Daniela Toporek

Real talk: Chiswick doesn’t get the credit it deserves. This tree-lined neighbourhood might not be as lively as Shoreditch and Peckham, nor as luxe as Chelsea or Notting Hill, but it’s filled with more history and culture than you might’ve guessed. Its Old English name, Ceswican, means cheese farm and originated from its agricultural history and an annual cheese fair held at Dukes Meadows in the early 1100’s. It survived multiple bombings during the second World War, and was home to Francis Ronalds, inventor of the telegraph, as well as Vincent van Gogh, who taught a Sunday school in the Chiswick Congregational Church by Turnham Green and described the area as a ‘verdant’ district of London. A man of taste. Flashforward to the 21st century and it’s evolved into a peaceful paradise. Just ask famous actors like Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Cara Delevingne, or TV presenter Declan Donnelly, who’ve all called Chiswick home, perhaps drawn by its leafy scenery, solid foodie credentials and charming high street filled with cutesy cafes, indie shops and charming old pubs. So if you’re not a local, make a beeline for the District line, because Chiswick is well worth the trek out west. RECOMMENDED:The best restaurants in ChiswickThe best things to do in west London

Forget starchy and old-fashioned. London’s best wine bars are bringing the humble grape to cool crowds of discerning drinkers. Find cosy, bistro-style settings with great food, sophisticated bars that are perfect for date night, or hip Hackney hangouts where wine is the drink du jour. Discover everything from natural wines to grapes from far-flung vineyards, plus service from knowledgeable, approachable staff. One thing is for certain, you’ll find more than a bargain bin Sauv Blanc at these great grape-peddlers. RECOMMENDED: These are London’s best bars.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

More women than ever before are heading off on solo jaunts to far-flung destinations – in fact, a recent survey found that more than half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad by themselves. Why? Well, solo travel is a brilliant way to seek out memorable experiences, different cultures and new friends, all on your own schedule.  But, where should they be going? That’s where we come in. Below is a round-up of 12 top-tier solo travel destinations which are safe and easy places to navigate if you’re a woman going it alone. Expect recommendations of friendly cities, well-trodden backpacker routes and plenty of chances to meet some new faces along the way (or prioritise some quality alone time – it’s up to you). So, without further ado, these are the best places across the planet for women travelling solo, plus some advice on how to stay safe. RECOMMENDED:🏝️The best places in the world to travel alone🗺️ The best places in Europe for women to travel alone🏘️ The most beautiful small towns in the world🏙️ The best cities 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Mexican food in London has never been better. What started in the 1990s as a Tex-Mex-leaning fascination with grainy cheese, hard taco shells, and oversalted tortilla chips, was followed by a chain that intentionally misspelled the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Not ideal. But things have got a whole lot more authentic since, blossoming into a bold community of cooks and chefs – Mexican, Brit and beyond – who seek outside the taco seasoning for more legitimate cuisine. Across London you can now find dishes from hyperlocal Mexican regions, as well as handmade tortillas, brilliant salsas and ceviches, fresh moles, fabulously mixed margaritas and even Michelin star rated spots. These are the finest 20 Mexican restaurants in London, where you can find all the above and more. Read more about the enviable current state of Mexican food in London here.  RECOMMENDED: London's best street food. Daniela Toporek is a London-based, Mexican-American food and travel journalist with a passion for discovering and sharing Latin-American culture and cuisine in the UK. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

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. 

