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In 2026, the UK’s coastline is more in the spotlight than it has been in a long, long time. The opening of the long-awaited King Charles III Coastal Path means that the entire coasts of England, Wales and Scotland are now fully walkable – giving you even more of a reason to visit this nation’s extraordinary roster of seaside towns. Of course, being an island nation, the UK has no shortage of coastal spots. Prim, proper, picture-postcard-worthy idylls? Check. Remote, blustery retreats from stormy seas?  Yep, plenty of that. Thrill-packed resort spots with something for everyone? Britain has all of the above and much more. If you’re on the hunt for British seaside towns that are worth checking out right now – the ones that should be on your radar specifically in 2026 – that’s what we’re here for. Time Out assembled our UK travel experts to pick out the country’s most exciting seaside, port, harbour and resort towns to visit this year. RECOMMENDED: 🏖️ The best beaches in the UK.📍 The best places to visit in Britain in 2026.🇬🇧 The best new things to do in the UK in 2026. Time Out’s best seaside towns, mapped Image: Time Out

Hiking is having a moment right now. Brand-new trails – including the world’s longest coastal path – are opening left, right and centre. Plus, more of us than ever are choosing active, mindful and sustainable experiences when we travel. To help you plan your next great hike, we’ve rounded up the best hiking holidays the world over, from Europe’s very own Jurassic Park to the bonnie lochs of the West Highland Way and desert landscapes in the Middle East. Each hike has been tried and tested by our globetrotting network of travel writers, so read on for all the info on where to go, when to go and how long to set aside, plus tips and tricks and the best sights to look for along the way. All you need to do is pack your bags. These are the world’s greatest hikes, according to Time Out. Updated April 2026: We’ve added two Spanish hikes to the list to help you plan your summer treks. RECOMMENDED:🌲 The best national parks in the world ⛰️ The best destinations for solo female travellers🌊 The most spectacular places to swim in the world🏝️ The best beaches in the world🚂 The best train journeys around the world

April 2026: We've updated our roasts list to reflect the return of sunnier days. Try the Macbeth in Hoxton, which offers a great Portuguese-style Sunday sesh, and the ravishing Jamaican-inspired roast at Buster Mantis in Deptford. There are a couple of posh restaurants in the mix too, with a Nordic roast at the plush Ekstedt at the Yard near Westminster, and a serious meat feast at Quality Chop House in Clerkenwell. We also have a new Number 1 to welcome spring in; the bright and breezy offering at the super fancy-feeling Sessions Arts Club in Clerkenwell.  London’s best Sunday roasts at a glance: 🥩 Central: Sessions Arts Club, Clerkenwell 😇 North: The Angel, Highgate ⛪ South: Old Nun’s Head, Nunhead 🌈 East: The Nelson’s, Hackney 🍻 West: The Mall Tavern, Notting Hill Sunday lunch. There’s nothing quite like it. An elemental meal, one that Londoners take incredibly seriously. Debates about what constitutes the ‘perfect’ Sunday roast have been known to last for hours. There is no shortage of top roasts and Sunday lunch options in London. We’ve rounded up the city’s best Sunday meals from a host of pubs, restaurants and breweries all around town. What makes a good roast? For us, it’s simple; a welcoming room is a good start, maybe in a pub with an open fire during the winter months. Then it comes to the plate – we need perfect roast potatoes, well-cooked lamb, beef or pork and a decent plant-based option too. A Sunday roast is more than just lunch - it’s self-care. From s

Dreaming of sand between your toes, wind blowing in your hair and sun beating down on your skin? You might just be due a trip to the beach. Here in the UK, we can’t quite guarantee the sunshine, but we can guarantee some seriously stunning beaches which will rival those of Mediterranean (and might even be contenders for the best beaches in the world).  We have white sand beaches, we have pebbles, we have towering chalk cliffs and rock pools galore. We pretty much have a beach for every occassion. Not sure where to go? We’ve rounded up the best beaches in the UK right here, from Scotland to Cornwall, all chosen by Time Out travel writers who have been to visit them IRL. You’ll also find our expert reccs for where to stay, so you can make the most of your beachy getaway. Enjoy.  Where are the UK’s most beautiful beaches? Pretty beaches are dotted all over the UK, but you’ll find some absolute beauties in Scotland, Cornwall and Wales, where the water is often clear, beaches are surrounded by tall cliffs and greenery and you might even find sand between your toes. On our list of the UK’s best beaches, we’ve included the prettiest and most serene stretches of coast out there, but we’ve also included those better for vibes, families and big old picnics. They might not be lookers, but they’re perfect for a seaside day out.  RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK🌊 The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏊 The most amazing wild swimming spots in the UK🌤️ The be

