Travel

El Salvador is a country of contrasts.

A former top Royal Marine commander is training to become the first person to cross Antarctica coast-to-coast in a daring solo expedition. Baz Gray, 43, hopes to arrive in Antarctica in October 2018 and started training for the mammoth endurance test at the start of this month. The last person to try to cross one coast solo, Henry Worsely, died in the attempt in January 2016. For three months - or 100 days - Baz plans to trek from McMurdo...

It says something about the state of modern society that "hideaways" have become the new "getaways", but for anyone who feels as chained to their work emails and as bombarded by their social media feeds as I do you can hardly deny that it's an appealing concept. Nestled in the picturesque market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire and surrounded by stunning countryside the  Feversham Arms and Verbena Spa is leading the way in marketing itself as a hideaway retreat designed to help...

This is the scene as the summer holiday season draws to a close - thousands of abandoned inflatables, once loved, now considered redundant by their former owners. A ‘sanctuary’ for discarded inflatables has opened in a hotel in Majorca in response to the overwhelming amount of blow-ups left behind by guests. Every year, holidaymakers bin their inflatables rather than make room for them in their luggage or deal with the hassle of carrying them around. As a result of the...

The start of a holiday all too often involves the stressful experience of navigating your way round colossal airport terminals and splashing out on pricey parking spots. Contrary to popular belief, this doesn't have to be the case. The benefits of flying from local airports outside London are twofold, here's a few of them... ​They're easier to navigate Quieter airports tend to mean smaller queues in security and at the various facilities, for example Southend Airport has been voted the best airport...

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,...