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Liv Kelly

Liv Kelly

Contributing Writer

Liv Kelly is a freelance journalist who has been covering news and listings for Time Out London, UK and Travel since July 2023. Youll usually find her writing about transport, tourism, sustainability and city life. 

She went to the University of Leeds and is now based in London. Just like the rest of the team, she absolutely loves the city, but growing up in Brighton means she can’t be parted from the sea for extended periods of time.

Time Out has covered the world’s greatest cities through the eyes of local experts since 1968. For more about us, read our editorial guidelines.

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The best seafood restaurants in London right now

The best seafood restaurants in London right now

Trawling London for excellent seafood restaurants is a joy – it turns out that there are plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to where eat a fine coastal supper in the capital. To help you make your choice we've done the decent thing and spread the net wide across the city to bring you the very best in bivales, crustaceans, molluscs and more. From fish and chips and Michelin-starred must-visits to sushi – with this list, London is your oyster. Go fish. RECOMMENDED: The best bargain oysters in London. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The 15 most beautiful places in the UK, according to travel writers who’ve seen them all

The 15 most beautiful places in the UK, according to travel writers who’ve seen them all

For all of the stick we give the UK – the grey skies, the pigeons, the Greggs sausage roll packets littering the pavements – it’s actually a pretty gorgeous country. In London alone, you can be goggling over the Barbican’s brutalist beauty one moment, the next, you might be basking in the tranquility of Hampstead Ponds. Add the turquoise coasts of Cornwall, the rugged mountains of Snowdonia and the fairytale wonder of Scotland’s highlands and islands to the mix, and you’ve got a country which is as good looking as they come.  When we set about curating this list of the most beautiful places in the UK, we called on our network of expert travel writers. These guys have have personally experienced the pinch-me moment of seeing every place on this list IRL – so we can guarantee you there is no catfishing going on here. Of course, you’ll find the usual suspects – you can’t argue with the magic of the Isle of Skye, after all – but you’ll also find some more surprising beauty spots to add to your travel bucket list.  Chiara Wilkinson is Time Out’s UK features 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 UK’s 12 most beautiful train stations🇬🇧 The 35 best things to do in the UK🏝 The 30 most beautiful places in the world

London’s best afternoon teas

London’s best afternoon teas

Afternoon tea. Yes, it's twee, but there is something quite fun about working your way through what's essentially dessert tapas, especially when you’re at one of London’s top hotels or restaurants. We've rounded up London's best afternoon teas in a city renowned for putting on some of the world’s best spreads – with tiny cakes, little finger sarnies and pots of perfect tea the name of the delicious game. Expect to pay in the region of £50 to £80 for the pleasure per person, but you'll be in for a treat and a half. Many of the teas have set times for seatings, so booking in advance is always recommended. RECOMMENDED: The best hotels in London.

Digital nomad visas: the countries where you can live and work remotely

Digital nomad visas: the countries where you can live and work remotely

Of all the many things that have been upended since 2020, office life is one of the biggest. Tools like email and video chat apps have (at least in theory) untethered many of us from the workplace, meaning there may be very little need for many restless workers to stay rooted in one place. And that makes moving somewhere sunnier, cheaper or just more fun sound incredibly tempting. Now that travel has officially bounced back to 2019 levels, many destinations are emphasising longer-term stays over short-term breaks. And at the very extreme end, some are even trying to sell themselves as idyllic remote-working spots, with ‘digital nomad’ visas that allow you to live and work there for up to a year – or sometimes even longer. Here’s a guide to the countries offering digital nomad visas right now, and how you can qualify. And here’s what it’s actually like to be a digital nomad – and how to become one yourself.

The 12 best museums in Manchester

The 12 best museums in Manchester

With all of its history, Manchester can’t make do with just two or three museums – oh no. From being the birthplace of the Suffragettes and hosting the UK’s first-ever bus service to boasting two of the world’s best-known football teams, there’s an awful lot to cover.  This city has more than 30 museums that tell many centuries of stories between them. But where do you start? There’s the universally acclaimed war museum with more than a dozen architectural awards or the hat museum where all your burning bonnet-based questions will be dutifully answered, plus everything in between. So, for all you culture vultures, here’s our roundup of the absolute best museums that you’ve gotta visit in Manchester. RECOMMENDED: 🖼️The best art galleries in Manchester✨The best attractions in Manchester🎭The best things to do in Manchester🏩The best Airbnbs in Manchester This article was written by Rob Martin, a writer based in Manchester. 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.

