Daniela Toporek

As much as we at Time Out all love London, from its restaurants and boozers to its theatre, art and museums, sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city for a bit. And while, sure, you could limit that city-escape to a swift day trip (find all the inspo you need for that here), there are also plenty of options for a longer getaway. The UK’s capital city is, naturally, extraordinarily well-connected to the rest of the country. Whether it’s a happening city like Glasgow, Bristol or Manchester or a rural idyll like the Cotswolds, Peak District or Lake District, very few places are more than a few hours’ travel away. And Time Out has definitive travel guides for all those places. From restaurants in Edinburgh to Stratford-upon-Avon’s RSC programme, we’ve got you covered wherever you pick for your weekend jaunt.  This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here. Best weekend trips at a glance 🎭 Best for theatre lovers: Stratford-Upon-Avon ⛪ Best for history buffs: Cambridge 🛁 Best for literature fans : Bath 🐴 Best for hikers: Scottish Highlands 🏖️ Best for seaside fun: Cornwall RECOMMENDED: 🇬🇧 The best places to visit in the UK in 2026.📍 The best new things to do in Britain in 2026.🌊 The best seaside towns in the UK in 2026.🎤 The best music festivals in the UK to book for 2026..

Porto is a city that comes together around the table, and the city’s cuisine reflects its people: honest and heartfelt; unpretentious but demanding of quality. Between debates over cachorrinhos and francesinhas, locals often debate the city’s best spots - but they always end up toasting together as friends, glasses of finos in hand. In recent years, the gastronomic scene has evolved rapidly, mirroring a city that is increasingly open to the world – and attracting more and more visitors each summer. From traditional restaurants serving up Portuguese classics (octopus and rice, baked salt cold, meaty stews and more) to all-new wine bars and intricate tasting menus, Porto has something for every kind of diner. Read on for the best restaurants in Porto right now.  Who makes the cut? Every time we update our list of the best restaurants in Porto, thats because the Time Out Porto team have found enough brilliant new food spots in the city to shout about. Our editors are out experiencing the city all day every day – so if it’s on here, know that we’ve gone there and tried it out first. To top it all off, you can now find many of their favourites at Time Out Market Porto.  ➡️ READ MORE: Ultimate guide to where to eat in Porto Porto’s best restaurants at a glance ⭐ Best Michelin-starred: Casa de Chá da Boa Nova 🥘 Best traditional Portugese: Cibû 🦞 Best seafood: O Gaveto 🥩 Most unique: Euskalduna Studio 🥙 Best francesincha: Francesinha Café Raphael Tonon is a food writer on t

There are few things as good in life as having a drink at the end of the day. If you can add to this the company of a friend, a chat, a cheese board and a breathtaking view over the city, so much the better. Thinking about sunny afternoons (whatever the season) we’ve prepared this list of the best rooftops in Porto – so you can enjoy your free time in the best way. Here are the best rooftop bars in Porto right now.  ➡️ READ MORE: Ultimate guide to where to eat in Porto Porto's best rooftop bars at a glance ⭐ Best for fine dining: Vinum Restaurant & Wine Bar 🌿 Best green space: Amura 🏊 Best for swimming: The Social Hub Porto 🎸 Best for music: Ferro Bar ❤️ Best for romance: PortoBello Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Ana Catarina Peixoto is a writer for Time Out Porto. This guide has been translated into English for our global audience. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

September 2025: 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, has got whole lot more authentic, 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.  London's best Mexican restaurants at a glance: 🍹 Best for a blow-out brunch: Corrochio’s, Dalston 🌮 Best for traditional tacos: Proper Tacos, Holloway 🪙 Best on a budget: Sonora Taqueria, Stoke Newington 💅 Best for a fancy night out: Cavita, Marylebone  🌽 Best for vegans: Tacos Padre, Borough Market 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.

