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The world’s best cities for green space, according to locals
We quizzed thousands of city-dwellers about the access they have to nature, and these cities were the best-rated of all
This is where everyone you know will be going in Europe this summer
Because Marseille is so 2024.
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The 50 best bars in Hong Kong
Much like Hong Kong’s restaurant scene, our city’s bar scene has something for everyone.
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The best beaches in Italy
Even after moving to Rome as an adult, I have maintained an obsession with the sea.
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The best family-friendly holiday destinations in Asia
Close your eyes and think back to your favourite family holiday.
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The best tapas restaurants in Barcelona
Your Barcelona itinerary might be crammed full, but we can bet tapas is pretty high on your list.
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Is it safe to travel to the Middle East and Egypt right now?
The latest advice after the sudden escalation between Israel and Iran
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Anti-tourism protests will take place across Europe this weekend – here’s everything you need to know
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Italy has been named the ‘ultimate’ solo adventure destination for 2025 – here’s the full list
Safety and biodiversity scores as well as affordability and entry requirements have been analysed, and Europe dominates the top 10
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Sustainable travel: 13 ways to be a better tourist right now
Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry
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11 once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences that put animals first
How to plan your wildlife encounters in a kinder and more thoughtful way
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These 7 amazing destinations are pushing for sustainable tourism
The time has come to travel more considerately – and these places are showing us how
The best places to travel in every month of the year
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The best places to travel in May 2025
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The 12 best places to travel in July 2025
July means summer, freedom and more festivals than you can shake that proverbial fist at
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The 15 best places to travel in August 2025
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El Fuerte Marbella
A grand getaway on the Costa Del Sol
The Reykjavik Edition, Reykjavik
From the multicolour bed throws to the harbour views, the Reykjavik Edition is a very special spot
Le Grand Hôtel Cayré, Paris
A gorgeously revamped 1920s hotel in deeply desirable Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Locke de Santa Joana, Lisbon
A decidedly hip apartment-style hotel in the middle of Lisbon
The Conservatorium Hotel
This bank-turned-conservatoire-turned-hotel is one of Amsterdam’s sleekest, most characterful and refined places to stay
Delphina Valle dell’Erica Thalasso & Spa, Sardinia
A sprawling resort with eco credentials on Sardinia’s northern tip
Bank Hotel, Stockholm
An elegant and lively boutique that locals love, with fun nods to its banking roots
ION Adventure, Iceland
A striking Design Hotel blending Iceland’s moody wilderness with immaculately curated luxury
Hotel de Rome, Berlin
Right on Bebelplatz, Hotel de Rome is the only choice for a luxury stay in Mitte
Grand Central Hotel Barcelona
A unique blend of historic opulence and contemporary luxury design
The very best in train travel
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The new European sleeper trains we can’t wait to ride in 2025
Ditch the budget flights and enjoy the journey.
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11 of the best luxury train rides around the world
Expect iconic design, high-end service and absolute opulence
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10 spectacular abandoned train stations you must visit
There are some truly spectacular abandoned train stations all over the globe
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The 12 most scenic train journeys in Europe
Hop on board and enjoy the best that the Continent has to offer
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The 11 most scenic train journeys in the UK
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The 50 best cities in the world right now
Every year we rank the very greatest cities in the world, based on a survey of thousands of locals
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The world’s 20 best cities for food right now
To figure out the great culinary metropolises of today, we surveyed thousands of people around the world about food in their city.
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The world’s 20 best cities for culture right now
From Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi, these are today’s cultural capitals. See you out there!
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The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
We grilled local experts for our annual ranking of the world’s coolest areas
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The world’s 24 most underrated travel destinations
From a Bali dupe to a place where penguins outnumber people, these overlooked travel spots are worth the trek
Travel guides: Europe
London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner
Paris
Bistros, romance and culture everywhere you turn: it can only be Paris
Barcelona
Modernista architecture meets Mediterranean beaches: result!
Amsterdam
Bikes, bars, beautiful buildings and all those canals
Rome
Ancient ruins, Renaissance art and the best food in Italy (there, we said it)
Edinburgh
Home to the ever-fabulous Edinburgh Fringe, the Scottish capital is worth it all year round
Milan
Italy’s most European city, Milan is a little secretive, very cool, and a joy to discover
Berlin
Lose a weekend (and more) to raves and art in Europe’s hippest city
Budapest
Split by the Danube river, known for its grand architecture, thermal baths and cracking nightlife scene.
Lisbon
Delicious food, friendly people and 266 days of sun per year
Travel guides: North America
New York
Amazing culture, amazing restaurants, amazing bars, amazing everything
Los Angeles
Malibu to Venice Beach to Sunset Strip to Amoeba Records: LA has it all
Chicago
Time Out readers voted the Windy City the best in the world
Miami
Beach days and late-night parties fueled by rum and cafecito
San Francisco
The rainbow flag flies over fog, the Golden Gate and a hippy/tech playground
Montreal
Top culture and nightlife in a Euro-American hybrid, and that’s just to start
Austin
Hot bands, hot barbecue, cool sparkling springs in the Texas capital
Philadelphia
Cobbled streets, a cracked bell and mindblowing cheesesteaks
Toronto
Culture fiends: Toronto has top architecture and food, and lots of hockey
Boston
History, sport and nightlife meet in a college city
Travel guides: Asia
Singapore
A sunny island city that’s a clean, green, modern machine
Tokyo
Traditional meets ultramodern (and it’s the world’s best city for food)
Hong Kong
A colourful, frenetic city with a rich, East-meets-West heritage
Bangkok
Glittering temples meet huge skyscrapers and vibrant street life
Mumbai
India’s cultural capital is a sensory overload that’s always worth revisiting
Bali
Hop from jumping beach bars to wild jungle landscapes
Shanghai
A futuristic skyline looms over art deco beauty and quiet leafy streets
Beijing
Imperial history, dumplings and counterculture in the Asian megacity
Travel guides: South Pacific
Sydney
Australia’s ‘Emerald City’ glitters with lush foliage and a famous harbour
Melbourne
This buzzy cultural capital never stops (except for cocktails)
Brisbane
A sunny sub-tropical city on a snaking river
Perth
60,000 years of continuous Noongar culture in a modern boomtown
Adelaide
Country meets city chic in the home of Australia’s largest fringe fest
Wellington
Clean air, friendly people and beautiful vistas in New Zealand’s capital
Travel guides: Africa
Cape Town
Gorgeous beaches, a thriving restaurant scene and… penguins? Count us in
Marrakech
From hammams to haggling at souks, Marrakech is chilled one minute, full-on the next
Johannesburg
South Africa’s biggest, buzziest city feels like it’s being reborn. Get around with our guide
Durban
Imagine a place where you’re warm all year round. Got it? Well, that’s Durban
Pretoria
Had it with the Jo’burg crowds? Low-key Pretoria offers a more local (and eclectic) experience
Accra
The people, food, music, nightlife, wildlife... just five reasons we love Ghana’s capital
Travel guides: South America
Buenos Aires
This vast, football-mad metropolis is a melting pot of cultures, colours and cuisines
Rio de Janeiro
From Carnival to the ubiquitous street parties, no one throws a bash like Rio’s cariocas
Bogotá
Locals’ undying lust for life infatuates visitors to the humming Colombian capital
São Paulo
Head to Brazil’s biggest city for five-star food, killer clubs and sumptuous skylines