Liv Kelly

Solo female travel has gone far beyond ‘having a moment’ as more women than ever before continue to jet off on their own adventures, and it doesn’t look like the trend is going anywhere. That’s where we come in – Time Out has already compiled a guide on how to maximise your safety and minimise your stress on your first, third, or thirtieth solo trip, but now we’re here with a comprehensive guide to the best destinations in Europe. So, from whole countries which are known for their safety to cities with some of the world’s most outstanding public transport – all complimented with a helping of brilliant culture, pretty streets and impeccable local food, of course – here are our top picks for the best solo female travel destinations in Europe, with tips by our editors.  📍 READ MORE: Time Out’s ultimate guide to Europe Liv Kelly is Time Out’s travel writer. 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. 

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.  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 destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to

Whether you’re a fully-fledged railfan or just a traveller who loves convenience, 2024 has been an unmatched year when it comes to new night services. Countries throughout Europe, in bids to make travelling more planet-friendly and affordable, have launched countless sleeper routes this year, meaning most of us now have plenty of motivation to swap flights for night trains on our next trip. In other words, sleeper trains are back, baby, and at Time Out, we’re here for it. With the option to hop on a train, journey thousands of miles and wake up in your destination (hopefully with enough energy to go out and explore), night services are kind of ideal scenarios, right? And luckily, you’ve got us train afficionados on hand to point you in the right direction. So, pack your bag, embark your cabin and settle in – here are the most exciting sleeper trains we can’t wait to ride in 2025.  RECOMMENDED:🌤️The most scenic railway journeys in Europe🗺️The ultimate Interrail itinerary for Europe🚂The most beautiful European train journeys from London🚞The best train journeys in the world 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. 

Now that the festive season is well and truly over, we can’t be the only ones who have stopped and suddenly felt the urge to type ‘symptoms of vitamin D deficiency’ into Google. There are a good couple of months of dark evenings and chilly temperatures ahead for those residing in the northern hemisphere, after all, so why not beat the January blues and look over your options for some sun? Plenty of places bask in warmer temperatures at this time of year. But rather than fight for beach space in Tenerife, why not think outside the box? From a black sand beach town in Madeira to an off-grid Brazilian island, these are some of our favourite beyond-the-obvious destinations for a hit of winter sun, all with temperatures above the mid-teens (Celsius, obvs).  RECOMMENDED:🏰 The most underrated travel destinations in the world🗺️ Time Out editors on where you should travel in 2026🌍 The best new things to do in the world this yearLiv 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.

A new year is upon us. Many will be locking in on a new gym routine. Others will be embarking on Dry January. But you? You’re setting your sights on seeing more of the world in 2026. And we’re right there with you – there’s no better time than now to start dreaming and planning some big adventures for the year ahead. So, where to go? Our Time Out editors, from South Africa to Sydney, have a few ideas up their sleeves. After all, this lucky lot make a living from exploring their corners of the world, discovering the next best cities, cool neighbourhoods and emerging travel destinations. Our recommended 2026 travel hotspots include Unesco’s next World Book Capital in Morocco, a new thermal wellness destination in the Canadian Rockies, unspoiled beach towns in Brazil – and many, many more where that came from. This is Time Out’s rundown of the best places to travel in 2026 – and how to plan the perfect trip in each.RECOMMENDED:🤩 The 26 best new things to do in the world in 2026🎵 The biggest and best music festivals to go to this year🖼️ 19 exhibitions worth travelling for in 2026 Grace Beard is Time Out’s travel editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Um novo ano começou. Muitos vão se dedicar a uma nova rotina de academia. Outros devem embarcar no Dry January. Mas você? Se você decidiu conhecer mais do mundo em 2026, nós estamos com você. Não há momento melhor do que agora para começar a sonhar e planejar grandes aventuras do ano. Então, para onde ir? Os editores da Time Out, da África do Sul a Sydney, têm algumas ótimas ideias. Afinal, esse grupo privilegiado vive explorando seus próprios cantos do mundo, descobrindo as próximas grandes cidades, bairros mais descolados e destinos de viagem emergentes. As recomendações para 2026 incluem desde a próxima Capital Mundial do Livro da Unesco, no Marrocos, até um novo destino de bem-estar termal nas Montanhas Rochosas do Canadá, passando por vilarejos de praia ainda intocados no Brasil, entre muitos outros lugares. Este é o guia da Time Out com os melhores destinos para viajar em 2026 e dicas de como planejar a viagem perfeita para cada um deles!