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

Green space is as integral to the ebb and flow of city life as good transport and a welcoming culture – even the most urban of urbanites need to touch grass once in a while, after all.  That’s why, when Time Out conducts its annual survey – this year collecting data from a staggering 24,000 city-dwellers – we don’t just ask about the best places for eating, dancing, dating and exploring, we get the lowdown on how accessible nature is, too.  All of that data is combined to create Time Out’s Best Cities with Intrepid Travel, our definitive ranking of the best cities on the planet to live in and to explore in 2026. And while Melbourne was crowned the overall best city this year, a quiet UK city took the crown as the world’s greenest, according to locals. That’s right – the lush, densely park-populated city of Bath received the highest score for green spaces and nature in our 2025-26 survey. Chicago in the US followed closely behind, and third place was copped by the effortlessly cool Canadian city of Montreal. To rank the world’s greenest cities, we asked thousands of locals across 150 hubs one question: how would you rate the green spaces and access to nature in your city? We then collated the places where the highest percentage of respondents answered ‘good’ or ‘amazing’, including only the highest-scoring city for each country to ensure the list reflects nature-packed cities globally. Fancy a gander? Check out the world’s best cities for green space and nature below, accordin

There’s no such thing as a perfect city, but you can bet hubs that boast brilliant spots to eat, admire art, dance and shop are all top-tier places to be. And if all those things fall within walking distance of each other? Well, that’s even better.  Time Out conducts an enormous annual city survey – which, for our tenth anniversary edition, quizzed no less than 24,000 urbanites – asking about everything from nightlife to street food, dating to transport, and vitally, how easy it is to discover the city on foot.  We used all that crucial insight from locals to produce Time Out’s Best Cities with Intrepid Travel, which crowned Melbourne as the overall best city for 2026. However, plenty of places were commended for being particularly pedestrian-friendly. We love a walkable city at Time Out – after all, low-traffic streets and the chance to get more steps in is a win-win for people and for the environment – so we’ve compiled a ranking of the planet’s most walkable metropolises. The ranking is based on the highest percentage of locals who rated their city’s walkability ‘good’ or ‘amazing’ in our annual survey. To ensure the list reflects the best pedestrian-friendly cities globally, we included the highest scoring city for each country. So, ready for a stroll? These are the most walkable cities in the world right now, all according to locals who live in them.  RECOMMENDED:🍃 The world’s best cities for green spaces and nature

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

Updated for 2026: Whatever you think of Netflix’s theatrical strategy, it continues to produce some of television’s most formally daring works, including Adolescence, a hard-to-watch but impossible to ignore limited series about an unimaginable crime. On the other end of the spectrum, there’s HBO’s hilariously profane The Righteous Gemstones, which stuck the landing in 2025 with its final season. In addition, we have moved Andor into the top 20 after its astounding second and final season.  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.  A lot has changed. Television is now the dominant medium in basically all of entertainment. 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, from The Wire to Succession to Adolescence, 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 touc

Whatever your vibe (and whatever your budget), London’s got it all – and anyone will find something they love here. Historic pubs, leafy parks and gardens and an unmatched restaurant scene make this city worth visiting year-round, but before you’ve booked anything in London, you kind of have to know where you’re going to be based. To get you started, we’ve rounded up the city’s best Airbnbs available to book right now, with expert tips from our local editors. And, new for 2026 is our top Airbnb, a garden flat in Leyton, perfect for a summer BBQ! Should I choose an Airbnb or a hotel in London? London is not short on lovely hotels, ranging from budget to luxury and just about everything in between. But it’s fair to say that even the cheaper options cost a pretty penny – and you’ll often find them in more central, touristy areas in the city. If you want to live like a Londoner, an Airbnb can allow you to properly immerse yourself in a more residential area of London – and all the locally-loved bars, pubs and restaurants that come with it. You’ll find lots of our local tips below, but for a detailed breakdown of the best neighbourhoods to stay in London, check out our ultimate area guide. More of a hotels guy? No problem. Here’s our list of the best hotels in London.  📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to the best hotels and Airbnbs in London 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 de

April 2026: It’s a massive month for London’s museums. As well as loads of great new spring exhibitions to check out – from Elsa Schiaparelli at the V&A to Water Pantanal Fire at the Science Museum – the city is about to get a major new venue. More than a decade in the making, V&A East is finally set to open on April 18 in Stratford’s Olympic Park, with a landmark exhibition on Black British music among its inaugural offerings. We can’t wait! Museums are one of the things that London does best. This city boasts grand institutions housing ancient treasures, modern monoliths packed with intriguing exhibits, and tiny rooms containing deeply niche collections – and lots of them are totally free to anyone who wants to come in and take a gander. And with more than 170 London museums to choose from, there's bound to be one to pique your interest, whatever you're in to.  Want to explore the history of TfL? We’ve got a museum for that. Rather learn about advertising? We’ve got a museum for that too. History? Check. Science? Check. 1940s cinema memorabilia, grotesque eighteenth-century surgical instruments, or perhaps a wall of 4,000 mouse skeletons? Check, check and check! Being the cultured metropolitans that we are, Time Out’s editors love nothing more than a wholesome afternoon spent gawping at Churchill’s baby rattle or some ancient Egyptian percussion instruments. In my case, the opportunity to live on the doorstep of some of the planet’s most iconic cultural institutions was a b

