Liv Kelly

February 2026: It's still cold, and it's still grey - which means we're still in peak Sunday roast season. Not simply just a decent hangover cure, Sunday lunch is one of the most winter-y things a Londoner can possibly do. Our latest update to this list has prioritised the cosiest pubs in town, with extra points for roaring open fires (check out French resto Bistro Sable for a great one), as well as nooks and crannies where you can hunker down until spring returns. 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. Our worthy Number 1 is the simple, spectacular roast at London’s OG organic pub, The Duke of Cambridge in Islington.  London’s best Sunday roasts at a glance: 🥩 Central: Duke of Cambridge, Angel 😇 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 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. Then it comes to the plate – we need

We’ve made it through the most depressing month of the year, the endless wait for that post-Christmas payday is finally over, and festival season 2026 is on our minds. By the time summer rolls around, Londoners will be absolutley spoilt for choice. With something taking place almost every weekend throughout the warmer months, you can forget trekking across the country to live in a field for five days; simply hop on the tube and before you know it you’re listening to your favourite artists, tinny to hand, knowing that there’s a hot shower and a cosy bed waiting for you once the day is over.  The future of events in Brockwell Park was thrown up in the air in 2025, but you’ll be glad to know that most of the south London park’s usual lineup of events will return in 2026, with Cross The Tracks, Field Day and Mighty Hoopla all in the diary for late May. And the line-up announcements for next year’s events are already coming in thick fast, with huge acts like Tyler, The Creator, Lewis Capaldi, Lorde, Lily Allen, Blood Orange and Deftones all set to take to London stages come the summer. Have a scroll through our comprehensive guide – which we keep meticulously updated with all the latest line-up announcements – and see what takes your fancy. RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🌍 The best festivals in Europe

Whether you’re margherita-loving purist or an all-the-toppings enthusiast, a fan of New York-style, Detroit-style, Neapolitan-style or your own whacky style, everybody’s their definition of a dream pizza. But cities all over the world have put their own spin on the dish, too, and that’s why we called on our international network of editors and writers to share the weirdest, tastiest and most lip-smacking pizzas where they live. So, feast your eyes on Time Out’s freshly-baked roundup of the best pizzas on the planet.  RECOMMENDED:🍝The best cities in the world for food🥪The best sandwiches in the world🥩The best steaks in the world This list was edited by Liv Kelly, Time Out’s travel writer. 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.

While you shouldn’t wait for just one day a year to shower your mum with love and appreciation, you’ll definitely be in the doghouse if you forget to make her feel special on Mother’s Day (Sunday March 15 2026). Keep yourself in her good books and ªas well as a thoughtful present and card, of course) treat your ma to a wholesome day out at one of London’s top mum-friendly events. You can’t move for lovely afternoon teas across the city around this time of year, or you can take your mum on a stroll around some of London’s prettiest shops, take in some culture at one of the best current art exhibitions or sit back and watch a fab new theatre production. Personally, I like to take my mum to a cosy restaurant for a fancy meal – a tasty Sunday lunch hasn’t failed me yet. Check out our top picks for the best events to take the most important woman in your life this Mother’s Day 2026. RECOMMENDED: the full guide to Mother’s Day in London 

February 2026: After a quiet start to the year, London’s arts and culture scene is ramping up the action in February, with loads of major openings across the capital’s biggest museums. Heading to the National Gallery, the Science Museum, Young V&A or the Tate Modern? There are new shows to check out on such disparate subjects as Lucien Freud’s works on paper, South American wildlife photography, the studio behind ‘Wallace and Gromit’ and legendary artist Tracey Emin. Or find out more great things to see this year with our pick of 2026's cultural highlights. 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.

