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Want a drink? You've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joints to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. But what makes a truly good bar? Well, our critieria for inclusion on this list is simple; a menu of genius drinks is important, but so is overall vibe – there’s no point having the perfect paloma if you have to drink it in a bar that smells of bins. To make the Top 50 a bar has to be fun, full of lovely folk, be inclusive and also look the part.  The latest additions to our list include rowdy sports bar meets 80s horror movie set Bloodsports in Covent Garden, whisky wonderland Dram Bar on Denmark Street, the hypnotic Bar Lotus in Dalston, Below Stone Nest in Chinatown, Rasputin’s by London Fields, and Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneath a famous Soho deli. Now go forth and drink. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and she'll have a dirty gin martini if you're buying. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Dreaming of sand between your toes, wind blowing in your hair and sun beating down on your skin? You might just be due a trip to the beach. Here in the UK, we can’t quite guarantee the sunshine, but we can guarantee some seriously stunning beaches which will rival those of Mediterranean (and might even be contenders for the best beaches in the world).  We have white sand beaches, we have pebbles, we have towering chalk cliffs and rock pools galore. We pretty much have a beach for every occassion. Not sure where to go? We’ve rounded up the best beaches in the UK right here, from Scotland to Cornwall, all chosen by Time Out travel writers who have been to visit them IRL. You’ll also find our expert reccs for where to stay, so you can make the most of your beachy getaway. Enjoy.  Where are the UK’s most beautiful beaches? Pretty beaches are dotted all over the UK, but you’ll find some absolute beauties in Scotland, Cornwall and Wales, where the water is often clear, beaches are surrounded by tall cliffs and greenery and you might even find sand between your toes. On our list of the UK’s best beaches, we’ve included the prettiest and most serene stretches of coast out there, but we’ve also included those better for vibes, families and big old picnics. They might not be lookers, but they’re perfect for a seaside day out.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK🌊 The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏊 The best wild swimming spots in the UK🌤️ The best place

If you’re dreaming of finding sand in your shoes after a long day out and queuing too long for ice cream, then you could do a lot worse than venturing out of the city and planning a trip to one of the UK’s seemingly endless coastal towns. This is an island nation, after all, which means it’s packed with rugged cliffs and windswept headlands as well as quaint fishing villages and shoreline surf spots. We might not have the sunkissed weather of our European neighbours, but when it comes to costal charm, the UK ticks a hell of a lot of boxes. Planning a trip to the seaside? Check out our list of the best coastal towns in the country, from Scotland to Cornwall.   Which UK seaside towns get the best weather?  If you’re chasing sunshine, you’re probably going to want to go south. Brighton, Margate, St Ives, Salcombe and Falmouth can clock some serious sun hours in the right season – but we can’t make any promises, so be sure to pack a raincoat to be on the safe side.  Where are the best beaches in the UK? If beach walks and swimming in the sea is what you’re after, look no further than our list of the best beaches in the UK. From the list below, we’d recommend Brighton if you’re more of a pebble person. Head to Nefyn for natural beauty and extreme quiet. Try North Berwick if you want sand between your toes and can stomach chillier waters. And for higher temperatures, head to East Portlemouth beach and stay in Salcombe.  RECOMMENDED:🌊The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏖️T

Okay, so we may not have a four-day bumper bank holiday to look forward to this weekend, but that doesn’t mean the fun in London has to stop. It’s time to shake yourself out of that chocolate-egg stupor and dive right back into the city’s cultural calendar – and how could you not with all this sunny, blue-skied weather we’re enjoying right now?  Keep things alfresco by checking out London’s glorious pockets of spring flowers, wandering around a classic car boot sale where vintage goods are brought from sleek, retro motors or listening to author talks on the grass at the alfresco literary festival, Books in the Park.  However, there’s a mighty line-up of art festivals happening across the capital to tempt you inside this week. Listen to up-coming hit makers and bona fide legends at the Brick Lane Jazz Festival, listen to classical music remixed with cutting-edge spoken word artists, dance and DJs at Multitudes’ festival’s eclectic range of concerts and watch new, original films at both Queer East Festival and the Chronic Youth Film Festival.