The 8 best things to do in Marlow right now

The 8 best things to do in Marlow right now

The picturesque patch of Buckinghamshire has become increasingly popular with London daytrippers (and commuters), thanks to its proximity to the capital but also its almost unbelievable tranquillity, and Marlow is the quaint little jewel in the county’s crown. Home to just 15,000 people, Marlow is a ‘gram-worthy town full of historic streets and trendy eateries. In recent years, it’s even made a name for itself as a foodie destination, mostly down to a string of TV chefs opening restaurant after restaurant. But when you’re not gorging on all that glorious scran, there’s plenty more to explore in this little town. Here you’ll find beer gardens, great shops and plenty of relaxation and walks. Sounds pretty idyllic, right? Here are the best things to do in Marlow. RECOMMENDED:🏖️The best day trips from London🌳The best places to visit in the UK🍺The best beer gardens in the UK🏩The best Airbnbs in the UK

The 10 best museums in Oxford right now

The 10 best museums in Oxford right now

Given Oxford’s been around since the eighth century, it’s no wonder the place is absolutely drowning in history – and it’s got so many wonderfully varied series of institutions to match (that you can enter for free) that they even give London a run for its money.  Want some Ming dynasty pottery or pre-Raphaelite masterpieces? Head to the Ashmolean. North African astrolabes and the original Penicillin culture? Try the Museum of Science. Tribal tattoo kits and a Siberian Shaman’s apron? Make a beeline for the Pitt Rivers. If you’ve got kids in tow, you’ll also find a homage to childhood wonder at the Story Museum and work by some of the world’s leading artists at Modern Art Oxford. But the list doesn’t end there – here is our comprehensive roundup of the best museums in Oxford. RECOMMENDED: 🎭The best things to do in Oxford🥗The best restaurants in Oxford🌤️The best places to visit in the UK🍃The best day trips from London

The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2024

The 50 best podcasts to listen to in 2024

There are a million podcasts out there, and 2024’s releases are showing no signs of slowing down. There’s already been a load of bangers since the beginning of the year, and here at Time Out, we’re determined to listen to them all. After all, how else are you going to know which one to choose? We’ve rounded up our favourites, from political podcasts that look behind the news to comedy podcasts with your favourite funny people, and plenty of those all-important investigative whodunnits to keep you up at night. If you’re looking to dig deeper into one genre, we’d recommend trying our specialist lists on for size (you’ll find them below). But for a full list of good, addictive podcasts of every genre, read on.  RECOMMENDED:🎧 The best podcasts on Spotify😂 The best comedy podcasts 🗞️ The best news podcasts💤 The best sleep podcasts🎶 The best music podcasts

The 13 best classes in London

The 13 best classes in London

There’s nothing quite like brushing up on a new language or trying your hand at a sip-and-paint session in the city, is there? And that’s why we’re here to show you the best London has to offer. From silver ring-making in the Oxo Tower to pottery classes, dance classes, or learning how to podcast (as it’s so on-trend right now), these are the best classes in London. Now, all you have to do is decide which ones you want to try. These classes are tried and tested, and you’ll leave having had a great day and having learned a new skill. What could be better?  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in London🎵 The best London musicals🎡 The best London attractions This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

The 20 coolest, prettiest and quirkiest seaside towns in the UK

The 20 coolest, prettiest and quirkiest seaside towns in the UK

The UK really does boast quite a lot of coastline – we’re an island, after all – and seeing every little lighthouse, cliff collection, sweeping bay and dramatic headland would be no walk on the beach. That’s not even all our coasts have to offer.  Our shores are decorated with a vast number of marvellous coastal settlements, from the characterful fishing villages of Wales and the upmarket enclaves of Cornwall to the pulsing party towns of the Sussex coast. Leave those clichés of soggy chips, rainy weather and nasty seagulls at home – our handpicked roundup of the country’s coolest and prettiest seaside towns includes knock-out restaurants and cutting-edge museums, as well as plenty of sandy walks for the sunniest days of the year. Without further ado, here are the UK’s very best seaside towns. RECOMMENDED:🌊The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏖️The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK🐟The best fish and chips shops in the UK🌤️The best places to visit in the UK

17 day trips from London to escape the city

17 day trips from London to escape the city

As much as we love London here at Time Out, we’re also partial to the odd daydream about a leisurely getaway to somewhere that’s not quite so big and busy. Microdose on that holiday vibe by taking a day trip to one of the many laidback, joy-inducing destinations just a few hours away from London, which pack in plenty; from historic cities and cute villages to sandy beaches and rolling countryside. If you’re wanting a quick getaway, here are 17 of the Time Out team’s favourite day trips from London, complete with our recommendations of cute pubs and ace restaurants – all close enough to the city to get there and back in one sweet day.  RECOMMENDED:✨The best day trips from London👪 The best family day trips from London☀️ The best weekend trips from London🏘️ The best Airbnbs near London🌳 The best quirky Airbnbs in the UK This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

