Ella Doyle

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘TV’s golden age’ enough times over the past couple of decades to get wary of the hyperbole, but this year does seem to be shaping up to be a kind of mini golden age for the TV follow-up. Severance, Andor and The Last of Us all look like building on incredibly satisfying first runs with equally masterful second runs (even more masterful, in Severance’s case). The third season of The White Lotus has proved that, whether you love it or find it a touch too languorous, there’s no escaping Mike White’s transgressive privilege-in-paradise satire. Likewise for season 7 of Charlie Brooker’s dystopian-flavoured sci-fi Black Mirror. Watercooler viewing is everywhere at the moment,  and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Netflix has announced the finale of Squid Game this summer, along with the end of Stranger Things, a second run of Tim Burton’s Wednesday and about a zillion other things, while HBO is offering up a second season for Nathan Fielder’s genius/awkward comedy docuseries The Rehearsal. Here’s everything you need to see... so far.  RECOMMENDED: 🎥 The best movies of 2025 (so far)🔥 The best TV and streaming shows to watch in 2025📺 The 100 greatest ever TV shows you need to binge

Greece is, quite simply, king of the holidays. It’s a country full of sprawling cities, beautiful islands and some of the best beaches in the entire world, and the food? Don’t even get us started on the food. There’s a hell of a lot of islands, and our editors have been to a hell of a lot of them, but for the on-the-ground knowledge that only a local has, we’ve roped in our Greece expert Demetrios Ioannou, who grew up in Athens but has travelled all over the country. Whatever you’re looking for, here are the best places to visit in Greece.  Where should I go for my first time in Greece? We’re firm believers that everyone should go to Athens at least once in their lives. So if it’s your first time visiting the country, you should probably start there. But the good news is that in Greece, you can pretty much do it all. So don’t stay in Athens for a full week – spend a perfect weekend there before heading out on a ferry to Aegina, Poros, Hydra and more. If you’ve ticked off Athens already, consider Greece’s latest destination dupe, Paros, which is set to this year’s ‘new Santorini’ (just without the crowds).  📍 RECOMMENDED: Discover our ultimate guide to Greece Which is the best Greek island to visit? If we’re talking most popular, Santorini and Mykonos are always going to be top of the list. But Greece has more than 6,000 islands and islets, each with its own unique vibe and all worth visiting for entirely different reasons. Crete is Greece’s biggest island, in the south of th

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and luckily for London, the city caters to every possible whim. These days, London isn’t just home to the fry-up, but the ubiquitous smashed avocado on toast, bowls of shakshuka and many more besides. In fact, London genuinely might be the best place to eat breakfast in the world. Whether you’re the kind of person who favours a posh restaurant over a greasy spoon, or who champions a caff over a swanky hotel, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list. From morning mezze to croissants, udon noodle bowls and south Indian platters – it’s all here. RECOMMENDED: Breakfast’s a little too early for you? Try one of London’s best brunches instead. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. The hottest new openings, the tastiest tips, the spiciest reviews: we’re serving it all on our London restaurants WhatsApp channel. Follow us now to tuck in.

You’ve decided you’re travelling to London. You’ve booked your transport and downloaded a tube map, but where to stay? You’ve probably clocked that London is one massive, sprawling city, made up of neighbourhoods that each have their own unique character. Resist the urge to panic-book a fancy hotel in London’s West End – there’s plenty more out there, we promise. Dive into the real London by branching out from the well-trodden tourist path. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of somewhere totally new. 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.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London Ella Doyle and Rosie Hewitson are editors at Time Out 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Once upon a time, the only reason to grab a bite at King’s Cross was if you were waiting for your train. But this once-grimy post-industrial area has undergone an enormous regeneration, and these days it’s packed with fine restaurants. Be it the lofty, warehouse-sized joints around Granary Square, the trendy cafés in Coal Drops Yard or the hip little spots around lower Pentonville, and a selection of Cantonese cult classics, there’s something for all tastes (and budgets, high or low). Check out our list of the best. RECOMMENDED: These are the best pubs in King’s Cross. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Grazing the Arctic Circle and straddling two tectonic plates, Iceland offers a visual feast of volcanic landscapes, spurting geysers and Northern Lights that have not gone unnoticed by Instagrammers or Game of Thrones location scouts. With the increasing interest in outdoor activities and exploration of the island’s remote, ethereally beautiful regions, hotels are popping up far and wide, instead of once being concentrated in the capital. From Airbnbs to luxury hotel stays, there’s plenty to choose from to kick start your Icelandic adventure. Enjoy, folks.  Which part of Iceland is the best to stay in? It entirely depends what kind of trip you’re after, but the safest bet is almost always the country’s marvellous capital Reykjavik. Once you’re here, the opportunities are endless – have a cosy city break and barely leave your neighbourhood, or rent a car and use Reykjavik as a safe base to explore the rest of Iceland, from the Golden Circle to the Blue Lagoon. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Reykjavik to get you started.  RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in Iceland 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.

