Daniela Toporek

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. 

Bottomless brunch. These words strike excitement – and also a slight sting of terror – into our hearts. Endless quaffing of fizz, usually within a 90 minute time limit, and some hearty breakfast foods seem like the perfect backdrop to catching up with mates on a weekend. Simply bash your cash down and let the London restaurant of your chosing do the rest. Will you get drunk? Most likely. Will you be so full of food that you're worried you may explode? Also possible. Are you in? Yes, you are. In London, you’ll find bottomless bubbles and bloody marys, as well as options with red wine, and cocktails. The food doesn’t have to be straightforward breakfast stuff either. Brunch can be anything from bao to barbecue. Time to go hard then go home! All that sounds a bit too much? You could just stick to regular old brunch. RECOMMENDED: Find more great breakfasts in London.

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. 

As praias paradisíacas de Málaga, St. Tropez e St. Ives são, há muito, paragens obrigatórias de Verão. No entanto, vêm acompanhadas de areais apinhados, preços inflaccionados e os mesmos cenários repetidos nas histórias de Instagram de toda a gente que conhece. Este ano, segundo a plataforma de reservas Hellotickets, o verdadeiro luxo está na privacidade. Imagine-se estendido ao sol, sem se ver forçado a disputar espaço com o vizinho do lado, também ele a tentar bronzear-se em paz. Para ajudar na descoberta dos recantos costeiros mais tranquilos, a Hellotickets elaborou uma lista das 10 melhores praias recônditas da Europa para visitar este Verão. Acessível apenas de barco, em veículo todo-o-terreno ou depois de uma longa caminhada, a Playa de Saleccia, no deserto de Agriates, na costa norte da Córsega, lidera a lista graças às suas areias brilhantes e enseadas escondidas. As águas são transparentes e quentes – ideais para mergulho – e há espaço de sobra para se estender à vontade, sem olhares indiscretos. Importa, contudo, levar consigo provisões, protector solar e todo o equipamento de praia necessário, pois o local praticamente não dispõe de sombras nem infra-estruturas. Em sexto lugar surge a Praia do Seixal, na Madeira, com as suas areias negras e águas azul-esverdeadas, rodeadas por íngremes falésias cobertas de vegetação – e que foi capa do último guia da Madeira da Time Out. Para além de oferecer um acesso privilegiado às águas mais remotas de Portugal, dali partem tr

Atenção: a nova lista de locais eleitos como Património Mundial da UNESCO já saiu. No âmbito dos esforços para identificar, preservar e proteger locais de património cultural em todo o mundo, a UNESCO – Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura – compila listas de sítios que tenham um “valor universal excepcional para a humanidade”. Estes sítios conjugam a preservação da história humana, da natureza e da cultura, oferecendo às gerações futuras a oportunidade de aprender com o passado, valorizar o presente e construir um futuro melhor – tudo isto enquanto se viaja por lugares verdadeiramente deslumbrantes. E agora, depois da 47.ª sessão da organização, realizada este mês na sede em Paris, 26 novos lugares foram adicionados à lista. Entre os recém-chegados encontra-se a Paisagem Cultural do Monte Mulanje, no Malawi. Trata-se de um terreno curvo e exuberante no sudeste africano, com um dos maiores inselbergues (colinas rochosas isoladas) do mundo: o próprio Monte Mulanje. De acordo com a descrição da UNESCO, os povos indígenas Yao, Mang’anja e Lhomwe, que vivem nas áreas à volta do monte, realizam rituais para honrar a abundância e a sacralidade da terra, o que reflecte a importância da harmonia espiritual e ecológica entre as pessoas e a natureza. Os Palácios Bávaros do Rei Luís II da Alemanha também entraram para a lista deste ano e estão abertos ao público, preservados como museus desde a sua morte em 1886. Cada palácio era um refúgio pessoal para L