What is the most beautiful place in the world? Well, beauty is subjective – it’s in the eye of the beholder, so they say – so that’s really up to your own definition. To some, there’s nowhere more beautiful than Bolivia’s otherworldly mirrored salt flats; to others, California’s rugged coast takes the crown.  Luckily, the world isn’t held to the same rigid beauty standards as humans are. We asked our network of globetrotting travel writers to tell us the most beautiful place they’ve ever been to. The resulting list is a definitive, but by no means exhaustive, guide to the most stunning spots our planet has to offer. We update this list regularly, ensuring we’re including the big-hitters while considering the impact of overtourism and spotlighting lesser-known beauty spots. From gigantic glaciers and shape-shifting beaches to ancient woodland and lantern-lit cities, here’s what we reckon are the most beautiful places on Earth – chosen by travel writers who’ve seen them all IRL. Grace Beard is Time Out’s travel editor, 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 beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites🗺 The most underrated travel destinations in the world🧭 The best places to travel solo🏝 The best beaches in the world

There isn’t really a bad time of year to go on holiday, but if, like the majority of us, you plan on packing a bag and heading off on a jaunt in August, we’re here to help. Why? Well, go-to summer destinations can mean copping a sunbed feels more like a military drill, and flights and accommodation teeter at the more expensive end of the scale – hardly relaxing, is it? Fear not, weary traveller. There are in fact plenty of spots across the planet which show their quieter side in August, making it the best time of year to go and appreciate them, from the plains of East Africa to the streets of South America. So, without further ado, these are the best places in the world to travel in August.  RECOMMENDED:✈️The best places to travel in September🗺️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. 

There’s no getting around it: winters in the UK are bleak. From October until March things are pretty much forever grey, damp and cold, and don’t get us started on the 4pm darkness. But hey, maybe it’s all worth the wait when spring shines its golden, warm(ish) rays and those pink little flowers we all know and love reawaken from their seasonal slumber. That’s right: cherry blossom season is nearly here, folks. And it’s back to save us all.  What month is cherry blossom season in the UK? While peak blossom season normally starts in April and lasts through May, climate change has slowly been pushing the peak back, so don’t be surprised if you stumble on full bloomin’ trees as early as mid-March. Lucky for us, the UK offers some gorgeous green spaces for cherry blossom devotees, and we’ve rounded up the best, from Scottish parks to Cumbrian castles. RECOMMENDED:🌺 The best places to see wildflowers in the UK🌿 The best places in the UK to see wisteria💙 The UK’s top spots for bluebells🌤️ The best places to visit in the UK Ella Doyle is Time Out’s guides editor for the UK and Europe, based in London. At Time Out, all of our guides are written by experts. 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 affiliate guidelines. 

As sister venue to Hackney’s tiny wine bar Binch, Godet can easily be spotted by its peachy-pink exterior and checkered curtains. Not only are the vibes ridiculously cool, with a weekend DJ (at a reasonable volume), Godet have collabed with Perk’d Up Burgers to serve up elite, cheesy, crispy-edged burgers and sides to complement a small, but mighty selection of reds, whites and oranges. 

La première gorgée de bière. Un plaisir, certes universel, qui pourrait pourtant bien se trouver décuplé dans certaines régions du monde...  Or, si dans l'imaginaire commun l'Allemagne a une jolie réputation de paradis de la pinte, il semblerait que le pays ne soit pas numéro un en Europe dans le domaine.  Après analyse approfondie, l’opérateur britannique de voyages et de croisières Riviera Travel vient de publier une liste des meilleures villes européennes où boire de la bière en 2025 – et les résultats sont pour le moins surprenants. Selon l’étude, c'est Madrid qui serait la meilleure ville européenne où boire de la bière en 2025. Bien que la capitale espagnole soit traditionnellement associée au vin, au cava et à la sangria, la culture de la bière artisanale est en plein essor en Espagne. Ces dernières années, elle aurait même surpassé les boissons classiques du pays dans le cœur des locaux. Avec 23 brasseries et plus de 300 pubs et bars, Madrid est devenue une destination de choix pour les amateurs de tournées de bars houblonnées. Les festivals de la bière s'y multiplient également, permettant aux brasseurs locaux et indépendants de mettre en avant leurs créations et de promouvoir leur marque. Pas envie de subir la foule de l’Oktoberfest en Allemagne ? Essayez donc plutôt l’Oktoberfest Vallekana de Madrid. En ce qui concerne la consommation de bière, c'est la Tchéquie qui affiche l’un des taux les plus élevés au monde. Il est donc logique que Prague arrive en deuxième p