February 2026: As we start to slowly leave winter behind us, we've highlighted some of the more appropriate seasonal spots for brunch. Try Lolo in Bermondsey if you want a lively Spanish take on brunch; start your Saturday with some heat at Thai-inspired Chet's; and feast on prawn toast scotch eggs at Jikoni in Marylebone. We've also included a few places that prove brunch isn't just a weekend treat, with some recent openings that serve brunch every single day, such as Permit Room Portobello - Dishoom's all-day cafe in Notting Hill - and excellent Syrian cafe Aram, which you can find in the glamorous Somerset House.  The humble brunch is perhaps one of the greatest inventions of the modern age, especially if it incorporates pancakes, bacon and eggs. (Or you can enjoy a totally vegan take on proceedings at LD’s at The Black Heart). London is particularly well stocked with places to indulge in the famous breakfast/lunch hybrid. Let us guide you to the best restaurants for a fabulous brunch, from a traditional full English to innovative twists on the majestic meal, such as a bacon bao brunch or fried eggs on chilli-cheese crumpets. Booze optional.  Best brunches in London at a glance: 🌽 Best for vegans: LD’s at The Black Heart, Camden 🍖 Best for Spanish-style brunch: Lolo, Bermondsey 🏰 Best for a spectacular setting: Aram, Somerset House 🌳 Best for an al fresco brunch: Pavilion Cafe, Victoria Park  🌮 Best for a Mexican feast: Corrochio’s, Stoke Newington  RECOMMENDED: Lik

‘Overtourism’. It’s more than a buzzword – in the world’s most popular destinations, it’s a problem that affects almost every aspect of local life, from the environment to the cost of renting, transport and eating out. And when a place is overwhelmed by people, it’s not only locals’ quality of life that suffers; the quality of your trip does, too. But it’s not all bad. Destinations are coming up with ways to redistribute tourism from densely crowded hotspots to lesser-visited regions. Travellers are seeking cooler climes and embracing slow travel, allowing space to discover somewhere new. And they’re still riding the ‘destination dupes’ trend, where overrun holiday destinations are swapped out for less crowded, less expensive, but just-as-good alternatives. On our newly updated list of the world’s most underrated travel destinations, you won’t find your Bangkoks or your Balis, your Amalfis or your Amsterdams. What you will find is the hidden side of Yosemite, the French Riviera’s overlooked twin, a place where penguins outnumber people, and plenty more travel inspo where that came from.Why trust us? Because we’ve been to them all. Every spot on this list was picked by one of our expert editors and globetrotting travel writers, recommended because they offer great (or quiet) alternatives to the classics – and in many cases, because they’re places that actually want tourism. In other words, travelling to any of these 33 criminally overlooked destinations is a win-win situation.

From Portuguese classics steeped in history to big-name chains and burgeoning newbies, Lisbon boasts some of the best hotels in the world. And how do they claim that title? By offering all the services you need to make your stay as unfussy as possible – and even some services you've never thought of before. These are places designed to cater for the higher echelons of society, the kind who refuse to accept anything less than perfect. So find your perfect stay with a look through our pick of the best luxury hotels in Lisbon. Lisbon’s best luxury hotels at a glance 💕 Best for couples: Four Seasons 📍 Best in the city centre: ME Lisbon 🎀 Best boutique: The Lumiares How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. Along with our brilliant team over at Time Out Lisbon, every hotel on this list has been individually reviewed and selected for a reason: we’ve been there, we think it’s great and we’d genuinely recommend it. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🏘️ Discover the best Airbnbs in Lisbon

Whether you’re an avid sunbather, sandcastle builder, swimmer or stroller, there are plenty of things that go into making a truly great beach. Is the scenery what you’re craving, or is it warm limpid waters? Are you a fan of endless stretches of sand, or more partial to charcoal-coloured pebbles? Thankfully, you don’t need to venture all the way to the Caribbean for brilliantly white shores, or all the way up into the mountains for some seriously dramatic landscapes. From the black sand of Iceland and the rugged coasts of Norway to the white sand of Croatia and tiny coves of Italy, Europe’s got us covered. Grab your sunnies, your beach towel, your bucket and spade – here’s our roundup of the continent's very best beaches. RECOMMENDED:🌃The best city breaks in Europe🌤️The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🏖️The best beaches in the world💕The most beautiful places in the world

