Travel

Denmark - The country of full of bicycles, where you can get to experience the Vikings lifestyle, enjoy millions of gastronomic alternatives, bike rides around Copenhagen main streets, get lost in their fairytale castles under a hyggeligt (cozy) atmosphere. Sara Lopez, a Spaniard living in Denmark, shares with us the most interesting places in this country. In general, one of the most special corners of Denmark is its capital: Copenhagen, where we can find the  most enjoyable colorful places: Nyhavn...

It’s true; Europe really does have a destination for every occasion. No matter whether you’re looking for a fun-filled escape or want to go on a stylish honeymoon, you can find the ideal location closer to home than you think. You don’t have to travel half way across the globe to find amazing beaches and crystal clear waters. If you plan on travelling around Europe, be sure to complete the new e111 application form to ensure you can receive reduced...

Tell us a little bit about you? My name is Jeroen Swolfs, I'm a Dutch photojournalist now living in Amsterdam. After working for Dutch newspapers and magazines for a couple of years, I decided it was time for something bigger so I started the Streets of the World Project, which took me to 195 countries in seven years. I wanted to photograph normal street life in all the capitals of the world by taking one identical photo to show what...

Tourism is not only going to museums but also knowing the essence of the different places we visit Madrid is one of the most famous cities in Europe. Being the capital of Spain, too many people choose this city as their holiday destination to enjoy another type of tourism that goes far beyond the traditional tours and sightseeings. In fact, one of the most interesting things about visiting Madrid is the wide variety of options we find to have fun,...

When it comes to getting away for a weekend in the winter most Londoners are looking for three things; a cosy location, scrumptious food and a hassle-free journey. Thankfully, The Miller of Mansfield has all three. Nestled at the heart of Goring-on-Thames around eight miles north-west of Reading The Miller lies at the meeting point of the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs. The railway station is on the main line between Oxford and London and its riverside plain houses the residential area...

Here's the Flying Scotsman running out of steam and struggling to make its way up a rather modest hill. The world's most famous train wowed rail buffs with a guest appearance in Somerset last week. But the engine - which made history in 1934 as the first steam loco to reach 100mph - left some puffing with disbelief as it tackled the Quantocks. A bystander filmed it having trouble getting up Crowcombe Hill on the West Somerset Railway near Taunton....

With a relaxed Italian lifestyle, strikingly picturesque landscapes and a climate similar to nearby North Africa (all just two hours from London) – it’s hardly surprising Sardinia has become an increasingly popular holiday destination in recent years. The world’s first identified ‘Blue Zone’ – a geographic area with inhabitants that, statistically, live the longest lives - Sardinia is thought to be home to the highest concentration of Centenarians (people aged 100 and above). In 2012, the Province of Ogliastra, in...

Just when we thought London was the best-connected city in the world, it's become a little better: the first non-stop return flights between the UK and Indonesia begin on 31 October. Operated by five-star airline Garuda Indonesia, it will be the only airline to fly direct, and will cut out its previous stopover in Singapore for the return journey. Non-stop flights will run three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from London Heathrow at 21:155, landing in the...

Sweden has erected glass cabins in its wilderness to allow stressed out workers to escape the daily grind. Five people with some of the world's most stressful jobs, including a British Broadcaster, have been invited to live in cabins made of glass in Sweden’s nature for 72 hours. During their stay, they will enjoy outdoor activities, such as swimming, fishing and cooking off the grid, to get a wholesome experience of a healthy life. Their well-being will be monitored in...