Travel
‘It’s the perfect destination to escape to another world away from London” The Grand Hotel & Spa
There's nothing more civilized than escaping London to explore a new city. With York just two hours away on the train, it's the perfect destination to escape to another world. Having never visited the northern city, I didn't really know what to expect. But when we arrived, I was in awe of its beautiful old buildings and amazing bars and pubs. The Grand Hotel and Spa is the only five-star hotel in the city - and the only AA five-star...
“If you’re coming to visit Windsor…it’s important to do it with style” The Castle Hotel – Windsor
Windsor is a beautiful city, rich with history and grandeur. That's why if you're coming to visit, it's important to do it with style. After all it's the town that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen as their wedding destination. If you're travelling from London, it's extra convenient. Only an hour away by train or car it's a quick getaway, but still feels like you're a million miles away from city life. And The Castle Hotel by MGallery is...
Ras al Khaimah looks to attract thrill-seeking adventure tourists with World’s longest zip-line
Ras al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the United Arab Emirates, is looking to attract adventure tourists following the opening of the World's longest zip-line. Thrill-seekers will travel at speeds of up to 120kph to 150kph at a height of 1,680 metres above sea level on top of Jebel Jais mountain. The zip-line is 2.83 kilometers long - the equivalent to over 28 soccer fields - and features a cable weighing in at over six tons. It was opened by HH Sheikh Ahmad bin...
Humans allocated less space on flights than animals on their way to slaughter
Humans are allocated less space on flights than that given by law to cattle on their way to slaughter, shocking new research has revealed. Based on a medium sized calf weighing 75kg (the average weight of a human) the legal entitlement for cattle in transportation is 0.5m2 . On a flight, the average space per passenger is 0.35m2. Kate Andrews, Loco2’s co-founder and COO behind the research comments on the findings: "As a train travel evangelist, I’m always looking for...
What to expect from Eurostar’s London to Amsterdam service
It’s official: on Wednesday 4 April, travellers can travel direct from London to Amsterdam by train, doing away with the need for airport rigmarole. The extension of the Eurostar comes after a number of delays to the launch. But track improvements mean that the London-Brussels journey has also benefitted, with 17 minutes being shaved off its journey. The inaugural journey takes place on 23 March but on 4 April, the new service will begin in earnest, luring away some of...
These incredible pictures show how Air New Zealand’s cabin crew uniform has changed over time…
There's something special about seeing someone in cabin crew uniform. Like when you see a flight attendant striding through the airport and you stop and stare. But how have cabin crew uniforms changed over the years? With London Fashion Week starting tomorrow, TLE decided to take a look at how style above the clouds has evolved since WW2. Take a look at these incredible pictures by Air New Zealand, which show cabin crew uniforms dating back to 1946. Notice how the...
easyHotel offer £5 pop-up four-poster supplement for Valentine’s Day
Nothing says romance quite like an overnight stay in a cheap hotel in Croydon. Add a self-assembled gazebo, that turns your bog-standard bed into glittery, pink four-poster love raft, and sparks will fly. This Valentine's Day easyHotel, the budget hotel chain that offers rooms for as little as £19.99 per night, is 'trialling' a supplement that lets frugal couples hire a pink and orange four-poster self-assembled canopy (gazebo) for £5. Whoever said romance was dead? To order the ultimate mood-setting...
What to take on a long-haul flight? The checklist…
Long-haul flights can be tedious. For those who’ve never been on one, they go a little bit like this. On boarding, your are immediately surprised by the size of the aircraft. You flick through the entertainment package to see what films you’re going to watch during the flight. You make small talk with the person next to you before take off. You take advantage of the free booze. You get drunk. You get hungover. You wish you never got drunk....
Quit your job and travel the world like… Daniel James Clarke
This week, TLE caught up with British-born photographer Daniel James Clarke to find out how he went from restaurant manager to world traveller. Since quitting his job in 2014, he's been on the road exploring over 60 countries along the way. Tell us a little bit about you? My name is Daniel James, I’m British-born but have been living and working nomadically for the past three years. After spending eight years managing restaurants, mainly in London, I was pretty confident there...