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

Gig-tripping (that is, planning your holiday around a – you guessed it – gig) is not exactly a new phenomenon, but is instead proving to be a continuing trend of how we plan our holidays. Not only does planning a break around an event like seeing your favourite band instill the motivation you need to actually book, but it might well take you to cool, weird, and underrated places that you won’t have otherwise considered visiting.  In a brand new report published by travel search engine KAYAK, it seems that 44 percent of Gen Z plan on travelling for a music event this year. With that in mind, Time Out has compiled a list of all the most anticipated gigs, tours, and music events taking place across the world in 2026, which you most definitely should be travelling for.  RECOMMENDED:⚽ The biggest sport events worth travelling for in 2026🏜️ Time Out editors on where you should travel in 2026🌍 The best new things to do in the world this year Liv Kelly is Time Out’s travel writer. 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.

Things are getting more and more expensive here in Europe, and many of our reliably ‘cheap’ cities aren’t so cheap anymore. The hotspots in Greece, Spain, Italy and more that are plagued with overtourism are seeing hiked prices to match, and starting to look startingly similar across the board. But don’t fear: if budgets are tight this year, there’s still plenty of spots that won’t break the bank.  The best part? On the most part, this list of budget-friendly destinations tend to come hand in hand with other wins – we mean less tourists, less crowds, and the flights there are likely to be much cheaper too. Of course, it goes without saying that a ‘cheap city’ is highly subjective, depending on a whole load of factors: which city you’ve travelled in from, what time of year you’re visiting, how bougie your tastes are and all the rest of it. But the spots you’ll find below are lively, culture-packed, and generally incredibly good value for money. Read on for the cheapest (and best) cities to visit in Europe in 2026.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best city breaks in Europe for 2026🌃 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe 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, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

  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 w

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

What’s the vibe?  Picture crisp white tablecloths, immaculately manicured waiters and an elevated, classy atmosphere, and you’ve pretty much got the opposite of Halisco. This is not the place for a formal evening dinner, but it most definitely is the place to take someone you’re trying to impress. Lip-smacking cocktails, inexplicably tasty Mexican-inspired small plates and an efficient, friendly, knowledgeable team of locals are what make this place so damn brilliant – and I bet my margarita that you’ll be telling your friends about it.  What are the prices like? The menu here follows a small-plates format – you’ll have snacks sitting around or just below £4, small plates, which range roughly from £8-£12, and of course the tacos, which tend to start at £9.50 for two. Lucky enough to swing by in the summer months? There could well be a salad and ceviche section, which last year started at £6. Mix it up, and don’t expect things to arrive in order.  What should I order? Halisco’s menu changes seasonally, but be sure to start your dinner with corn chips and guac, order the tenderstem broccoli (if it’s available) in whatever form it comes, and – even if you’re a meat eater – the oyster mushroom birria tacos. To wash it down, my go-tos are either a hibiscus margarita or a modelo chelada.  What’s worth visiting nearby? The newly opened Bar Halisco! Perched just over the road is Halisco’s brand-new sister venue, which opened just in time for National Margarita Day 2025. It’s got all

Despite being labelled by a cursive, neon pink signpost above its entrance, you could easily miss Viajante87 – it’s hidden in plain sight amidst the noise and fluorescence of Notting Hill Gate, and once you’re inside, feels miles away from all that too. The room is draped in moody layers and furnishings of rich teal with touches of gold, giving it a particularly luxe feel which is matched by the vibe of the service. Everything here is quite formal: we were met by a security guard who radioed a host to collect us at the bottom of the stairs, and, behind a heavy velvet curtain, were greeted with a cheery and unnervingly synchronised ‘hola!’ from the bartenders. That’s because, as is detailed on the cocktail menu, Viajante87 is based around the concept of ‘drinking like a local’, with your choices all inspired by flavours which hail from Central and South America. The three main sections on the menu are organised to mimic the stages of a journey: they’re branded as ‘comfortable’ (aperitif-like drinks), ‘curious’ (a little stronger) and ‘courageous’ (digestifs). If you’re feeling really courageous, you could even ignore the order in which they’ve designed the menu, though this lot clearly know what they’re doing.  Order this On the ‘be curious’ page of the menu, you’ll find the Pura Pache, a clean and fruity long drink which is a good light cocktail to kick things off. But if you’re a fan of bitter, negroni-esque flavours, don’t skip over the Blood Moon.  Time Out tip While this

