all, there's a reason it's Europe's most glamorous ski resort.

Not just a pipe dream! Mum-of-three, 57, travels 50,000 miles to play the bagpipes in all seven continents

Irene Robinson from Poole, Dorset, travelled 50,000 miles in 50 days, making her the first person to play the bagpipes on all seven continents.

'Head, armpits, crotch and toes': Hilarious new video aims to teach spa hygiene etiquette to confused visitors to Iceland

The short clip, created by Iceland Academy, an online school, begins with Gudmundur, the head of spa etiquette, stood beside a naked man explaining how to wash before getting into a hot tub.

If a tree falls in a forest... you won't hear it over this daredevil's screams! Thrillseeker captures heart-pumping footage of a wild zip line ride in the Philippines

Olan Emboscado records a zip line ride at Camp Sabros, Philippines

Barely a moment passed when travel blogger Olan Emboscado wasn't screaming at the top of his lungs as he soared over the treetops in the highlands of Sitio Baras, Davao del Sur. Emboscado has become known as the 'Zip Line King' in the Philippines thanks to his videos that showcase the country's thrilling adventure parks.

Would YOU like to spend the night in a shed? From a WWII bunker to a converted boat, Britain's weird and wonderful micro accommodation to rent on Airbnb

A report has revealed that 67 per cent of Brits would prefer to stay in a shed over a cottage, caravan or tent for their next break in the country - and there are plenty of quirky options available.

The aviation race is on! Carriers compete to offer the world's longest, non-stop flight... and it's Singapore Airlines' mammoth 19-hour trek that is lined up to take the title

The race is on as airline carriers fight it out to provide the world's longest non-stop service. Qantas currently hold the record, offering a 16 hour and 55 minute journey from Dallas to Sydney.

Rising from the ashes: The first ever Boeing 727 set to take to the skies once more... after sitting in a museum for 25 years

A team of volunteers with a keen interest in aviation, and the skills to make a difference, have spent weeks restoring the United Airlines jetliner to its former glory near Everett, Washington.

Every day is a winding road: How a vintage campervan is the perfect way to explore hippy Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is known as a hippy destination and MailOnline Travel's Richard Marsden discovers that perhaps the best way to explore the island is in a vintage camper van.

Dozens of flights delayed and diverted after Gatwick Airport runway is closed because of a spillage

Some of the flights were forced to remain in the air and the airport in West Sussex said it was a 'priority' to allow them to land after safety checks took place on the runway.

Fancy owning a hotel in paradise? Caribbean beachside resort with a pool, restaurant and spa could be yours (but you'll need to splash out $6.8million)

Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa in St Maarten could be yours for $6.8m

If you you've ever pictured yourself owning a hotel, then this one in a Caribbean paradise is sure to tempt you. Picturesque and packed with potential, Mary's Boon Beach Resort & Spa in St Maarten is one of the region's hidden gems and is now up for sale. The intimate 37-bedroom property is located on the three-mile coastal stretch, Simpson Beach, and is listed for sale at $6.8million (£4.9million), according to the listing broker.

Terrifying moment onlookers shout in horror as ominous shadow of a gigantic shark swims just feet away from a lone kayaker

An unnerving video shows a massive shark swimming right up to a kayaker by a pier in Panama City Beach in Florida. Crowds can be heard alerting the lone paddler to the approaching shadow.

An Italian masterpiece: No trip to Florence is complete without a viewing of Sandro Botticelli's work at the iconic Uffizi gallery

No visit to Florence is complete without a stop at both the Uffizi gallery, to see the works of famed painter Sandro Botticelli, and also to his resting place: the Ognissanti church.

Wish YOUR holiday looked like this? The ultimate travel Instagram accounts to follow for intense wanderlust

Prolific Instagram users have gained thousands of followers addicted to vicariously enjoying their adventures through stunning photography. Top accounts capture their trips to Bali and beyond.

Whale, hello there! Photographer captures the incredible moment an open-mouthed humpback whale breaches water

While swimming with humpback whales in Silver Back, part of the Dominican Republic, photographer Jodi Frediani captured the majestic mammal during a rare moment.

We carrot wait for this! The world's first bunny spa is coming to London with free treatments and roaming rescue rabbits

The pop-up in London near Covent Garden is being launched by 7th Heaven, which is aiming for the long-eared residents to feel just as pampered as guests.

The world's most powerful passports revealed (and the UK and US both slip from the top spot)

The UK lost its share of top spot and fell to third, while the US tumbled even further to fourth in global firm Henley & Partners' ranking of the number of countries citizens can travel to without a visa.

Designer wardrobes, private submarine tours and a personal Nobu chef: The extravagant perks holidaymakers can get for FREE

The extravagant perks holidaymakers can get for FREE

High-end hotels and cruise ships are offering lavish complimentary perks to satisfy holidaymakers' most far-fetched desires and all guests have to do to enjoy these free services, is ask. With getaway destinations in Fiji, India, New York and beyond offering free guest experiences, MailOnline Travel rounds up some of the quirkiest options available. Perks include a free submarine ride in the Maldives (left), a private boat tour with a resort biologist in Mexico (top right) and zorbing in Somerset (bottom right).