Of course greasy spoons are great – but our national cuisine is about way more than fry-ups, roasts and even fish and chips. London is a veritable goldmine of national culinary treasures: from 250-year-old aristo joints and top-hatted doormen to smoked eel sandwich-slinging brasseries, modern British steakhouses and poshed-up Victorian canteens. We’ve rounded up all the eateries that will make you come over weirdly patriotic with their exemplary takes on homegrown cuisine, featuring some of London’s most historic restaurants and some trad faves too.  RECOMMENDED: London's 50 best restaurants.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and likes nothing more than feasting on a well-stuffed meat pie. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

How to show you care? Nothing beats a floral surprise dropped on that special someone's doorstep. If you're opting to gift a beautiful bouquet, though, just know you can’t do it half-heartedly. You can't get more 'last minute' like a bunch of petrol station peonies – and your recipient will be able to tell. Instead, brighten up their day with a handpicked arrangement from one of the million-and-one incredible florists all over London, with one million-and-one ways to get beautiful bouquets delivered the very same day, or the day after if you’re too slow (just blame delivery delays). Because we're amazing, we’ve made it even easier for you, panic-buyer or not – hey, we don't discriminate. We've scoured the city to bring you this list of the best flower deliveries in London – each one hand-picked by Time Out experts.  Why not take a look at:💐 The best same-day flower delivery in London🍷 The best alcohol delivery services in London 🛏 Need a getaway? Here are the best Airbnbs in London How do we determine the cream of the crop? Our staff picks combine the top, most recent reviews with some of our personal favourites to make sure you get the best deal on the web. Throughout this article, you may notice some affiliate links – these have no influence on our editorial content – we pinky swear. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

If you’re after a holiday that is nothing but pure chilled vibes and amazing landscapes, culture, and food, look no further than Stockholm, the mellow capital of Sweden. This Swedish city has some great restaurants, bars and a whole lot of sightseeing (hello, ABBA Museum), plus the city and surrounding areas are home to some incredible natural landscapes – best seen by boat. A trip away, however, needs a peaceful and cool place to stay and rest, and Airbnb has an array of incredible places. From swanky city apartments to quirky eco-friendly spots for groups. We’ve picked a selection of the best to help you with your planning. What is the best area to stay in Stockholm? ‘The best’ is a hard thing to choose: rather, each of Stockholm’s neighbourhoods will give you something quite different. For your first time in the city, we’d probably recommend Gamla Stan at the top, which will give you a good tourist look at the city without being unbearable (think charming cafés, historic buildings and a good amount of old-school vibes). If you’re museum-obsessed, try Djurgården. Cool kids go to Södermalm, particularly Hornstull. Here’s our full neighbourhood guide for more.  📍 Discover our ultimate guide to staying in Stockholm Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, our writers have based our list on expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This artic

What makes a good party song? Is it uplifting lyrics? Or maybe it's an uptempo production?Throughout the decades, they’ve come in all shapes, sizes and vibes. However, for a song to be a proper, hip-shaking party song, there are some rules: it’s gotta be a banger, and it’s gotta give you absolutely no choice but to get up and boogie.  No wonder then that this list includes everything from funk, soul and disco classics to ‘90s RnB tunes and 2025 chart-toppers. There’s a tonne of variety on here, so pass the aux cable over to us and we’ll have your party shaking in no time. Ready to throw some shapes? You’re in the right place – these are the best party songs of all time.  RECOMMENDED: 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far 🎤 The best karaoke songs🍻 The best drinking songs🎶 The best ’80s songs🎊 The best pop songs This guide was recently updated by Georgia Evans, who covers Time Out’s music section. Entries are by Time Out Editors. For more about how we curate, have a look at our editorial guidelines.