As much as Christmas trees, turkey and a mildly overworked Santa have become staples of the festive season, so has the music that soundtracks this cheer-soaked time of year. Christmas songs don’t just endure – many end up becoming the crown jewels of an artist’s entire career. From golden oldies by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Bing Crosby, to ‘80s icons like Wham! and The Pogues, to modern favourites from Ariana Grande and Leona Lewis, these tunes have embedded themselves into our seasonal rituals. What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time? That honour still belongs to Bing Crosby’s 1942 classic ‘White Christmas’. With over 50 million sales, it’s not only the biggest Christmas record in history – it’s the best-selling song of all time, full stop. Guinness World Records first crowned it back in 1955, and it’s held onto the title ever since. What is the most-streamed Christmas song of all time? Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ may trail Crosby in pure sales (a mere 16 million), but streaming has turned it into a seasonal juggernaut. It finally hit No.1 in both the UK and US decades after its release and became the first Christmas song to pass 2 billion Spotify streams. Hot on its heels: Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ (1.83 billion) and Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ (1.27 billion). Are there any new Christmas songs for 2025? The past decade has delivered plenty of modern holiday staples, from Ariana Grande to Sabrina Carpenter to Cher. As

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 most underrated travel destinations in Europe📍 The most beautiful places in Europe At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 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. 

December 2025: Cool, crispy weather and far less daylight can only mean one thing - Sunday roast season is here. 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 Bistro Sable for a great one), as well as nooks and crannies to hunker down in as the city gets colder and way more snuggly. There are a couple of posh restaurants in the mix too, with a Nordic roast at the fancy Ekstedt at the Yard, and a meat feast at The Quality Chop House. We also have a new and worthy Number 1; the simple, spectacular roast at London’s OG organic pub, The Duke of Cambridge.  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 perfect roast potatoes

2020 feels like a lifetime ago. In fact, as we enter 2026, we’re officially closer to the end of the decade than the start. Although life has (sort of) gone back to normal, one thing that changed forever during the pandemic was office life. Remember the days before working from home on a Friday? Us neither. While most of us have settled into a half-office, half-home working hybrid set-up, others have taken the opportunity to untether themselves entirely from the workplace and signed up to fully remote jobs. No longer tied to one place, some of this lucky lot have copped themselves visas enabling them to work in a different country every few years (or months). Enter: the digital nomad.  While there are downsides to the digital nomad lifestyle, it’s still easy to see why so many are choosing to uproot and move across the world. Many destinations are selling themselves as idyllic remote-working spots, with visas that allow you to live and work there for up to a year – or sometimes even longer. The only catch is that you usually need to meet a minimum salary threshold. Here’s a guide to the countries offering digital nomad visas right now, and how you can qualify. And here’s what it’s actually like to be a digital nomad – and how to become one yourself. RECOMMENDED:🌃 The world’s best cities🏘️ The world’s coolest neighbourhoods

January 2026: Take advantage of the big post-Christmas lull to beat the crowds and explore London’s museums this January. The capital’s iconic institutions will be blissfully quiet as you catch up with last year's biggest openings, from Wes Anderson at the Design Museum to Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A. Don't miss the final weeks of the Barbican's iconoclastic fashion show Dirty Looks, or neglect to navigate your way to British Library's intriguing Secret Maps exhibition, both of which close this month. 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