There are national parks of all kinds scattered across the planet, from dense, tropical patches of lush greenery and wildlife in Costa Rica to glacial lagoons and ice caves in Iceland. But Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is up there with the most magnificent of all (in fact, we named it our favourite national park on the planet).  With granite mountains that jut towards the sky like shards of glass, expansive blue lakes and verdant lenga forests, the views here are some of the most sought-after in the world by hikers. This place is on many a bucket list, and excitingly, an opportunity to travel to the region for free has just landed. Interested? Here is everything you need to know.  Las Torres Patagonia launches a campaign for volunteers For the third year running, tourism company Las Torres Patagonia is running a scheme dubbed ‘10 Volunteers for 10 Days’. It invites travellers to enter a competition and win one of – you guessed it – 10 coveted places to stay in Patagonia for free.  Recommended: Love cats? This Greek island is seeking cat sanctuary volunteers in exchange for free housing.  In partnership with SKY Airlines, Las Torres Patagonia is inviting people from Chile, Brazil, Canada, the UK and the US to partake in rebuilding and restoring trails that lead to the Base Torres viewpoint.  Applicants must be at least 21 years old, and to throw your hat in the ring, you’ll need to submit a video via Instagram Stories using the ‘Your Turn’ button on @lastorres.patagoni

The Milan Winter Olympics have finally kicked off, blessing us with some top-tier sporting entertainment that’ll hopefully get us through the final few weeks of darkness and dreary weather. But you might have noticed something different about the official title of a competing nation: the Czech Republic, or ‘Czechia’, as it’s known in the competition. Has the country officially changed its name, or does the shortened title only apply in certain circumstances? We’re here to explain. Below is a guide to why the Czech Republic is also known as Czechia. Why is Czech Republic now called Czechia? Czechia and the Czech Republic have both been used in an official capacity for years (since 2016, in fact), with the former being simply a shortened form. For the last two years, however, the Czech Republic has only been used in things like official government documents, legal correspondence and embassy business. Sort of how France is called the ‘French Republic’ in some very formal contexts. Czechia, on the other hand, is what the country would prefer to be called in less formal situations – stuff like literary works and newspapers, as well as by people representing the country like sportspeople. For example, ‘Czechia’ is the official name of the national men’s football team, listed as such by UEFA and FIFA, and it is increasingly being used by commentators and pundits for football tournaments, including during the UEFA Euros 2024. Cast your minds back to the Paris 2024 Olympics, and Team

Our dating lives have always been a hot topic of conversation, but major societal shifts in how we meet people, what our intentions are and how often we have sex feel more prevalent than ever before.  Over the last couple of years, talk of a ‘sex recession’ and data revealing that Gen Z are having less sex than their predecessors has emerged, but what does our knowledge of sex in different cities all over the world reveal about our habits? Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Time Out has looked into the results of our latest survey, which asked 18,500 urbanites living in the world’s major cities how often they had sex. The list below is ranked by the proportion of locals who responded ‘at least once a week’, so let’s take a look.  Recommended: The best (and worst) cities for dating and finding love, according to locals.  Topping the ranking in joint first place (where 67 percent of respondents said they were gettin’ it on at least once a week) was Macau on the south coast of China and Krakow, Poland’s second city.  Following closely behind in second place are Guadalajara, Sao Paulo and Luxembourg, where 66 percent of people we spoke to are getting intimate on the weekly, and Porto came in third, with 64 percent.  Overall, Brazil was unveiled to be the sexiest country, with three different cities claiming a top 20 spot, and Mexico wasn’t too far behind, with two hubs making our ranking. Did your city make the ranks? Scroll on to find out.  These are the 20 cities having the most sex Ma