Picturesque old town? Check. Parks with sweeping views? Check. Cute coffee shops and the best beer in the world? Check. History at every corner? Check. Prague is one of the greatest cities to visit and to live in. I would know – I called the Czech capital home for over two years, where I discovered many of its hidden corners, top-notch neighbourhoods and city secrets. What is the best area to stay in Prague? If it’s your first time in the city, look into the Prague 1 district, which includes popular areas like the Old Town, New Town, and Malá Strana. Do make sure to check if your accommodation is located on a quiet street, though, as the main squares can get noisy here. You can also consider Vinohrady, Letná, Žižkov, and Karlín for a more local experience. Prague has excellent public transport, so as long as you’re near a metro or a tram, nowhere will be too far in any of these neighbourhoods. For context, I used to live in Letná and was able to go to the Old Town in about fifteen minutes by tram.  📍 Discover our ultimate guide to hotels in Prague Who makes the cut?   While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, our writers have based our list on expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, 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. Yaren Fadiloglulari is a writer

This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs and Playboi Carti’s rapturous return from the underground. Alongside these pop heavyweights, we’re witnessing rap superstar Doechii continue her chart domination and the breakthrough of Gen Z artists like 2hollis and Tate McRae. What songs are defining 2025? Well, we’ve searched through our playlists and extracted the best songs of the year so far, below. But it doesn’t stop there. Keep your eyes peeled for updates to this list throughout the year as we’re still awaiting albums from Turnstile, Lorde, Addison Rae, Miley Cyrus, Pulp, A$AP Rocky and many more.  Georgia curates Time Out’s music section. If she's not blabbering about music on the website, she's doing it in-person (much to the office’s dismay). For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. RECOMMENDED: 🎧 The best albums of 2025 (so far)🎥 The best movies of 2025 (so far)📺 The best TV of 2025 (so far)

What’s the vibe? Pizza maker Stefano Callegari took Rome by storm in 2009 when he invented the trapizzino from his tiny pizza joint in Testaccio. Almost a decade and a major refit later, the expanded shop now focuses almost solely on these triangular pockets of pizza dough, stuffed with classic recipes – and many more offshoots of the Trapizzino brand have since popped up throughout the city.  What should I order? Trapizzino fillings include oxtail stew, cuttlefish and peas, pork tongue in green sauce, aubergine parmigiana, meatballs in tomato sauce and more. Also on offer are a range of supplì (deep-fried rice balls) and a selection of Italian craft beers.  🍝 Discover more of the best restaurants in Rome🍴 Discover our ultimate guide to eating in Rome

What is it? With its commanding vantage point over Unter den Linden, the Brandenburg Gate provides a spectacular gateway to Berlin and its history. The classical arch was constructed in 1791 to celebrate the city’s status as Prussia’s capital and although initially known as the Friedenstor (Gate of Peace), it has had to survive stormy times. The Quadriga statue on top shows Victory driving a chariot, but fell victim to Napoleon when he conquered Berlin in 1806, holding it hostage in Paris for 12 years; come the 20th century the Quadriga was turned around to face west by the DDR. Victory was repaired after the major celebrations around the Tor when the Wall came down and now finds herself facing Mitte once again. Why is it worth visiting? Any trip to Berlin should start here. It’s a mighty fine bit of architecture alone, but it’s also the gateway to exploring another of Berlin’s greatest jewels: Tiergarten. Your best bet is to rent a bike (download the Lime or Nextbike apps), and make your way from the Gate through Tiergarten, ending at Cafe am Nueun See for an ice-cold, lakeside pint. You can also rent boats here to peacefully glide down the River Spree.  📍 Discover the best attractions in Berlin 🏛️ Our ultimate guide to what to do in Berlin

Choosing the right hotel is pretty important in a place like Deal. I’ll tell you for why: there’s really not an awful lot to do here. Instead, you come to Deal to eat, to drink, to stroll, possibly even get an early night – and I’d argue you should also come simply to stay at The Rose. This boutique hotel feels a bit like you’re staying at your rich, distant aunt’s house (if your aunt were a little eccentric and incredibly stylish). A former pub, there’s just eight rooms in total here, all small (and dare I say shabby chic) but very sweet. Each of them has its own distinct vibe: floral blinds, vintage taps, bright-green cushions against deep red walls. On the chest of drawers you’ll find stacks of vinyl and little bowls of Haribo. In the hallway, you can help yourself to tea and biscuits, or pour yourself a dram of whiskey from a communal decanter. Yes, it’s all a bit Accidentally Wes Anderson. In a good way.  Downstairs is where the magic happens – at The Rose’s restaurant, which is suitably intimate with a fabulous seasonal menu, wine and cocktail list. We had perfect little crab doughnuts, proper skinny, salty chips, butter-soft John Dory and a serious chicken schnitzel with fennel slaw. I pray you get to try the olive oil cake we had to finish: warm and doughy and sprinkled with flaky salt. It’s standardly pricey, but fairly so – starter portions are perhaps a bit small (£11-14), but mains are hefty (£20-30). Whatever you do, make sure you get down to breakfast as early a

What is it? Part waxing joint, part lingerie shop, Strip is a one-stop destination for your nether-region needs. There are six branches in London, but our favourites are probably the dinky Soho outpost with its themed treatment rooms and choice pick of luxury labels, and the Covent Garden branch on Floral Street that shares the space with a hairdresser.  What’s the vibe? For high-quality products, best-of-the-best wax technicians, a cheeky bit of Friends on Netflix on the telly, and minimal pain (we said minimal, but when I visited, my technician Zara worked wizardry, and the wax was almost painless. No guarantees though). There’s a choice of strip wax or hot wax, with a number of different options to choose from, and Brazilians start at £55. The full works (underarm, full arm, full leg, bikini basic, lower back, navel line) starts at £144. Strip also offers laser hair removal services, with frequent sales – we haven’t tried it ourselves, but we’d trust these guys with everything hair-related. 