タイムアウト東京 > トラベル>2026年、世界で注目するべき26のこと 「死ぬまでにやっておきたい」リストに長年入っている項目を検討するのもよいが、新たな刺激を求めているのなら、2026年はまったく新しい旅行体験ができるはずだ。 野外美術館での宿泊や古代の景観が残る地を電動自転車で巡る旅、雄大な野生動物保護区のジップラインでの滑空、さらには日食の最中に開かれるイベントまで、そのラインナップは実に多彩。この先12カ月、経験した人がほとんどいない、発想もスケールも一味違う出来事が山ほど控えている。 ここでは、タイムアウトワールドワイドが発表した、最もクールで、奇抜で、刺激的な「2026年、世界で注目するべき26のこと」を紹介する。 関連記事『2026年に訪れるべき「世界最高の観光村」が発表』

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?  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.  

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.

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

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Given it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily), Sardinia brags quite a lot of coastline – 2,000 km, to be exact. Scenic beaches aren’t hard to come by here, but Delphina’s Valle dell’Erica occupies a particularly glorious spot on the island’s northern tip, on a plush green hillside where the coastal breeze ripples through the grass. Sounds lovely, right? On a clear day you can see across to Corsica, and when it’s hazy – as it was on my visit – you’re still surrounded by the ocean. Long story short, spectacular views are guaranteed.  Such vistas are best soaked in from the panoramic breakfast terrace in the main hotel building. Incidentally, the breakfast buffet is the only place where you’ll actually remember you’re in a resort. Valle Dell’Erica feels more like a small hilltop town: there are seven bars, seven restaurants, four pools, an enormous spa and a whopping 273 rooms. This sprawling complex houses two separate hotels: Hotel Erica (a slightly larger space with 148 rooms, catered to families) and Hotel La Licciola (a smaller, couple-oriented hotel, where 17 of the 125 rooms have access to an exclusive area and private pool). Rooms are cloistered in small blocks of three or four, each comfortably if plainly furnished, and are built with local granite and cork. From the resort’s beaches, the buildings appear to dissipate into the land – the brand calls this design ‘low visual impact’, a move to protect Sardinia’s coastline from the threat of towe

Landing in Keflavik on a frosty 2C afternoon is a bit of a shock to the system compared to the balmy October temperatures of the UK, but once we start winding through the snow-dusted, ash-coloured peaks that loom moodily over Iceland’s coast, the biting cold feels appropriate.  Thankfully, the nippy feeling doesn’t last long. ION’s collection of hotels includes four properties – ION City and Hotel Von (starting rates are €430 and €175 respectively) where we stay in Reykjavik, Hotel Budir (from €277), our first stop nestled cosily between the mountains and the lapping shore of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and ION Adventure (€565) which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. Each embody the Nordic concept of ‘hygge’, that feeling of convivial cosiness that you can only really experience in such perishingly cold places.  All are intrinsically Icelandic, but ION Adventure is the true show-stopper. A sleek glass box emerging from the moss-laden Mount Hengill, the hotel is a bold contrast to the tumbling volcanic landscape around it. But that landscape is still incorporated into the design, with furniture made from locally-sheered wool and actual lava. Sustainability is at the heart of these designs – even the sinks are made from recycled tires – and much of the interior is crafted by Icelandic architects. The hallway leading to the brand-new wing of 23 rooms (where we stayed) features bare concrete walls which will not be painted – paint is bad for the environment, guys – an

