India-Jayne Trainor

It’s no ski-cret that hitting the slopes has an expensive reputation, frequently associated with the kinda crowd who don’t blink twice at the prices of lift passes and luxe lodgings in the Dolomites, the Pyrenees or the Alps. But luckily for the rest of us, Europe has hundreds if not thousands of ski resorts, and there are plenty of affordable pockets of slope out there.  From popular skiing destinations such as France, Austria and Italy to those off-the-beaten track destinations such as Slovenia and Bulgaria, hitting the slopes doesn’t have to mean splashing absolutely all of your cash. We’ve done some digging to find out where in Europe offers the most reasonable skiing while not compromising on knockout mountain views, so here are our picks for the best cheap and cheerful resorts in the continent. RECOMMENDED: 🏔️ The best places to visit in the Austrian Alps⛷️ The best ski resorts in Switzerland🎭 The best city breaks in Europe🚞 The ultimate three-week Europe train itinerary All prices used reflect the 2025 ski season at the time of writing and may be subject to change.  India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

You’ve done the classics: the capital cities, the TikTok viral spots, the cities with their own Netflix show. And don’t get us wrong, we love the classics for a reason. But there’s a downside to these big, bustling, bucket-list-worthy travel destinations. If you’ve ever queued an hour for a pastry, spent your day’s budget on a coffee or had to book a museum three months in advance, you’ll know it as well as us: it’s the crowds. The thing is, locals aren’t happy about it either. This summer saw a series of anti-tourism demonstrations in European hotspots, as locals reached breaking point with years of overtourism; Amsterdam is cracking down on new hotels, Venice is set to double its tourist tax in 2025. So there’s never been a better time to think outside the box for your travels – especially when so many incredible European spots are getting overlooked. And we’re not gatekeepers here at Time Out. From culture-packed city breaks to under-the-radar national parks, these destinations have got everything you want from your next holiday, with the added bonus of far fewer people jostling to see the same attractions. So if you’re travelling on a budget, searching for quiet or just desperate to try somewhere new, these are the most underrated places to visit in Europe right now, handpicked by Time Out's network of well-travelled writers. RECOMMENDED:🏰 The best city breaks in Europe📍 The most beautiful places in Europe⛷️ The best ski holidays in Europe🏘️ The coolest neighbourhoods

For those of us who live in the northern Hemisphere, October tends to be a time of chai lattes, pumpkin carving and donning a couple of extra layers. The temperature is easing, leaves are littering our streets, and the long evenings of summer are starting to draw in – so it sounds like a pretty good opportunity to get away for one last hit of vitamin D, right? There are plenty of holiday destinations in Europe which continue to have glowing, summer-like weather throughout October, ideal for whether you’re planning a half-term getaway or a weekend break. And for those prepared to go long-haul, destinations in North Africa, South America and Asia are standing ready to lavish us with nice weather, too. So, here’s our handpicked list of the best places to travel that are still hot in October. RECOMMENDED:☀️The best places to travel throughout the year🗺️The world’s most underrated travel destinations🏖️The most beautiful beaches in the world India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

Solo female travel is having a moment – according to a recent survey, over half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad alone. That means more women than ever are heading off to far-flung destinations in search of new friends, different cultures and memorable experiences. But where should they go, and what should they know?  A few countries are known to be relatively safe and easy to navigate for women looking for an adventure, with well-trodden backpacker routes, friendly locals and the chance to meet new people – or spend some good quality alone time. Here are nine of the best destinations for solo female travellers and good-to-know advice on how to stay safe. India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. RECOMMENDED:✨ The best places in the world to travel alone🏡 The most beautiful small towns in the world🌃 The best cities in the world