Cities have personality, just like people, and while each one is unique and brilliant, landing in a new place and being embraced with open arms is a pretty dreamy feeling when you’re travelling.  Time Out conducted its own research into the planet’s most diverse and inclusive hubs, which spot-lit London, Brighton, Melbourne and New York as the top places for feeling welcome, but Booking.com’s fourteenth Annual Traveller Review Awards have just provided us with some fresh insight into the world’s friendliest places.  The ranking is based on more than 370 million verified online reviews, and claiming the top spot as the world’s most welcoming place of all was Montepulciano, a medieval hilltop town in southern Tuscany.  This place has a small population of just 14,000 people, but tourism has been integral to its economic prosperity over the last 60 years, so it’s understandable that visitors continue to be greeted warmly. It’s also pedestrian-friendly with lots of car-free streets, boasts quintessentially rustic Renaissance architecture and shares its name with a delicious red wine – it’d be an excellent contender for a road trip visiting Italy’s ever-growing list of beautiful towns and villages.  Magong in Taiwan claims second place, and San Martín de los Andes in Argentina claims third, but scroll for the top 10 of lesser-known but ridiculously welcoming places that are well worth travelling to.  These are the world’s 10 most welcoming cities, according to Booking.com Montepu

Spain has a sprawling railway network relied upon by thousands of locals and travellers each day, but there will be a significant reduction in services this week due to a nationwide strike.  Under Spanish law, a minimum service must continue to ensure commuters aren’t left stranded, but so far, euronews reports that more than 330 high-speed and medium-distance trains have been cancelled, leading to a highly disruptive week for those who rely on train travel.  Below is a roundup of everything you need to know about the rail strikes in Spain, including how each operator has been affected, why workers are striking, and how you can go about claiming compensation.  Why are train drivers striking in Spain?  In January, following several rail accidents in Spain – including the deadliest in decades, which tragically killed 45 and injured over 150 people – the Spanish Railroad Engineers and Trainmen’s Union called for the strike to improve safety standards across the country’s railway network.  According to Spanish paper El Mundo, a handful of specialised train drivers, hired by state-owned network manager Adif, were apparently left without work for extended periods. This is just one part of a wider criticism of Spain’s rail infrastructure maintenance.  There were three rounds of talks between the Union and Ministry of Transportation, but the two parties failed to reach an agreement.  Which services are affected?  Even during strike action, Spanish law dictates that essential public s

Resorts tentaculaires en bord d’océan ou boutiques-hôtels nichés en plein centre historique, adresses contemporaines et innovantes ou refuges pleins de charme et de rusticité : les hôtels existent sous toutes les formes, et la signature d’un bon établissement ne tient pas seulement à la qualité du service ou à l’emplacement, mais aussi (surtout) à vos goûts personnels. Cela dit, un éclairage d’expert ne fait jamais de mal. Et il n’y a pas si longtemps, le World’s 50 Best dévoilait son palmarès des hôtels les plus spectaculaires de la planète pour 2025. Mieux : pour compléter cette liste, la plateforme a aussi levé le voile sur une sélection des ouvertures les plus fastueuses, désirables et idylliques que l’on pourra réserver cette année, avec, à la clé, quelques adresses franchement renversantes. La première adresse n’est autre qu’Amanvari, un ensemble de villas modernes posé le long de la mer de Cortés, en Basse-Californie, au Mexique. Ce que la marque décrit comme un « design organique et contemporain » se traduit par une palette de tons terreux, une présence marquée du bois et d’immenses baies vitrées du sol au plafond, pensées pour laisser la nature environnante s’infiltrer jusque dans les intérieurs. Autre ouverture à surveiller de près pour les amoureux de nature : le Kulu Ora Lodge, signé Wildplaces Africa, planté au cœur du parc national de Murchison Falls, en Ouganda. Son inauguration est prévue au début de l’année, avec 11 suites individuelles sous toile, chacune éq

