Travel

By Joey Tyson There’s a sense of complete calm out in the middle of a fjord. Gliding along in a kayak among towering cliffs and thundering water falls, the only real sound is the soft white-noise of distant cascading water and the slosh of my oar as it propels the little vessel forward. It’s remarkably peaceful, almost zen-like. Fed by the icy waters of the North Sea, the mighty Sognefjord, which at 204km long is the second longest fjord in the...

New research has today revealed the most cost-effective staycation destinations in Great Britain, using the cost of fish and chips as a barometer. Looking at the top 25 domestic holiday destinations from the Great Britain Tourism Survey the Fish and Chip Index takes into consideration prices in 250 food outlets to discover the average cost of fish and chips across Great Britain, and uses this as the benchmark to see which locations offer better value for money. Blackpool towered above...

Discover London Timeshare Ownership: Luxury at its Finest The term "timeshare" has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Often times people purchase these properties that they don't really want at prices they can't afford after being pressured during a stressful sales pitch. The resale market has helped to shed a positive light on vacation ownership as a financially savvy way of owning a holiday home. While timeshares are known for being overpriced, the resale market debunks that myth. Without...

 People nowadays claim that the Earth seems to have shrunk during the past century. With the invention of modern means of transport and communication, there is rarely a destination that seems out of reach. Yet, most of us tend to go back to the same shabby beach house and spend our summer holiday at the nearby bar with the locals, enjoying major sport events. However, you can make some changes for your 2017 summer season with some of the most...

Malaysian paradise is more reachable than ever thanks to new routes launched by Asia’s largest airline China Southern Airlines from London Heathrow. The airline has announced a new route to Malaysian paradise of Langkawi after it increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou service to twice daily, meaning passengers can now take advantage of improved connection times to 30 new destinations across its network. The new service was launched this month with fares from £398 return, including all taxes. Set 30km from North West Malaysia, Langkawi, officially...

The Hotel Felix is  a lovely, Victorian House with a sympathetic, modern extension. It's very easy to find, being located directly off Huntingdon Road, on the outskirts of the City centre of one of the UK's, if not the world's most iconic places. to visit. London is an hour away and the transport links make it an easy place to get to, for a weekend break. The four-star hotel was originally built in 1852 for an Addenbrook’s surgeon, the hotel boasts...

People gather on the top of Glastonbury Tor to witness the Full Buck Moon rising over the Somerset Landmark. The name for July's full moon origins came about as it is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads. People gather on the top of Glastonbury Tor.

A pilot has captured stunning footage of the contrails of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner over eastern Russia. Contrails are line-shaped clouds produced by aircraft engine exhaust, typically at aircraft cruise altitudes several miles above the Earth's surface. They are composed primarily of water, in the form of ice crystals. Lou Boyer was piloting a Boeing 747 flight from Tokyo to Alaska when he saw the contrails over eastern Russia. The Dreamliner was flying towards Asia when Boyer spotted it passing...

Whether it's just a short trip to the countryside or an exhilarating adventure to a distant land, travelling is one of the best ways to make memories with your loved ones. However, going places with a bigger group of people, especially if they are your kids can seem virtually impossible to do on a tight budget. Luckily, there are some simple, yet smart hacks you can use to minimize spending during your family escapades. Check them out below. On planning:...