London’s LGBTQ+ scene is among the most fabulous in the world, with a wealth of bars, clubs, nights and other spaces serving the city’s queer communities. So it’s no surprise, then, that London celebrates Pride month like nowhere else in the world.  The culmination of this month of parties and protests is Pride in London, which usually takes place in the early days of July and sees the city centre transform into a huge, chaotic, rainbow-coloured celebration. The main event is the Pride Parade, a huge spectacle typically comprising around 600 groups and 35,000 participants, but there are also five stages around Soho and the West End and a Family Zone, all of which will be serving up a wealth of free entertainment throughout the day. Here is everything you need to know about the route and timings of Pride 2025’s Parade.  When is the London Pride Parade 2025? This year London’s Pride parade will place on Saturday, July 5.  How can I take part in the London Pride Parade 2025? With the big day now less than three months away, applications have now closed for groups wishing to take part in this year’s parade. But while you might have missed the boat (or float?) for this year’s march, you can still catch all the action from the best seats in the house by booking tickets for the Haymarket Grandstand, which go on sale shortly. What time does the London Pride Parade start? Timings have yet to be announced for this year’s parade, but in previous years it has started at aroun

There’s no season more welcome than the start of summer. Brighter days, warmer temperatures and more time outdoors results in an uplifted mood and a general lust for life. It also helps when you have a stellar summer playlist – the kind that draws on golden classics and modern hits alike to really add a healthy dose of that feel-good feeling we all love. Here at Time Out, our team of writers and editors have you covered when it comes to the most essential summer anthems. From a Bill Withers staple to some Sabrina Carpenter sparkle, our playlist of the best summer songs captures all the fun, warmth and mood-lifting magic you want when it comes to soundtracking your summer months. RECOMMENDED: 🎤 The best karaoke songs ❤️ The best love songs🎉 The best party songs🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far

Television has been around for 70 years, but only in the last two decades has it earned true respect as an artistic medium. Up to that point, elitists referred to TV as ‘the idiot box’ or ‘the boob tube,’ and if you worked in it, you were either a hack or an upstart hoping to make the leap into the more dignified world of movies. Was its poor reputation deserved? Sure, there were blips of brilliance between The Ed Sullivan Show and The Sopranos, but by and large, the garbage outweighed the gold. Maybe it’s unfair, but the fact that it was all being beamed directly into our living rooms made the dreck more noticeable.  That’s all changed. Television has nudged film out from the center of popular culture, to the point that some of cinema’s truest believers – Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Steven Soderbergh – are making movies specifically for the small screen. The shift may have started with HBO and The Sopranos, but the advent of streaming has made it so that hundreds of new shows are now continually flipping the script every few years, if not months. But that doesn’t mean everything before 1999 is pure dross. While this list is dominated by 21st century programs, there are hundreds of shows that deserve credit for pushing TV forward into its current golden age, and chiseling them down to a neat top 100 is difficult. So we elected to leave off talk shows, variety shows and sketch comedy, focusing on scripted, episodic dramas, comedies and miniseries. Even then, it proved to b

We don’t know about you, but we think we’re pretty damn lucky to have world-class festivals just a tube ride away. Forget trekking across the country to live in a field for five days. When you live in London, you can hop on a tube, and an hour later you’re listening to your favourite artists, tinny to hand, knowing that there’s a hot shower and a cosy bed waiting for you once the day is over. We Londoners love live music, so it’s no surprise that we’re absolutely spoilt for choice when summer rolls around. You’ve got festivals devoted to hip-hop, jazz, leftfield pop, disco, afrobeats, heavy rock ‘n’ roll. Whatever your taste may be, my god does London have a day festival for you. After a flurry of acts announcements in February and March, the line-ups for summer’s festivals have pretty much taken shape by early spring, which means it’s time to make some decisions about which festivals are worth your time and money. Have a scroll through our comprehensive guide – which we keep meticulously updated with all the latest line-up announcements – see what takes your fancy, and start planning a fantastic summer in 2025. But be warned, most London festivals get more expensive the later you leave it, and plenty of them will sell out long before the portaloos are installed and the stages are constructed. Grab your tickets right now if you know what’s good for ya! RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🌍 The best festivals in Europe

There’s enough colour and flavour in Victoria to satisfy any culinary craving and at any price – whether you’re after an Aussie brunch, a delicate tasting menu, Danish baked goodies, a good old British roast or the best burgers for miles. Moving out towards Pimlico, you’ll find fancy contemporary cooking, opulent Ottoman eats and some stonking Chinese cuisine. Here’s our pick of the best. RECOMMENDED: The 50 Best Restaurants in London. 

Ah, September. In the northern hemisphere, summer is drawing to a close, but in the south, spring is only just beginning. It’s a time between the mid-year travel peak and the busy festive season, and that means it’s a solid time to get away.  It’s also cheaper, the weather is more temperate and there’s a cracking roster of festivals and local traditions scheduled for this time of year, from region-wide book fairs and rock music festivals to scenic annual wine tours and massive flea markets. So, no matter the vibe you’re after this September, our list of the best places to travel will have something for you. RECOMMENDED:✈️The best places to travel in October🗺️Full guide to the best places to travel🛍️The world’s coolest neighbourhoods🎭The best cities for culture right now 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