Updated March 2026: To showcase all that Paris has to offer, we regularly update this list with unique and on-trend properties. This time, we've added the impeccable Cheval Blanc Paris, and the ever-chic Hôtel Madame Rêve.  Ah, the city of love. What a dreamy trip to take with your other half… Or, in this case, the kids, too. Don’t be fooled, though – Paris isn’t just for budding romances. Or the Eiffel Tower – as much as we j'adore it. There’s so much to see and do here as a family, along with some absolutely breathtaking places to stay at while you're here. So, with hundreds of glorious family-friendly hotels, aparthotels and guesthouses to choose from, you are truly spoiled for choice on your Parisian adventure. Ready to bon voyage to the best family-friendly hotels in Paris? Allons-y! NB: We’ve also hand-selected the best family room options to take the extra admin off your plate. Jouir! 📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to hotels in Paris Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Dazzling history. Haute coutour. Prestigious paintings and more. When it comes to art and culture, the City of Lights has it all. And while exploring the Louvre's sprawling collection is a must-do for first-timers, Paris's museum scene goes beyond the Mona Lisa and her cheeky smirk. There are over 100 museums that reflect the city’s passion for artistic preservation, and while you’ll see familiar names below like the Musée d’Orsay, and yes, still even The Louvre, we dare you to venture out of these classic institutions to dig deeper. Time to get cultured à la française with the best museums in Paris this year. When’s the best day to visit a museum in Paris? Some of the city’s biggest museums open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, as well as some of the less obvious options, such as the Musée National Gustave Moreau, the former home and museum of the Symbolist painter. RECOMMENDED: Check out our full guide of the best things to do in Paris This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. 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 affiliate guidelines. 

Europe might be home to 44 countries, 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and seven Wonders of the World – but the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen here could be something totally unknown. That’s the thing about beauty: it’s personal. So rather than list 35 of the most famous sights on the continent, we instead every year ask our network of editors and travel writers to name us the most beautiful thing they’ve seen on their European travels.  The result? Beautiful places that come with a story. Like taking boats out on Germany’s hidden lakes, and tucking into picnics in the park in Portugal at sunset. Holidays spent exploring vast sand dunes in France, afternoons wandering through Art Nouveau streets in Latvia and childhood tales of clambering over jagged stones in Ireland. And that’s just a few of the memories you’ll find on this list, which stretches from Iceland all the way to Greece, from solitary islands to well-trodden walking routes. Here are the most beautiful places in Europe, according to us.  ➡️ READ MORE: The most underrated destinations in Europe Updated April 2026: We’ve just added North Macedonia’s most enchanting Lake, a frozen-in-time Bosnian village and Italy’s answer to Turkey’s Pamukkale hot springs to our list – plus many more beautiful tales.    Ella Doyle is Time Out’s Europe editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links

Poland’s sprawling capital has a chequered history, from brutal Medieval warfare to occupation during World War II, and it's all reflected in the city's architecture. It's where Gothic churches, sky-high Soviet skyscrapers and baroque palaces collide. But beyond the buildings, there's still so much more to tackle in the famous Phoenix City. Sample global cuisine in modern food halls, roam through weekend vintage markets, and feast on incomprehensible amounts of pierogi whie tackling the best things to do in Warsaw.  Warsaw's top things to do, at a glance 👽 Most unusual: Gestapo HQ💶 Best free activity: Choppin's Heart👪 Best with kids: Praski Park👯 Best for adults: Bazar na Kole🎊 Best for young people: Kraken Rum Bar RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Kraków 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.  Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.

Fields of wildflowers. Jagged coastal edges. Mossy, green cliffs and snow-capped peaks. Europe might be a small continent, but it holds some of the most rewarding views of natural landscapes. The only catch? You gotta trek for them.  Author Alex Roddle has picked out the best routes for amblers everywhere via his book, ‘Wanderlust Europe’. And to freshen things up for 2026, fellow explorer and Time Out contributor John Bills has added two of his own favourite hiking paths in the UK. So from striking walks along the Welsh coast, to snowy strides in Scandanavia, these are some of the most breathtaking hikes in Europe for this year.  ➡️ READ MORE: The most beautiful places in Europe Europe’s best hikes, at a glance 🥾 Best long distance hike: The Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia📅 Best multi-day (middle ground) hike: The Hornstrandir Trail, Iceland☀️ Best one-day hike: The Mettelhorn, Switzerland At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide may include affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Clubbing in Porto is easy. In fact, having a great time is pretty much a non-negotiable around these parts.  Here you'll find spots for late-night drinking and clubs for dancing the whole night away, all in one place. Our editors have tried and tested every party spot in the city, so read on for the very best clubs in Porto.  📍RECOMMENDED: The ultimate guide to Porto's nightlife This guide was written by the editorial team at Time Out Porto. 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.