Para aqueles que vivem no hemisfério norte, Outubro tende a ser uma época de bebidas quentes, uma ascensão de tudo o que leva abóbora e a adição de algumas camadas extra de roupa. A temperatura começa a baixar, as folhas enchem as nossas ruas e as longas noites de Verão começam a encurtar – parece uma óptima oportunidade para uma última dose de vitamina D, não é verdade? Há muitos destinos de férias na Europa que continuam a desfrutar de um clima glorioso, semelhante ao Verão, durante todo o mês de Outubro, ideais para uma última escapadinha quente. E para aqueles dispostos a fazer viagens mais longas, destinos no norte de África, América do Sul e Ásia estão prontos para nos brindar com bom tempo também. Portanto, aqui está a nossa lista cuidadosamente seleccionada dos melhores destinos para viajar que ainda estão quentes em Outubro. Recomendado: ☀️ Paros em vez de Santorini, Perth em vez de Sydney: os melhores 'dupes' do mundo, segundo o TikTok ✈️ Como ser um melhor turista nas cidades mais movimentadas da Europa

There’s no better place to escape to on holiday than an island – especially the palm-fringed, white sandy beach variety. Even better than an island is one that no one else knows about, where you can explore lush jungles, deserted coves and breathtaking landscapes without seeing (or hearing) a single soul. With almost one million islands around the world, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are a few hidden spots just waiting to be discovered. And we’ve got the absolute best, right here. From volcanic archipelagos in Portugal to mountainous islands in the Indian Ocean, here are the best hidden spots for total relaxation.  RECOMMENDED:🏝️ The prettiest islands in the world🏖️ The best beaches in the world🌎 The best cities to visit in the world🏘️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world India-Jayne Trainor is a travel writer, who specialises in South East Asia, Tasmania, the UK and more. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. See our affiliate guidelines for more. 

‘Overtourism’. It’s more than a buzzword – in the world’s most popular destinations, it’s a problem that affects almost every aspect of local life, from the environment to the cost of renting, transport and eating out. And when a place is overwhelmed by people, it’s not only locals’ quality of life that suffers; the quality of your holiday does, too.  But, with baby steps, it looks like things could be changing. Destinations like Italy and Japan are coming up with ways to redistribute tourism from densely crowded hotspots to lesser-visited regions. Among travellers, overtourism has given rise to the ‘destination dupes’ trend, where overrun holiday destinations are swapped out for less crowded, less expensive, but just-as-good alternatives.  On our newly updated list of the world’s most underrated travel destinations, you won’t find your Bangkoks or your Balis, your Amalfis or your Amsterdams. What you will find is a Yosemite dupe, Morocco’s overlooked neighbour, a place where penguins outnumber people, and plenty more travel inspo where that came from.Chosen by our network of expert editors and globetrotting travel writers, these overlooked spots offer great (or quiet) alternatives to the classics. And in many cases, they’re places that actually really want visitors. In other words, travelling to any of these 24 criminally overlooked destinations is a win-win situation. See you out there? RECOMMENDED: 🏰 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🚞 12 ways to be a bett

Visiting a country’s smaller towns and rural regions is the perfect way to get off the beaten path on holiday. These postcard-perfect spots are not only gorgeous to look at, but they also offer a chance to experience a different side to whichever country you’re visiting, and they’re mostly devoid of the crowds you’ll find in big cities. From quaint towns in the Swiss mountains to coastal communities in the USA and chocolate box villages in Japan, there are too many beautiful small towns around the world to visit in one lifetime, but that won’t stop us from trying.  India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. RECOMMENDED:🌎The best things to do in the world😍 The most beautiful places in the world🚞The most incredible train journeys around the world🖼️The best museums and galleries in the world

Exploring the fascinating world beneath the waves is a thrilling experience. And getting to see colourful marine life like tropical fish, turtles, dolphins and even whales isn’t solely reserved for those with a heavy scuba tank – anyone with a good quality snorkel can discover technicolour coral reefs and playful wildlife in some of the world’s most magical destinations. There are thousands of fantastic snorkelling spots worldwide, but with the rise of coral bleaching and warming oceans, a few unique locations stand out for having impossibly clear waters, healthy reef systems and thriving underwater life. Here are the best places in the world to glimpse these precious and priceless watery reef-scapes.  India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. RECOMMENDED: ☀️ The best winter sun destinations🌍 The best things to do in the world🚂 The most incredible train journeys around the world🖼️ The best museums and galleries in the world🌹 The most romantic places in the world