London is absolutely world-class when it comes to museums. Obviously, we’re pretty biased, but with more than 170 of them dotted about the capital – a huge chunk of which are free to visit – we think it’s fair to say that there’s nowhere else in the world that does museums better.  Want to explore the history of TfL? We’ve got a museum for that. Rather learn about advertising? We’ve got a museum for that too. History? Check. Science? Check. 1940s cinema memorabilia, grotesque eighteenth-century surgical instruments, or perhaps a wall of 4,000 mouse skeletons? Check, check and check! Being the cultured metropolitans that we are, Time Out’s editors love nothing more than a wholesome afternoon spent gawping at Churchill’s baby rattle or some ancient Egyptian percussion instruments. In my case, the opportunity to live on the doorstep of some of the planet’s most iconic cultural institutions was a big reason why I moved here at the first chance I got, and I’ve racked up countless hours traipsing around display cases and deciphering needlessly verbose wall texts in the eleven years since. From iconic collections, brilliant curation and cutting-edge tech right down to nice loos, adequate signage and a decent place to grab a cuppa; my colleagues and I know exactly what we want from a museum, and we’ve put in a whole lot of time deliberating which of the city’s institutions are worth your time. So here’s our take on the 25 best ones to check out around London, ranging from world-famou

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.  And following a year of demonstrations and anti-tourism measures in European hotspots about overtourism, 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 hey, we’re not gatekeepers here, so we regularly update this list with places we think are being criminally overlooked, from culture-packed city breaks to under-the-radar national parks. 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, according to Time Out experts.  RECOMMENDED:🏰 The best city breaks in Europe📍 The most beautiful places in Europe Ella Doyle and Grace Beard are Time Out’s travel editors. 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. For more information, see our aff

You might expect a Grade I National Trust property to be a bit of a stuffy and impersonal place to stay for a weekend, but Bodysgallen Hall, a lovingly restored manor house on Pydew Mountain in north Wales, is quite the opposite.  The hotel provided us tired, post-hike guests with a stay so comforting that, despite its looming size, felt more like we were at the home of an impossibly wealthy relative than a high-end hotel. Swathed by crackling fires, good, tasty food and amiable staff, this place is primed for a properly restful weekend.  Why stay at Bodysgallen Hall?  If you don’t just want a break from your day-to-day life but some proper respite from the 21st century, this is the place to stay. Bodysgallen Hall’s Main House feels a bit imposing as you approach it, but there’s something undeniably old-timey and welcoming about the place once you’ve stepped inside.  It brags all the traditional quirks that a proper country estate should, with comically low ground-floor ceilings, dark wood-panelled walls, heartily-stoked fires and marshmallow-like armchairs throughout the reception area and jumbled hallways, and much of it was built around 600 years ago. Though modern elements (speedy wifi and high-pressure showers) have seeped through, a weekend here still feels like you’ve dipped back into a different era.  What are the rooms like at Bodysgallen Hall? The Main House bedrooms could well remind you of a grandparent’s house, and I mean that as a compliment. The furnishings are

What’s the vibe?  Picture crisp white tablecloths, immaculately manicured waiters and an elevated, classy atmosphere, and you’ve pretty much got the opposite of Halisco. This is not the place for a formal evening dinner, but it most definitely is the place to take someone you’re trying to impress. Lip-smacking cocktails, inexplicably tasty Mexican-inspired small plates and an efficient, friendly, knowledgeable team of locals are what make this place so damn brilliant – and I bet my margarita that you’ll be telling your friends about it.  What are the prices like? The menu here follows a small-plates format – you’ll have snacks sitting around or just below £4, small plates, which range roughly from £8-£12, and of course the tacos, which tend to start at £9.50 for two. Lucky enough to swing by in the summer months? There could well be a salad and ceviche section, which last year started at £6. Mix it up, and don’t expect things to arrive in order.  What should I order? Halisco’s menu changes seasonally, but be sure to start your dinner with corn chips and guac, order the tenderstem broccoli (if it’s available) in whatever form it comes, and – even if you’re a meat eater – the oyster mushroom birria tacos. To wash it down, my go-tos are either a hibiscus margarita or a modelo chelada.  What’s worth visiting nearby? The newly opened Bar Halisco! Perched just over the road is Halisco’s brand-new sister venue, which opened just in time for National Margarita Day 2025. It’s got all