Reykjavik may be small, but she is mighty – and each of her various neighbourhoods tell a different story. Over in Reykjavik’s quiet, sleepy port end (which feels a bit like reaching the end of the earth, in a good way), is where you’ll find the magnificent Reykjavik Edition, a ridiculously sleek, all-black, towering building at the harbour’s edge. It’s a beauty, with 253 rooms, a bar, restaurant and a spa, and it sits in stark contrast to the many of the rest of the city’s hotels, largely clustered in Reykjavik’s more raucous centre.  This hotel is pretty special – the first five-star hotel to exist here – and it offers beautifully still, sweeping views across the port, dotted with little red buildings. And listen, you’re in Iceland, so why the hell would they not have a hyper-realistic aurora borealis graphic as the backdrop to the lobby bar? Why would a cocktail here be made from anything other than Icelandic gin, banana, mango and dill? Not overly traditional, from its rooms to its lobby the Edition feels fresh, modern and cutting-edge, but with a distinctly Icelandic feel - whichever way they face, every room has a bed that looks out over an enormous window, and each is covered with a multicoloured wool throw by a local designer.  As well as the lobby bar, there’s a rooftop bar, the Roof, on the seventh floor, serving up more crafty cocktails, beers and absolutely perfect snacks (namely, fried chicken and a charcuterie board). This is the Edition’s must-visit feature, de

The sharp-as-nails ‘Taskmaster’ champion returns to standup duties with this new show. Sophie Duker’s not telling us much about ‘But Daddy I Love You’, but it has a cute poster image and she describes it as ‘delusional’. Whatever the case, expect entertainment and provocation in roughly equal measures.

Commanding the stage on the ground floor, the Dry Rock Bar isn’t just a bar—it’s a movement. Indulge in cocktails that are as much a conversation starter as they are a drink. Wines? They’ve been handpicked, each with a backstory more captivating than a bestseller. For the pure of palate, our non-alcoholic concoctions stand tall, offering flavours every bit as enthralling.

What is it? A cornerstone of the Amsterdam scene, the city’s top live music venue was once a church – and it’s in such high demand that it often hosts several events in one day. Is it worth visiting? For music lovers, this is a bucket list kind of destination. The main hall has a rare sense of grandeur, with multiple balconies and stained-glass windows peering down upon the performers. The smaller hall upstairs is a great place to catch new talent before the big time. Both are wonderfully intimate; bands feed off the surroundings, making for some special nights.  Who has played there? An easier question would be ‘who hasn’t played there?’. We’re talkin Adele, David Bowie, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Dua Lipa and more.  📍 Want to stay up really late? Check out our list of the best clubs in Amsterdam. 

What is it? The Reichstag was built in 1894 to house the united German parliament; the terrible fire that was started there on 27 February 1933 not only gutted the building, but was used by the Nazis as a catalyst for withdrawing basic freedoms. Is it worth visiting? The Federal German Parliament was welcomed back from Bonn in 1999 with a new glass dome, a potent symbol of political aspiration, designed by British ‘starchitect’ Norman Foster. Foster’s renovations aim to establish a ‘dialogue between old and new’. The glass cupola materialises aims for political transparency and is open to the public for tours to the heart of government. The dome, rising like a phoenix from the flames, sheds light on the governmental workings below, thanks to energy-efficient mirrors. Ticketing info Admission to the Reichstag and its famous dome is free, but advance registration is required. This can be done online at the official website, with slots available every 15 minutes. The last admission to the dome is at 9:45pm. The dome will be closed at various points throughout the summer of 2025 to allow for maintenance; however, the roof terrace will still be open to the public during this time. If you haven’t booked online but still fancy a peek, you can register at the Visitor’s Service next to the Berlin Pavilion, but you’ll be reliant on free slots. This place gets busy, so online booking ahead of time is very much recommended. This review was fact-checked and updated in 2024. 📍 Discover th