London is full of perfect pizza. The finest of fast foods, this delicious staple has been elevated far beyond its humble roots by great Italian restaurants in London, pop-ups, street food vendors and pub residencies, and we know just where to find these world-class wonders, because we’ve been eating our way across London in order to discover the best. Whether it’s delivered in a cardboard box or served in a swish restaurant, excellent pizza is hard to beat. Browse our list of the best pizza places in town and try not to drool on your screen. Recent additions to the list include some nifty kitchen residencies; Dough Hands at the Spurstowe Arms and (from May 7) All My Friends in Hackney Wick, Hot Saint at the Old Queen’s Head in Angel, Little Earthquakes at the Railway Tavern in Dalston, and Short Road Pizza at the William The Fourth in Leyton and Three Colts in Bethnal Green. You can find Ace Pizza at the Pembury Tavern in Hackney Downs, but they have also opened their first standalone parlour in Victoria Park. Try also; Spring Street Pizza in Borough for pie with a Michelin-starred chefs touch, Carmela’s on Upper Street for a cosy slice and Vincenzo’s in Shoreditch for no-flop pizza. RECOMMENDED: The finest fish and chips in London.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Cato is a tale of two bars. You’ll arrive at what they’re calling The House of Julep, a lively, chatter-filled space on the ground floor with dark wood, garnet-painted walls, and the pleasant rattle of cocktail shakers. Here, the vibe is relaxed, jovial, and on a Thursday evening it feels like the merry hum of a pub has been transplanted into the swankier body of a sultry bar.  In the basement, you leave the hubbub behind to find a much more intimate space, draped in scarlet velvet. This is Cato, a name inspired by freedman and pioneer of American cocktail culture Cato Alexander. Classic disco plays as we snack on pretzels, olives, and airy focaccia while browsing the menu, which is organised by colour. Inspired by the colour-coded brain phenomenon of synesthesia, it includes 14 different cocktails which contain ingredients sourced exclusively from UK suppliers. The standouts? If you fancy something ‘Brown’, then Chestnut + Brown Butter is an exquisite, earthy, very savoury combination of aged rum, Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask, brown butter, caramelised chicken broth ‘brown’ rum, and chestnut praline. The most impressive was undoubtedly Wasabi + Mustard Greens, where ginger and honey shrub, foraged mustard greens and mustard leaf tincture mixed with gin and English wasabi distillate make for a refreshing, slightly fiery zinger of a cocktail. Order this Don’t sleep on The House of Julep’s menu. Go for The Oyster House Martini – it’s a pellucid blend of Ford’s London Dry

If you’re after a refined and polished bar perfect for quiet conversation, Homeboy is not the place. What it is good for, however, is expertly-executed cocktails served in what feels more like a raucous Irish pub. Enter and you’ll be enveloped into a snug, pleasingly low-lit space and affably greeted like a regular, even if you’ve never been here before. It’s a welcome tonic to the monosyllabic, named-after-a-generic-white-bloke bars which have proliferated London of late: there’s ample room on plump Chesterfield banquettes and lots of dark wood. On Thursdays and Sundays your evening will be soundtracked not by vinyl, but by a live Irish band.  There are TVs which, when we visited, were blaring the Six Nations, and once the music actually gets going, this place gets properly noisy. However, the seamlessness of the table service and the lively atmosphere proves that this place is a well-oiled hospitality machine – as do the drinks. Homeboy Bar’s menu features a signature collection of cocktails which have been steadfast inclusions since it opened, but there’s also a list of drinks inspired by Irish idols. The Punk Poet is one of these: it blends Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon with orange zest-infused oil, dark chocolate liqueur and demerara sugar, and it’s moreish, sour and sharp. The emphasis is very much on mixing a bit of Irishness into classic cocktail recipes, and dirty martini drinkers will also enjoy an Irish Sea.  Oh, and arrive hungry. This place doesn’t just knock it out of

Pass under the quintessential New York black awning, rotate through the revolving door and Sofitel New York greets you with a lengthy, imposing, Art Deco-esque lair of a lobby. It’s a lowly illuminated but pleasingly warm welcome from New York’s crispy late-fall streets, and while confusingly you’ll need to walk all the way towards the glitzy statement staircase at the far end to reach the actual reception, there are plenty of staff floating around to assist you.  This hotel is Sofitel’s new North American flagship property, which, after a substantial facelift, is a Midtown base that brims with potential. Despite a slightly bizarre entrance and shortcomings in the food offering, the hotel’s impressive location, immaculately designed beds and assured luxury service are where it gleams. Here’s what we thought of Sofitel New York.  Why stay at Sofitel New York? You probably haven’t traveled all the way to New York for a glimpse at the French way of life, but Sofitel is keen to deliver at least a flavor of it anyway. With the brand’s renewed emphasis on eating, drinking and sleeping well (which they refer to as the ‘French zest’), Sofitel New York has emerged from its site-wide renovation, striving and mostly succeeding to deliver on all those with polish.  The number one reason you should stay at this hotel is because of its prime—and we mean prime—location. Beyond having the Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Bryant Park, Central Park, Broadway and Times Square all with

Head along to University of East London’s Docklands campus after dark and you'll find this spectacular free festival brightening up the skies. This year, the theme is the four elements, which means there'll be tons to see inspired by the wonders of wind, earth, fire and water. Its eclectic line-up includes glowing hula hooping, fire acrobatics, a giant roaming octopus and dragon, and illuminated performers walking high above the crowds. There'll also be refreshments from local street food stalls throughout the evening. Book your free place to be part of the fun. 