Parfois, les bâtiments qui abritent de grandes œuvres sont eux-mêmes remarquables, comme c’est le cas du Château de Chantilly :  115 hectares, 23 bâtiments (dont deux châteaux), 32 000 m2 de surface intérieure. Ce château du XIVe siècle, reconstruit au XIXe après avoir été endommagé durant la Révolution française, se situe dans l’Oise, au nord de Paris, et accueille le musée Condé. Il conserve la deuxième plus importante collection d’art en France après le Louvre, avec notamment des œuvres de Raphaël, Poussin et Fra Angelico, ainsi qu’une salle de lecture réunissant livres anciens et manuscrits médiévaux. En 2025, il a été élu « monument préféré des Français » à l’issue d’un sondage organisé par France TV. Comme le Louvre, le site nécessite aujourd’hui d’importants travaux de rénovation, que ses gestionnaires prévoient de financer en faisant appel à la générosité du public. Au cours des six dernières années, depuis l’arrêt du financement par l’Aga Khan fin 2020, les restaurations ont été prises en charge par les Amis du musée Condé et les Amis du domaine de c. L’an dernier, les 658 000 visiteurs ont généré 12,7 millions d’euros de recettes, mais un récent communiqué annonce le lancement d’une « grande campagne de levée de fonds » destinée à financer les « besoins urgents » du site. Deux opérations majeures de restauration et de réaménagement à venir : la remise en état du clos et du couvert du château d’Enghien, ainsi que la création de nouvelles réserves pour le musée Condé

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id="request-WEB:94ce547c-fd4a-4742-a77c-850ba5f97769-5" data-testid="conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> Que vous juriez par la margherita la plus orthodoxe ou par les pizzas chargées jusqu’au vertige, que votre camp soit New York, Detroit, Naples ou une interprétation plus personnelle, chacun projette sa propre idée de la pizza parfaite. Partout sur la planète, les villes se sont approprié le plat et l’ont façonné à leur manière. Nous avons donc sollicité notre réseau international de rédacteurs pour repérer, chez eux, les pizzas les plus marquantes. Résultat : une nouvelle sélection signée Time Out, dédiée aux meilleures pizzas du monde. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id="request-WEB:94ce547c-fd4a-4742-a77c-850ba5f97769-6" data-testid="conversation-turn-14" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> Les meilleures pizzas du monde selon Time Out Le classement tout juste sorti des meilleures pizzas du monde rassemble la capricciosa de 180grammi Pizzeria Romana à (vous l’aviez deviné) Rome, la SRP Marinara de Short Road Pizza à Londres, et bien sûr une margherita de la Pizzeria da Attilio, au berceau napolitain. Mais une création domine toutes les autres. La meilleure pizza du monde en 2026 se trouve à New

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id="request-WEB:a5790c02-782f-4d25-ba75-605b9fb2b143-10" data-testid="conversation-turn-22" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> La majoria de nosaltres recordem esperar amb ansietat el dia del nostre aniversari per poder beure legalment en públic, però sembla que, en alguns locals nocturns de l'Àsia oriental, els clients s’enfronten a un altre límit d’edat: quan es fan massa grans. A principis d’aquest any, Tori Yaro Dogenzaka, una izakaya –un tipus de bar informal japonès– al districte de Shibuya de Tòquio, va posar un cartell que diu: “Entrada limitada a clients d’entre 29 i 39 anys. Aquesta és un izakaya per a generacions joves. Pub només per a menors de 40.” En lletra petita s’especifica que els clients més grans poden ser admesos sempre que hi hagi algú de 39 anys o menys al seu grup, i que amics i familiars dels empleats estan exempts del límit. A més, tècnicament no hi ha manera de fer complir legalment aquesta norma. Segons el Japan Today, el personal de la porta comprovarà si els clients estan en una “condició adequada”, tot i que no queda del tot clar si es refereix a la seva vestimenta o a la quantitat d’alcohol que han consumit. Els límits d’edat màxims són una raresa a Tòquio: de fet, Tori Yaro Dogenzaka forma part d’una cadena, però la sucursal de Shibuya és l’única que ha introduït aquesta restricció. Tot i això, aquest

