Travel

Roger Boyd starts every day with a 20-mile warm-up ride - before taking giant tokes of weed and cycling for up to another 100 miles.

Children are now calling the shots when it comes to choosing family holiday destinations, a study has found. Researchers revealed seven out of 10 mums and dads now consult their kids before deciding where their annual sunshine break will be. But more than 40 per cent admitted to ignoring their children’s advice and opting to go somewhere else, only to later regret it. It also emerged nine out of 10 parents put the holiday happiness of their kids before that...

TLE's ultimate guide to the best things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona - from learning how to become a cowboy to riding a hot air balloon in the desert. In Scottsdale, you can do things you probably thought you never would, like attend a college exclusively for aspiring cowboys, or drink cactus cocktails. Located around a twenty-minute drive from Phoenix, lies the curious, western film-set town of Scottsdale. It is a place surrounded by the Sonoran Desert, full of cacti...

Mexico is considered a perennial favorite for most American and non-American travelers in search of a beach gateway. However, not all beach destinations were created the same: Some of these stunning spots feel like they were created a few hours ago mere as an area to disgorge jumbo jets. Puerto Vallarta, on the other hand, was a charming town terra-cotta tile roofs and famous cobblestone streets that cling to the lush green hillsides spilling into the water of Pacific Ocean....

Travel insurance probably seems like just another expense added to all those traveling costs, but it is much more than that. People get insurance to cover all kinds of expenses and problems on their trip and having one can come very handy if an unexpected issue arises on your vacation. If you were thinking about getting insurance for your next traveling experience, here are the reasons why you need to do it: 1. Canceling Your Trip If for any reason...

Take a measuring stick to a map and you’ll find that, as the crow flies, Rotterdam is closer to London than most UK cities. Yet owing to a lack of transport options the Netherland’s second city is often overlooked by Brits who seek out alternative destinations at a mere sniff of inconvenience. That is, at least, until Eurostar launched a new direct service to the Dutch capital that transports you from city centre to city centre in just three hours....

If there’s one thing the UK’s not short of, it’s hotels fit for a king or queen. In London and beyond, there’s five-star hotels a-go go, as well as luxury boutique retreats that are well used to catering for an audience demanding discretion and quality. Of course, it all comes at a price. But for those with cash to spare, or those keen to celebrate with the royals during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19, here are...

The Isle of Portland is also known as an explorer’s island for good reason. As Dorset’s most southern point, it boasts some of the most stunning landscapes along the Jurassic coast. With Chesil beach just a stone’s throw away, there’s no better place to stay than the luxurious Pennsylvania Castle – an exclusive nine-bedroom rental property steeped in history. The picturesque castle is perched on a cliff top overlooking Church Ope Cove, with breath-taking views of the sea. Whether it’s a family gathering, a...

Ever thought about quitting your job to go travelling? Each week TLE speaks to extraordinary people who have done exactly that. This week, we caught up with photographer and adventurer, Chris König, to find out about his life on the road. Chris started out studying psychology. He now lives in a van and travels the world putting on photography workshops. Chris told us about his favourite places, near-death experiences and what made him quit his job to travel... Tell us...