Lisbon strikes an unmatched balance of spontaneous small town energy while ticking all the criteria a great city should – stellar restaurants and bars, cool museums, top-tier places to go shopping and plethora of unique and interesting neighbourhoods to explore. It’s that balance which is also somehow executed by ME Lisbon, a large luxury stay in Marquês do Pombal which, despite its glassy exterior, intimidatingly polished lobby and sheer size, is an unabashedly friendly and thoughtfully designed hotel that I would definitely return to.  Why stay at ME Lisbon? While this hotel is big, corporate, and ultra luxurious, the warmth of the service, the excellent restaurant and the tasteful design mean it still feels quintessentially Lisbon. Sure, it’s a far cry from the whimsical little boutique hotels you’ll find in Alfama or the city centre, but ME Lisbon, armed not only with a friendly team, good food and a marvellous scent (literally everything smells good – even the air in the lifts) but also a downright beautiful spa and rooftop pool mean you can properly kick back here.  What are the rooms like at ME Lisbon? There are 213 rooms at ME Lisbon, with a whopping 12 different types to choose from – we stayed in an expansive Beyond ME+ Suite Street View which overlooked Avenue António Augusto de Aguiar and bragged a walk-in dressing area with shedloads of storage, a bar and mini fridge, living space and Smart TV, plus a bedroom area and a vast and luxurious en suite.  The entire sp

It’s been four years since Mozart’s revered comedy was performed on a London stage, but the English National Opera’s upcoming production of Così fan tutte has had some whimsy injected thanks to a collaboration with Improbable, an improv-based theatre company. The opera follows the outcome the cynical placing of a bet by two soldiers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, that if tested their fiancées, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, would have affairs, and soprano Lucy Crowe OBE and mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven are starring as the two sisters.  With Olivier Award-winner Phelim McDermott at the helm and Critics’ Circle Young Talent Award winner Dinis Sousa conducting, this co-production (in partnership with New York’s Metropolitan Opera), written originally at the height of Mozart’s career in the 1790s, has now been transformed by set (by Tom Pye) and costume design (by Laura Hopkins) to unfurl on 1950s Coney Island.

Montreal is a cool city – and I don’t just mean literally. From its dazzling fine art museum whose architectural engineering is just as outstanding as its collections, to its hearty, diverse food, stylish bars, top-tier shopping and an actual underground network of streets (yes, really), it’s somewhere I recommend you move to the top of your bucket list for 2026. And when you do pay a visit, the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile is ready and waiting to greet you. Just like the city, this hotel has an effortless, stylish je ne sais quoi about it, largely thanks to the conclusion of a recent site-wide refurbishment. The result? A comfortable and exceptionally well-run hotel, perched on one of the coolest streets in the world. Why stay at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile? The Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile is, simply, an expertly run hotel. The service is attentive but not overbearing, the rooms and suites are spacious with considerate details, and you’re in a handy Downtown location, just minutes from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Mount Royal.  On top of all that, the hotel has impressive environmental credentials – it was awarded 5 Green Keys in early 2025, the highest possible certification from eco-label programme Green Key Global, plus a local Montreal sustainability award – thanks to details such as its policy on using no paper or plastic bottles. It’s also platinum certified by SHe Travel Club, a certification platform for women travellers. What are the rooms like at Sofitel

Through the MacSmiths Repair Shop on Hackney Road is where you’ll find this cave-like, perfect-for-the-winter cocktail bar. We arrived drenched from the rain into the pleasantly toasty, warmly but lowly-lit space which sits at the bottom of a small staircase, and the vibe feels most like the den of a whacky old professor – think kooky portraits, cluttered old computer monitors and even something called a poem-o-graph. This is the place to come if you’re trying to ‘get into’ whisky. As of 2025, the bar is run by the same team behind the nearby Absinthe Parlour at The Last Tuesday Society, and not only does it have 24 different kinds on an evolving roster (when a bottle runs out, a new whisky replaces it), but they also have Whisky Wednesdays for tastings and specially curated cocktail menu. It’s no surprise they refer to themselves as a ‘whisky bunker’. For a crash course on whisky without committing to a full drink, there were three flight options on the menu: the ‘world wonderer’, the ‘smoke stack’ and the brilliant dessert trolley, which included notes of tropical vanilla, honeycomb and banana bread – it’s definitely one for those of us with a sweet tooth. Service is suitably laid-back, and if you’re overwhelmed by the lengthy list of options, you won’t feel too intimidated to seek out some recommendations from the bar staff about the drinks or well-paired snacks. Order this If, like me, you’re a fan of cocktails that’ll make your face scrunch up, order the Pickleback Sour.