The scent of leather goods, the sound of vinyl records, the feel of hand-stitched home decor, and the sight of clunky, colourful jewellery – is there anything better?  A city’s vintage stores aren’t only great places to find one-of-a-kind pieces; they’re gateways to its past. They shed light on a destination's history of fashion, interests and technology, and it can be ridiculously rewarding when you hit the jackpot of an irreplaceable find. And, of course, they’re sustainable – and more of us than ever are choosing to refresh our wardrobe with second-hand finds.  To help vintage enthusiasts, global booking platform Omio has rounded up data from the 10 most populated European cities to find the greatest destinations for thrifting on the continent. With over 400 shops to choose from, London has landed at the top of the list. But don't mistake quantity for quality – the UK capital also received the second-lowest review average at 4.46, meaning you'll have to dig through a lot of dirt to find the buried treasure. And often, it is overpriced. But with enough patience, you'll find a priceless piece that will make you feel like you've won the lottery. Paris comes in second. While the French capital has nearly half the number of vintage shops as London with 226 options, that’s still a load more than the city in third place, Berlin, which has 165 second-hand shops.  Ironically, the cities with the least number of shops proved to have the best success stories. Athens’s 46 vintage shop

Germany might be known as the utopia of beer, but it’s not the only spot on the continent to sink some pints and pale ales. After hefty analysis, UK tour and cruise operator Riviera Travel just dropped its list of the best European beer cities this year, and the winners might not be what you expect. According to the study, Madrid is the best European city for beer in 2025. While the Spanish capital is traditionally known as the land of wine, cava and sangria, Spain has a growing craft beer culture, with the stuff overtaking the country's classic beverages as a favourite among locals in recent years. Recommended: The best cities for nightlife in 2025, according to Time Out Madrid’s 23 breweries and over 300 pubs and bars make it the ideal European city break for cheeky bar crawls and after-dark expeditions. Beer festivals are also on the rise, allowing local and independent brewers to show off their hops and promote their brand. Don't feel like enduring the crowds of Germany's Oktoberfest? Try Madrid's Oktoberfest Vallekana instead.  We can’t say we’re surprised by Madrid’s position ranking – we named the city Europe’s nightlife and food capital this year. When it comes to beer consumption, Czechia has one of the highest rates in the world, so it only makes sense that Prague ranks as the second-best European beer city. Better yet, a pint here costs an average of £2.02 (€2.32).  The country is home of the famous Pilsner beer, which you can learn more of at Pilsner Urquell Brewe

Despite its drawbacks, digital nomadism is still bigger than it’s ever been. To meet the demand of a growing number of remote workers looking for opportunities abroad, more and more countries are announcing schemes, or expanding already existing visas, to tempt more talent. The latest? Croatia.  The sun-kissed Balkan hotspot recently updated the terms of their digital nomad visa scheme, allowing non-EU residents to stay in the country for up to three years.  This is a major extension from its original one-year limit, which was hardly enough time to experience Croatia’s waterfall-packed national parks, pristine beaches, dazzling cities and numerous islands.  RECOMMENDED: Digital nomad visas: all the countries where you can live and work remotely in 2025 That’s not all. The visa update now allows family reunification, meaning digital nomads can apply to bring their spouses and children abroad to the Adriatic coast. Visa holders can also apply for temporary stay extensions for up to six months, allowing way more time and flexibility for temporary residents to plan their next move.   How to apply So, how can you get your hands on this three-year ticket? To be eligible for Croatia's digital nomad visa, applicants must give proof of remote work. This can be via an employment contract, freelancer agreement or business registration. They also need to show proof of accommodation and must make a minimum monthly income of at least €3,295 (£2,860.42). Applicants need valid health insuran

