Every summer, father-of-one Matthew Higgins, 28, leaves behind his quiet life in Wokingham, Berkshire and heads to mid-west America to chase tornadoes. In the past four years he has visited Kansas, Colorado, North and South Dakota and Nebraska, and even escaped death by minutes when one of the largest tornadoes on record hit Oklahoma in May 2013. His dangerous hobby has cost him £10,000 and means that wife Tania, 37, a financial analyst, is left alone to look after their 20-month-old daughter.
Eat your heart out Maverick! Incredible photos show daredevil pilot flying upside down at 150mph photobombing other jets
In a Top Gun-reminiscent move, Rob Holland, from the US, flies jets inches above the cockpits of planes in a signature move which sees the US pilot barrel over aircraft while flying at 150mph. He has notched up more than 10,000 hours of flight experience and been crowned the US National Aerobatic Champion four times and World Freestyle Champion twice.
Passengers 'screaming, holding hands and praying out loud' as plane is rocked by severe turbulence and suddenly loses altitude over Britain
Four cabin crew members were injured when the Airbus A380 suddenly lost altitude less than an hour into its flight from Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport to New York's JFK Airport. Aarti Virani, one of 484 passengers on board, said the turbulence struck without warning as flight attendants were serving beverages. She grabbed the hand of a stranger seated next to her as passengers screamed in terror and children wailed.
Star Wars props, a 'floating' observation deck and a 'nuclear power station' design: George Lucas unveils $300m art museum
The space-age Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, in Chicago, US, is expected to open 2018 and will feature artwork from the film director's personal $600m art collection. It features a floating disc above four levels of exhibition space in 'infinite loops' and an observation deck with 360-degree views of the city and Lake Michigan.
From four tonnes of wipes to polish the Eiffel Tower, to 6,500 windows to wipe on the Empire State Building: Infographic reveals world's biggest clean-up missions
The graph - entitled The World's Biggest Clean-Ups - reveals the massive clean up missions around the world - from Big Ben and The Shard in London, to Lincoln Memorial and Space Needle in the US.
Glow in the dark daredevils! Skiers don LED light suits to create spectacular video of them taking on the mountains by night
Hailed as one of the most cinematically profound ski movies ever made, Afterglow was filmed over several weeks in both Alaska and British Columbia, Canada. The video follows skiers Pep Fujas, Eric Hjorleifson, Daron Rahlves, and Chris Benchetler, as they perform tricks deep in the Alaskan wilderness, leaving a trail of vibrant light and colour in their wake.
Taking up golf never looked so good! From clifftop courses to palm tree-filled greens, world's most beautiful golf courses revealed
Captured from the ground and from the air, these images were taken by professional golf course photographer, Evan Schiller, 53, using lifts, helicopters and drones to get the perfect shot. (Clockwise from top left) From The 4th hole at Kauai Lagoons, Hawaii, and the 1st hole at Desert Highlands, Arizona, to the 18th hole at Liberty National Golf Club, New Jersey, and the 1st hole at PGA WEST Nicklaus Private Course, in La Quinta, California these incredible images were taken by photographer Evan Schiller (pictured centre).
Rooms from £6.99*, hotel check-in fees and trumpets sounding as you leave: The 10 no-frills experiences we could expect if Ryanair starts selling package holidays
Budget airline Ryanair has announced plans to start selling full package holidays within five years. MailOnline Travel imagines just what a Michael O'Leary-endorsed holiday could entail. From extra fees for checking in, to advertisements for products over the tannoy and hotels 70 miles away from city centres... could this be the future of travel?
A spa in a potting shed, treehouses in the woods and a chocolate room: The best luxury hotels in the UK and Ireland revealed
From the best in service and dining, to the most ideal resorts for families or romantic getaways, Conde Nast has named these hotels the best of the best. (Clockwise from top left) From the Cheval Three Quays in London, and Ireland's Ashford Castle, to London's 130 Queen's Gate Apartments, and Sofitel London St James.
Don't smoke on the chair lift, avoid stopping mid-way down the mountain and keep your speed under control: Infographic reveals the ultimate guide to skiing etiquette
With the weather getting chillier, it can only mean one thing: ski season is nearly here. Ski Boutique has compiled a handy list of what to do and what not to do on the slopes.
Scotland's Caledonian Sleeper train named one of the most unforgettable rail adventures in the world
Dining rooms, private balconies and whirlpools: Inside Quantum of the Seas' stunning two-storey suites that cost £1,000 a night EACH
The sprawling suites, which cost £133,000 each to build, also come with their own dedicated concierge service, providing guests with the utmost in luxury accommodation.
Deserted streets, wary locals and 'attractive guards': Holiday photos offer rare glimpse behind veil of secrecy in North Korea
Under the watchful eye of two guards, Australian businessman and former aid worker Andrew Macleod visited the East Asian country for four days as part of his quest to visit every nation in the world. Children offered a friendly wave as he passed by but older North Koreans avoided eye contact and showed no interest in interacting with him. His own freedom was restricted as he was not allowed to speak to Pyongyang residents on the street.