Pasarse todo el día vagueando sin nada mejor que hacer que jugar, alimentar y, en general, mimar a unos cuantos amigos felinos ya es el sueño de cualquier ailurófilo (amante de los gatos), pero ¿tener la oportunidad de hacerlo en una isla griega, en verano y gratis? Eso sí que es una combinación perfecta. Y esto es precisamente lo que Syros Cats ofrece a los voluntarios dispuestos a ayudar. El santuario, que funciona desde los años 90 y es considerado pionero en el movimiento de bienestar animal de la isla, busca personas "en forma, maduras, sanas e independientes" para que se apunten a estancias de larga duración, de como mínimo de un mes. La misión y las tareas Su misión general es la que cabría esperar: el santuario gestiona la población de gatos callejeros mediante el método TNR (esterilización humanitaria), controla su salud, proporciona atención veterinaria cuando es necesario y los mantiene alimentados. Las tareas que se asignarán a los voluntarios incluyen: Limpieza y alimentación. Socialización de los rescates más jóvenes para prepararlos para futuros hogares. La esencial "sesión de mimos" con los gatitos. Aunque parece una manera encantadora de pasar unas semanas, el trabajo de este y de otro santuario importante es integral para la identidad de la isla. Un cambio de paradigma Gracias a la labor de Syros Cats y de God’s Little People Cat Rescue, la relación entre los gatos y los lugareños ha pasado de la animosidad al respeto mutuo, y ahora la isla se enorgullece

Passar-se tot el dia gandulejant sense res millor per fer que jugar, alimentar i, en general, amanyagar uns quants amics felins ja és el somni de qualsevol ailuròfil (amant dels gats), però tenir l'oportunitat de fer-ho en una illa grega, a l'estiu i de franc? Aquesta sí que és una combinació perfecta. I això és precisament el que Syros Cats ofereix als voluntaris disposats a ajudar. El santuari, que funciona des dels anys 90 i és considerat pioner en el moviment de benestar animal de l'illa, busca persones "en forma, madures, sanes i independents" perquè s'hi apuntin per a estades de llarga durada, com a mínim d'un mes. La missió i les tasques La seva missió general és la que caldria esperar: el santuari gestiona la població de gats de carrer mitjançant el mètode TNR (esterilització humanitària), controla la seva salut, proporciona atenció veterinària quan és necessari i els manté alimentats. Les tasques que s'assignaran als voluntaris inclouen: Neteja i alimentació. Socialització dels rescats més joves per preparar-los per a futures llars. L’essencial "sessió de moixaines" amb els gatets. Tot i que sembla una manera encantadora de passar unes setmanes, la feina d'aquest i d'un altre santuari important és integral per a la identitat de l'illa. Un canvi de paradigma Gràcies a la tasca de Syros Cats i de God’s Little People Cat Rescue, la relació entre els gats i els vilatans ha passat de l'animositat al respecte mutu, i ara l'illa s'enorgulleix de la seva població felina. "

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id="request-WEB:a5790c02-782f-4d25-ba75-605b9fb2b143-16" data-testid="conversation-turn-34" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> La mayoría de nosotros recordamos esperar con ansiedad el día de nuestro cumpleaños para poder beber legalmente en público, pero parece que, en algunos locales nocturnos del este de Asia, los clientes se enfrentan a otro límite de edad: cuando se hacen demasiado mayores. A principios de este año, Tori Yaro Dogenzaka, una izakaya –un tipo de bar japonés informal– en el distrito de Shibuya de Tokio, colocó un cartel que dice: “Entrada limitada a clientes de entre 29 y 39 años. Esta es una izakaya para generaciones jóvenes. Pub solo para menores de 40.” En letra pequeña se especifica que los clientes mayores pueden ser admitidos siempre que haya alguien de 39 años o menos en su grupo, y que amigos y familiares de los empleados están exentos del límite. Además, técnicamente no hay manera de hacer cumplir legalmente esta norma. Según Japan Today, el personal de la puerta comprobará si los clientes están en una “condición adecuada”, aunque no queda del todo claro si se refiere a su vestimenta o a la cantidad de alcohol que han consumido. Los límites de edad máximos son una rareza en Tokio: de hecho, Tori Yaro Dogenzaka forma parte de una cadena, pero la sucursal de Shibuya es la única que ha introducido esta restri