The 100 best TV shows of all time you have to watch

The 100 best TV shows of all time you have to watch

Television used to be considered one of the lowest forms of entertainment. It was derided as ‘the idiot box’ and ‘the boob tube’. Edward R Murrow referred to it as ‘the opiate of the masses’, and the phrase ‘I don’t even own a TV’ was considered a major bragging right. And for a long time, it was hard to say that television’s poor reputation was undeserved.  A lot has changed. Television is now the dominant medium in basically all of entertainment, to the degree that the only thing separating movies and TV is the screen you’re watching on. Now, if you don’t own a television – or a laptop or a tablet or a phone – you’re basically left out of the cultural conversation completely. The shift in perception is widely credited to the arrival of The Sopranos, which completely reinvented the notion of what a TV show could do. But that doesn’t mean everything that came before is primordial slurry. While this list of the greatest TV shows ever is dominated by 21st century programs, there are many shows that deserve credit for laying the groundwork for this current golden age. Chiseling them down to a neat top 100 is difficult, so we elected to leave off talk shows, variety shows and sketch comedy, focusing on scripted, episodic dramas, comedies and miniseries.  So don’t touch that dial – these are the greatest TV shows of all-time. Recommended: 📺 The best TV and streaming shows of 2023 (so far)🔥The 100 greatest movies of all-time🎬The most bingeable series on Netflix

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Chasing the Real: Italian Neorealism at the BFI

Chasing the Real: Italian Neorealism at the BFI

Italian neorealism is one of the most prevalent post-war cinematic movements, and this season is centred around the re-release of Robert Rossellini’s Rome, Open City (1945) which is considered the very first example. The film follows a Resistance leader and his attempts to flee Nazi rule, set in 1944. But as with any great film fest, they’ll be insight from some experts, too. Guest speakers will explore the impact various women have had on the movement, in front of and behind the camera, at ‘The Women of Italian Neorealism’ on June 4, and the entire second half of the season will focus on work from the early ‘50s, with films such as Miracle in Milan (a fantasy comedy about an orphaned boy who is raised by an old lady) and Stromboli (about a  Lithuanian refugee who marries a Sicilian fisherman).

Nazar Pride Party

Nazar Pride Party

London’s summer calendar is already packed full of cracking festivals and parties, but kicking it off at a joyous, open-air Pride celebration sounds like one of the more fabulous options. Nazar is the Southbank Centre’s end of Pride Month celebration where you can groove along to cracking DJs of SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) and South Asian communities. The event is open to all and looks set to be a vibrant party, but the aim is to create a safe and celebratory space for members of these communities in particular. For family-friendly content, you should attend before 9pm.

ESEA Unseen at the Southbank Centre

ESEA Unseen at the Southbank Centre

Another of the Southbank Centre’s enticing weekend takeovers is courtesy of ESEA Unseen, a duo of two neurodiverse multi-media artists, Kim Chin and Sue Man. Chance Encounters will take place on Friday August 16, where visitors can enjoy the collection of DJs and British artists from East and Southeast Asian diaspora; Happenstance will be an afternoon of processions that you can participate in, and Fabulation on the Sunday will feature guided walks and workshops all soundtracked by authentic ESEA instruments. Sound good? Each of the Southbank Centre’s brilliant weekend takeovers are completely free – have a look at the website for more information.

Counterpoints Arts at the Southbank Centre

Counterpoints Arts at the Southbank Centre

‘You Belong Here’ is the 2024 theme for the Southbank Centre’s summer season, and around that they’ve collaborated with some inspiring organisations to curate weekends of colourful events to get involved in. Counterpoints Arts’ weekend is kicking off on Friday August 9 with Our HeartBeats, a community club night featuring sets from established as well as refugee DJs. On Saturday, We Move With Joy will comprise an afternoon of activities and movement to (guess what?) spread joy, and on Sunday to round off the weekend, Acting With Love & Solidarity will include singing, poetry, and most importantly, food, organised thanks to Counterpoints Arts’ climate justice and migration network.

Jazz Re:Fest

Jazz Re:Fest

Sure, there are plenty of great venues across London to sit and enjoy some jazz tunes throughout the year, but this festival aims to spotlight the best but underexposed bands that the city has to offer right now – the likes of Shabaka Hutchings (Guildhall grad Jazz musician and composer), Nubya Garcia (London-based Saxophonist and composer) and Ezra Collective (Time Out’s 2023 Londonders of the Year) all received some early-career support from Jazz Re:freshed, the non-profit behind this event. Along with championing new talent, the event hopes to share access to Jazz with a whole new audience, too!

