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Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I booked Ryanair flight to Italy for pizza and trip cost less than Domino's'
Pizza is one of Britain's most popular takeaways, but ordering from fast food chains can be expensive - so one man flew all the way to Italy to find a cheaper alternative Domino's has become the go-to pizza choice for many Brits, but like most takeaways, regular orders can seriously dent your bank balance. So when travel content creator Muscab Salad discovered that a medium original cheese and tomato pizza from Domino's would set him back just under £20, he hatched an ambitious plan to see whether he could actually fly to Italy and grab an authentic pizza, all for less than the price he'd pay for his takeaway. In his viral TikTok clip, Muscab said: "Is it possible to fly to Italy and get a pizza for cheaper than the price of a Domino's in the UK? "Currently, to get a margherita pizza from the Domino's website, it costs £19.99. "I think we can fly to Italy and get a pizza for just cheaper than that, so I immediately opened Skyscanner and booked the cheapest flight to Italy - which was just £9." The adventurous foodie secured a Ryanair ticket to Trieste, the capital of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. He headed to the airport and boarded the plane, hoping that once he arrived, he'd find tasty – and reasonably priced – pizza waiting for him. He shared: "I'm getting ready to board but I've got no bag, like it feels kinda wrong. I'm going on a plane with no luggage, [a] simple day trip." Despite his flight running slightly behind schedule, Muscab eventually touched down in Trieste. After arriving at the airport, he had to figure out how he could reach the city centre without completely exhausting what remained of his £20 budget. Luckily, the savvy traveller snagged a train ticket for the bargain price of just €4.76 (£4.10), leaving him with £7 (€8) to spend on his meal. Muscab was confident that what he had left was "more than enough" as he searched for the nearest pizzeria. He stumbled upon a margherita priced at €8 and, as it arrived on his table, he asked: "The moment of truth. Is it worth it? Is this whole trip worth the amount of time that I spent?" After taking a bite, he enthusiastically gave it the thumbs up, proclaiming "it was worth it" and awarding the adventure a 10 out of 10. His TikTok video documenting the experience has gone viral, amassing a whopping 4.2million views, 316,600 likes, and more 1,600 comments, at the time of writing. The low cost of his flight left many viewers astounded, with one asking: "I'm sorry???? 9 pounds for a flight to another country???" Another chimed in: "Flying to another country for £9 is insane and Euros have the audacity to say Americans 'never travel', I can't fly to another STATE for less than like $400."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
'I flew to Italy and had pizza for under £20, but Domino's is better'
A man flew from the UK to Italy and had a pizza in Trieste for less than the price of a takeaway at home - but says Domino's is better. Muscab Salad spent less than £20 on the day trip abroad, while a large cheese and tomato pizza at home would have cost him £21.99. With an Ryanair flight costing £9, train fare at £4 and a traditional pizza setting him back £6.74 - Muscab came in under budget. The Londoner arrived at Stansted Airport on Friday, May 16, to board his 10am flight. He landed in the beautiful northern city of Trieste, where he took a £4 train from the airport into the city centre and stumbled across a picturesque spot overlooking the canal. For £6.74, the content creator ordered a classic margherita at Pizzeria Le Delizie. READ MORE: Vegan family issue 'last warning' to neighbours after BBQ row escalates READ MORE: Moment one-legged man, 93, Tasered and sprayed with pepper spray by police at care home This meant the trip cost him £19.74 - £2.25 cheaper than a pizza from his beloved fast food spot. But despite rating the trip a 'ten out of ten', Muscab has revealed that he still prefers a Domino's. He said: 'I prefer Domino's, I'm not going to lie, I think the Americans do pizza better. I love Domino's and usually get it every other month, but this trip put things into perspective. 'I wanted to show people that you don't need to spend loads to have an adventure. Sometimes, flying to Italy is cheaper than staying in the UK. I'd love to explore the UK more, but it's just not affordable. 'With the right timing, you can have an unforgettable experience abroad for less than a day out in central London.'
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Wales Online
'I flew to Italy and had pizza for under £20, but Domino's is better'
'I flew to Italy and had pizza for under £20, but Domino's is better' The cost of the flight, train and meal was less than the price of a takeaway pizza at home in the UK Muscab Salad in Italy for a cheaper pizza A man flew from the UK to Italy and had a pizza in Trieste for less than the price of a takeaway at home - but says Domino's is better. Muscab Salad spent less than £20 on the day trip abroad, while a large cheese and tomato pizza at home would have cost him £21.99. With an Ryanair flight costing £9, train fare at £4 and a traditional pizza setting him back £6.74 - Muscab came in under budget. The Londoner arrived at Stansted Airport on Friday, May 16, to board his 10am flight. He landed in the beautiful northern city of Trieste, where he took a £4 train from the airport into the city centre and stumbled across a picturesque spot overlooking the canal. For £6.74, the content creator ordered a classic margherita at Pizzeria Le Delizie. Muscab enjoying his meal This meant the trip cost him £19.74 - £2.25 cheaper than a pizza from his beloved fast food spot. But despite rating the trip a 'ten out of ten', Muscab has revealed that he still prefers a Domino's. Article continues below He said: 'I prefer Domino's, I'm not going to lie, I think the Americans do pizza better. I love Domino's and usually get it every other month, but this trip put things into perspective. 'I wanted to show people that you don't need to spend loads to have an adventure. Sometimes, flying to Italy is cheaper than staying in the UK. I'd love to explore the UK more, but it's just not affordable. 'With the right timing, you can have an unforgettable experience abroad for less than a day out in central London.'