When it comes to travelling abroad, one of the most stressful tasks is organising transport in a foreign language. Transport schedules and train station maps turn into challenging puzzles that you try and piece together via Google Translate and the mercy of the travel gods. Add the station ticket kiosks that you don't know how to navigate and inevitable queues in popular destinations, and you might as well order an extortionate Uber and call it a day.  Luckily for those heading to Japan soon, TOBU Railway, a Japanese network of rail tracks connecting Tokyo with the surrounding areas of Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, and Gunma, just launched its first digital ticket platform to make inbound travel more convenient for international visitors. Say konnichiwa to TOBU Japan Trip Tickets.  This nifty, all-English website allows travellers to book tickets in advance, helping us overwhelmed explorers escape the queues, and offers discounts, all-area access tickets, reserved seating and limited express trains that zoom into some of Japan's popular destinations.  Visitors can buy up to eight tickets at a time, and each train passenger has to register their e-mail address on the website for their ticket. You can buy tickets for individual trips, or go all out with area access passes that provide rail and bus transit, as well as discounted offers for nearby parks, experiences and restaurants. The Nikko Pass, for example, includes a return trip between Asakusa station in Tokyo and Shimo-Imaichi

Alemania puede ser conocida como la utopía de la cerveza, pero no es el único lugar del continente donde disfrutar de unas buenas pintas. El operador británico de cruceros y viajes Riviera Travel acaba de publicar su lista de las mejores ciudades europeas para beber cerveza en este 2025, y Barcelona está en el top 5. Según el estudio, Barcelona es la cuarta mejor ciudad del continente para tomar una buena cerveza, con un precio medio de 3,30 euros por vaso. "La escena cervecera de la ciudad y la amplia oferta de establecimientos para beber le aseguran una posición entre los principales destinos europeos para rutas cerveceras y amantes de la cerveza", señala el estudio. Foto: Shutterstock En cuanto a la primera posición, Madrid es la mejor ciudad europea para la cerveza en 2025. Aunque la capital española es tradicionalmente conocida por el buen vieno y la sangría, España ha desarrollado una creciente cultura de cerveza artesanal, que en los últimos años ha superado a las bebidas clásicas como favorita entre los locales. Con 23 cervecerías, Madrid se erige como la ciudad ideal para hacer rutas de bares y aventuras nocturnas. Los festivales de cerveza también están en auge, lo que permite a cerveceros locales e independientes mostrar sus creaciones y promocionar sus marcas. Foto: Shutterstock Las mejores ciudades para beber cerveza en Europa 1. Madrid, España 2. Praga, República Checa 3. Roma, Italia 4. Barcelona, España 5. París, Francia 6. Budapest, Hungría 7. Milán, Ital

Alemanya pot ser coneguda com la utopia de la cervesa, però no és l’únic lloc del continent on gaudir d’unes bones pintes. L'operador britànic de creuers i viatges Riviera Travel acaba de publicar la seva llista de les millors ciutats europees per beure cervesa aquest 2025, i Barcelona és al top 5. Segons l’estudi, Barcelona és la quarta millor ciutat del continent per prendre una bona cervesa, amb un preu mitjà de 3,30 euros per got. "L’escena cervesera de la ciutat i l’àmplia oferta d’establiments per beure li asseguren una posició entre les principals destinacions europees per a rutes cerveseres i amants de la cervesa", assegura l'estudi. Foto: Shutterstock Pel que fa a la primera posició, Madrid és la millor ciutat europea per a la cervesa l’any 2025. Tot i que la capital espanyola és coneguda pel bon vi i la sangria, Espanya ha desenvolupat una creixent cultura de cervesa artesana, que en els darrers anys ha superat les begudes clàssiques com a preferida entre els locals. Amb 23 cerveseries, Madrid s’erigeix en la ciutat ideal per fer rutes de bars i aventures nocturnes. Els festivals de cervesa també estan a l’alça, cosa que permet a cervesers locals i independents mostrar les seves creacions i promocionar les seves marques. Foto: Shutterstock Les millors ciutats per beure cervesa a Europa 1. Madrid, Espanya 2. Praga, República Txeca 3. Roma, Itàlia 4. Barcelona, Espanya 5. París, França 6. Budapest, Hongria 7. Milà, Itàlia 8. Lisboa, Portugal 9. Berlín, Alemanya 10

