Travel

If you’re lucky enough to have a job that enables travel, firstly, congratulations! Many people dream of travelling the world but it can often be expensive and out of reach. A job that requires you to jet set makes travel much cheaper, and although you’re strictly there to work, there’s always time to play too, right? Just be prepared for the inevitable jetlag and tiredness, travelling may seem glamorous but it can also be quite stressful. If you plan your...

Hundreds of people queued to get inside St Mary's Church in Melton Mowbray, Leics., for the festival which started off with just a hundred trees 16 years ago.

Thinking of escaping the 'rat race'? Then you can't get much further than this ...a remote hotel in Greenland which is 500-miles from anywhere. The settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit in East Greenland has a buzzing population – of 450 people – and the odd polar bear. It takes three flights and a helicopter ride to travel the 1,486 miles from London and frequently posts temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius, making it one of the coldest places on earth. However, the tiny...

Christmas doesn’t require snow, cold and tons of warm clothes. In fact, you can enjoy this holiday more under the Caribbean sun. Christmas carols, pudding and trifle wine are great, of course… But how does laying down in the beach mid-December while drinking a mojito sound? Undoubtedly, the atmosphere of the Caribbean winter is the perfect setting for a memorable Christmas break. And that is the reason why every year, more and more people decide to leave behind the typical...

The Christmas Train of Lights which will journey from Paignton to Kingswear through the 450-metre technicolour Greenway tunnel

It is that time of year again, how much are rail passengers going to be ripped off next year. Well it is going to be a hike of 3.1 per cent in the New Year. After another year of chaos on the railways (and the weather hasn't even gone bad yet) this will anger, well pretty much everyone, apart from shareholders in these rail companies. The rise, is lower than the 3.4% average rise for fares in 2018 (not really...

First officer Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, was two-and-half times over the drink drive limit

Flamenco Flamenco is very important in Spanish tradition. It is a fusion of musical styles involving dance, singing, and guitar. Its main influences derive from Arabic, Judaism, Spanish, and, mostly, Gypsy peoples. It originated in the Spanish territory of Andalusia. Originally there was only singing in flamenco and later on they added the dancing and, around the 18th century, the guitar, spreading to all parts of the country. Now, it is very easy to find Flamenco in Madrid and there...

by Aoife Meagher, travel writer There are few places in the world where Christmas feels more alive than in Germany. The Christmas Markets of Germany, spread throughout the country from big city extravaganzas to tiny village traditions, are focal points for the visitor seeking a truly festive experience. If the thought of drinking glühwein beneath glittering lights, or seeking out bargains and unique gifts for family and friends appeals, then read on to discover a handy guide to the best...