Hotel de Rome has got history. A nineteenth-century manse, originally built as the headquarters of Dresdener Bank, was transformed in 2006 by Rocco Forte into what is now probably the grandest hotel in Berlin. Part of the Leading Hotels in the World, you don’t really get better than this in terms of location; it’s on Bebelplatz, one of the city’s most beautiful squares, which is oddly peaceful even when it’s crammed with tourists and tour guide groups. You’re waking up to a serious view if you get a front-facing room.   The 145 rooms are flat-out plush with polished wood, marble and velvet, complete with huge, sprawling, cloud-like beds, Irene Forte toiletries, thick, heavy bathrobes and underfloor heating in the bathroom. Having left my multiple chargers strewn out on the desk, I came back to find them wound up neatly with a Hotel De Rome branded velcro cable tie. It’s that kind of turn down service.  For dinner, head to onsite restaurant Chiaro for upscale Milanese dishes – scallop ceviche, linguine al limone, cacio e pepe with lobster – or opt for the €38 lunch deal. The restaurant space extends out into a leafy garden, filled with plants and fairy lights. Mornings are particularly peaceful out here, and the breakfast buffet is spectacular: the dedicated smoked salmon station features a whopping great tin of Forellen caviar, so big that I couldn’t help but imagine a group of men prizing it open with spades each morning.  At the very top, find Hotel de Rome’s rooftop bar,

A platter of three glimmering grilled oysters are garnished with spring onions and thin slices of lemon; slices of wagyu sit plump and perfectly formed; bowls of ramen are topped with chopsticks poised perfectly in the air. Feeling hungry? Wait till you see it in person. But these dishes aren’t there to eat: every single one is made entirely from plastic. Welcome to ‘Looks Delicious!’, a tasty exploration of one of Japan’s centuries-old traditions, Shokuhin Sampuru - Japanese food replicas.  If you’ve been lucky enough to spend time in Japan, you will have seen food replicas locked in glass cabinets outside restaurants, or displayed proudly at the entrance. They might show classic Japanese cuisine - razor-sharp sushi, perfect little bento boxes, yakitori with caramelised edges - or they might show Western food - spaghetti alfredo, beef burgers with pillowy buns, and melty cheese on toast, stretching into a satisfying cheese pull. You’re definitely going to leave hungry Against the backdrop of these brightly-coloured meals, visitors are treated to some tasty little morsels of Japanese culinary history. A long table in the middle represents Japan’s islands, taking you from north to south via dishes from each of its 47 prefectures, forks floating above each of them (thanks to some nifty hidden wires) and little placards detailing what’s on each plate; oysters from Hiroshima Bay, Bara-sushi from Okayama, Naporitan spaghetti in Yokohama.  You’ll leave primed with new facts about

This brand-new exhibition is the first solo show by London-based photographer Billy Barraclough, based over at the lovely Ensō House in Southwark. ‘Fodder’ is a collection of photographs documenting the practice of haymaking in rural Romania, following Barraclough’s time there this summer. Haymaking (essentially, turning grass into huge and strangely beautiful hay bales) has been practised there for centuries, but you can’t really imagine how striking the series is until you see it in person. The exhibition explores this ancient farming practice, how it coexists with nature and how the farmers preserve and protect the hay bales for the coming seasons.  There will also be an installation by Cynthia Fan, who helped curate the show. ‘Fodder’ opens on Wednesday October 30, but you’ll want to get down quick to see it – the exhibition is running for one month only, closing on November 23. Find more information on the photographer’s website.  📍 Discover more of the best photography exhibitions in London

Depois de um Inverno longo (e frio) para muitos de nós, o Verão começa finalmente a espreitar por entre as nuvens. E sabe o que isso significa? Que está na hora de marcar férias. Sim, f-é-r-i-a-s, no plural, se nós tivermos alguma coisa a dizer sobre o assunto. Mas, com a chegada da temporada de reservas, surge a grande questão: para onde vamos? Os destinos mais famosos do mundo continuam no topo das listas de desejos (e por lá vão lá continuar) mas, às vezes, compensa sair da caixa, explorar cidades em países onde nunca esteve ou trocar as férias clássicas por algo diferente. Se quer estar um passo à frente, temos boas notícias: a agência de viagens Expedia revelou as principais tendências para este ano, com base nas estatísticas da sua plataforma. Os dados comparam os hábitos de reserva entre Dezembro de 2024 e Março de 2025 com o mesmo período do ano anterior – e há três destinos que se destacam. Em terceiro lugar está Tbilisi, a capital da Geórgia, com um aumento de 145% graças à sua riqueza cultural, à vida nocturna animada e à variedade de coisas para fazer. Em segundo lugar surge Basileia (com +185%) e no topo está Zurique (+225%), o que significa que a Suíça é oficialmente o país sensação deste Verão. Photograph: Shutterstock A seguir surge Gotemburgo, na Suécia, com um aumento de 135% nas pesquisas. Pode confiar: estivemos lá e entrou directamente para a nossa lista de destinos mais injustamente ignorados da Europa. Mas nada disto nos surpreende – da Islândia à Nor