A Europa foi feita para caminhar. Há percursos que atravessam montanhas, florestas, vinhas e costas, passando por aldeias locais e paragens cénicas pelo caminho. Estes trilhos são as artérias naturais do continente, a ligar regiões e países como raízes que unem uma floresta inteira. DR Alentejo & Ribatejo Outdoor Enquanto muitos aventureiros preferem percursos famosos, como os Caminhos de Santiago ou o Tour du Mont Blanc que atravessa vários países, a plataforma de viagens Hellotickets decidiu destacar os trilhos menos conhecidos, que oferecem toda a beleza natural e biodiversidade da Europa mas sem as multidões. Parece que este Verão, a tendência é seguir pelos caminhos menos percorridos. Começamos em alta (literalmente), a 2500 metros de altitude, no Alpe-Adria Trail, que arranca na montanha Grossglockner, a mais alta da Áustria, e desce por pinhais cobertos de neve e rios glaciais até aos vinhedos do Vale de Soča, na Eslovénia. A jornada continua até às falésias calcárias da costa adriática italiana, passando por cidades como Trieste, Tarvisio e Udine, onde, depois de percorrer 750 quilómetros, vai merecer cada garfada da massa que lhe chega à mesa. Photograph: Shutterstock Se prefere andar de bicicleta, o arquipélago finlandês de Åland, com mais de 6500 ilhas, parece um conjunto de degraus a ligar a Finlândia à Suécia. E o melhor? É ideal para pedalar. Pode circular de ferry entre ilhas ou pelas pontes pedonais que as ligam, mas convém fazer alguns desvios pelo caminh

Se acha que para fazer umas férias de sonho na Europa tem de esvaziar a conta, temos boas notícias: não tem. Há destinos cheios de pinta, cultura e história onde é possível viver bem… gastando pouco. Para ajudar os viajantes a manterem-se dentro do orçamento, a fornecedora de cartões de crédito Aqua considerou partidas do Reino Unido para analisar os custos médios de voos de ida e volta, estadias de uma semana em hotéis, alimentação, bebidas e transportes locais em vários destinos europeus – e chegou à lista dos mais baratos para este Verão. O grande destaque? Budapeste. A capital húngara foi eleita a mais barata da Europa. Mas a verdade é que os preços simpáticos não se ficam por lá. Photo de Ervin Lukacs sur Unsplash Estamos a falar de voos por cerca de 97€, uma semana de hotel para dois por volta dos 625€, jantares por menos de 10€ e imperiais a pouco mais de 2€. E os transportes na cidade? Os bilhetes custam menos de 1€. Resultado: dá para passear junto ao Danúbio, com o Castelo de Buda de um lado e o Parlamento do outro, a sentir-se um rei – mas com a conta bancária intacta. Com o que poupa, sobra orçamento para se atirar aos míticos spas termais. E há muitos. Um dos mais emblemáticos? O Rudas, com mais de 500 anos de história. Tem piscinas quentinhas, saunas, banhos turcos, tanques de água fria e até massagens, se quiser completar o tratamento. Pode ainda almoçar na esplanada com vista para o rio e deixar o tempo passar devagarinho – como os barcos no Danúbio.  Photo