Updated for 2026: Beloved ice queen, Elsa, has finally arrived to the City of Lights via Disneyland Paris's new World of Frozen, fjords and all. Stroll through the charming town of Arendelle, and queue up for the enchanting ‘Frozen Ever After’ ride that brings the story to life.  Perhaps you’ve got a 10-year-old who’s exclusively interested in heart-thumping rollercoasters, or maybe a four-year-old who doesn’t have quite that appetite for adrenaline yet. Feeling daunted by the prospect of ushering them around Disney? Our run-down of the best Disneyland Paris rides ranges from the frightful to the easy-going to the just plain magical. With queues and the frankly overwhelming choice, it’s almost impossible to indulge in every single one in one visit. So if you need some help making those tough decisions, read on for our pick of the best rides in Disneyland Paris that are worth the queues. If these attractions got your adrenaline pumping like they did to us, book online here. What is the scariest ride at Disneyland Paris? If you're looking for more thrills than chills, the answer is easy: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It's the only one where adults come out with wobbly legs under the pretext of poor digestion of the Mickey hot dog. Head for an art deco hotel frozen in the 1930s, deserted by its customers and populated by phenomena that are not really reassuring. We get into an elevator that flashes strangely, the kind that doesn't respect gravity or your desire to stay aliv

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:71d6b288-c88a-4520-89ca-7454fcda89e0-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> You’ve decided you’re heading to London. Transport? Sorted. Tube map? Downloaded. Now comes the tricky part: where to stay. And, let's be honest, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. London is a huge patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own personality and pace. From the leafy, laid-back corners of Chiswick to buzzing cultural hubs in Camden, where you base yourself can shape your whole trip. So, before you panic-book a pricey hotel in the West End, take a breath. There’s a whole city beyond the tourist core, with fantastic places to stay that might suit your style (and budget) even better. If you're after local living in 2026, hit up Leyton or Walthamstow, or Brixton has an endless array of cheap eats, bars and culture on every corner. Whether you’re after lively nightlife, easy access to gorgeous green spaces, culture on your doorstop, or serious dining, you’ll find it here. Ready to get booking? Read on for our guide to the best neighbourhoods and places to stay in London.  ➡️ READ MORE: The best Airbnbs in London – with expert local tips Where to stay in London at a glance 👶 Best for first-timers: Covent Garden, S

Ever wondered what it’s like to party like a rock star? Edinburgh’s House of Gods hotel might just give you a glimpse. This Orient-Express-inspired hotel along Cowgate comes with Hollywood-style perks, and an unlimited supply of cocktails. It’s a place where Guns’N’Roses would’ve gone wild. Where Madonna would pose on a four-post bed. Where romantic stays are racy, and where hen-dos and stag nights indulge into the night.  Why stay at The House of Gods? Think of this hotel as a cross between a vintage luxury train and a lavish, modern cocktail bar, just around the corner from the Royal Mile. The property is small, but alluring with dark corners and dim lights, and the decor toes the line between godly and gaudy with thick, patterned fabrics, gold accents and velvet-fringed lamp shades. It’s completely extra, over-the-top and and a hell of a lot of fun.  What are the rooms like at The House of Gods? Wooden panels and deep red fabric wrap around the walls of the property and its 22 rooms. They’re quite small compared to the average hotel, but they’re packed with personality and one of the most comfortable beds you’ll ever sleep (or not sleep) in. When you’re lounging, the mirror directly across the bed turns into a TV, and a light switch near the headrest illuminates the four-post bed to a light-district red.  The entire bathroom is made of faux-marble,  white and grey, bright and fabulous – with excellent water pressure, and while many rooms don’t have real windows, they do ha

Crossing south on London’s Wandsworth Bridge, Folk at Florence Dock stands high with panoramic views of the city. Offering short and long-term accommodation right along the Thames, this social, co-living property is quietly building a community and breathing life into unsung corners of Battersea. It’s perfect for a longer stay, or just to feel like you’re making it your own – it’s self-service and private kitchens over public dining rooms or breakfast buffets.   What is the service like at Folk? Whether you’ve booked for two years or a two nights, the staff at Folk make each aspect of the property feel like it's part of your home, with events almost every night of the week to get to know people staying. When I was checking in, for example, I was lucky to catch the tail-end of a piano concert in Folk’s cosy lobby. Residents young and old, kicked back with drinks and snacks while fawning over classic tunes and chatting quietly. What are the rooms like at Folk? Each room here is a studio set-up, and they’re sweet and simple, with all the quality necessities. Double beds are comfortable. Kitchen appliances are modern and clean, and the ensuite bathrooms are spotless, with ample room. A half-moon table has just enough room for a quick meal for two, and the wardrobe behind it holds a surprisingly good amount of storage space. There are also a decent amount of shelves, and a TV near the foot of the bed.  If you do end up needing extra space, ask management about Folk’s “bigger” and