St Martin's Voices and St Martin's Brass will this year be bringing us some stunningly festive performances of glorious music, carol singing and festive readings. Conducted by Andrew Earis, expect to hear beloved classic songs such as ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ and ‘O Holy Night’ plus the audience carols of ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’. Set against the beautiful backdrop of St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, these concerts promise to be a magical start to Christmas. 

What’s the vibe?  This space is one of Brighton’s most refined restaurants. It sits on Upper Market Street unbeknownst to the majority of passers-by, which gives it an exclusive, elevated vibe. The restaurant is tastefully and simply furnished with lots of pale wood and natural light giving it a beachhouse feel, and that is reflected in the menu.  What should I order?  The menu here changes regularly, but there’ll be a three-course set lunch menu for £35 per person or a decadent six-course option at dinner time which costs £85 per person. Each will include simple but super elegant seafood dishes, and the restaurant’s signature dish, the egg and soldiers, will (hopefully) be available at dinner time.

What’s the vibe?  In a nutshell, the vibe here is casual, speedy and really, really tasty. It’s unlikely you’ll wait long for your food to arrive, nor will you be at the table for much more than an hour, but we guarantee every second will be worth it. Why? Well, Bincho’s isn’t just a favourite of Brighton’s locals, but also of its chefs. What should I order? The chef here describes himself as an Izayaka fanatic, and after spending three years in Japan finessing the cooking techniques, you can bet that this is the most authentic take on southeast Asian cuisine that Brighton has to offer. There aren’t any duds on this menu – the only mistake would be not arriving ravenous.  

You might expect a Grade I National Trust property to be a bit of a stuffy and impersonal place to stay for a weekend, but Bodysgallen Hall, a lovingly restored manor house on Pydew Mountain in north Wales, is quite the opposite.  The hotel provided us tired, post-hike guests with a stay so comforting that, despite its looming size, felt more like we were at the home of an impossibly wealthy relative than a high-end hotel. Swathed by crackling fires, good, tasty food and amiable staff, this place is primed for a properly restful weekend.  Why stay at Bodysgallen Hall?  If you don’t just want a break from your day-to-day life but some proper respite from the 21st century, this is the place to stay. Bodysgallen Hall’s Main House feels a bit imposing as you approach it, but there’s something undeniably old-timey and welcoming about the place once you’ve stepped inside.  It brags all the traditional quirks that a proper country estate should, with comically low ground-floor ceilings, dark wood-panelled walls, heartily-stoked fires and marshmallow-like armchairs throughout the reception area and jumbled hallways, and much of it was built around 600 years ago. Though modern elements (speedy wifi and high-pressure showers) have seeped through, a weekend here still feels like you’ve dipped back into a different era.  What are the rooms like at Bodysgallen Hall? The Main House bedrooms could well remind you of a grandparent’s house, and I mean that as a compliment. The furnishings are

If you live in a city, you don’t need to abandon civilisation completely to get a much-needed hit of nature. But sometimes, truly monumental displays of mountains, landscapes and impressive scenery are worth venturing into the wild for. Need some inspo? Well, UNESCO’s Global Geoparks designation, which was founded back in 2015, is a great place to start, and 12 new regions have just been added to the now 241-strong list for 2026.  Selected for their combination of ‘conservation, environmental education and a sustainable approach to development, while also supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities in promoting their culture and know-how’, these parks have been handpicked by the body’s executive board based on applications from the Global Geoparks Council.  Recommended: These are the world’s best national parks, according to Time Out. So, which spots have received designation? Well, one of them is in Ireland – Joyce Country and Western Lakes Global Geopark. Thanks to what’s known as the Grampian-Taconic Orogeny – which is a period of serious mountain formation that happened around 450 million years ago – this region of the Emerald Isle is blessed with great geodiversity and plenty of fossils. Culturally, the region is a Gaeltacht, which means that the Irish language still forms an integral part of everyday interactions, and it has even influenced scientific terminology related to the area. For example, the glaciological word ‘drumlin’ comes from the irish ‘droimainn’.

If you’re anything like us, as soon as your hotel is booked, you’ll be researching all the coolest local spots to go for food. But some restaurants are so outstanding that they’re worth basing your entire trip around, and some fresh inspiration has just landed, courtesy of CN Traveller.  The publication is back with its Hot List of the planet’s most exciting new (or newly reopened) places to eat, which have been nominated by its network of editors, and on the list are restaurants in Kenya, Cambodia, Germany, Mexico, and many, many more.  Bao bun fan? Of course you are, so De Vie in Paris should be on your radar. Nestled in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, this restaurant is comprised of a seven-course menu at Comptoir De Vie, drinks and snacks at Bar De Vie and a retail slash bar experience at Cave De Vie.  About the food, CN Traveller writer Devorah Lev-Tov said: ‘A duck’s leg arrives in a bao bun at the top of the meal, and later its breast shines as the main course; squash confit is smothered with a kimchi hollandaise in one dish, while the gourd’s seeds are fermented and made into ice cream for dessert, just as a squash liqueur appears in the after-dinner cocktail.’ Over in Rio de Janeiro, Madame Olympe was Rafael Tonon’s pick. Make sure you book in advance, as this place only has an intimate 24 seats. The menu showcases Brazilian ingredients cooked using traditional French methods: think cashew fruit confit and baba ganoush made from scarlett aubergine (jiló).  New York’s Kab