Azeema at the Southbank Centre

Azeema at the Southbank Centre

UK-based print magazine and creative agency Azeema was founded back in 2017, and is centred around celebrating women and non-binary people of the global majority. Across one weekend in July, the collective is hosting a series of events at the Southbank Centre’s Riverside Stage. Azeema’s House Party is a coming-together of diasporic sounds on the Friday night, Azeema’s Open House will take place on the Saturday and Azeema’s Home from Home is scheduled for the Sunday, all an effort to find some unity and celebrate through talks, workshops and performances. You can read more about each event on the Southbank Centre’s website.

Flawa at the Southbank Centre

Flawa at the Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre will transform into a shimmying, salsa-ing celebration on the first weekend of August, thanks to a curated collaboration in partnership with FLAWA (Festival of Latin American Women in the Arts). Everyone will be invited to participate and learn more about the diversity and variety of Latin-American culture, and there will be three brilliant events to do so. Latinas Presente on the Friday will feature an array of live performances to get yourself moving for the weekend, LatinXtravaganza will be family-friendly shows and chances to dance well into the evening on the Saturday, and on the Sunday, it’s time for ¡Aquí Estamos! We Are Here!, a collection of more Latin American Music and DJs. Bailemos!

UK Asian Film Festival

UK Asian Film Festival

Presented by Tongues on Fire and supported by BFI, the longest-running South Asian film festival in the world is back for its 26th edition this spring. It’s set to host its opening gala at the BFI IMAX for the first time ever, with a premier of the film Minimum, a directorial debut about the tumultuous beginnings of an arranged marriage, and closing night will feature a screening of Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, a film about four South Asians who meet at an unplanned dinner, at the Regent Street Cinema. There’s also an Emerging Curators Gala as part of the festival’s LGBTQ+ strand, as well as a screening of Amu to mark 40 years since the anti-Sikh riots in India, plus loads more.

Discomfort Movies at the BFI

Discomfort Movies at the BFI

Whether yours is Bridget Jones, the Lion King or Lord of The Rings, you can take that cosy, comforting hum you get when curling up in front of an old movie and leave it at home – it’s time for some discomfort. That’s right, one of BFI’s summer seasons this year is based on films that make your mouth grimace and your toes curl. David Lynch’s Eraserhead will be screened, with an extended intro by curator Kimberley Sheehan, as will The Lost Weekend, a 1945 venture into alcoholism, and Requiem for a Dream, Darren Aronofsky’s study of drug addiction. Have a look for more details of the full programme on BFI’s website.

Tigritudes at the BFI

Tigritudes at the BFI

This two month-long season aims to explore the brilliant yet lesser-known gems of Pan-African cinema, handpicked by the BFI Southbank. There’ll be a screening of Integration Report 1, a film made by Madeleine Anderson, the first African American documnetarian, as well as Cabascabo, a thrilling drama by director Omuarou Ganda about a Senegalese rifleman enlisted in the Indochina war. Coming Forth By Day is a debut about the struggle of a young girl and her mother looking after her father in Cairo, and there’ll also be a selection of four short films in the ‘Original Voices’ programme – loads to see.

Brockwell Music Trail

Brockwell Music Trail

You might not be aware that not only is this south London neighbourhood home to its very own orchestra, but that it’s about to perform for free! The Brixton Chamber Orchestra, which was founded back in 2018 by Brixton local Matthew O’Keeffe, is known for its hugely varied repertoire of genres, having performed everything from gospel to grime music. And on Sunday May 12, it’s presenting Brockwell Museum Trail, an afternoon of live music for the local community. Nine groups of musicians will be dotted all over the park, and the orchestra will perform at a secret location at the end of the evening. Sign up for access!

Pages at Tate Modern

Pages at Tate Modern

We all know the Tate Modern is a powerhouse of curation when it comes to modern art, but the Southbank gallery is also a great events venue, and it’s about to combine two of our favourite things. Enter Pages: A Celebration of Beer and Books – for pint-loving bookworms, there’s not really a combo that tops that. Newcastle-born Boy Parts author Eliza Clarke, Glasgow-based David Keenan (This is Memorial Device and For the Good Times) and Lucien Freud’s daughter Rose Boyt, author of Naked Portrait, form the cracking roster of exciting authors who’ll be giving talks throughout the evening. Thirsty? Three craft beer breweries – Track (from Manchester), Beak (based in Lewes, East Sussex) and Verdant (a Cornish brewer) – will be supplying limited edition bevvies to quench that. Sound good? You can book your tickets on the Tate website. 

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Has Milan really banned ice cream?

Has Milan really banned ice cream?