Quando se ouve “nocturismo”, termo criado para descrever viagens com actividades nocturnas divertidas, curiosas e um pouco estranhas, a tendência é pensar primeiro em destinos de “astroturismo”, isto é, observação de estrelas, reservas de Céu Escuro e eventos celestes. No entanto, “nocturismo” é um conceito amplo e aplica-se a qualquer destino preparado para a exploração depois de escurecer. Coisas como ver monumentos famosos em visitas guiadas nocturnas, cultura até tarde e safaris ao crepúsculo entram neste universo. A tendência tem crescido no último ano. Falta saber onde estão os melhores sítios para a viver em 2026. A Radical Storage, uma plataforma de armazenamento de bagagens, fez um estudo e avaliou 50 destinos segundo quatro factores, com as seguintes ponderações: experiências (número de visitas nocturnas e actividades semelhantes, com peso de 40%), factores naturais (poluição luminosa e média de horas de luz diária, também 40%), segurança (grau de segurança ao andar sozinho à noite, segundo os habitantes locais, 10%) e transportes (custo e disponibilidade de transportes após o anoitecer, 10%). Fotografia: Shutterstock Então, qual é o melhor destino para o “nocturismo”? Roma. A capital italiana liderou a tabela com uma pontuação global de 6,07 em 10, destacando-se sobretudo na categoria de experiências, com 9,2. Oferece 305 visitas nocturnas diferentes, muitas bem avaliadas por viajantes, desde explorações ao crepúsculo no Coliseu a cinemas ao ar livre e mercados d

Seek out some good cheap eats, book your accommodation in advance and travel outside of peak season – we’ve all got our ways of pinching the pennies when visiting Europe’s best cities.  But, really, the best thing you can do to enjoy Europe on a budget is look beyond the big hitters like Rome, Amsterdam and Barcelona. That’s why we’ve scoured Europe and compiled a packed list of destinations which are not only kind on the wallet, but also come with subsequent advantages such as fewer crowds and cheaper flight options.  So, where is the most budget-friendly place for a city break in 2026? Well, according to our research, bragging pints for a mere €2.30 (that’s just £1.97) and a one-night stay in an Airbnb of around €40 (only £34), it’s – drum roll, please! – Sarajevo!  That’s right: the Bosnia and Herzegovina capital, which is backdropped by the lush Dinaric Alps and divided by the Miljacka River, is our top recommendation for a budget-friendly city break.  Photograph: Shutterstock What should you do in Sarajevo? Head to covered food market Gradska tržnica Markale and fill your boots with burek (a flaky, savoury traditional pastry) before stopping for a couple of those beers or glasses of wine (both from as little as €2). Oh, and Caffe Divan is a brilliant spot for proper Bosnian coffee.  Not only are prices low for dining, drinking and exploring, but unlike a lot of destinations, there’s generally very little pressure to spend – we’d advise you luxuriate in exploring the pr

At Time Out Travel, it’s our job not only to show you all the brilliant things to eat, drink, see and do in mega-destinations like London, Paris, Berlin and Rome, but also to shine a light on the overlooked places which are well worthy of just as much attention.  That’s why, at the beginning of each year, we call on our international network of knowledgeable editors and ask them where they’re excited to travel to this year – and share the list with you, of course.  For 2026, our annual roundup features UNESCO’s soon-to-be-crowned World Book Capital, Rabat, the grand opening of a brand-new pedestrian suspension bridge in Aoraki/Mount Cook in New Zealand, and Central Vietnam, made more accessible than ever before thanks to a surge in international flights.  But, where are we heading in Europe? Well, according to Time Out’s travel editor Grace Beard, Hamburg should be on your radar. Germany’s second city is already an established, culture-packed city, but new additions like the brand-new UBS Digital Art Museum (from Tokyo’s teamLabs) along with a state-of-the-art opera house in HafenCity, plus reinvented wartime bunkers and shiny new lakeside hotels, means 2026 is a particularly good time to soak it all up.  Photograph: Shutterstock Over in the UK, Cirencester, which boasts ‘an elegant collision of architectural styles, bags of Roman history at the Corinium Museum and the Amphitheatre, fabulous shopping options at the markets, a solid roster of pubs and restaurants,’ is one fo