カルチャーや食、自然が揃った都市よりさらに優れているのは、それらを気軽に、まるで公園を散歩するかのように巡れる都市だ。 単なる印象論ではない。歩きやすさは優れた都市に欠かせない要素の一つであり、タイムアウトが毎年実施している「世界のベストシティ」調査でも、世界各地の地元住民に自分の街の歩きやすさを評価している。その結果が、個別のランキングにまとめられた。 今年の「世界のベストシティ」で総合1位に選ばれたのはメルボルンだったが、「歩きやすさ」でトップに立ったのは韓国の首都・ソウルとなった。調査に参加した市民の実に93％が「良い」または「素晴らしい」と回答している。 この結果は、歩きやすい都市が必ずしもコンパクトである必要はないことを示している。トップ10内にはコペンハーゲンやオスロ、ストックホルム、ヘルシンキといった小規模都市も多い。一方で、巨大都市であるソウルの高評価は、歩行者に配慮されたインフラと安全性に支えられている。 その象徴が清渓川。ソウル中心部を流れる全長約10キロメートルの水辺には整備の行き届いた遊歩道が続き、多くの地下鉄駅と接続するほか、市内の主要観光地も結んでいる。さらに、旧市街地の高速道路を再生した全長1024メートルの高架公園「ソウル路7017」もある。 2位には、わずか0.08ポイント差でスコットランドの首都・エディンバラが続いた。同市も、歩きやすさについて93％の支持を集めている。 石畳の道や起伏の多い地形を考えると意外にも思えるが、エディンバラは「歩くこと」自体が目的となる都市でもある。アーサーズ・シートやカールトン・ヒルの頂上まで歩いて登るのが定番だ。 旧市街や「エディンバラ城」「スコットランド国立美術館」といった主要スポットも、いずれも無理なく歩いて回れる距離に位置している。 トップ10は以下の通り。 「歩きやすい 世界のベストシティ」ランキング 1. ソウル（韓国） 2. エディンバラ（イギリス） 3. ニューヨーク（アメリカ） 4. コペンハーゲン（デンマーク） 5. オスロ（ノルウェー） 6. ストックホルム（スウェーデン） 7. パリ（フランス） 8. シンガポール（シンガポール） 9. ヘルシンキ（フィンランド） 10. クラクフ（ポーランド） 11位以下は、特集ページ（英語）で見ることができる。 関連記事 『This is the world’s most walkable city in 2026, according to Time Out’s survey（原文）』 『「世界のベストシティ」2026年ランキング発表、東京がトップ10入り』 『タイムアウトの「ベストシティ」プロジェクトがPPA賞データ部門の最終候補に』 『タイムアウトが発表、Z世代にとって住みやすい世界のベストシティランキング』 『大井町でしかできない18のこ』 『世界で最もクールな39の街』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

Os Verões quentes de Espanha são precisamente a razão pela qual o país é há muito um destino de férias de eleição. No entanto, com o calor extremo a transformar-se de uma ocorrência esporádica numa realidade de todo o ano, o impacto que tem na indústria das viagens está a tornar-se cada vez mais evidente. E não estamos a falar apenas de mudanças nas tendências – como o aumento das “coolcations” (férias em locais mais frescos) –, mas também de como afecta os negócios locais e as pessoas em destinos populares. Já em 2023, os trabalhadores da famosa Acrópole de Atenas entraram em greve para protestar contra o trabalho durante condições meteorológicas de calor extremo e, agora, foi anunciado que novas regras poderão alterar a forma como os espaços de restauração utilizam as suas áreas ao ar livre em Espanha. Porquê? Bem, porque os sindicatos FeSMC UGT e CCOO Servicios acabam de chegar a um acordo com duas associações patronais, a Hostelería de España e a CEHAT, para actualizar o enquadramento laboral nacional que afecta os trabalhadores da hotelaria e restauração. O objectivo é criar “regras no local de trabalho mais próximas da realidade da Espanha moderna”, segundo o Euroweekly. Na prática, isto significa protecções mais robustas para garantir que os funcionários não são sujeitos a condições de trabalho difíceis, como durante períodos de calor perigosamente intenso. Ah, e não se trata apenas do calor – espera-se agora que os negócios de hotelaria e restauração tenham planos de