Just like loads of Italian cities, Milan has a great nightlife scene and a cracking roster of bars, after which plenty of people – tourists and locals alike – often fancy grabbing a late-night snack.  But that could all be about to change. Noise complaints in Italy’s second city have been a problem for a while – in fact, we reported back in November that residents of the vibrant Pora Venezia area had threatened to sue City Hall.  This led to a temporary ban on late-night takeaways in the area, but now it looks like that could spread to more of the city’s nightlife districts.  Marco Granelli, deputy mayor for public security, told the Standard that ‘The goal is to seek a balance between socialising and entertainment, and the peace and tranquillity of residents.’ A legislative paper has been filed by the city’s local government, meaning all takeaway food could be banned after 12.30am on weekdays and 1.30am on weekends. While this ban isn’t specific to ice cream, there has been a particular uproar from people over the potential lack of gelato – and we don’t blame them.  It’s typical for an Italian family to go for a post-dinner stroll and grab some ice cream, and many think interfering with something so integral to Italian culture isn’t going to be very popular.  If passed, the law could remain in place from May until November. ‘A sizable segment of the population is complaining about excessive noise,’ said Mayor Giuseppe Sala, ‘I have to listen to all citizens, including those

A brand new train route connecting some of Europe’s most exciting cities is launching next year

A brand new train route connecting some of Europe’s most exciting cities is launching next year

Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more new train services launching in Europe, another comes along. But looking at the plans from this new Dutch operator, we certainly aren’t complaining.  Rail company GoVolta, described by its founders Hessel Winkelman and Maarten Bastian as the ‘easyJet of the rails’, is set to start a handful of new services from Amsterdam in spring next year.  According to The Man in Seat 61, GoVolta has plans for a daily Amsterdam-Berlin and a daily Amsterdam-Copenhagen service, plus a Amsterdam-Basel service three times a week. Railtech.com says the company aims to launch trains to these in May, June and July 2025 respectively. There are plans for a route to Paris, too, but those have been postponed until at least 2026.  However, it isn’t just the destinations we’re excited about – these services are set to be super budget-friendly. Unlike the high-speed services from major rail companies like Eurostar, GoVolta’s fleet will run at a regular speed.  While that obviously means the journey times will be longer (the Amsterdam-Berlin trip is estimated to take around eight hours compared to Deutsche Bahn’s six) it also means this’ll be a much cheaper option. A standard second-class seat could cost less than €10 (£8.56, $10.70), meaning it’s around 70 percent cheaper than a Eurostar ticket.  What’s more, there’ll be plenty of those cheap seats available. Originally there were going to be 55 under-€10 tickets per train; now, there will be 110

The Mona Lisa could be getting a brand-new home

The Mona Lisa could be getting a brand-new home

Over the last 500 or so years, the Mona Lisa has been stolen, copied and vandalised (by no less than acid, soup, and cake), but despite a tumultuous history, the world’s most recognised painting is still standing proud.  It’s currently on display in Salle des Etats at the Louvre in Paris, the same museum where the painting has lived since 1804, and it’s thought to be worth around $834 million today. But anyone who’s ever paid a visit to look Mona in the eye knows it’s not easy – there are always huge crowds and space is limited. This is the most visited artwork in the world, after all, with 10 million people heading to the Louvre to see the painting each year. But it looks like that could all change, as there are plans to move Da Vinci’s famous portrait to a brand-new home.  ‘Visitors are not being properly received in the current room so we feel we’re not doing our job properly,’ said Laurence des Cars, the Louvre’s director, according to ARTnews.com, ‘Moving Mona Lisa to a separate room could end the public’s disappointment.’ According to Vincent Delieuvin, chief curator of sixteenth-century art, Da Vinci intended the viewer to establish a ‘face-to-face’ relationship with the painting. At the moment, you’re more likely to be face-to-face with a selfie stick. But don’t worry, she won’t be moving far. The painting will still be at the Louvre, but might soon have its own dedicated room in the basement. ‘It’s a large room, and the Mona Lisa is at the back, behind its security g

Venice’s new tourist tax has officially launched

Venice’s new tourist tax has officially launched

In 2022, the city of Venice announced that it was going to be launching a tourist tax. Its introduction has been postponed a couple of times, with the launch initially proposed for June 2022, and then January 2023. Now it looks like it’s finally happening, as day-trippers wanting to enter Venice from April 25 will have to pay for a ticket to do so.  How much is the Venice tourist tax per night?  The fee will apply to visitors who travel only for the day to the ‘old city’ (that’s the entirety of the lagoon region), but not to those who are staying overnight. It will cost €5 (£4.30, $5.40) per person, and the new system issues a QR code upon payment, to help streamline the experience for visitors.  Those travelling directly to the ‘minor islands’ like Burano and Murano won’t need to pay, and locals and commuters will also be exempt. People staying in the city for one night or more will also be excused from the charge, as will people with a second home in Venice. However, those exempt from the fee must still register their trip online. The fee will be applied as part of a trial run until Sunday, May 5. It will then be enforced every weekend between 8.30am and 4pm (exluding June 1 and 2) until Sunday July 14.  It’s thought that the tax will simply be used to cover the cost of the booking system itself, rather than turning a profit. The idea is to try and discourage visitors on days when the city is likely to be at capacity. This comes after UNESCO announced it was considering add

