More than 6.4 million foreign tourists visited Brazil in 2014, the largest number ever according to the latest statistics. 217,003 were from the UK, up from 169,732 in 2013. Of course, the 2014 World Cup was the main reason for the 10.6 per cent increase against 2013 figures. View image...

by Benjamin Potter Hear the word theme park and a sigh escapes as the stereotype of queues and screaming kids comes to mind. So when Europa Park invited me to check out their latest attraction - a virtual reality rollercoaster - I'm no Eurosceptic, but I was prepared for the...

Adrenaline-junkies have a new set of boxes to tick as a new study found the 10 best adrenaline rushes around the world. Not for the faint-hearted, the daring top 10 was compiled from a massive public survey involving 2,000 people, with the shortlist drawn up by mentors for new Discovery...

You want to 'do' Mont Blanc this summer but not sure where to start? From relaxed guided family treks to longer itineraries, mountain biking and even a full-on climbing ascent, there are plenty of options to choose from. It all depends on your experience – and what you want to...

It was on a starry night, when the hills were bright, that astronomists realised they needed to move away from those darn light-polluted hills. And with a steady interest in star-gazing, the Spanish mecca of Montsec has seen a steady rise in tourists visiting for its glimpse of our galaxy. Set...

by Inka Piegsa I was lucky enough to live  in Turkey for four years, but I didn’t stay put in my nice little apartment near Bodrum on Turkey’s Aegean Sea. Of most interest - especially for those wanting to avoid typical tourist traps, is Turkey's Black Sea coast. Contrary to...

By Jack Peat, TLE Editor  21:15 on Thursday evening, my brother, my friend and I are sat on one of around 20 carriages parked on a shaded platform at London Euston away from the hustle and bustle of daytime West Coast mainline traffic. Our bags have been dropped off in...

The picturesque mountains of France play home to a plethora of world-class events throughout the year, both for participants and spectators. This summer alone has a wide choice events for hardcore cyclists, runners, families, foodies and music-lovers, who'll all find a great activity to punctuate their holidays. Here, we've rounded...

Here's a competition for Facebook fiends, Pinterest peeps and those with unsteady hands - we have FIVE Panoramic Pods to give away. These neat contraptions take the imperfections out of hand-held panorama pics, moving neatly from one end of a pic to another, without those annoying black bits ruining your...