After what was for many of us a long, cold winter, summer has finally begun to peek through the clouds. And you know what that means? It's time to book a summer holiday. Multiple holidays, if you ask us.  But as travel booking season begins, many of us face the big decision: where on Earth do we go? While the world's most famous destinations are still top of many of our bucket lists, they'll always be there – and sometimes it's worth thinking outside the box, exploring cities in countries you've never traveled to before, or ditching the summer holiday altogether for something a little different.  So if you're looking to get ahead of the curve, we've got good news: travel brand  Expedia has just released this year's travel trends, according to stats from its platform. These stats compare summer holiday booking habits from December 2024-March 2025 to the same period the year before – and three destinations have come out on top. In third place, we've got Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, up 145 percent as travelers get stuck into its culture, nightlife and things to do . Coming in second we've got Basel (up 185 percent) and Zurich (up 225 percent), meaning Switzerland has officially come out on top this year. That's followed by Gothenburg, Sweden , for which searches are up by 135 percent year-on-year. You can trust us on that one  – we visited  Gothenburg ourselves, and it immediately made it to our list of Europe's most underrated destinations . But all of this is  no surprise  – fr

It’s no secret that every Londoner was obsessed with Marseille last summer. We travelled to the Provençal city in our masses, filling Instagram feeds with snaps of galleries, bouillabaisse and the glistening Plages du Prado. And the few of us who didn’t make it down to Marseille were jealous, oh so jealous.  But fear not. If you wasted your precious summer 2024 not visiting Europe’s it-city, we‘ve got good news: Marseille’s coolest restaurant is coming to London.  Tuba is a magnificent dining spot in Les Goudes, right on the water (if you’ve been researching your Marseille holiday, you would’ve seen it already), once a diving centre and now a hotel-restaurant where you can eat seriously good seafood sharing plates right on the rocks overlooking the sea. It’s Time Out’s second-best restaurant in Marseille, and it’s the sort of thing we dream about when the weather in the Big Smoke can’t climb above 11 degrees.  Now for the big news: Tuba chef Sylvain Roucayrol is coming to London, collabing with Jackson Boxer to chef up a seven-course seafood menu at Parisian bistro Henri, using British produce but with the vibes (and flavours) of Marseille. Jackson Boxer is the chef behind our faves Dove, Brunswick House and more, by the way – and one of our hottest chefs in London. Just saying.  The Tuba X Henri menu costs £85 per person, and there are two sittings, at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. The only catch? This is a one night only affair, taking place on Tuesday March 25. To secure your spot, v

At midday tomorrow (July 5, 2024), Barcelona will gain a new landmark, and it will make history. We don’t say that lightly: Time Out Market Barcelona is the largest permanent space dedicated to dining in the city. The upper floor of the Maremagnum will host a gastronomic and cultural market of over 5,000 square metres, bringing together a plethora of culinary offerings – from the best tapas in the city to dishes by Michelin-starred chefs – to make quite literally the best dining experience in the city. Not convinced yet? Here are eight reasons to get yourself to Barcelona as soon as you possibly can.  1. It’s (actually) the best of the best At the Market, we don’t have just one spectacular restaurant. We have 14! And all have been selected by the editorial team at Time Out Barcelona, the same team that has been recommending the best places to eat and drink in the city for the past 16 years. Oh, and each of those restaurants has chosen its top dishes to offer at the market. That’s why our motto is the best of the city under one roof. Get it? It’s the best of the best. Foto: Cinc SentitsCinc Sentits 2. You can choose your own adventure Why should you miss out on a dish by a Michelin-starred chef if your companion fancies sausage and beans? Why should you forgo devouring a good grilled steak after starting with a seafood appetiser? Why can’t you begin with an authentic Mexican taco and continue with a pizza? At the Market, every food combo is possible. Both for what you fancy

  Those facing homelessness are vulnerable all year round, but particularly at Christmas, when the temperature drops and many homeless people face extreme weather conditions. Across the UK, there are a number of ways that we can all support the homeless, whether it's setting up a monthly donation to a charity or offering food, clothing or money to individuals wherever we can. Wherever you are based, here are eight ways you can help this Christmas.  1. Download Streetlink Streetlink is a website and phone app that allows users to alert authorities to someone sleeping rough in England and Wales. Volunteers can help people facing homelessness find a bed for the night, as well as point them to long-term support services. Download the app here. 2. Contact your local council Streetlink is the quickest way to find support for those sleeping rough, but it does not guarantee the person will receive help. You can also contact your local council, which can help locate a bed for those facing homelessness. In some UK areas, SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) has been activated, which means more beds will open up in local shelters.  3. Speak to the homeless Facing homelessness is extremely challenging, and there can be days where they might not communicate with anyone at all. If you are able, you can ask a homeless person what they need, and help them source food, a hot drink, money for shelter or warm clothing. The Big Issue has some helpful tips for reaching out to homeless people