Despite being labelled by a cursive, neon pink signpost above its entrance, you could easily miss Viajante87 – it’s hidden in plain sight amidst the noise and fluorescence of Notting Hill Gate, and once you’re inside, feels miles away from all that too. The room is draped in moody layers and furnishings of rich teal with touches of gold, giving it a particularly luxe feel which is matched by the vibe of the service. Everything here is quite formal: we were met by a security guard who radioed a host to collect us at the bottom of the stairs, and, behind a heavy velvet curtain, were greeted with a cheery and unnervingly synchronised ‘hola!’ from the bartenders. That’s because, as is detailed on the cocktail menu, Viajante87 is based around the concept of ‘drinking like a local’, with your choices all inspired by flavours which hail from Central and South America. The three main sections on the menu are organised to mimic the stages of a journey: they’re branded as ‘comfortable’ (aperitif-like drinks), ‘curious’ (a little stronger) and ‘courageous’ (digestifs). If you’re feeling really courageous, you could even ignore the order in which they’ve designed the menu, though this lot clearly know what they’re doing.  Order this On the ‘be curious’ page of the menu, you’ll find the Pura Pache, a clean and fruity long drink which is a good light cocktail to kick things off. But if you’re a fan of bitter, negroni-esque flavours, don’t skip over the Blood Moon.  Time Out tip While this

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Landing in Keflavik on a frosty 2C afternoon is a bit of a shock to the system compared to the balmy October temperatures of the UK, but once we start winding through the snow-dusted, ash-coloured peaks that loom moodily over Iceland’s coast, the biting cold feels appropriate.  Thankfully, the nippy feeling doesn’t last long. ION’s collection of hotels includes four properties – ION City and Hotel Von (starting rates are €430 and €175 respectively) where we stay in Reykjavik, Hotel Budir (from €277), our first stop nestled cosily between the mountains and the lapping shore of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and ION Adventure (€565) which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. Each embody the Nordic concept of ‘hygge’, that feeling of convivial cosiness that you can only really experience in such perishingly cold places.  All are intrinsically Icelandic, but ION Adventure is the true show-stopper. A sleek glass box emerging from the moss-laden Mount Hengill, the hotel is a bold contrast to the tumbling volcanic landscape around it. But that landscape is still incorporated into the design, with furniture made from locally-sheered wool and actual lava. Sustainability is at the heart of these designs – even the sinks are made from recycled tires – and much of the interior is crafted by Icelandic architects. The hallway leading to the brand-new wing of 23 rooms (where we stayed) features bare concrete walls which will not be painted – paint is bad for the environment, guys – an

You’d be forgiven for feeling a little intimidated upon approaching Eastwell Manor. Its stern, neo-Elizabethan stone façade is dotted with boxy windows which appear as if they allow little light, and reaching reception involves dragging your luggage through an eerily still, imposing courtyard. But the vibe’s pretty different inside.  Through the comically large, dark-wood doors, the formality of the building does match the tone of the service, but we were warmly greeted by wafts from the restaurant, the excited buzz of guests from a wedding party and formally dressed but amicable team members. And that’s what’s unexpected about this place – how homely a massive country estate (particularly one with a tennis court, a hawking centre and beehives) can feel as soon as you arrive.  Our room, in the cottage buildings in the west corner of the grounds, was one designated for people on a spa break (it’s only a two-minute walk from the spa building) and other guests were flitting between the two buildings in just their dressing gowns, despite the October chill. The spa itself, the facilities of which include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room on the ground floor, as well as a restaurant, plus treatment and ‘relaxation’ rooms upstairs, does all the things a good spa should do, but is perhaps not quite matched to the size of the hotel – we arrived mid-afternoon to cop a poolside seat but were left with only one available spot to plonk ourselves. But the hotel doesn’t just of

Entering our park-view room on the ninth floor of the Athenaeum, our jaws dropped not because of the suite itself, but because it immediately lived up to its name: the south-facing hotel rooms offer tremendous views of the lush treetops of Green Park, and if you’re lucky enough to stay in on one of the top floors (nine is the highest), it’s pretty splendid. What’s more, the hotel has been designed to incorporate the park’s proximity: the compact, comfortable rooms and ground-floor reception feature floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of mirrors to complement and exaggerate the nearby greenery. Entering the hotel feels almost like you’re stepping inside an opulent conservatory.  Throughout the hotel there are nods to grand decor, but it’s not overdone. Twinkly light fixtures, velvet Chesterfield headboards and touches of gold are not going to be to everyone’s taste, but they feature in the light-flooded rooms and add glamour to mostly white walls and bedding – this hotel is in Mayfair, after all.  That emphasis on elegance is also reflected in the kind of service you get at the Athenaeum. Front of house members, at the reception during check-in and in the restaurant, were congenial, warm, but the atmosphere here is formal: there’s no small talk, no chit-chat during breakfast service – everything feels very proper.  While the surrounding neighbourhood boasts plenty of bougie places to eat, the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant is a worthy alternative, particularly for afternoon t

With interiors that look like they probably haven’t been updated since the place opened in 1997, and prices that also feel like they’re stuck in the past, a trip to locally loved Bayswater restaurant The Bengal feels like stepping back in time. The dated decor serves to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy generous portions of classic curry house fare. The chef’s special bhunas and jalfrezis – both traditional Bengali dishes – stand out on a large menu of traditional Indian and Bangladeshi curries. Whether you’re sitting in or ordering a takeaway, this is a reliable option for inexpensive, flavoursome dinner. 