These are the cheapest European package holidays for summer 2024

These are the cheapest European package holidays for summer 2024

Plenty of us love the freedom of browsing for the most convenient flights and then for the perfect little hotel. However, sometimes it’s nice to save on time, faff and money by booking a package holiday – and thanks to a new ranking, we now know exactly where to go for the cheapest package trips across Europe. The experts at Which? Travel have analysed over 4,500 holidays that are still available to book for this summer, and compiled a list of the ten cheapest destinations offering a package deal.  And the best value deals might not be where you’d expect. Places such as Bulgaria and Türkiye have garnered quite the budget-friendly rep, but classic holiday hot spots such as Greece, Spain and Italy actually boast some of the cheapest options for 2024.  Claiming the top spot is Kalymnos, a lesser-known Dodecanese island in Greece characterised by secluded little coves and ridiculously blue waters. The cheapest holiday was £794 per person, but the average here is £847 (€987.50). Given it’s around a 40-minute boat ride from Kos, that’s a pretty good deal.  In fourth place, it’s the Costa Brava in Spain – we know, we’re shocked too. The gorgeous stretch of coast just north of Barcelona has some cracking beaches, and the package holiday price here is around £952 (€1,110) per person.  But the biggest and maybe most pleasant surprise of all is that the Amalfi Coast has made the top 10, in spot number six. At around £977 (€1,139), this typically expensive region actually boasts a couple

タイムアウトマーケットポルトのオープン日が5月3日に決定

タイムアウトマーケットポルトのオープン日が5月3日に決定

エキサイティングなことに、タイムアウトの最も新しいマーケットのオープン日が、2024年5月3日(金)に正式決定した。そう、あと1週間でポルトガルのポルトの有名なサン・ベント駅の南ウィングに「タイムアウトマーケットポルト」が誕生するのだ。 受賞歴のあるポルトの建築家、エドゥアルド・ソウト・デ・モウラが設計したこのマーケットは、2000平方メートルの広さを誇り、市内で最もエキサイティングなレストラン12軒、バー2軒、テイスティングルーム、ショップなどが入る。営業時間、レストラン、ロケーション、見どころなどを紹介しよう。 営業時間は? タイムアウトマーケットポルトは、毎日10時から24時まで営業する(初日は12時30分にオープン)。 出店するレストランは?  タイムアウトマーケットポルトには、有名どころから新進気鋭まで、この街のフードシーンを盛り上げているトップシェフが集結。 伝統的なものからモダンな料理、ベジタリアンメニューからグルメな熟成ビーフバーガーまで、幅広く楽しめる。きっとあなたの気分に合った一皿が見つかるはずだ。注目の店やシェフは以下の通り。 Padaria Ribeiro 1878年創業の一流ベーカリーMeia-Nau マトジニョシュ市、ポルト市セドフェイ地区に続く、シーフード料理店の3店目の出店 Casa Inês イネス・ジニスが、有名な「タコの切り身のライス添え」で街にカムバックFava Tonka シェフのヌーノ・カストロが率いるポルトガル屈指のベジタリアンレストラン。ポルトガルのタイムアウトマーケットで全てベジタリアンメニューでの出店は初めて Vasco Coelho Santos 高級レストラン「Euskalduna」ですでにシェフ・ド・ラヴニール賞とミシュランの星を獲得しているヴァスコ・コエリョ・サントスの店 Rui Paula テレビ番組「マスターシェフ 天才料理人バトル!」のポルトガル版で知られるシェフで、「シンプルで、技術に精通し、見た目にも美しい」料理を提供 Rafaela Louzada料理界で女性に力を与える仕事をする傍ら、持続可能な料理に力を注いでいるブラジル人シェフ Tábua Rasa ポルトガル各地から小規模生産者による最高級品を仕入れているシャルキュトリー Okra カモのスモークやタコのカルパッチョなど、ユニークなトッピングのナポリ風ピザが人気の店 Brusco Burger 絶妙にスマッシュされたチーズバーガーといえばこの店 Time Out Bar 限定カクテル、ポルトガルワイン、ポートワイン、地元の酒、「Super Bock」のビールをオンメニュー  ロケーションは? タイムアウトマーケットポルトはサン・ベント駅の南ウィングを占有。メインホールほかに、クレリゴス教会を一望できる「タイムアウトマーケットタワー」もある。下階にはポルトガルのショップ「A Vida Portuguesa」が入り、最上階には最高級のポルトワインやドウロワインを試飲しながら学ぶことができるテイスティングルームが設けられる。 オープニングパーティー 地元のスターでラッパーのカピチュアがオープニングパーティーでコンサートを行う。彼女はタイムアウトのインタビューで次のように語っている。 「ワクワクしています。(タイム・アウト・マーケットは)私が大好きな2つのもの、建築と美食が融合した新しい空間。ポルトのことを歌った『Circunvalação』を歌うつもりだけど、オープニングだから、もっとアップビートでダンサブルなものにしようと