If you’re a Brit, Europe’s on your doorstep – but how much of the continent have you really explored? Many of us are guilty of heading to the same destinations again and again (no offence, Paris), saving up all our money and time off for big trips to far-flung destinations. But you don’t have to endure a long-haul flight to sunbathe on alabaster beaches, chase waterfalls and explore rainforest-covered islands. All of them can be found within Europe.  From the glaciers and fjords of Norway in the north to the hot southern Mediterranean coastline, Europe has it all, and taking a trip won’t even make much of a dent in your annual leave. So swap eleven-hour flights and a hit to your wallet with a short-haul trip to the deserts, lakes and mountains of Spain, Albania or Italy – we won’t tell if you don’t.  India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. RECOMMENDED: 🗺 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🌃 The best city breaks in Europe🏝 The best alternative Mediterranean beach breaks

Viajar en solitario está de moda. Según una reciente encuesta, más de la mitad de las mujeres de la generación Z se plantearían viajar solas al extranjero. Esto significa que cada vez son más las que se dirigen a destinos lejanos en busca de nuevos amigos, culturas diferentes y experiencias memorables. Pero, ¿dónde deben ir y qué deben saber? Se sabe que algunos países son relativamente seguros y fáciles de explorar para las mujeres que buscan una aventura, con rutas de mochilas y gente local que facilita la oportunidad de conocer gente nueva o pasar un rato de calidad a solas. Hemos hecho una lista de nueve de los mejores destinos para mujeres que viajan solas y consejos útiles sobre cómo mantenerse segura. 1. Sri Lanka Foto: Sri Lanka La pequeña isla de Sri Lanka es como la India en miniatura, pero con su encanto único que la convierte en la primera parada perfecta para las mujeres viajeras que desean explorar el sur de Asia. Es popular entre los mochileros y tiene un tamaño perfecto para pasar una semana o un mes descubriendo parajes (que aparecen en las listas de patrimonio de la Unesco) como Dambulla y Sigiriya o visitando plantaciones de té en Nuwara Eliya. Para relajarse, las playas doradas de la bahía de Arugam, Mirissa y Hikkaduwa ofrecen albergues a muy buen precio frente a la playa, surf y comida local deliciosa. 2. Portugal Foto: Shutterstock Portugal se ha hecho un nombre como uno de los mejores destinos de viaje en solitario gracias a los nómadas digitales q

Viatjar en solitari està de moda. Segons una enquesta recent, més de la meitat de les dones de la generació Z es plantejarien viatjar soles a l'estranger. Això significa que cada cop són més les que es dirigeixen a destinacions llunyanes a la recerca de nous amics, cultures diferents i experiències memorables. Però, on han d'anar i què han de saber? Se sap que alguns països són relativament segurs i fàcils d'explorar per a les dones que busquen una aventura, amb rutes de motxilles i gent local que facilita l'oportunitat de conèixer gent nova o passar una estona de qualitat a soles. Hem fet una llista de nou de les millors destinacions per a dones que viatgen soles i consells útils sobre com mantenir-se segura. 1. Sri Lanka Foto: Sri Lanka La petita illa de Sri Lanka és com l'Índia en miniatura, però amb el seu encant únic que la converteix en la primera parada perfecta per a les dones viatgeres que volen explorar el sud d'Àsia. És popular entre els motxillers i té una mida perfecta per passar una setmana o un mes descobrint paratges (que apareixen a les llistes de patrimoni de la Unesco) com Dambulla i Sigiriya o visitant plantacions de te a Nuwara Eliya. Per relaxar-vos, les platges daurades de la badia d'Arugam, Mirissa i Hikkaduwa ofereixen albergs a molt bon preu davant de la platja, surf i menjar local deliciós. 2. Portugal Foto: Shutterstock Portugal s'ha fet un nom com a una de les millors destinacions de viatge en solitari gràcies als nòmades digitals que s'hi tra