Located next to the south-facing exit of Queensway station on Bayswater Road, this whacky little ice cream shop serves everything from bubble waffles to soft-serve gelato and slushies, all in a vibrant array of colours and with a huge variety of sauces and toppings. Need to reward the kids for making it through that sweaty journey on the Central line? With popcorn, apple sorbet and even unicorn flavour on the menu, they’re sure to love this place.

Quite unlike the uniform streets which characterise this patch of London, The Beachcomber – a tiki bar specialising in agricole rhums from the French Caribbean – can only really be described as loud. Loud in flavour, colour, atmosphere and texture, this animated place features decorated with palm trees, faux bamboo, wooden masks and colourful lighting, and is a great spot if you fancy trying inventive cocktails made using the UK’s largest collection of rhum agricole, plus other classic tiki ingredients like cachaça, coconut cream and guanábana. It also runs a lively programme of DJ nights, rum masterclasses and open mic evenings too.

You'll need to book well ahead for Halloween at the London Dungeon – but then they do always put on a simply frightful show. This year, expect to be haunted by the ancient and sinister force which has been awakened. The Exorcism of Peter Moore will send a shiver down your spine with the chilling whispers of his lost soul — it will take some courage to bear this unsettling show.  For all the information on what's happening at the London Dungeon this Halloween, check out their website here. 

Admiring stunning scenery from a viewpoint or hiking trail is great, but catching it from above? In a cable car? With a proper birdseye perspective? Those views would be on a whole ‘nother level.  And excitingly, a new cable car system could be exactly what’s in store on the glorious Canary Island of La Palma.  With the aim of diversifying its tourism offering, improving connectivity to more remote locations and giving visitors a new perspective of its unique landscape, the local government has begun some analysis to assess how feasible this idea actually is, and how beneficial it would be to the local population and the environment.  ‘Specifically, work is being done on three options: one between Hoya Grande and Roque de Los Muchachos, another between Puerto de Tazacorte and Punta de Tijarafe and a third between Tacande and La Bombilla,’ said a spokesperson, according to the Express.  Recommended: What is the Spain ‘tourism ban’? The areas affected and what you need to know.  What’s so special about La Palma’s landscape? Just take a look at the mind-bending volcanic craters at the Cumbre Viejo ridge. In 2021, it was the site of an 85-day eruption, which caused thousands to evacuate and around €842 million worth of damage.  However, today the views of the volcano are pretty impressive, particularly if you get to witness them from above. Officials hope that encouraging visitors to come and see it could help the island out economically.  What’s more, the terrain on La Palma is

While it’s nice and familiar to revisit that same restaurant that does your favourite dish over and over again, it’s always good to be a bit more adventurous and try something new, too.  Exciting new places to eat are launching all the time, after all, and for some fresh inspiration, Condé Nast Traveller has just unveiled its hot list of new restaurants which have opened (or reopened) over the last 12 months.  One of these is Acamaya, a modern Mexican restaurant in the Bywater, New Orleans. Coincidentally, Time Out named this iconic city as the best place in the world for food in 2025 – and you can read more on that here.  About the restaurant, CN Traveller writes: ‘Think zippy shrimp aguachile; thick yellow discs of masa crowned with plump lump crab; and flaky fish that has been butterflied and grilled until crispy-skinned and is swimming in a pool of creamy spicy salsa – served with a side of fresh-made tortillas so you can assemble all the DIY tacos your heart (and stomach) desires.’ Recommended: These are Europe’s cheapest (and most expensive) cities for eating and drinking.  Another new opening included is Esperit Roca, run by the Roca brothers who have been at the forefront of Catalonia’s food scene over the last few years. Along with a boutique hotel and wine cellar, a former military fortress in Girona – specifically its stables – is now home to this brilliant restaurant, which has already gained a Michelin star since it opened back in November.  Over in Hong Kong, Je