Happy 20th Birthday Eurostar! How the train under the Channel changed the way we travel to Paris (once we warmed to the idea)
It is now two decades since the Eurostar first linked the UK and France by rail. Frank Barrett takes a nostalgic journey to Paris - and wonders if he will bump into Beyonce at the Louvre.
LA, Jamaica and even the men's toilets in a Vegas casino: Where parts of the Berlin Wall have been scattered over the past 25 years
As the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the Wall approaches, it has been revealed how sections of the historic structure have ended up in the most surprising locations, such as the Main Street Station Casino, Brewery and Hotel in Las Vegas. (Clockwise) From a segment at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin; a 12-foot section of the Wall painted with a mural of Usain Bolt in London; and a piece on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California; to a section by the European Parliament in Brussels; and in a storage yard in Berlin. Many sections have been auctioned off and sold as souvenirs, while large segments have been lost forever having been crushed and used to build highways across the country after the Wall's demolition began on November 9, 1989.
Paddle boarder films moment he comes within FEET of blue whale... but sparks criticism for getting too close
Paddle boarder Rich German was two miles off the coast of Laguna Beach, California, when he saw the whale, but some accused him of venturing too close after footage was posted online. The amazing video shows the whale majestically cutting through the water as Rich whoops with joy at the sight and steadily paddles closer for a better view of the mammal.
Nein Camp! Inside Adolf Hitler's German beach resort that has never had a single guest after being abandoned 75 years ago
This is the 10,000-room hotel that has never had a guest. Situated on the island of Rügen in Germany, the Prora beach resort was built by Adolf Hitler between 1936 and 1939 as a striking show of Third Reich architecture. Yet the project was halted, with eight separate buildings having been erected, when the Nazi leader decided to focus on building more planes and war infrastructure.
Is this the end of 100ml limits on planes? Airports trial new scanner that can tell the difference between drinks and liquid bombs
Cobalt Light Systems' table-top machine uses a laser to analyse the liquid contents of bottles - without opening them - for bomb ingredients at airport security checkpoints. The Oxfordshire-based firm's award-winning technology is currently on trial at 65 airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick in London, and is playing a vital role in allowing passengers to once again carry standard containers for drinks, cosmetics and toiletries.
When you REALLY need to get away from it all! Island deep in Canadian wilderness goes on sale for $3m - complete with wooden cabin and only seals as neighbors
Mowgli Island in the remote Southern Gulf Islands, British Columbia, is the perfect getaway for any budding Bear Grylls or Castaway fans. The award-winning designed four-bedroom home features about 3,400 feet of low-bank waterfront with sandy beaches as well as a 50-foot L-shaped dock for year-round moorage.
Height of luxury! Austrian hotel adds 12-tonne five-star penthouse 'cube' suite to its rooftop lifting it 65ft in the air by CRANE
Boasting glass walls on every side, the 44-square metre LoftCube will cost guests £300 a night and sits on top of Hotel Daniel in the southern city of Graz. It affords guests stunning 360-degree views across Arnold Schwarzenegger's hometown in Styria, a province in the south of the country - including of the city's Unesco heritage sites Schlossberg and Schloss Eggenberg.
A bionic bar, skydiving at sea and a pod 300ft above the ocean: Why the 1,141ft-long Quantum Of The Seas really is one incredibly smart ship (but it's a shame the Wifi doesn't work!)
MailOnline's Carol Driver is one of the first passengers to set sail on the world's most technologically advanced cruise ship ahead of its inaugural trip to the US on Sunday. Royal Caribbean's Quantum Of The Seas boasts virtual balconies for windowless rooms, robots serving drinks, skydiving at sea, and North Star which lifts passengers 300ft above sea level.
Hugh Bonneville unveils 50 celebrity-designed Paddington statues for London tourism campaign
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- The Globe Awards 2015: Win an amazing holiday by voting for for your favourite travel companies!
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- Peak perfection! Photographer snaps spectacular images showing the beauty of the French Alps from above
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- The hotel where Penelope slips into Cruz control - five-star sparkle and glorious sea views at the Ritz-Carlton Abama, Tenerife
- Holiday in North Korea! Travel firm to promote trips to secretive nation at London tourism show for first time... despite country closing borders due to Ebola scare
- The night I was scared half to death in the name of Halloween: Ghosts, ghouls and a bad night's sleep at after-dark Alton Towers
- Photobambi'd! Tourist captures moment deer crashes her photo of iconic mountain in the Scottish Highlands
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- Ryanair named second-worst brand in the WORLD for customer service (but AXA insurance comes top of the poll)
- The Caribbean at its quietest: Welcome to Dominica, the island of rainforest and empty shores where even Jagger is unrecognised
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- A journey to the very heart of the Cotswolds for a lakeside mini-break at Lower Mill Estate (espadrilles and trousers included)
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- Inside HMS Illustrious, the 22,000-tonne Falklands warship that could soon become a floating museum in Hull
- In search of an adventure: Trekking into the humidity of the Colombian jungle on a hunt for the 1,200-year-old ruins of the 'Lost City'
- A safari fit for a star: Olympic champion Amy Williams heads to Botswana for encounters with elephants and lunchtime with leopards
- 'Drunk' Flybe pilot removed from plane and arrested moments before take-off, after concerned crew member called police
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