  Right in the pulse of Italy’s fashion capital, the Park Hyatt Milano combines family-friendly luxury with bold, Milanese pride. With a prime location near the city’s landmarks and fresh room renovations, this is your swanky, haute couture holiday sorted. Why stay at Park Hyatt Milano? Staying at the PHM means staying in a little piece of Milan’s fashion history. It was originally built as a palazzo in the 1870s before it was converted into the city’s very first department store, Aux Villes de Paris, (later changing the name to Aux Villes d'Italie, then the iconic La Rinascente) in 1877. After its closure, the building was transformed into the Park Hyatt Milano in 2003, and recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a €20 million-euro glow-up that was completed in 2022. Now, PHM provides remarkable hospitality encased in opulent Italian marble, with the vibes to match.  What is the service like at Park Hyatt Milano? Outstanding. The management and concierges know the ins-and-outs of Milan and will move mountains for you (or at least give you plenty of Mirto and panettone recommendations). There’s also tip-top room service, snazzy bartenders and nurturing spa attendants who bring you back to life.  What are the rooms like at Park Hyatt Milano? Each of the hotel’s 108 rooms are decorated with light, elegant, neutral tones and artwork that you’d fawn over in a gallery, along with heaven-sent king beds, fine, Italian bedding and blackout curtains. This includes 26 stately

If you’ve travelled through Italy, you might have seen All’Antico Vinaio’s big, bold, red signage, alerting you to their sensational sandwiches. This autumn, All’Antico opened its first UK store in Soho, marking the 48th location to sling their Florentine sandwiches worldwide. Schiacciata is a Tuscan flat bread that’s as fluffy as focaccia on the inside, but satisfyingly crisp at the crust. At All’Antico, this heaven-baked bread is cut in half and stuffed with meats, creams and cheeses that take you to the land of the Renaissance. There’s no way to look cute eating it. It’s a messy and greasy affair All’Antica’s small shop has already caused a stir on Old Compton Street. At lunch, white and blue-collar workers united by hunger pour out of the entrance and down the road. Inside, staff are efficient as hell. You immediately order at the counter, then inch your way to the register while the artists are at work. By the time you pay, your sandwich is securely wrapped and ready to go.  Deciding which sandwich to order is an excruciating task. There are 18 options, but if you’re a first timer, order La Paradiso – Italian for ‘the paradise’ and absolutely living up to its name. Slices of mortadella generously blanket a thick spread of pistachio cream and stracciatella cheese, with chopped pistachios added for extra flavour and texture. There’s no way to look cute eating it. It’s a messy and greasy affair. Same goes for the Italiana, slathered in basil pesto that drips down to stacke

You’ll find Hera, named after the queen of the Olympians, on the backside of Stratford Cross – past Westfield, past the newly opened Everyman and just opposite the new V&A East Storehouse. As soon as you think you’ve gone too far, there it is; a corner restaurant with tall glass doors and windows that make anyone who’s wandered this far want to peer in.  Inside, there’s a bar with an illuminated liquor shelf as tall as the ceiling. If Beauty and the Beast’s Belle had a penchant for booze over books, she’d roll her ladder from one side of the bar to the next in search of her top-shelf favourites.  Even more impressive is Hera’s gloriously vast dining room with chandeliers, elaborate foliage and plush booths. In the kitchen, chef Mario Salimis whips up a classically Greek-inspired menu with modern twists. The melitzano salata, diced aubergine with honey and balsamic, is a savoury delight, more so when spread thickly across any of the assorted breads at the table. The fried calamari has a perfect squid-to-batter ratio, and slivers of seabass carpaccio are fresh and silky smooth, though quite oily. Better still is the seafood orzo, one hell of a dish, with plump prawns and vibrant-orange mussels. Cocktails are interesting, too. The Arriani is Greece in a glass, with feta gin, Greek yoghurt, fig cordial. Meanwhile, the Helen of Spice is basically a mango marg with a kick. But the finest moment – as basic as it sounds – is the Greek salad. Chopped cucumbers, onions, olives, peppers

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 Ling Ling’s to serve up their epic Chinese and pan-Asian menu for the next year (think; hot and spicy tartare, Sichuan hibiscus octopus and turnip cakes, mala beef ragu with udon noodles, and steamed prawn, chicken and Thai basil wontons) to complement a small, but mighty selection of reds, whites and oranges.  