都市での暮らしは魅力的である。しかし、人々が限られた空間にひしめき合い、同じ通りを行き来し、同じ電車・地下鉄・バスを利用して移動している状況には、時に息苦しさを覚えることもある。 だからこそ、「歩いて回れる都市」に暮らすこと、あるいは旅先として選ぶことには、大きな価値があるのだ。 それは、単に「利便だから」というだけの話ではない。日々の通学・通勤をはじめ、文化施設やレストランなどへ出かける際の移動時間が大きく短縮される以外にも、歩く機会が増えることによる健康面のメリットが期待できる。 また、ビジネス面でも良い影響がある。歩行者中心の街路が多いことは、人々の幸福度を高めて地域のつながりを強める傾向があるためだ。ある調査では、車が必要な郊外よりも、徒歩で移動しやすい街の中心エリアの方が商店などの売上が高く、そうしたエリアはローカル経済にとっても望ましい存在であることが明らかになっている。 さらに、環境への恩恵もある。パリやロンドンなどのヨーロッパの都市では、特定の地域で交通量を減らすための対策が進められており、特にパリではさらに500の通りで車の進入を禁止する予定だという。空気が澄み、車の姿もほとんど見かけない場所での散策もより楽しいはずだ。 タイムアウトは「歩いて回れる都市」が大好きである。そこで、世界で最も歩行者に優しい都市はどこかを探ることにした。 我々は、世界各都市に住む1万8500人に「あなたの街は徒歩で移動しやすいですか？」というシンプルな質問を投げかけ、「良い」あるいは「素晴らしい」と評価した住民の割合が最も高い都市をランキングにまとめた。 その結果、1位になったのはアブダビだ。アラブ首長国連邦の首都であるこの都市は、全体的に平たん。特にダウンタウン・アブダビには歩行者専用の区域が多く整備されている。 アラビア湾に面し、アル・ルル島まで見渡せる立地にあるコーニッシュ・ビーチには、全長8キロメートルの遊歩道があり、子ども向けの遊び場やレストランが点在し、開放的な景観が広がっている。これだけの環境が整っていれば、回答した住民の91％がこの街の「歩きやすさ」を高く評価しているのもうなずける。 第2位にランクインしたのはアメリカのボストンだ。回答した市民の89％が、この都市の歩きやすさを肯定的に評価している。ボストンの主要な観光名所は市の中心部に集約されており、多くは徒歩で巡ることができる。 中でも注目すべきは、歩くことそのものが名物となっている「フリーダムトレイル」だろう。これは、ボストン・コモンからバンカーヒル記念塔まで、16の歴史的スポットをつなぐ全長4キロメートルの散策ルートだ。さらに、ボストンは優れた都市公園にも恵まれている。 第3位は、イギリスのブライトン。海辺のこの街は坂の多い地形で知られているが、それにもかかわらず、回答した住民の88％がその「歩きやすさ」を「良い」、または「素晴らしい」と評価。「ロイヤル・パビリオン」、ブライトン・パレス・ピア、ノース・レインといった代表的な観光スポットは、いずれも徒歩5分圏内に位置しており、街で最も人気のあるパブ、バー、レストランもまた、同じ小さなエリアに集まっている。 世界の歩いて回れる都市 トップ20 1. アブダビ（アラブ首長国連邦）91％2. ボストン（アメリカ）89％3. ブライトン（イギリス）88％4. ニューヨーク（アメリカ）87％5. ビルバオ（スペイン）86％＝シカゴ（アメリカ）86％7. エディンバラ（イギリス）85％＝マラケシュ（モロッコ）85％＝サンフランシスコ（アメ

As cities go, Istanbul’s history makes it one of the most fascinating, patchworked hubs around, and the Hagia Sophia, a vast complex which has operated as a cathedral, a mosque, a museum and then a mosque again, is a core part of its skyline.  But now the building, which has been standing for 1,486 years, is undergoing some landmark restorations – but with a structure this old, it’s not going to be easy.  Asnu Bilban Yalcin, a Byzantine art historian, told Reuters that the works ‘open an important page in the book of Hagia Sophia’. Preserving the building’s iconic dome is the most critical part of these restorations, so here’s what we know about how it will unfold.  The dome’s coverings will be dismantled and either repaired or replaced, and a protective steel structure will help protect the interior and shield it from seasonal weather. Inside the building, four columns will support a platform to allow for restoration of the Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, and a crane will be used to work on the roof, dome and minarets.  Simulations of a large earthquake have been used to identify weak points in the building – appropriate, after this week’s 6.2 magnitude tremor – but experts are expecting to uncover more once works have actually begun.  ‘It is truly a structure full of surprises because sometimes things develop in a way we do not expect. That is, you design and plan it, but when you open it, things may develop differently,’  said Yalcin.  So, what’s so special about Hagia Sophia? Wel

Look, we were as shocked as you when we reported that Fyre Festival, that infamous, celebrity-endorsed car crash of a supposedly ‘luxury’ weekender which descended into carnage back in 2017, was coming back for a second instalment in 2025, and set to take place in Quintana Roo, Mexico.  We were less shocked to learn that last week, according to the New York Times, people who had bought tickets received refunds along with a notification that the event had indefinitely been ‘postponed’.  Now, in an even more unhinged turn of events, Billy Macfarlane, founder and convicted fraudster dubbed by Vanity Fair as the ‘poster boy for millennial scamming’, has actually put the brand up for sale.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by FYRE FESTIVAL (@fyrefestival) The announcement on the festival’s Instagram reads: ‘Since 2017, FYRE has dominated headlines, documentaries and conversations as one of the world’s most talked-about music festivals.’  ‘We knew that FYRE was big, but we didn’t realise just how massive that wave would become. That wave has brought us here: to a point where we know it’s time to call for assistance.’ ‘We have decided the best way to accomplish our goals is to sell the FYRE Festival brand, including its trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach and cultural capital – to an operator that can fully realise its vision.’ ‘To the supporters, believers and builders who’ve stuck with my team and me: thank you. We will pick the new g