Amb l’objectiu d’identificar, preservar i protegir espais de patrimoni cultural d’arreu del món, l’Organització de les Nacions Unides per a l’Educació, la Ciència i la Cultura (UNESCO) elabora la llista de llocs Patrimoni Mundial que tenen un “valor excepcional per a la humanitat”, i que ara acaba de créixer. Els indrets combinen la preservació de la història humana, la natura i la cultura. I ara, arran de la 47a sessió celebrada aquest mes a la seva seu de París, hi han afegit 26 llocs. Entre els llocs nous destaca el paisatge cultural del mont Mulanje, a Malawi, un terreny corbat i frondós al sud-est d’Àfrica amb un dels inselbergs (turons rocosos aïllats) més grans del món: el mont Mulanje.  Foto: Shutterstock Segons la descripció de la UNESCO, els pobles indígenes yao, mang’anja i lhomwe –que viuen a les zones properes– fan rituals per honorar l’abundància i la sacralitat de la terra, reflectint la importància de l’harmonia espiritual i ecològica entre les persones i la natura. Els palaus bavaresos del rei Lluís II d’Alemanya també han entrat a la llista. Oberts al públic com a museus des de la seva mort, el 1886, aquests palaus —Linderhof, Schachen, Herrenchiemsee i Neuschwanstein— combinen de manera impressionant l’arquitectura romàntica de l’època amb els paisatges naturals del país.  Foto: Shutterstock Altres llocs nous Patrimoni Mundial inclouen les domus de Janas, o cases de fades, de Sardenya; els megàlits de Carnac i de Morbihan, a França; els centres palatins

Con el objetivo de identificar, preservar y proteger espacios de patrimonio cultural de todo el mundo, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO) elabora la lista de lugares Patrimonio Mundial que tienen un “valor excepcional para la humanidad”, y que ahora acaba de ampliarse. Los lugares combinan la preservación de la historia humana, la naturaleza y la cultura. Y ahora, tras la 47.ª sesión celebrada este mes en su sede de París, se han añadido 26 lugares. Entre los nuevos lugares destaca el paisaje cultural del monte Mulanje, en Malaui, un terreno curvado y frondoso en el sureste de África con uno de los inselbergs (colinas rocosas aisladas) más grandes del mundo: el monte Mulanje. Foto: Shutterstock Según la descripción de la UNESCO, los pueblos indígenas yao, mang’anja y lhomwe —que viven en las zonas cercanas— realizan rituales para honrar la abundancia y la sacralidad de la tierra, reflejando la importancia de la armonía espiritual y ecológica entre las personas y la naturaleza. Los palacios bávaros del rey Luis II de Alemania también han entrado en la lista. Abiertos al público como museos desde su muerte, en 1886, estos palacios —Linderhof, Schachen, Herrenchiemsee y Neuschwanstein— combinan de manera impresionante la arquitectura romántica de la época con los paisajes naturales del país. Foto: Shutterstock Otros nuevos lugares Patrimonio Mundial incluyen las domus de Janas, o casas de hadas, de Cerdeña; los megalito

Get your passports ready, guys: New Zealand has just been named the best country in the world in 2025, according to The Telegraph. Reclaiming its crown in this year’s Telegraph Travel Awards (after briefly being dethroned by South Africa in 2023), the Land on the Long White Cloud is back at the number one spot. The win comes after more than 20,000 Telegraph readers casted their votes and shared their recommendations. So why has New Zealand captured and kept our hearts?  Well, the country’s landscapes are nothing short of cinematic — the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed here, after all, with the sky-high, snow-capped peaks and rolling, green vineyards, black sand beaches and fjords all helping create otherworldly backdrops. Exploring its outdoors is alone worth the flight. Milford Track, Tongariro Crossing and Routeburn Track are bucket list-level treks for hikers, but New Zealand also offers adrenaline-fuelled attractions like bungee-jumping, skydiving, jet-boating and more. If it gets your heart racing, it’s probably available somewhere on the islands. But it’s not all about the scenery and action. New Zealand is consistently ranked as one of the world’s best places for its quality of life, safety and progression. Its coastal surroundings are great places to watch the wildlife (why not seek out some whale-watching?) and an excellent source of seafood. And it’s a place proud of its Indigenous culture, with New Zealand’s Māori communities and Māori haka traditions are embe

Whether you choose to travel by train for sustainability reasons, to avoid the faff of airports or because you fancy a trip with a view, there are plenty of spectacular rail routes cross the globe to choose from. There’s the beloved British Pullman that stops all across the UK, or the Reunification Express in Vietnam where you can take in the lush Hai Van mountain pass before reaching the major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. But according to Travel + Leisure, one train is a cut above the rest, offering cross-country journeys and a host of diverse landscapes with panoramic views: all aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.  The Mountaineer’s railways wind through Alberta and British Columba in Canada and Colorado and Utah in the US, taking travellers on journeys through — you guessed it — the mighty Rocky Mountains. But aside from the these dramatic peaks (which reach a staggering 4400 metres high), and the remaining scenery is just as stunning.   On the route from Vancouver to Banff, Canada’s popular mountain town, travellers will journey past the serene, turquoise waters of Lake Louise of Banff National Park in Alberta. There’s also the red and golden canyons that trace the routes to Colorado, the waters of Horseshoe Bay, the fjords of Howe Sound and the lush, green forests in between. As for the train, it’s an ode to classic luxury travel. The ‘SilverLeaf’ service includes comfortable seating, a signature cocktail, top-notch staff and guides, gourmet meals and panoramic views via the

