Travel

Thanks to the Warrior Challenge, a triathlon carried out by two veterans of the Afghan War which raised £52,000 for solder charities, today five British Army families will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Lapland to meet Santa Claus. Each family was chosen at random and all have been affected in some way from the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan. The group departed from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this morning and will be spending three days exploring Santa’s homeland...

So, you want to get the best winter sun, but the question is - where do you go? Don’t fear! We’ve got you covered! Whilst there are countless places you can visit in summer for daylong sunshine, choosing where to go for your last minute winter break might leave your mind feeling a little baffled. Once you have completed your European health insurance card renewal application, you are free to travel across Europe and do all the fun activities you...

While Christmas is celebrated throughout the world on the same day every year (bar a few exceptions), that doesn’t mean that it’s celebrated in the same way. Every one of these countries celebrates the festive season loudly, proudly and with their own unique traditions. Please see this amazing infographic done by Simply Education on these wonderful Christmas traditions. Japan Despite the fact that only 1% of Japan’s population is Christian, this is a country that celebrates Christmas with just as...

Queen Victoria's favourite rail carriage is to be given a new lease of life for the first time in half-a-century. Staff at the National Railway Museum in York have began working on the luxurious 19th Century transport which is set to last 18 months. The restoration of the outside of the saloon carriage will include a complete overhaul thanks to a private donation from a supporter of the museum. It will involve stripping back layers of paint and varnish and...

With nights getting darker and work getting more stressful in the run-up to Christmas, the urge to knock your job on the head to travel becomes more enticing. For this month's slot Quit your job and travel the world like..., TLE caught up with professional photographer Jon Martin whose photo recently won Network Rail’s ‘Line in the Landscape’ category at the Landscape Photographer of the Year awards. If Jon's stunning travel photography doesn't tempt you to travel, we don't know...

Exeter, Newcastle, London Southend and Cardiff airports are among the happiest in the world, according to 'smiley' feedback system technology. Exeter Airport was named the number one aiport in the world, achieving an average customer satifisfaction rating of 88.66 per cent. Cork Airport came a close second with a score of 88.45 per cent, with Newcastle finishing fifth (87.05 per cent), London Southend Airport in sixth (86.79 per cent) and Cardiff seventh (86.57 per cent). Published by HappyOrNot, the Finnish company responsible...

The city of Prague is well known for its affordable home-brewed beer and is just one of the reasons it’s so highly rated as a location to visit. People come from all over the world to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Prague - whether you want to chill out in one of the many friendly beer gardens, or sample some of the gorgeous food, this is a city with something for everyone. Prague is divided into ten...

An Airbus jet is drawing a giant Christmas tree over the sky in Germany after taking off from Hamburg earlier today. The jet headed south towards Munster before making the zigzagged outline of a Christmas tree over the German cities of Cologne, Bonn and Frankfurt. The flight is currently heading back to its origin over the east of Germany. The stunt echoes a move by rival manufacturer Boeing in August when a Dreamliner made a giant plane over America. Flight BOE004...

Bleary-eyed Brits could soon be ferried home at the end of a long day on this ultra-luxurious bus - fitted with BEDS. Passengers on the 'Snoozeliner' will be able to sleep off their excesses in 14 discreet futuristic pods featuring full-length horizontal beds. The designers hope the service will eventually operate on eight routes across four UK cities in Autumn 2018, And passengers won't have to worry about missing their stop because stewards will be on hand to wake them...