The phrase ‘off the beaten track’ gets a little overused, but it definitely applies to Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed-off destinations.  Why? Well, since it gained independence from the Soviet Union back in 1991, Turkmenistan has been run by an autocratic government, has relied economically on its vast natural gas supply, and has historically operated with very, very strict entry requirements – visas have to be obtained in advance, and travellers must supply a ‘letter of invitation’. But according to the Independent, a new law has just been passed which will mean the country is much easier to visit. Travellers will now just have to fill out a simplified online form and no longer need to be ‘invited’. It’s down to President Serdar Berdymukhamedov to decide the types of electronic visas that are available and how they’re issued, as well as how long they’re valid for, but the new process should make life easier for those visiting for business or as tourists.  Recommended: This underrated country has been named the world’s best adventure destination for 2025.  And in terms of what to go and see once you’ve arrived, there’s a handful of intriguing sights – why not start the ‘gates of hell’? Yep, you read that right. It’s actually known as the Darvaza Gas Crater, but you’ll soon see how this 60 by 20 metre chasm got its name.  Photograph: Shutterstock Reportedly formed by a gas exploration accident back in 1971, the crater has been burning away in the Kakarum deser

Pizza is just marvellous, isn’t it? Some of us are fans of the Chicago-style deep-dish smothered in toppings, others are Neapolitan purists; some are open to a white base, and some insist on topping their pie with pineapple. We’re not here to judge.  What we are here to do is bring you a comprehensive list of the world’s very best pies, which are rustled up in their own special way across the planet. To compile the ranking, we called on our brilliant bank of travel writers and international editors and asked them to tell us their favourite spots for a slice of the good stuff.  Honourable mentions on the roundup include the Pizza Capricciosa from 180g Pizzeria Romana in Rome, a cheese slice from Scarr’s Pizza in New York City, and a wildly enticing umami pizza topped with mackerel and shiitake mushroom sauce from Pizza Marumo in Tokyo.  However, we’re not about to pull the dough over your eyes, as topping Time Out’s brand new pizza ranking is, of course, a pizza margherita from Naples.  According to Gabriela R. Proietti, Time Out’s local expert in the pizza motherland, the best one comes from Pizzeria da Attilio, a third-generation pizzeria in the lively, historic district of Pignasecca, and is topped with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte from Vico Equense, 24-month aged parmesan and a sprinkling of fresh basil.  ‘[Pizzeria da Attilio] has been serving classic Neapolitan-style pizza since war times and has remained unchanged for the better since 1938. With intimate interior

Plenty of us fancy ourselves as decent photographers when we’re snapping holiday photos to post on our stories, but the winners of the annual Sony World Photography Awards are in a completely different league. Back for its eighteenth edition, the winners of 2025’s competition were announced at a gala in London, with renowned British photographer Zed Nelson claiming the prestigious title of ‘photographer of the year’ for his series The Anthropocene Illusion (which was also the champion in the wildlife category).  Recommended: The winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2024.  Along with the accolade, Nelson won US$25,000, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment and a solo presentation of his work at next year’s Sony World Photography Awards exhibition at Somerset House.  However, this wasn’t the only title awarded at the ceremony – there were also winners named in portraiture, landscape and architecture and design, to name a few, who were all selected by a panel of expert judges. So, scroll on for all the winning snaps from the competition’s professional categories.  These are the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Architecture and design – The Tokyo Toilet Project, Ulana Switucha Photograph: Ulana Switucha / Sony World Photography Awards| The Tokyo Toilet Project Creative – Rhi-entry, Rhiannon Adam Photograph: Rhiannon Adam / Sony World Photography Awards| Rhi-entry, Rhiannon Adam Documentary Projects – Divided Youth of Belfast, Toby Binde