So the festive season has finally arrived, meaning it’s dark at 5pm and we’re all getting Monzo warnings to chill on the spending. But though it doesn’t necessarily feel like it, it’s still technically autumn right now. It’s not actually winter until we reach the Actual Shortest Day of the Year, aka the winter solstice. But that moment is coming up relatively soon, and you know what that means? The days are going to start getting brighter again. Final push, eh? Here’s everything we know. What is the winter solstice? It basically just means the shortest day of the year (and the longest night of the year, obvs). The winter solstice occurs when the Earth turns on its axis, to the point where its poles reach their maximum tilt away from the sun. It happens twice a year – creating the shortest day and the longest day. The actual winter solstice only lasts for a moment, but the name refers to the whole day. When is the shortest day of the year in the UK? The winter solstice usually falls on December 21 to 22. This year, it will fall on Friday December 22. The exact time of the solstice is 3:27am. For some context, you’ll get eight hours and 49 minutes less daylight on that day then what you get on the June solstice.  How do we celebrate the shortest day of the year? There are a whole load of ways people celebrate the winter solstice all over the world. Prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge are aligned with the sunset for the winter solstice, so people often visit them on the day. P

What with all the Christmas cheer, summer seems a long way off right now. But the more organised among us know that this is the time to start getting events booked in. And if you want to avoid having to stay in while your pals all get wrecked, we’d strongly advise getting on those early-bird ticket sales ASAP. And if you don’t know where to start? Reading and Leeds have just announced their line-ups for next year, and they’re looking pretty promising. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 editions of these two banging festivals. RECOMMENDED:Here’s the full Reading and Leeds 2023 line-up and stage timesThe best UK music festivals to book for 2023How to get tickets for Reading and Leeds festival 2024 When are Reading and Leeds Festivals? Both of the three-day events will take place from August 25 to 27 2023. Leeds Festival will be in Bramham Park, while Reading Festival will take place at Richfield Avenue.  Who are the headliners? The headliners for both festivals were announced today on BBC Radio One, with Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, Lewis Capaldi, Foals, the Killers and Imagine Dragons all set to top the bill. Other performers will include Shy FX, Yung Lean, Slowthai and Bicep. Headliners play both festivals on different days throughout the weekend. Reading and Leeds is traditionally a rock festival, but features artists across indie, dance, pop and more. Scots singer Lewis Capaldi tweeted that he expected some backlash from rock music lovers for headlining the fe

So, it’s officially Euro Summer. And if you don’t know what that means, well, we don’t blame you. It’s not entirely clear. But all the Americans are doing it on TikTok (the hashtag alone has nearly 700m views), and ‘Europecore’ is now its own category on Depop (it features cowboy boots, Nike t-shirts and long jean shorts, obviously). Essentially, young Americans travel to unspecified countries in Europe, and post about it on TikTok. And thus their Euro Summer commences. But quickly, Euro Summer turned from a highly-anticipated travel opportunity into hurtling controversy. Americans discovered that ‘Europe’ (exact location still unclear) ain’t all sunshine and roses. And onto our TikTok ‘for you’ pages tumbled a series of American bugbears: Europeans don’t eat vegetables. Europeans charge you for the toilet. European train stations smell bad.  The most controversial of all? That Europeans don’t drink water. Apparently.  But is it true? Do Europeans simply not drink water? And if so, how do they survive? There was only one way to find out. We’ve asked Time Out editors in Barcelona, Madrid and Paris the big question. Do you drink water, or not? @taylorhuntleigh Maybe it’s just me? #europeansummer ♬ Summer - Calvin Harris First thing’s first: Do Europeans drink water? María José Gómez, Time Out Barcelona: ‘Many tourists act as if they don't know that people from Barcelona are actually living beings, but, certainly, we are, so if we don't drink water, we die. ‘T