How to get BBC Proms 2024 tickets, plus this year’s schedule and dates

How to get BBC Proms 2024 tickets, plus this year’s schedule and dates

Anyone who’s ever stepped inside the Royal Albert Hall will understand that it can’t be filled with just any old music – it needs scale and drama. And every year it gets exactly that with the BBC Proms, one of London’s best-loved and most dazzling cultural festivals.  The Promenade Concerts (as they’re also known) have taken place in the RAH throughout the summer since way back in 1895. They’ve been organised by the BBC since 1927.  The likes of Pete Tong, Stormzy, Kylie Minogue and even Dame Judi Dench have all made appearances at the Proms in the past, and this year the likes of Florence + the Machine and Sam Smith are set to perform. It’s not all orchestral renditions of classic classical pieces of music (although there will be plenty of that, too).  2024’s season of BBC Proms is kicking off in mid-July. Want to bag yourself a ticket? We’ve got all the info on tickets, dates and the schedule: here is everything you need to know about the BBC Proms 2024. When is the BBC Proms?  The proms are running throughout the summer, from Friday July 19 until Saturday September 14 2024.  When do Proms tickets go on sale?  Season passes for the Proms go on sale at 9am on Thursday May 16 and general tickets go on sale at 9am on Saturday May 18 (but this doesn’t include Last Night at the Proms – these will likely be allocated by ballot). They’ll be available from the Royal Albert Hall website here.  What’s this year’s schedule? More than 90 concerts will be taking place over the 58-day fe

This is the exact date Time Out Market Porto will open its doors

This is the exact date Time Out Market Porto will open its doors

At Time Out, we’re massive fans of all things Porto – and just to prove our love for the city, we’re opening our very own Time Out Market there this spring.  Excitingly, we can now reveal exactly when Time Out’s newest market will swing open its doors – May 3! That’s right: in just over a week, Time Out Market Porto will open in the south wing of the famous São Bento Station.  The project, designed by the award-winning Porto architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, spans about two thousand square meters and includes 12 of the city’s most exciting restaurants, two bars, a tasting room, and a shop. Here’s all the essential info on opening hours, restaurants, location and what to expect. What are the opening hours? The new Porto market will be open every day from 10am to midnight (except on opening day, when it opens at 12.30pm). Which restaurants are at Time Out Market Porto? The kitchens at Time Out Market Porto range from traditional to modern, vegetarian bites to gourmet aged beef burgers, with offerings from renowned chefs to emerging talents – whatever you’re in the mood for, the market will showcase the best of Porto’s food scene all under one roof. Here are some of the highlights. Padaria Ribeiro - A top bakery that's been around since 1878. Meia-Nau - Specializes in fish and seafood, opening its third location here after Matosinhos and Cedofeita. Casa Inês - Inês Diniz is back in town with her famous octopus fillets with rice. Fava Tonka - Chef Nuno Castro heads one of the

Este restaurante de Barcelona es uno de los 20 mejores del mundo

Este restaurante de Barcelona es uno de los 20 mejores del mundo

Para los amantes de la comida, hay pocas cosas más agradables que salir a cenar, probar el trabajo de un nuevo chef, probar una cocina inusual, valorar una nueva apertura o ir a un viejo favorito. El mundo está lleno de restaurantes maravillosos, bien sean establecimientos locales o nuevas inauguraciones innovadoras, solo tenéis que consultar nuestras listas para encontrar los mejores en todo el mundo, como los mejores restaurantes de Barcelona. Aunque sabemos de qué hablamos con respecto a la comida, tener la opinión de otros expertos también ayuda, por eso le hemos echado un vistazo a los ganadores de los premios Food & Wine para la segunda edición de los Global Tastemakers Awards. Los galardones han premiado a 20 restaurantes variados, una lista que incluye, no solo cocinas con estrellas Michelin, sino también empresas familiares. Este año se ha reconocido el trabajo de muchos cocineros jóvenes, así como nuevas ubicaciones que hacen hincapié en la comida de la granja en la mesa y se centran en la sostenibilidad. Entre los locales de todo el mundo, uno de Barcelona: el restaurante Dos Pebrots, en el número 19 de la calle del Doctor Dou, en el Raval. Los galardones han reconocido la cocina de Takeshi Somekawa y Adri de Pablo, basada en interpretar recetas antiguas y presentarlas en forma de tapa. Foto: Time Out BarcelonaDos Pebrots La lista también ha incluido otras propuestas como la mezcla de productos griegos con innovación nórdica de Soil, en Atenas, hasta la intimidad