When you hear ‘noctourism’, a term coined to describe holidays with fun, cool and weird nighttime activities, your mind might first be drawn to destinations popular for ‘astrotourism’ – that is, stargazing, Dark Sky reserves and celestial events.  However, noctourism is a broad term, and can apply to any destinations primed for after-dark exploration. Stuff like seeing famous landmarks on nighttime city tours, late-night culture and twilight safaris all fall under the umbrella of noctourism.  It’s been a growing travel trend over the past year or so – but where are the best places to experience it in 2026? Recommended: Time Out editors on where you should travel in 2026.  Luggage storage platform Radical Storage has done some research and evaluated 50 destinations on four different factors, which were weighted as follows: experiences (this is the number of night tours and similar activities, weighted at 40 percent), natural factors (light pollution and average daylight hours – also 40 percent), safety (how safe it is to walk alone at night, according to locals, weighted at 10 percent), transport (the affordability and availability of after-dark transport, weighed at 10 percent). Photograph: Shutterstock So, where is the best place for noctourism? Well, it’s (drum roll, please) Rome! That Italian capital topped the ranks with an overall index score of 6.07 out of 10, fairing particularly well in the experience category with a score of 9.2. It does, after all, offer 305 diffe

There are obvious metrics to assess when you’re evaluating how green, walkable, cultured and diverse a city is, but how powerful? There’s a little more nuance to that, and readily stepping in to take on the job is the aptly-named Global Power City Index.  Across six categories, urban hubs all over the planet have been evaluated on their ‘magnetism’, which this report defines as their ‘comprehensive power to attract people, capital and enterprises from around the world’.  The 72 metrics assessed fall into these categories, which are economy (GDP per capita, employment levels, wage rate); research and development (number of patents, startups and presence of top universities); cultural interaction (proximity to World Heritage Sites and number of theatres, museums, stadiums and hotel rooms); livability (life expectancy and rent prices); environment (air quality and waste recycle rate); and accessibility (the price of a cab and the number of international flights).  Recommended: These are the world’s 50 best cities, according to Time Out.  Topping the list for no less than the 14th consecutive year is London, which scored particularly well in the cultural interaction and accessibility categories, gaining an overall score of 1642.2 out of a possible 2,700.  Photograph: Secchi Smith Within its vicinity, London has six different international airports, plus a sprawling and trusted Underground network and rapidly expanding cycling infrastructure. As for its cultural offering, on top

January is the month for travel planning – we’ve all got a bit more time to evaluate where in the world we really want to visit in the upcoming year, and there’s shedloads of inspiration coming out of all the world’s most trusted travel publications.  Time Out has just unveiled its list of the best places to travel in 2026, all of them expertly selected by our writers and editors, but the New York Times has also weighed in with a sprawling, 52-strong list of enticing destinations.  Topping that list, ranking higher than Armenia (in 20), Assisi in Italy (32nd place) and Rio Pastaza Watershed in Ecuador (in 47th) is what the publication has dubbed ‘Revolutionary America’. It’s the country’s 250th birthday, after all, and celebrations marking the anniversary will be held all over the States. There’ll be two new galleries and a red, white and blue to-do pomp and parade in Philadelphia (where the Declaration of Independence was born) to battle re-enactments in New Jersey and a very special July 4 concert on the lawn of the US Capitol.  ShutterstockPhiladelphia skyline But that’s not the only big birthday celebration on the list, as Route 66 also turns 100 this year. The centennial also featured on Time Out’s ranking of the 26 best new things to do in the world this year, and stops along the almost 4,000km highway will host road rallies, festivals of vintage cars, family-friendly activities and loads more, which all begins on April 30 in Missouri with a celebratory concert.  Loo