Passengers evacuated from plane after fireworks discovered in back of seat 'brought on by a group of school children'

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The shocking security lapse was on an Aer Lingus flight from Paris to Dublin, scheduled to leave the French capital yesterday at 13.20 local time.

Taking the high road over the border: Cosy inns, good food and aching legs on a hike from Spain to France through the Pyrenees

There are many ways to travel from Spain to France, but Martin Symington finds what may be the most idyllic - hiking north through the Catalan scenery of Cerdanya, and the peaks of the Pyrenees.

The enduring appeal of a Sixties classic: Why a new generation ispacking up the campervan and heading out on the road

They were the vehicles of choice for those who wanted to get away in the Sixties. But the VW campervan has an enduring appeal. Duncan Farmer packs up his kit and hits the (lost) highway.

Dreaming away the day on Zanzibar: Coral reefs, colonial history and chic cuisine on Tanzania's grand slice of ocean paradise

There has sometimes been a suggestion that Zanzibar is a destination only for back-packers. But Tanzania's idyllic wonder is a gem of a destination however you travel, says Roderick Gilchrist.

Are you taking the Leap? Forget the fly and flop, the ultimate new honeymoon destinations for once-in-a-lifetime adventures revealed

The ultimate new honeymoon destinations for once-in-a-lifetime adventures revealed

If you popped the question on Valentine's Day or took the Leap, then you may already be looking beyond the wedding to a honeymoon. Lounging on a beach in the Indian Ocean has marked the start of married life for many, but these days newlyweds more than ever are using the opportunity of an extended holiday to start their life-long adventure together with something a bit different. Unusual activities include gorilla trekking in Rowanda, swimming between two tectonic plates in Iceland (centre), horse trekking and staying in the Orkhon valley, Mongolia (bottom right) and volcano surfing in Nicaragua (top right). Nature lovers can experience the stunning Patagonia (bottom left) or the Karimunjawa Archipelago in Indonesia (top left).

Security fears at Stansted after 6ft3 bearded bouncer managed to board a Ryanair flight to Dortmund using the passport of his 5ft 2in girlfriend 

Bearded nightclub doorman, Josh Reed, aged 21, successfully cleared security at London's Stansted Airport after mistakenly taking his girlfriend's passport on a lads football holiday.

Where to go for that cycling break: Norfolk... or Rwanda? Saddle up for a mesmerising trek to see the African country's famous mountain gorillas

For a truly challenging cycling holiday, why not venture to the 'land of a thousand hills'? In Rwanda, enthusiasts can pedal to the forests of the Virunga volcano chain, home to mountain gorillas.

Luscious ice wines, sticky maple syrup and a marshmallow to top it off: Why Niagara is the sweetest place on Earth

MailOnline Travel's Qin Xie finds that temperatures in Niagara, Canada, falls to -10 degrees Celsius and below in winter but there's still plenty to offer visitors - especially if you love your food and wine.

Inside China's 'ghost cities': Photographer captures country's massive urban developments... without an inhabitant in sight

Chicago-based photographer, Kai Caemerrer, travelled to China to document the enormous, empty urban developments near Tianjin, Changsha, and Ordos, Inner Mongolia.

Pictured: The incredible 190ft bronze model of a Chinese war hero that's five times heavier than the Statue of Liberty

The bronze model of a Chinese hero 5 times heavier than the Statue of Liberty

The world's largest bronze statue of Chinese Marquis Guan Yu, which weighs an enormous 1,200 tonnes, is set to be unveiled later this year in Jinzhou. The central China Henan province's figure will be the second heaviest model of the Chinese war hero ever created. A 2,500 ton version of the red-faced and black bearded warrior was erected in Yuncheng City, in northern China's Shanxi Province in 2010.

Now's the perfect time to marvel at the master of Milan

During the winter months, fewer tourists visit Milan, making it the optimal time to book a trip. Now, it's easier to get tickets to see Da Vinci's The Last Supper and the stores stage their seasonal sales.

All aboard the Carnival Breeze: This is the most fun you'll ever have in the Caribbean 

For a southern Caribbean cruise where 'fun' is the operative word, come aboard the Carnival Breeze, which visits Grand Turk, the Dominican Republic, Curacao and Aruba.

Amazon, Andes and Aguas Calientes: How to see the best of Peru while immersed in its culture and natural wonders

Eco-friendly Inkaterra lodges are based in several different corners of Peru and David J Constable finds that they are perfect for exploring the country's sights while surrounded by nature.

Broken bones, skinned arms and open wounds: Stranded holiday couple plead for £15,000 to get home from Vietnam after horrific Valentine's Day motorcycle smash

Stranded couple plead for £15k to get home from Vietnam after motorcycle smash

British backpackers Rhys Sykes and Sarah Liddle (bottom right) from the UK were part way through a trip around Asia and Australasia when disaster struck on the day before their first anniversary together. Sarah suffered three separate breaks to her left leg (left) and was left with blood pouring from an open wound, while Rhys suffered a broken foot, broken fingers and severely grazed arms (top right).

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