It was early 2021 when Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single ‘driver’s license’, and despite already being a moderately famous Disney Channel celeb, she has since been catapulted to superstardom thanks to two critically acclaimed albums.  Now, returning with her third studio album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love (in the wake of a break up from boyfriend and House of Guinness star Louis Partridge), she has announced a massive worldwide tour, including 11 dates across six European cities (plus four in London).  If her dazzling headline slot at Glastonbury Festival 2025 is anything to go by, this will be one hell of a show. Below is all the information about dates, tickets, prices and presales.  Recommended: The 8 best concerts worth travelling for in 2026.  When is Olivia Rodrigo going on her Unraveled Tour in Europe? Below are all the dates announced so far for O Rod’s 2026/27 tour: Mar 19, 2027 – Avicii Arena, Stockholm Mar 20 – Avicii Arena, Stockholm Mar 23 – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam Mar 24 – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam Apr 1 – Olympiahalle, Munich Apr 2 – Olympiahalle, Munich Apr 23 – La Défense Arena, Paris Apr 27 – Unipol Dome, Milan Apr 28 – Unipol Dome, Milan May 1 – Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona May 2 – Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona Oh, and she’s also performing on April 5, 6, 8, and 9 at London’s O2 Arena – we also have a guide for that.  Who will be supporting Olivia Rodrigo on her Unraveled Tour in Europe? That’s the other exciting news – joining O Rod on her dat

Beaches are a thing of great variety, be it the colour of the sand or the surrounding rock formations, or the kind of activities on offer to travellers who pay them a visit.  There are brilliant ones all over the planet, but ahead of Euro Summer 2026, World’s 50 Best Beaches has just unveiled its list of the continent’s finest spots, including in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Croatia, and Albania.  How are Europe’s best beaches selected? Well, more than 1,000 travel experts nominate a beach they deem worthy of a place on the list, and these are analysed by the team at World’s 50 Best Beaches (with the help of their Beach Ambassadors – who have each also nominated three) based on eight criteria: wildlife and untouched nature, the ‘soundtrack of nature’, ease of entering water and its calmness, crowds, uniqueness, and the frequency of idyllic conditions.  Six beaches from Spain and four from Italy have made the top 20, but the coveted number one position was awarded to Fteri Beach in Greece. It lies on Kefalonia’s north coast, and brags all the untouched white sand and pellucid waters you could hope for. ShutterstockFteri Beach (Kefalonia) Remaining largely untouched thanks to its secluded location, visitors can access Fteri Beach by hike or water taxi from Zola port. There’s not much in the way of amenities aside from the views, but given they’re not only the loveliest in Europe, but second best in the world, that’s all you really need.  Europe’s 20 best beaches for 2026

Got your summer plans locked in yet? We’re here to help. June, July and August are looking to be blockbuster months for art, culture, festivals, food and fun, so we’ve rounded up all the coolest stuff happening from Europe to Asia and beyond in summer 2026. There’s nothing worse than FOMO, after all.  From festivals under the stars to festivals in former convents, gallery reopenings, international sports tournaments and enormous communal dinners, there’s a whole load of variety packed into this list, so have a scroll to see which events we’re most excited about this summer.  Recommended: The 50 best cities in the world in 2026, according to Time Out.  The coolest events worth travelling for this summer Photograph: Iceland Eclipse Iceland Eclipse Festival, Iceland ⭐ Best for: raver astrophiles Thanks to Artemis II’s venture becoming the talk of the internet, outer space is one hot topic right now. That mission has come to an end, but there’s plenty more celestial stuff happening in 2026, including a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse. If you head to Iceland, you’ll have the pleasure not only of glimpsing the phenomenon, but also of enjoying a unique festival shaped around the eclipse while you’re at it. The aptly named Iceland Eclipse Festival will feature a programme of art, music, science and tech, and is taking place in the country’s glorious Snæfellsnes Peninsula. 🗓️ Dates: August 12-15 Photograph: Courtesy Atelier JR La Caverne du Pont Neuf, France ⭐ Best for: closeted

Every skyline has its defining landmark, and despite not being the tallest building in Dubai, the Burj Al Arab is undoubtedly one of the city’s most recognisable structures.  It sits on its own manmade island and has been in continuous operation since its original opening back in 1999, but it’s just been announced that the hotel has closed and will not reopen until late 2027.  In late February, the building was hit by an intercepted drone, which damaged the façade and caused a minor fire, but the huge refurbishment was planned way before this.  Recommended: Are airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi open? Here’s the latest on the Middle East airspace closure.  Photograph: Shutterstock So, what’s actually going to change at the Burj Al Arab? Thankfully, it’s keeping its iconic aquarium, but all 198 suites as well as the hotel spa are in for a major upgrade, according to The Sun.  Tristan Auer, a French interior architect who also worked on the redesigned interiors of the Royal Scotsman Belmond Train, is leading the project, and a statement on the hotel’s site says the aim is to ‘refresh and upgrade the hotel’s iconic decor while preserving its distinctive character’.  Right now, guests are treated to 24/7 butler service, as well as access to a vast, 10,000 square metre terrace and an adults-only infinity pool. Oh, and there’s also a Michelin-starred restaurant, Al Muntaha, on site.  All that doesn’t come cheap, with current rates starting at around £1,000 per night. Stay tuned for

