Travel

Alex Wright takes an adventure around the Estonian island of Vaike-Pakri, discovering failed dams, sunken ships and sauna tents along the way. “We train NATO soldiers during the week,” remarked by guide Rene. “They are not as good as you would think though. They’re always capsizing or complaining they’re tired.” Welcome to kayaking on the Baltic, Estonian style where the waves are big and the laughs even bigger. I’m on a two-day paddle around Vaike-Pakri, the smaller of a set...

The government has said that after March 2019 "your driving licence may no longer be valid by itself" in the EU, in its latest no-deal planning papers. To be able to drive your vehicle in the EU an application may be needed to gain an international driving permit for UK citizens. This could impact on recreational drivers but would severely impede commercial drivers ability to carry out their jobs. An international driving permit is required to drive in Japan, some US...

The stress of modern day life can take a toll on the best of us. Congested cities, high-pressure nine-to-fives, not to mention living lifestyles at supersonic speeds, while trying to squeeze in dinner dates with friends and time for hobbies, can leave anyone burned out and in need of recovery. It's for this very reason that there has been a surge of wellness and spa hotels popping up all over the world. These hotels, which focus on slow living, stress...

A company is set to change air travel forever after launching electric-powered flying TAXIS capable of travelling almost 200mph. Ambitious start-up Vertical Aerospace has become the first company in the UK to successfully build and flight test the vertical take-off and landing, drone-style aircraft. A company is set to change air travel forever after launching this electric-powered flying TAXI capable of travelling almost 200mph. The battery-powered taxi, which is fitted with four rotors, is capable of carrying between two and...

Words by local writer, Tyler Kofman. California's Central Coast was originally inhabited by Chumash and Native American people. Now, it is better-known for its plentiful wineries and rich farm land. But the Central Coast offers much more than just good wine and agriculture. It's beaches, some of the most breathtaking you'll come across, are vast and varying in feel - from chilled-out surf spots, to hidden, natural beauties only accessible by boat. Made up of 350 miles of serene coastline,...

‘From its sugary, baked treats, to its sprawling lakes, here are five reasons why Ontario is the ultimate, year-round family holiday destination’ Over 13.6 million Canadians, around 40% of the country’s population, live in Ontario. And there's plenty of reasons why. The province is a mixture of vast, green countryside and cool, cosmpolitans cities, making it the ideal holiday destination for all types of families - from fitness fanatics to foodies. The name Ontario is thought to derive from an...

Jonathan Longnecker, 38, and his wife Ashley, 35, were ‘living the American dream’ but said their lives revolved around mortgage payments and maintaining their four bedroom home.

'Travel tales with...' is a new regular slot that aims to inspire those TLE readers who dream to travel more. Each month we will encourage interviewees (ranging from explorers, actors and photographers, scientists and politicians) to open up about everything from their fondest childhood holiday memories, to intimate personal encounters with strangers around the world. And, ultimately, share with us their untold travel stories. Our first interviewee is 36-year-old explorer and journalist, Levison Wood, best known for his Channel 4...

If you've ever dreamed of living the high life - in all senses of the word - step this way.  We've tracked down the first pics of a South African architectural masterpiece - the type you imagine will be used in film scenes depicting uber-rich movie stars. It's Pengilly House, with the heart of Nettleton Ridge in Cape Town, which overlooks views of Clifton beaches, the 12 Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. But never mind what's outside...