Western Telegraph
17-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Manchester to London traveller saves £70 flying to Iceland
Muscab Salad was on his way home to London after a trip to Manchester when he discovered the return train back to the capital was a whooping £130. The 32-year-old said he found the price 'ridiculous' so went looking up other options there could be. Muscab discovered he could get a £21 Jet2 flight to Keflavík in Iceland, where he spent 18 hours sightseeing and exploring the city. The content creator said he also visited a thermal bath and spoke to the locals while walking around the city (Image: Kennedy News and Media) The savvy traveller said he took a £36 Play flight back to London the same evening, with the whole trip costing him a total of £57. As well as saving himself £75, he claims flying through Iceland was a bonus as he always wanted to visit. In his viral online video documenting his trip, Muscab is seen enjoying a hot chocolate in the Icelandic town before he is off to try the country's national dish, Hákarl. The content creator said he also visited a thermal bath and spoke to the locals while walking around the city. In his viral video, Muscab said: "I definitely recommend day trips, do it more, F the trains." Muscab, from London, said: "I was in Manchester and needed to get back to London. [Going via Iceland] was so much cheaper. "I wanted to go to Iceland at some point so I thought I might as well do the flight route back. "I saw the price of the tickets and got the idea, it was £130 because it's more expensive in the morning. "I went in the morning and I came back in the early morning the next day. "I needed to be in London by afternoon so I had time. In total the flight was £57. "I flew there and back with budget airlines, it was literally half the price. It just makes more sense, it was so much cheaper. "I went around the town. I had the food there, I spoke to random people. It was just a fun day out, it wasn't like a full holiday. "I went to a thermal bath and had the national dish which is fermented shark. It was better than I expected." Muscab claims the price of trains in the UK is not justified and that it is too expensive compared to European countries. The traveller said he would do a similar trip again instead of paying for the train and would recommend it to others looking to explore other cities. Muscab said: "Train tickets in the UK are expensive, I feel like everyone knows that. Even if you book in advance it's still expensive, it's still cheaper to fly. "It's cheaper to meet up in Spain than meet up in Manchester, that's how ridiculous it have the most expensive trains in Europe, it's not justified. "I would 100% do it again. Seeing another country is not a bad thing, it's a bonus. "I'm happy I got to experience Iceland. I recommend that people travel, it's a lot cheaper than people think." Commenters on Muscab's video have expressed their frustration over UK rail prices, while others pointed out it would have been cheaper to take a coach. One commenter said: "Something needs to be done about the trains in the UK. It's ridiculous." Another said: "So it's cheaper to go out of the UK than to get to another city in the UK." Another said: "£130 for a train is wild." One commented: "Coach is a tenner, probably quicker than multiple flights and no need to go through security multiple times." Another commented: "I would have just booked a coach."
Powys County Times
16-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Manchester to London traveller saves £70 flying to Iceland
A frustrated commuter claims he saved £70 on 'ridiculous' train fares by flying to London from Manchester via Iceland. Muscab Salad was on his way home to London after a trip to Manchester when he discovered the return train back to the capital was a whooping £130. The 32-year-old said he found the price 'ridiculous' so went looking up other options there could be. Muscab discovered he could get a £21 Jet2 flight to Keflavík in Iceland, where he spent 18 hours sightseeing and exploring the city. The content creator said he also visited a thermal bath and spoke to the locals while walking around the city (Image: Kennedy News and Media) The savvy traveller said he took a £36 Play flight back to London the same evening, with the whole trip costing him a total of £57. As well as saving himself £75, he claims flying through Iceland was a bonus as he always wanted to visit. In his viral online video documenting his trip, Muscab is seen enjoying a hot chocolate in the Icelandic town before he is off to try the country's national dish, Hákarl. The content creator said he also visited a thermal bath and spoke to the locals while walking around the city. In his viral video, Muscab said: "I definitely recommend day trips, do it more, F the trains." Muscab, from London, said: "I was in Manchester and needed to get back to London. [Going via Iceland] was so much cheaper. "I wanted to go to Iceland at some point so I thought I might as well do the flight route back. "I saw the price of the tickets and got the idea, it was £130 because it's more expensive in the morning. "I went in the morning and I came back in the early morning the next day. "I needed to be in London by afternoon so I had time. In total the flight was £57. "I flew there and back with budget airlines, it was literally half the price. It just makes more sense, it was so much cheaper. "I went around the town. I had the food there, I spoke to random people. It was just a fun day out, it wasn't like a full holiday. "I went to a thermal bath and had the national dish which is fermented shark. It was better than I expected." Muscab claims the price of trains in the UK is not justified and that it is too expensive compared to European countries. The traveller said he would do a similar trip again instead of paying for the train and would recommend it to others looking to explore other cities. Muscab said: "Train tickets in the UK are expensive, I feel like everyone knows that. Even if you book in advance it's still expensive, it's still cheaper to fly. "It's cheaper to meet up in Spain than meet up in Manchester, that's how ridiculous it have the most expensive trains in Europe, it's not justified. "I would 100% do it again. Seeing another country is not a bad thing, it's a bonus. "I'm happy I got to experience Iceland. I recommend that people travel, it's a lot cheaper than people think." Commenters on Muscab's video have expressed their frustration over UK rail prices, while others pointed out it would have been cheaper to take a coach. One commenter said: "Something needs to be done about the trains in the UK. It's ridiculous." Another said: "So it's cheaper to go out of the UK than to get to another city in the UK." Another said: "£130 for a train is wild."