It’s a tough time to be working in the aviation industry. Faced with staff shortages and huge levels of disruption, many workers at airlines and airports are facing long, stressful hours and poor working conditions. And, thanks to the cost of living crisis, loads of them are doing it all for lower wages, too. Needless to say, it’s no wonder that so many staff at airports and airlines have been going on strike. From Italy and Belgium to Greece and France, airports across Europe have seen thousands of flights delayed and cancelled by industrial action over the past couple of years. Strikes can, of course, have a serious impact on your holiday, so it’s best to be as informed about them as possible. Read on for our guide to who’s going on strike in Europe right now, where and when those strikes will happen – and whether you need to worry about them.   Strikes at Brussels Airport  It’s been announced by Brussels Airport’s website that national strike action set to take place on May 12 will likely lead to disruption for airport operations.  The Brussels Times reports that as many as half of the flights scheduled for that day will be cancelled, and public services to and from the airport will also be disrupted.  Why is this happening? Well, the discontent is in response to a Belgian law which says pilots must work until the retirement age of 66, and despite pilots’ unions being keen to avoid a strike, euronews reports that grievance right now is ‘particularly high’. ‘Black day’ for

Greece has loads – and we mean loads – of beaches, including some of the world’s most beautiful. Its coastline, including the many thousands of islands, stretches more than 13,000km, so there are plenty of places to lay back and soak up the best of its sunny Mediterranean weather.  However, if you’re heading to one of the 251 beaches which are now protected by a government initiative, you’ll have to make do with lying on a towel, not a sunbed.  According to France24, the Greek Environment Ministry ‘seeks to ensure the effective protection of beaches that have particular aesthetic, geomorphological, or ecological value, as well as the preservation of the habitat types and the plant and animal species found on these specific beaches’. Photograph: Shutterstock Greece’s tourism economy is booming, and the country reportedly welcomed 38 million travellers in 2025 (which excludes cruise ship traffic). This measure has been put in place to avoid permanent damage to the environment that can result from excessive tourism. The ruling means that no sunbeds, no parasols, and no temporary wooden structures are allowed on 251 beaches – up from 238 in 2024. Last week, crews were seen tearing down shacks which had been deemed a fire risk on the small island of Gavdos.  The government has also increased the number of beaches protected by the NATURA 2000 programme, an initiative which prohibits any transfer of use of the seashore and beach and bans any activities that could alter or damage i

There’s travelling in style, and then there’s the Orient Express. As one of the world’s most iconic railway companies, the operator certainly knows a thing or two about luxury travel.  Its La Dolce Vita services were launched this time last year, and the brand also hosted a glimmering New Year's Eve trip for travellers keen to ring in 2026 in serious style. And now, excitingly, another brand-new itinerary has just been announced.  Enter The Grand Tour. It’s a five-day circular route that departs from Rome before stopping at four other glorious Italian destinations, and its inaugural journey will be trundling away from Ostiense Station on May 21.  The train will leave the capital at 10.30am and head towards Venice, where it will arrive by early evening. Passengers can disembark and have a wander before reboarding for the overnight journey towards Matera, where it will arrive the following morning.  On day three, the train will be transported across the Strait of Messina by ferry and stop off at Sicily’s idyllic town of Taormina and its capital Palermo, before heading back to Rome for a 10.30am arrival. Below is a peek at the carriages in all their snazzy glory.  Photograph: © La Dolce Vita Orient Express Photograph: © La Dolce Vita Orient Express Photograph: © La Dolce Vita Orient Express Photograph: © La Dolce Vita Orient Express Photograph: © La Dolce Vita Orient Express If you’re thinking a trip like this surely costs a pretty penny, you’d be right. Tickets start

Spain’s hot summers are precisely why the country has long been a go-to holiday destination, but with extreme heat morphing from a sporadic occurrence to an annual reality, the impact it has on the travel industry is becoming ever more evident.  And we aren’t just talking about changes in trends – such as the rise in ‘coolcations’ – but also how it affects local businesses and people in popular destinations.  Back in 2023, workers at Athens’s famous Acropolis went on strike to protest against working during extremely hot weather, and now, it’s been announced that new rules could change how hospitality venues use their alfresco areas in Spain.  Why? Well, because unions FeSMC UGT and CCOO Servicios have just reached an agreement with two employer groups, Hostelería de España and CEHAT, to update the national labour framework which affects people who work in hospitality.  Recommended: The best things to do in Spain, according to Time Out.  The goal is to bring in ‘workplace rules closer to the reality of modern Spain’, according to Euroweekly, and in practice, this means more robust protections to ensure employees aren’t subject to difficult working conditions, such as during dangerously hot weather.  Oh, and it isn’t just heat – hospitality businesses are now expected to have contingency plans in place for flooding, heavy snow, and other extreme weather.  So, if an official alert is issued in Spain – such as from AEMET, the country’s national meteorological agency – for extrem