Obsessed with food? Love to travel? Got a knack for social media? Listen up – it's time to update that CV for a position most foodies have only dreamed of.  Asian food brand Amoy is searching for its next CEO, or ‘Chief Eats Officer’, who can skillfully capture their culinary adventures on camera. The lucky candidate will spend up to 18 nights on a food tour across Japan and China, with flights and hotel stays covered and a £1,000 allowance to taste local delicacies.  That’s right: you could be exploring the night markets of Tokyo, savouring dim sum in Guangzhou or braving the spicy Sichuan cuisine of Chengdu, all while getting paid for it. All you need is your camera. 'We’re looking for someone with a big appetite and a passion to follow their tastebuds around the world,’ says the head of Amoy UK, Gabriel Tresmontant. ‘We hope their journey will inspire the nation to grow more curious and confident in the kitchen with Asian flavours.’ So, how do you apply? To prove your chops at bringing food to life on film, applicants must post a 30 to 120-second video on Instagram or TikTok showing and using their favourite Amoy product in a creative way. The deadline is August 12 and you can read the all the deets and T&Cs here.  Recommended: I went on a food tour of Copenhagen inspired by ‘The Bear’ – these are the best things I ate Plus: The world’s biggest Legoland just opened in this Asian country. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out Travel newsletter for all the latest tr

With nine intricately designed stages, a packed line-up of DJs and EDM acts and a huge international fanbase, Tomorrowland is one of the largest, most anticipated electronic music festivals in Europe (if not the world). Each year since its debut in July 2005, over 600,000 festival goers flock to De Schorre park in Boom, Belgium, to attend one of the festival's two weekends, both filled with non-stop raving, trippy art installations, and interactive activities for all. The immersive ‘DreamVille’ campsite is filled with shops, food, art and green spaces for moments of calm between sets.  Recommended: Europe’s best music festivals to book in 2025 However, a fire broke out at Tomorrowland’s main stage on Wednesday evening, the day before this year's festival opening. Thankfully, there were no injuries, but the stage, which was elaborately designed to resemble an ice palace, was almost entirely destroyed.  So is Tomorrowland still going ahead?  Luckily for ticketholders, the answer is yes. The campsite opened today with crowds already arriving, and most stages remaining operational. But with the main stage gone, the festival's organisers face logistical hurdles to sort where headliners will perform. Will they be relocated? Will the line-up change? Will they reshape the festival with surprise pop-up stages? Nothing’s official yet. ‘We can announce that, DreamVille (campsite) will open as planned and will be ready for all DreamVille visitors,’ says one a post on Tomorrowland's offic

A severe storm hit half of Spain over the weekend, causing catastrophic rainfall, severe winds and floods. Two people have been reported missing in Catalonia and a hospital was evacuated just southwest of Barcelona. And on Monday, just hours after the torrential downpour, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain, causing damage in popular holiday hotspots Costa del Sol and Almería. Understandably, those with holidays booked might be worried about whether it’s safe to travel. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Spain right now, and whether you are entitled to a refund if you cancel your trip. Where is the flooding in Spain? Severe storm warnings were announced by the Spanish weather agency, AEMET, across Huesca, Teruel, Zaragoza, Navarra and Castellón, along with Catalonian cities Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona was drastically affected with 155mm of rainfall on Saturday, leading to the evacuation of 71 patients at Penedès Regional Hospital, just southwest of the city. Navarra was also affected with 97mm of rain.  Where did the earthquake hit in Spain? Hours after the severe floods, Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) recorded the 5.4 earthquake early Monday morning on the Almería coast in southern Spain. The quake was felt in hundreds of towns and villages.  Granada, Malaga, Jaen, Murcia, Alicante, Costa del Sol and Albacete in the east were hit the hardest, but tremors were also felt in Levante and Cabo de Gata, the largest p