It’s no secret that pubs are struggling at the moment, especially independent ones. But the one guy you’d think would be fine is ol’ Wetherspoons, with its nearly 900 pubs across the UK and Ireland.  But it looks like even Spoons isn’t thriving in the current climate. The chain has just announced it will be selling another seven of its pubs – bringing the total to 39 this year.  The location of those seven pubs hasn’t been revealed yet. Owner Tim Martin announced in July this year that the chain could be set to lose around £30 million in revenue this year, but it looks like the sales haven’t been as bad as predicted. A spokesperson said trading at the minute is ‘broadly’ in line with its expectations, though it had dipped in October. And if your local does hit the market, don’t fret – the venues are going to stay as Wetherspoons for now, until someone buys them. And if no one does, they’re just going to stay as Wetherspoons, so you can still get your pink gin pitcher and chips ‘n’ gravy fix. Martin said that ’in the absence of further lockdowns or restrictions, the company remains cautiously optimistic about future prospects’.  The list of the 32 venues we do know are up for sale are as follows: Barnsley – Silkstone Inn Beaconsfield – Hope & Champion Bexleyheath – Wrong ‘Un Bournemouth – Christopher Creeke Cheltenham – Bank House Durham – Water House Halifax – Percy Shaw Hanham – Jolly Sailor Harrow – Moon on the Hill Hove – Cliftonville Inn London Battersea – Asparagus Lond

What with the cozzy livs and commuting and all that, city life can get a bit much sometimes. You might find yourself wishing you could throw your phone into the ocean or go live in the woods in the middle of nowhere. Well, it turns out there’s a bit of a market for that – sans phone-throwing – and it’s really catching on.  Unyoked is an Australian company offering city dwellers the chance to hide away in a cabin and immerse themselves in nature for the weekend. It now has cabins in different spots throughout the UK, including Norfolk and Wales, and they’re mostly reachable by a short-ish train journey from London or another major city. We popped down to our cabin in the South Downs National Park after work on a Friday. Simples.  The 20-minute cab ride from the station to the cabin cost an eye-watering £28 each way, something you definitely might want to bear in mind as an extra expense when choosing your spot. Arriving in the dark is vaguely horror movie-esque, but the bright yellow ‘Unyoked’ signs quickly remind you that you’re not quite as in the middle of nowhere as it seems in the dark. I wondered whether we’d be able to spot signs of life from where we were staying (I hoped not), but although you pass a whole house and another Unyoked cabin on the way, once you reach it, you really do feel isolated.  Photograph: Intone Films Photograph: Intone Films Photograph: Intone Films The cabin is cute and shed-like, with a tiny little kitchen, fridge and shower room. You c

Getting a bit of déjà vu? Normal life in London – and much of the UK – pretty much came to a standstill as the Queen’s funeral took place at Westminster Abbey last September. And today pretty much the same thing has happened.  The King’s coronation is in full swing at Westminster, with central London now pretty much on lockdown as royalists and curious people come to have a gawp at the new monarch. The whole thing is a bit weird, but definitely interesting. And it also may have you got feeling a little misty-eyed about our previous sovereign, Elizabeth II.  Her funeral last year culminated in a committal service and private burial at the King George VI Memorial Chapel (part of St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle) in the evening. The Queen was buried alongside her mother, father and sister. The body of her late husband Prince Philip was also removed from the Royal Vault to be laid next to Her Majesty. Now, a ledger stone has been laid and members of the public are able to visit her grave. Here’s everything you need to know if you want to pay your respects. RECOMMENDED: Here’s the full schedule for the King’s coronation Will you be able to visit the Queen’s grave at Windsor? Windsor was said to be the Queen’s favourite home (even over Buckingham Palace) and is the longest-inhabited royal castle in the world. The property is estimated to be worth around £235 million. But many have been wondering whether this means they will be able to visit Windsor to see the Queen’s tomb. The

It’s March, and we’re all gagging bit of spring sunshine – jacket weather, perhaps, so we could put the puffer coats away for a while. But it’s the UK, so all we’re getting is more cold weather, wind – and a hell of a lot of rain.  And you know what? We’re over it. At times like this, there’s really only one antidote. Yep, ladies and gentlemen, what we all need is a holiday – ideally, a holiday that won’t break the bank. With that in mind, budget airline Wizz Air has just dropped some all-new, seriously cheap flights to Turkey, one of the hottest holiday destinations around (yes, we mean in both senses of the word).  The new flights from the UK go directly to Istanbul, year round, as well as to Antalya and Dalaman on the Mediterranean coast. You can book them right now on Wizz Air’s website and via the Wizz app.  And yes, it’s going to be cheap. Like, as low as £30.99 cheap. So for the price of a takeaway for two, you can instead head to Istanbul for beautiful architecture, ancient mosques and some seriously good stuffed Turkish flatbread.  Want all the deets? We’ve got you covered. Right now, you can fly from Luton to Istanbul for £30.99, and from Gatwick to Dalaman for £35.99. Not too shabby, right? For more info, visit Wizz Air or GoTürkiye.  Stay in the loop: sign up to Out There, our free newsletter about all the best stuff to do across the UK.