Enquanto várias regiões da Europa enfrentam ondas de calor históricas, têm-se registado focos de incêndio em países como Grécia, Itália e Turquia, obrigando milhares de pessoas a abandonar as suas casas. Mas o que é que isto significa para os seus planos de viagem? Deve manter o protector solar na mala ou reconsiderar o voo? Eis o ponto de situação sobre os incêndios florestais na Europa e o impacto que podem ter na sua segurança, itinerário e até na sua carteira. Photograph: Shutterstock Onde estão os incêndios na Europa? Há dezenas de incêndios activos na Grécia, incluindo na região da Ática e em subúrbios de Atenas, bem como na ilha de Kythira (em Pitsinades), na ilha de Evia (em Pissona), em Messinia e na zona de Polithea, em Trifylia. Foram também registados focos em Quíos e na ilha de Creta, no sul, de onde foram retiradas cerca de cinco mil turistas. Em Itália, as chamas atingem várias zonas do sul, afectando pontos turísticos e populações locais na Sardenha – com os processos de evacuação feitos por barco – e na Sicília, sobretudo na costa sul e perto de Palermo. Na Turquia, têm ocorrido incêndios diários nas últimas semanas, sobretudo no noroeste (em Karabuk e na região de Eskisehir), bem como na cidade de Silopi, no sudeste. Segundo a CNN, o governo turco declarou as províncias ocidentais de Izmir e Bilecik como zonas de catástrofe. Há ainda incêndios activos no sul de Chipre e em vários países dos Balcãs, incluindo Albânia, Croácia, Bósnia e Herzegovina, Macedóni

One of the best parts of wandering a city is admiring its towering skyscrapers. These vertical giants are canvases for architects, requiring a lot of imagination and some very smart urban planning to allow their ascent to the heavens.  How tall must a building stretch to be considered a skyscraper? The answer is at least 150 metres, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which has taken count of the most skyscraper-packed cities in the world.  With a whopping 560 skyscrapers, Hong Kong towers above the other cities on CTBUH’s list. With its ‘skyrocketing’ population and limited mountainous terrain, urban planners figured that the only way to build was up, turning the city into a high-rise haven by the South China Sea. Its tallest building is The International Commerce Centre – one of the most sustainable buildings in the world – completed in 2010 and standing at 118 stories and 484 metres, followed by the Two International Finance Centre in 2003 at 416 metres, then Central Plaza, finished in 1992 and reaching 374 meters. The asymmetrical Bank of China Tower, completed in 1989 and designed by architect I.M. Pei, represents the growth and prosperity of bamboo forests, and is a recognisable icon on Hong Kong's skyline. It's also part of the city's Symphony of Lights, a permanent installation that illuminates Hong Kong every night after 8pm. In second place, Shenzhen, China boasts 444 skyscrapers. Its tallest structure is the Ping An Finance Centre. Followi

As parts of Europe contend with record-breaking heat, wildfires have broken out in countries including Greece, Italy and Türkiye, forcing thousands of locals to evacuate their homes.  So what does this all mean for your travel plans? Should you pack the SPF 50 or cancel your flight altogether? Here are all the latest updates on the European wildfires and what they mean for your safety, itinerary and wallet. Where are the wildfires in Europe? Dozens of fires have been reported across Greece, affecting the Attica region and Athens suburbs, as well as Kythira island, in the village of Pitsinades; Evia island, in the village of Pissona; Messinia and the Polithea area of Trifylia. There were also reports of wildfires in Chios and the southern island of Crete, where 5,000 tourists were forced to evacuate. Parts of southern Italy are also ablaze, threatening locals and tourists in Sardinia, where many were evacuated by boat. There are also active fires in Sicily, particularly on the south coast and near Palermo.   Turkïye has been struggling with daily wildfires for the past few weeks in the northwest, including Karabuk and the region of Eskisehir, as well as the city of Silopi in the southeast. The Turkish government also declared the western provinces of Izmir and Bilecik as disaster areas this past Friday, according to CNN. Fires are also active in southern Cyprus and multiple countries in the Balkans including Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Bulgari