Si les plages de Malaga, Saint-Tropez ou St Ives demeurent des destinations estivales prisées, leur fréquentation massive, les prix élevés et une certaine uniformisation des paysages en ont terni l’attrait. Cette année, selon la plateforme de réservation Hellotickets, le véritable luxe ne réside plus dans le confort des plages aménagées, mais dans la tranquillité. S’allonger au soleil sans frôler son voisin, profiter du paysage sans cohue ni musique amplifiée : telles sont les nouvelles aspirations de nombreux vacanciers. Pour répondre à cette quête de calme et d’authenticité, Hellotickets a établi une sélection de dix plages européennes méconnues, à l’écart des circuits touristiques les plus fréquentés. Playa de Saleccia, première du classement des plages secrètes d’Europe En tête de ce classement figure la plage de Saleccia, en Corse. Nichée au cœur du désert des Agriates, sur la côte nord de l’île, elle n’est accessible qu’en bateau, en 4x4 ou après une longue marche. Ce rivage de sable clair, bordé de criques discrètes, séduit par la limpidité de ses eaux, propices à la baignade comme à la plongée. L’espace y est vaste, permettant de s’isoler facilement. En revanche, aucun équipement n’est disponible sur place : il est donc recommandé d’apporter vivres, protection solaire et tout le nécessaire de plage. Classée en sixième position, la plage de Seixal, à Madère, offre un tout autre décor. Son sable volcanique noir contraste avec le turquoise de la mer et le vert intense d

El mundo está lleno de islas paradisíacas donde desconectar del caos del día a día, y algunas de las más famosas se encuentran en Grecia. Las islas griegas son destinos de vacaciones increíblemente populares, especialmente algunas como Míkonos y Santorini durante el verano. Sin embargo, según los premios de Travel + Leisure, una isla del país destaca por encima del resto —y no solo en Grecia, sino en todo el planeta. La publicación de viajes ha considerado a Paros como la mejor isla del mundo en sus premios anuales World’s Best Awards. La isla se hizo famosa durante la civilización cicládica por su mármol, que se utilizó en obras maestras como la Venus de Milo y la Niké de Samotracia. Fue gobernada por los romanos, venecianos y otomanos hasta 1832, cuando finalmente pasó a formar parte del estado griego moderno. Hoy en día, sin embargo, Paros es conocida por sus tranquilas playas, sus tiendas y su gastronomía. Foto: Shutterstock Paros ha aparecido en la lista de las mejores islas europeas de T+L desde que se creó la categoría, pero esta es la primera vez que la isla se corona como la mejor del mundo. Entonces, ¿qué la hace tan especial? Según los miles de lectores de T+L que votaron por esta isla de las Cícladas, la clave está en su versatilidad. Uno de los lectores destacó que Paros esconde “sorpresas en cada rincón”. Quizá pensaba en la Playa Dorada de la isla, famosa por sus condiciones óptimas para practicar windsurf. O quizá pensaba en la vida nocturna de Naoussa, la s

El món està ple d’illes paradisíaques on desconnectar del caos del dia a dia, i unes de les més famoses es troben a Grècia. Les illes gregues són destinacions de vacances increïblement populars, especialment algunes com Míkonos i Santorini durant l’estiu. Segons els premis de Travel + Leisure, però, una illa del país destaca per sobre de la resta — i no només a Grècia, sinó a tot el planeta. La publicació de viatges ha considerat Paros com la millor illa del món en els seus premis anuals World’s Best Awards. L’illa es va fer famosa durant la civilització ciclàdica pel seu marbre, que es va utilitzar en obres mestres com la Venus de Milo i la Niké de Samotràcia.  Va ser governada pels romans, venecians i otomans fins al 1832, quan finalment va passar a formar part de l’estat grec modern. Avui dia, però, Paros és coneguda per les seves platges tranquil·les, les botigues i la gastronomia.  Foto: Shutterstock Paros ha aparegut a la llista de les millors illes europees de T+L des que es va crear la categoria, però aquesta és la primera vegada que l’illa s’ha coronat com la millor del món. Llavors, què la fa tan especial? Segons els milers de lectors de T+L que han votat per aquesta illa de les Cíclades, la clau és la seva versatilitat. Un dels lectors ha destacat que Paros amaga “sorpreses a cada racó”. Potser pensava en la platja Daurada de l’illa, famosa per les seves condicions òptimes per fer surf de vela. O potser pensava en la vida nocturna de Naoussa, la segona ciutat més