What is it? A historic theatre company and venue within Glasgow’s Gorbals neighbourhood that’s just been restored in 2025.   Why is it worth visiting? The Citizens Theatre holds some of the UK’s oldest theatrical equipment within its incredibly well-preserved Victorian auditorium, and has undergone a huge glow-up that’s been in the works since 2018. It was only supposed to take three years, but COVID and rising costs pushed its opening to August 2025. Inside the three-storey theatre, there's a spankin' brand new and more accessible foyer, a new bar, new social spaces and enhanced backstage facilities for performers. The six cherries on top are the fully restored statues of Robert Burns, Williams Shakespeare and the four Greek muses, Melpomene (tragedy), Thalia (comedy), Euterpe (song and poetry) and Terpsichore (dance) – all which were part of the original building in 1878.  How much does it cost?  Prices vary depending on production, which you can find here.  📍 Discover the best things to do in Glasgow

When you look at photos of the Generator London hostel online, I get why you might be skeptical. Google’s feature photo of the entrance isn’t the most warm and welcoming, and the rest of the images, though professionally shot, still radiate a tint of sadness from the lack of life in those colourful, yet empty rooms. But I want you to take those images and presumptions about this Bloomsbury stay and throw them in the bin as Generator is the perfect example of why one should never judge a book by its cover – or Google search.  Why stay at Generator London? Generator London opened in 1995 within what was once a secluded police station on Tavistock Place. The once family-run hostel turned into a successful European brand with quirky, urban decor and locations across the continent, including Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris and Barcelona – and three in North America too. In 2014, the London location got an impressive glow-up, leaving the stereotype of grungy, risky hostels in the past, and it’s definitely kept its reputation up since.  The lobby is a large, contemporary, eclectic space with neon welcome signs, a street art-style photo of Queen Elizabeth blowing a pink bubblegum bubble, and the front desk to the left with self-check in tablets. However, for a more personal connection (and to avoid the tablet that kept freezing) check in with the kind receptionist instead. Once you’re checked in and free to roam the property, you finally see life, and all walks of it. People of all ages hun

Se já pôs os pés num movimentado destino turístico e encontrou dezenas de proprietários ou funcionários a aglomerar-se e a gritar pela sua atenção (e pela sua carteira), então sabe quão caótico – e quase intrusivo – isso pode ser. Há um destino popular a pôr fim a isto. Num esforço contínuo para melhorar o dia-a-dia tanto dos locais como dos turistas, Capri introduziu uma nova proibição à angariação agressiva nas ruas. Essencialmente, proíbe as empresas de abordarem os turistas em espaços públicos. A regra visa o que as autoridades descrevem como um comportamento “intrusivo e insistente” por parte de operadores turísticos, relações-públicas de restaurantes e outros vendedores que abordam os visitantes que por ali passeiam. Para sermos justos, esta nova proibição já vem tarde. Capri recebe até 50 mil visitantes por dia na sua época alta, uma quantidade astronómica em comparação com a população local, que ronda os 13 mil a 15 mil residentes. Ao proibir as implacáveis abordagens de vendas, os turistas podem agora circular à vontade. “Os operadores comerciais, proprietários de agências de serviços turísticos e os seus funcionários estão absolutamente proibidos de realizar actividades de angariação de clientes através de métodos intrusivos e insistentes”, afirmou o presidente da câmara de Capri, Paolo Falco, de acordo com a Euronews. “Compreendemos a necessidade de transmitir uma mensagem promocional, mas não abdicamos da necessidade de que isso seja feito com a graça e a elegânci

Se acha que ser um dos países mais ricos significa ter um PIB astronómico, pense novamente. Um novo ranking está a agitar as águas globalmente ao olhar muito para além da mera produção económica. De acordo com o HelloSafe, um site especializado em comparar seguros de viagem, o índice combina o PIB (Produto Interno Bruto) e o RNB (Rendimento Nacional Bruto) com factores de qualidade de vida, como a igualdade de rendimentos, as taxas de pobreza e o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH) – um indicador que tem em conta a esperança de vida, a educação e o RNB per capita –, oferecendo uma visão mais abrangente do que realmente significa ser rico em 2026. Em suma, os países no topo da lista não são apenas ricos no papel – são lugares onde a prosperidade é efectivamente sentida pelos seus residentes, e um país onde a população em geral vive bem ficará à frente de um onde a riqueza está concentrada nas mãos de uns poucos. Então, quem lidera o pelotão? A conquistar o primeiro lugar pela primeira vez está a Noruega, com uns impressionantes 77,65 pontos em 100. A nação nórdica alia elevados níveis de rendimento a baixas desigualdades e fortes sistemas sociais, fazendo dela a economia mais “equilibrada” do ranking. A Irlanda surge logo atrás, no segundo lugar. Embora a HelloSafe mencione que o seu PIB per capita de 150.865 dólares se deve principalmente a empresas como a Apple, a Google e a Pfizer, e não aos residentes irlandeses propriamente ditos, o rendimento nacional bruto do país oc

