Travel

In a dusty seaside town on an island off the coast of Senegal, Picasso 2 (it’s written on his hat and that’s what he says he’s called) is urging me to buy some of his artwork. “Today, it’s cheaper than Matalan!” he says out of the blue. A hit with his audience of one, he continues. “You will not find cheaper in Primani!” Some things about Cape Verde I know in advance: the all-year round warm weather, the minimal time...

A Norwegian plane with 84 plumbers on board had to return to Oslo due to problems with the toilets. The flight, which was destined for Munich, took off at 08:35 UTC but returned to Olso 1 hour later to fix the problem. Acording to Dagbladet, there were 84 plumbers who were on their way out for a trip to Munich with their plumbing company Rørkjøp. The managing director of the company, Frank Olsen said that they would have liked to fix the...

● London is one of the world’s best places for culture and eating – and a shorter commute makes Londoners happier than sex Chicago was today revealed as the world’s number one city for having fun and enjoying city life. It is followed by Porto, New York, Melbourne and London in the Time Out City Life Index charting the most exciting cities right now. To identify which cities are thrilling locals the most and should be on everyone’s travel hot...

Whether you're a ski fanatic or you've never been skiing before, getting your kit ready can be a pain in the backside - and that's before you've even stepped foot on a mountain. That's why TLE caught up with Neilson's mountain expert and veteran ski instructor, Simon Cook, to find out what things you need to pack before hitting the slopes. Starting with the bag itself... He reccomends opting for a rucksack that's light and practical, so it doesn't restrict your movements...

There is no denying the breath taking beauty of the royal crescent in Bath. You have probably seen it on a post card or box of biscuits at your gran’s house. The curve of beautiful buildings is worth the trip to this spa town alone. I had visited Bath before and walked along this street, but never knew of the delightful hotel that calls this arc of Georgian terraces home. The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a Grade 1-listed...

By Gemma Francis What kind of travel companion are you? Are you one of the organised 45 per cent of Brits who will arrive at the airport before check-in has even opened? Or one of the more reckless one in twenty who admit they won’t make a move to the gate until the ‘final call’ message is flashing up on screens, and will insist on visiting the bar WHATEVER time of day it is? Take this quiz and find out:  ...

A lovely country spa just 45 mins from London, Ockenden Manor nestles on the fringe of the village of Cuckfield near Brighton. When I arrived I headed straight for the spa, a very angular modern building tucked behind Ockenden Manor. The changing area was snug and busy and well stocked with robes, flip-flops and towels and luggage lockers. The Spa facilities themselves consisted of a large heated indoor pool area connected to a second heated outdoor pool, all very Scandi...

Earlier this week, TLE caught up with Scottish TV and Radio presenter, Danni Menzies, whose job it is to travel the world to find houses for Brits wanting to escape the UK. Tell us a little bit about you?  I’m Danni Menzies from Highland Perthshire in Scotland. I work as a presenter and have been based in London for the last eight years.This year is my third year travelling the world finding Brits their dream homes abroad on Channel 4's...

A gas leak in the West End of London sparked commuter chaos this morning, with road closures and train services being hit. About 1,450 people were evacuated from a nightclub and hotel after the leak was discovered on Craven Street, just off the Strand, just after 02:00 GMT. A ruptured gas main has been detected, London Fire Brigade said. Train services are currently not running into Charing Cross and Waterloo East - which is also closed - and are being...