By Astrid Hall Brits get through more than 4,341 films in their lifetime, according to research. There’s nothing quite like switching off and switching on a good movie to relax and unwind, with the nation taking such pleasure precisely six times a month – totalling at 72 movies every year. The poll of 2,000 adults found more than …
– WITH VIDEO By Doug Shields Children are now calling the shots when it comes to choosing family holiday destinations, a study has found. Researchers revealed seven out of 10 mums and dads now consult their kids before deciding where their annual sunshine break will be. But more than 40 per cent admitted to ignoring their children’s advice …
– WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC By Zoya Gervis One in four Americans have yet to visit iconic landmarks in their own cities, according to new research. From the Empire State Building to Niagara Falls to the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore, a new study of 2,000 Americans found that while many far-flung places are yet to be …
— by Grant Bailey The average Brit books their next holiday just 37 days after arriving home from their previous one, a study has found. Researchers discovered the yearning to escape once again first kicks in around 17 days arriving back in the UK. But it takes just under another three weeks following that before a final decision …
NEW COPY – WITH PUZZLE By Astrid Hall Parents yearn for more family days out – but are simply too busy to find the time, a study has found. Research revealed being busy doing chores, kids not wanting to do the same things and mum and dad having to work late are just some of the reasons families don’t get …
– WITH PICS AND VIDEO By Grant Bailey Kids want their parents to ditch their phones, spend less time worrying about work – and stop taking embarrassing snaps of them when they are on holiday, a study has found. A poll of 1,000 6-12-year-olds found youngsters also reckon mum and dad spend too much time reading books by …
WITH VIDEO An app is revolutionising the lives of vulnerable people in Kenya by helping them manage the burden of unexpected medical costs. Single mums and elderly people are signing up to the mobile health wallet service M-TIBA, which allows individuals to send, save and spend funds for their medical treatments. Prior to its development, the severe lack …
– By Emma Elsworthy Brits are playing it safe when it comes to holidays – visiting the same destination four times, a study has found. Worries about the language barrier coupled with a lack of understanding of the currency and local customs means many stick with what they know when it comes to travelling. One in ten will …
– WITH ANIMATED INFOGRAPHIC – By Rob Knight Brits only really start to get the most from a holiday at the age of 31, a study has found. After years of booze-filled breaks and late nights, it’s only once we reach our early thirties that we really start to relax and truly enjoy holidays. Although getting away from …
– WITH EMBEDDABLE INTERACTIVE QUIZ By Rob Knight The average Brit spends the equivalent of almost two weeks of their life LOST, it has emerged. Researchers found despite the rise of tech such as sat nav devices, we typically end up going the wrong way 24 times a year or more than 1,450 times over our lives. It …
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