Todos os anos, mais de um milhão de turistas visitam a região da Lombardia, em Itália, para conhecer o Lago de Como e as suas deslumbrantes villas. E embora nunca sejamos de recusar uma escapadinha italiana, vale a pena notar que há dezenas de outras paisagens deslumbrantes à beira-lago por todo o continente europeu à espera de serem exploradas (e muitas com muito menos multidões). Vejamos o caso do Lago Ohrid, uma subestimada massa de água que se estende entre dois destinos igualmente subestimados, a Albânia e a Macedónia do Norte, que acaba de ser eleita o lugar mais bonito da Europa pelos jornalistas de viagens da Time Out. Enquanto o Lago de Como atrai estrelas de primeira linha e multidões em igual medida, o Lago Ohrid – um dos lagos mais antigos e profundos da Europa – oferece uma alternativa mais calma e acessível, sem descurar a paisagem. Pense em águas azuis cristalinas, cenários montanhosos e uma linha costeira pontilhada por cidades históricas que parecem congeladas no tempo. No lado da Macedónia do Norte, a cidade ribeirinha de Ohrid é a estrela do espectáculo com ruas calcetadas, centenas de igrejas medievais (a cidade é famosa por ter abrigado 365 igrejas, uma para cada dia do ano) e telhados de terracota que se estendem em direcção à água. É aqui que pode passar o dia a nadar e a explorar ruínas antigas, e o fim de tarde a observar o pôr-do-sol a esconder-se atrás das montanhas – tudo isto sem os preços exorbitantes da Lombardia. dotmiller1986 / Shutterstock

Chaque année, plus d'un million de touristes prennent d'assaut la région lombarde d'Italie pour contempler le lac de Côme et ses villas fastueuses. Et si nous sommes bien les derniers à bouder une escapade italienne, il faut tout de même admettre que le continent recèle des dizaines d'autres paysages lacustres à se damner, souvent bien plus préservés, qui plus est. À commencer par le lac d'Ohrid, écrin discret qui s'étire entre deux destinations injustement boudées des foules : l'Albanie et la Macédoine du Nord. Il vient d'être couronné plus bel endroit d'Europe par les rédacteurs voyage de Time Out.  Tandis que le lac de Côme s'affaire à séduire stars et touristes en flux continu, le lac d'Ohrid (l'un des plus anciens et des plus profonds du continent) joue une tout autre partition : plus silencieuse, plus abordable, et pas moins généreuse en émotions. Des eaux d'un bleu presque irréel, des montagnes en toile de fond, et une rive parsemée de bourgades historiques où le temps semble avoir renoncé à passer. Côté macédonien, c'est la ville d'Ohrid qui vole la vedette : ruelles pavées, toits de tuiles ocre qui dégringolent vers le lac, et pas moins de quelques centaines d'églises médiévales (la cité est célèbre pour en avoir jadis abrité 365, une pour chaque jour de l'année). Les journées s'y écoulent entre baignades et ruines antiques, les soirées à regarder le soleil sombrer derrière les crêtes. Sans jamais avoir à décrocher la carte bleue avec la grimace qu'impose la Lombardi

Ainda na semana passada, Helsínquia foi coroada como uma das cidades mais fáceis de percorrer a pé em todo o mundo, através do inquérito da Time Out aos habitantes locais – e agora a capital finlandesa está a mostrar ao mundo exactamente por que razão merece o galardão. Helsínquia acaba de inaugurar uma das pontes pedonais mais longas do planeta. Baptizada de Ponte Kruunuvuorensilta, a estrutura estende-se por uns impressionantes 1191 metros sobre a água, ligando os distritos da cidade de Korkeasaari e Kruunuvuorenranta. Ao contrário da maioria das mega-pontes, esta foi concebida especificamente para peões, ciclistas e transportes públicos, o que significa que não serão permitidos carros privados. Faz parte de um esforço mais amplo para tornar Helsínquia mais verde e bem conectada, com foco em caminhadas, bicicletas e eléctricos, em vez de congestionamentos desnecessários. ArtBBNV / Shutterstock Embora a mera escala da ponte já seja de fazer cair o queixo, a nova travessia corta drasticamente a distância entre o centro da cidade e o distrito em rápido desenvolvimento de Kruunuvuorenranta, passando de cerca de 11 quilómetros para apenas 5,5. A ponte faz parte de um vasto projecto de desenvolvimento urbano que visa ligar melhor as ilhas de Helsínquia (que são mais de 300) e expandir os transportes públicos. Uma nova linha de eléctrico acabará por atravessá-la, ligando bairros em crescimento ao centro da cidade e apoiando uma população em rápido aumento na área. As ligações nã