Aquest restaurant de Barcelona és un dels 20 millors del món

Aquest restaurant de Barcelona és un dels 20 millors del món

Per als amants del menjar del món, hi ha poques coses més agradables que sortir a sopar, provar la feina d'un nou xef, una tipus cuina inusual, valorar una nova obertura o anar a un vell favorit. El món és ple de restaurants meravellosos, be siguin establiments locals o noves inauguracions innovadores, només cal que consulteu les nostres llistes per trobar els millors arreu del món, com els millors restaurant de Barcelona. Tot i que sabem de què parlem pel que fa al menjar, tenir l'opinió d'altres experts també ajuda, per això li hem donat una ullada als guanyadors dels premis Food & Wine per a la segona edició dels Global Tastemakers Awards. Els guardons han premiat 20 restaurants variats, una llista que inclou, no només cuines amb estrelles Michelin, sinó també empreses familiars. Aquest any s'ha reconegut el treball de molts cuiners joves, així com noves ubicacions que posen l'accent en el menjar de la granja a la taula i se centren en la sostenibilitat. Entre els locals d'arreu del món, n'hi ha un de Barcelona: el restaurant Dos Pebrots, al número 19 del carrer del Doctor Dou, al Raval. Els guardons han reconegut la cuina de Takeshi Somekawa i a l'Adri de Pablo, basada a interpretar receptes antigues i presentar-les en forma de tapa. Foto: Time Out BarcelonaDos Pebrots La llista també ha inclòs altres propostes com la barreja de productes grecs amb innovació nòrdica de Soil, a Atenes, fins a la intimitat de veure com els xefs elaboren les seves truites i tamales des de

Barcelona es la tercera ciudad del mundo donde más turistas quieren volver, según un estudio

Barcelona es la tercera ciudad del mundo donde más turistas quieren volver, según un estudio

Forocoches es posiblemente el sitio web donde más debates se han originado en internet en España, pero hay otra plataforma que la desbanca a nivel mundial: Reddit. Desde teorías conspiranoicas hasta itinerarios de viajes, esta red de conversación entre usuarios es un espacio práctico para pedir consejos y enriquecer conocimientos. Conscientes de ello, la cadena de seguros InsureandGo, que ha querido investigar qué lugares del mundo son más cautivadores para quien los visita, ha realizado un estudio en el que ha analizado miles de comentarios de Reddit y reseñas online para determinar cuáles son las ciudades que la gente quiere volver a visitar. A través del tablero de 'Travel' de la plataforma, que cuenta con casi 10 millones de miembros, la empresa ha analizado en más de 7.500 comentarios las menciones que expresaban el deseo de volver a visitar distintos destinos. Y, ¡sorpresa!, Barcelona se sitúa en tercera posición con más de 60 menciones por parte de los usuarios, que han destacado las playas, la arquitectura y la gastronomía de la ciudad. Empatada con nosotros, Nueva York también se ha situado en tercer lugar y es que, con tantas cosas por hacer, mucha gente comenta que quieren volver a viajar allí para experimentar todas las experiencias que no tuvieron tiempo para vivir. Al frente de la lista se encuentra la capital del Reino Unido, Londres, con 93 menciones. Algunos usuarios de Reddit explican que, a pesar de haber visitado la ciudad varias veces, se sienten "como en

Italy has implemented a one-way system for some hiking trails

Italy has implemented a one-way system for some hiking trails

Cinque Terre (which translates to ‘five lands’) has to be one of Italy’s most gorgeous and most famous regions, and hiking along the area’s coastal trails is a must-do activity for those visiting. But anyone planning that picturesque walk in the next few days should listen up – there are plans to restrict the direction of travel, meaning one of the paths between the five former fishing villages will only be accessible one way.  It’s ahead of the huge numbers Italy is expecting for Liberation Day weekend, which revolves around April 25 (commemorating when the country was freed from Fascist rule). The restrictions will apply on that day, as well as April 26, 27, 28 and May 1, when millions of Italians will be on holiday alongside international tourists.  A notice on Cinque Terre National Park’s website reads: ‘Attention, mandatory one way on the path from Monterosso to Vernazza,’ which is along the famed ‘sentiero azzurro’ or blue footpath. The rules will be enforced by park officials and police between 9am and 2pm, so no trying to walk from Vernazza to Monterosso, please.  Donatella Bianchi, the head of the national park authority, told the Telegraph: ‘We are trying to manage the influx of people on the paths so as to protect the environment of the area and also the safety of the visitors.’  And it’s not just a one-way system that’s being implemented to control the crowds – every person who wants to embark on the route will have to pay €15 (£12.90, $16) entry. These rules mig