Madrid élue meilleure ville d’Europe pour manger en 2025 Croquetas dorées, tortilla fondante, bocadillo de calamares croustillant : autant de classiques madrilènes qui, au-delà de leur gourmandise, symbolisent aujourd’hui la consécration culinaire d’une capitale en pleine effervescence. Selon Time Out, Madrid vient d’être élue meilleure ville d’Europe pour manger en 2025. Une scène gastronomique plébiscitée par les locaux La capitale espagnole s’est distinguée face à des métropoles comme Paris, Porto ou Naples, avec un taux d’approbation de 90 % auprès des habitants sondés, qui saluent une scène gastronomique à la fois « diverse » et « audacieuse ». Le jury d’experts culinaires, quant à lui, place Madrid à la quatrième position ex aequo avec La Nouvelle-Orléans, dans un classement mondial des meilleures villes pour se régaler. Si la réputation gastronomique de Madrid n’est pas nouvelle, ce classement souligne une dynamique récente : celle d’une ville où tradition et créativité s’entrelacent avec vigueur. Alors, qu’est-ce qui mijote dans les cuisines madrilènes aujourd’hui ? Des adresses pionnières et une nouvelle garde en ébullition « On a le meilleur restaurant végétal du monde selon le Green Guide (El Invernadero), une table étoilée entièrement dédiée aux abats (La Tasquería), et le seul restaurant gastronomique niché dans un tablao de flamenco historique (le Corral de la Morería) », détaille Gorka Elorrieta, rédacteur food and drink pour Time Out Madrid. « Les bistrots

Türkiye’s cities and beaches have made it a hugely popular travel destination. However, the country lies on the Anatolian tectonic plate, which is surrounded by the larger Eurasian and African plates, and sits on two major fault lines – the North Anatolian fault and the East Anatolian fault – and it’s highly prone to earthquakes. Several tremors have been felt in Istanbul today, the largest of which registered as a 6.2 earthquake. It’s obviously worrying news if you have a trip booked to Türkiye, so here is everything you need to know about whether it is safe to travel right now. Is it safe to travel to Türkiye?   Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency has reported several earthquakes in quick succession in and around Istanbul. The first was a 3.9 magnitude earthquake which hit at 12.13pm local time, the second was a 6.2 magnitude at 12.49pm and the third was 4.4 magnitude at 12.51.  There have been around 150 injuries reported so far, due to jumping from heights to escape, according to the BBC. Buildings in Istanbul have been shaking, and people are being encouraged to stay away from buildings which could be damaged.  Following those initial three tremors, three more have since been reported in Istanbul’s Buyukcekmece district.   Where was the earthquake?  The earthquakes are thought to have had a shallow depth of 10km with an epicentre around 40km southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, according to euronews.  The quakes have been felt most strongly in

Pope Francis’s passing after 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church has triggered nine days of official mourning in Italy. There’s a chance to see his open casket in St Peter’s Basilica from now until 7pm on Friday – and you can read more about that here.  However, if you’re not in Rome but still want to pay your respects to the late Pope, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about his funeral including when it starts, what happens, who will be attending and how to watch it. Read on for all the information, and keep an eye on this page for all the updates.  Recommended: Visiting Rome and the Vatican during Pope Francis’s funeral preparations: what travellers need to know. How to see Pope Francis’s open casket at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of the funeral.  Funeral schedule: key events and timings The funeral will begin at 10am local time on Saturday April 26, and will be presided over by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re.  According to the New York Times, it begins with a procession led by a cross-carrying priest, followed by the coffin and ordained clergy. The coffin gets set down with a book of the Gospels put on top, and then the funeral mass begins. Pope Francis’s wishes for a ‘signal of simplicity’, so his service is expected to be less elaborate than previous popes.  Where will the Pope’s funeral take place? Pope Francis’s funeral will take place outside in front of the doors of St Peter’s Basilica.  Who is expected to attend the funer

Roma já se preparava para receber mais visitantes do que o habitual em 2025, graças ao Ano Jubilar, celebrado a cada 25 anos, mas, após o anúncio do falecimento do Papa Francisco às 9.45 da manhã de segunda-feira de Páscoa (21 de Abril), espera-se que ainda mais pessoas se desloquem à cidade para prestar homenagem. Prevê-se a presença de multidões ainda maiores e o encerramento de algumas das atracções mais visitadas de Roma, por isso, reunimos o que já se sabe sobre viajar até à capital italiana e deslocar-se pela cidade durante este período de luto. Conselhos de viagem mais recentes para Roma e para o Vaticano após a morte do Papa Francisco Na página de conselhos de viagem do FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) para Itália, lê-se: "Depois da morte do Papa Francisco a 21 de Abril, são esperadas grandes multidões em Roma e na Cidade do Vaticano nos próximos dias. Por favor, siga as orientações das autoridades locais." Dado que a cidade deverá estar ainda mais movimentada do que o normal, é aconselhável estar atento aos carteiristas e aos furtos de sacos — recorde-se que, em 2013, quando o Papa Bento XVI renunciou, o FCDO alertou para um "aumento do risco de pequenos crimes" na cidade. Como aceder à Cidade do Vaticano e às principais atracções de Roma durante o período de luto A morte do Papa deu início a um período oficial de nove dias de luto (conhecido como novendiale), estando o funeral marcado para sábado, dia 26 de Abril. Embora isto signifique que, na ge