¿Y si pudieras mudarte a los Alpes Japoneses durante un mes, no como turista, sino como parte de una pequeña comunidad con tus mismos intereses? Es una escapada que no solo promete aire puro, sino un auténtico reinicio para la mente y el cuerpo. Os presentamos Goodpace: la empresa que ha creado una nueva casa de co-living pensada exclusivamente para corredores de montaña. Este verano, del 12 de junio al 12 de julio, Goodpace lanzará su primera estancia piloto en Fujimi, Japón, a solo dos horas de Tokio. Han invitado a entre seis y ocho participantes a vivir, trabajar y correr juntos en las montañas. La idea es crear un pequeño grupo para "vivir y entrenar juntos" explorando rutas por los Alpes Japoneses y fomentar que los corredores compartan sus conocimientos y rutinas. Si eres de Barcelona, puedes consultar aquí los mejores clubes de running de la ciudad.  Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de goodpace (@goodpace.jp) Según la empresa, este piloto de un mes no es tanto un producto acabado, sino más bien un experimento para descubrir qué pasa cuando personas con ideas afines se comprometen con un estilo de vida más pausado. A largo plazo, la compañía espera ofrecer una base de entrenamiento permanente para los entusiastas de la montaña que quieran explorar esta región de Japón, ya que, ahora mismo, esta infraestructura no existe realmente. ¿Dónde os alojaréis? Fujimi se encuentra en la prefectura de Nagano y es conocida

I si et poguessis instal·lar als Alps Japonesos durant un mes, no com a turista, sinó com a part d'una petita comunitat amb els teus mateixos interessos? És una escapada que no només promet aire pur, sinó un autèntic reinici per a la ment i el cos. Us presentem Goodpace: l'empresa que ha creat una nova casa de co-living pensada exclusivament per a corredors de muntanya. Aquest estiu, del 12 de juny al 12 de juliol, Goodpace llançarà la seva primera estada pilot a Fujimi, el Japó, a només dues hores de Tòquio. Han convidat entre sis i vuit participants a viure, treballar i córrer junts a les muntanyes. La idea és crear un petit grup per "viure i entrenar plegats" explorant rutes pels Alps Japonesos i fomentar que els corredors comparteixin els seus coneixements i rutines. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida de goodpace (@goodpace.jp) Segons l'empresa, aquest pilot d'un mes no és tant un producte acabat, sinó més aviat un experiment per descobrir què passa quan persones amb idees afins es comprometen amb un estil de vida més pausat. A llarg termini, la companyia espera oferir una base d'entrenament permanent per als entusiastes de la muntanya que vulguin explorar aquesta regió del Japó, ja que, ara mateix, aquesta infraestructura no existeix realment. On us allotjareu? Fujimi es troba a la prefectura de Nagano i és coneguda pels seus boscos profunds i els seus senders d'alta altitud. És el tipus de paisatge que convida a l'activi

If you’ve ever set foot in a bustling tourist destination, and found dozens of business owners crowding and yelling for your attention (and wallet), then you know how chaotic – and borderline intrusive – it can be. Thankfully, a popular destination wants to put a stop to it. In an ongoing effort to improve daily life for both locals and tourists, Capri has introduced a new ban on aggressive street solicitation that essentially prohibits businesses from approaching tourists in public spaces. The rule targets what officials describe as ‘intrusive and insistent’ behaviour from tour operators, restaurant hosts and other vendors who approach wandering visitors.  And to be fair, the new ban is long overdue. Capri gets up to 50,000 visitors per day in its high season, an astronomical amount compared to its local population of around 13,000 to 15,000 residents. By prohibiting the relentless sales pitches, tourists can move at ease. ‘Commercial operators, owners of tourist service agencies and their employees are absolutely prohibited from carrying out customer procurement activities through intrusive and insistent methods...’, said Mayor of Capri, Paolo Falco, according to euronews. ‘We understand the need to convey a promotional message, but we do not compromise on the need for this to be done with the grace and elegance befitting Capri’. Business owners who get caught hassling tourists in public spaces will face financial penalties ranging from €25 to €500.  It's all part of a wide

Looking for somewhere extraordinary to stay? At Time Out, we review hotels all over the planet, from top-tier all-inclusives in Europe to affordable city stays. You can find the latest reviews and hotel guides over on our hotels hub. We’re not the only ones with our eye on the newest openings – the folks over at Condé Nast Traveller have just released their annual Hot List, showcasing the best newly opened hotels, villas and places to stay worldwide.  On the 30th edition, you’ll find everything from remote wilderness lodges to reimagined heritage palaces (and, it goes without saying, the most impeccable service you'll ever get). From the snow-capped peaks of Montana to the sun-bleached shores of Crete, here are some of our picks from CN Traveller’s Hot List 2026. Europe Tella Thera – Crete, Greece Cycladic charm meets breezy, barefoot luxury at this serene newcomer in Crete. Tella Thera blends into its rugged surroundings with earthy textures, whitewashed walls and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea. Designed by the firm Pieris – who really took advantage of Greece's stunning lighting via vast skylights and windows – Tella's modern yet minimalist form will not disappoint. Rooms start at €347 per night.  Book your stay here. Read Time Out’s rundown of the best hotels in Greece. A Mandria di Murtoli – Corsica, France In France, Corsica’s wild beauty takes centre stage at A Mandria di Murtoli, all rustic-luxe villas and farm-to-table dining. Set on a vast private estate with 10 r

You know what one of the best things about Time Out's annual city survey is? Our readers come from all corners of the world, meaning we’re able to create a global snapshot of city life informed by the people who actually live there. We ask about everything from food scene and nightlife to dating and happiness, and we gathered all that data this year to create Time Out’s Best Cities with Intrepid Travel, a definitive rundown of the greatest cities on the planet right now.  Of course, locals’ quality of life plays a huge factor in making a city a great place to be, so alongside food, culture and nightlife, we asked about stuff like community feel, access to green space and walkability. Being able to explore a city comfortably on foot is the best way to get up close and personal with local life, stumble across off-map surprises and uncover the real culture behind the touristy facades. Not to mention, a walkable city is good for both people and profit, providing a boost to physical health as well as the local economy. RECOMMENDED: The world’s best cities for green spaces and nature To celebrate the best pedestrian-friendly hubs on the planet, we’ve ranked the cities with the highest scores for walkability in our survey. The world’s most walkable cities are those where a large majority of locals said getting around on foot was either ‘good’ or ‘amazing’, with only the highest-scoring city for each country included – and four Asian hubs made the list. Photograph: Shutterstock Wi

Over one million tourists grace Italy’s Lombardy region to visit Lake Como and its dazzling villas each year, and while we're never one to argue for an Italian getaway, it's still worth noting that there are dozens of other stunning lakeside landscapes across the continent waiting to be explored (and many with much fewer crowds).  Take Lake Ohrid, a massively underrated body of water stretching between two equally underrated destinations, Albania and North Macedonia, which was just named the most beautiful place in Europe by Time Out's travel writers.  RECOMMENDED: The best cheap beach holidays in Europe for 2026 Photograph: dotmiller1986 / Shutterstock While Lake Como draws A-listers and crowds in equal measure, Lake Ohrid – one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes – offers a quieter, more affordable alternative without skimping on scenery. Think glassy blue water, mountain backdrops and a shoreline dotted with historic towns that feel frozen in time.  On the North Macedonian side, the lakeside city of Ohrid is the star of the show with cobbled streets, hundreds of medieval churches (the city is famous for once housing 365 churches, one for every day of the year) and terracotta rooftops spilling towards the water. It’s where you can spend the day swimming and exploring ancient ruins, and the evening watching sunsets dip behind mountains – all without Lombardy's staggering price tags. Hop to the Albanian side, and you'll find more rugged landscapes and sleepy villages. The

If you think being one of the richest countries means sky-high GDP, think again. A new ranking is shaking up the global order by looking beyond raw economic output. According to travel insurance comparison site HelloSafe, the index combines GDP (global domestic product) and GNI (gross national income) with quality-of-life factors like income equality, poverty rates and the Human Development Index (HDI), a measure that accounts life expectancy, education and GNI per capita, offering a broader snapshot of what it really means to be rich in 2026. In short, the countries topping the list aren’t just wealthy on paper – these are places where prosperity is actually felt by its residents, and a country where the overall population is well-off will outrank one where wealth is concentrated in a few hands. So, who’s leading the pack? Taking the top spot for the first time is Norway, scoring an impressive 77.65 out of 100. The Nordic nation pairs high income levels with low inequality and strong social systems, making it the most ‘balanced’ economy in the ranking. Ireland is right behind in second place. Though HelloSafe mentions its $150,865 GDP per capita is mostly down to companies like Apple, Google and Pfizer, rather than actual Irish residents, the country's gross national income is still placed 7th in the world.  Luxembourg ranked third, the first time in this index's history that the little country was bumped out of the top spot. Switzerland and Iceland followed in fourth and f