Muitas vezes, o aeroporto de onde se parte ou a companhia com que se voa depende apenas da maior comodidade ou do bilhete mais barato, mas continua a ser útil saber quais oferecem um serviço particularmente eficiente. A Cirium publicou o relatório “On-Time Performance Review 2025”, que destaca 12 aeroportos e companhias aéreas com desempenhos de excelência em matéria de pontualidade. No que toca aos grandes hubs, o destaque vai para o Aeroporto de Istambul. A Cirium define pontualidade como a percentagem de voos que partem ou chegam dentro de uma janela de 15 minutos relativamente ao horário previsto e, apesar de este enorme aeroporto movimentar cerca de 84 milhões de passageiros com 330 destinos todos os anos, 80,72% dos voos operaram dentro desse intervalo eficiente. Os aeroportos mais pontuais, segundo a Cirium Vencedor Platina: Aeroporto de Istambul (IST) Grande: Aeroporto Internacional Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Médio: Aeroporto Internacional da Cidade do Panamá Tocumen (PTY) Pequeno: Aeroporto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo, Guayaquil (GYE) Passando para as companhias aéreas mais pontuais, a Cirium concluiu que a Qatar Airways não só foi a mais eficiente como melhorou a já impressionante marca de 2024, de 82,83%, atingindo este ano 84,42% de voos pontuais. Esta companhia também ficou em segundo lugar no recente ranking Skytrax das melhores companhias de longo curso do mundo, sinal de que voar pela Qatar Airways é claramente uma boa opção. As companhias

Often, the airport you fly from or the airline you fly with is based purely on which is the most convenient or offering the cheapest ticket, but still, it’s always handy to know which ones offer particularly smooth-running service. Handily, Cirium has published a report called the ‘On-Time Performance Review of 2025’ which highlights 12 airports and airlines that performed excellently in terms of punctuality.  When it comes to hubs, Istanbul Airport stole the show. Cirium defines punctuality as the percentage of flights that depart or arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled time, and despite this enormous airport handling a staggering 84 million passengers journeying to 330 destinations every year, 80.72 percent of flights operated within that efficient little window.  The most on-time airports, according to Cirium Platinum Winner: Istanbul Airport (IST) Large: Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) Medium: Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Small: Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) Onto the most on-time airlines, Cirium found that Qatar Airways not only was the most efficient, but had actually improved on its already impressive 2024 score of 82.83 percent, this year delivering punctuality on 84.42 percent of its flights. It also came second place in Skytrax’s recent ranking of the world’s best long-haul airlines – clearly a Qatar Airways flight is the place to be.  The most on-time airlines, according to Cirium

Pode parecer que os mais novos passam a vida a fugir a responsabilidades e a atravessar o mundo durante meses, mas os números do Airbnb contam outra história. A plataforma de alojamento local concluiu que a Geração Z (actualmente entre os 13 e os 28 anos, embora os dados digam respeito, naturalmente, a quem já pode reservar viagens) está cada vez mais interessada no que o Airbnb chama de “viagens rápidas”. Inspiradas pela tendência das excursões-relâmpago e pela escassez de dias de férias, as escapadinhas internacionais de apenas dois ou três dias estão na moda. O critério é claro: cidades com música, dança, boa comida local e património histórico. A Time Out publicou recentemente a sua própria lista das melhores cidades para a Geração Z viver, mas, para viagens curtas e intensas, para onde estão a ir afinal estes jovens viajantes? Entre os destinos em destaque está Busan, cidade portuária na Coreia do Sul, que, segundo o Airbnb, “combina trilhos costeiros com ruelas de street food iluminadas por néones, criando uma energia urbana vibrante”. O mercado Bupyeong Kkangtong, por exemplo, foi o primeiro mercado nocturno permanente do país e reúne uma explosão de cozinhas diferentes. O melhor horário para o visitar é entre as 19.30 e a meia-noite, ideal para um périplo de petiscos de rua. Outro nome forte na lista é Marraquexe, a cidade marroquina intensa e caótica, cheia de souks, rooftops elegantes e comida aromática que fica na memória. Estocolmo, a capital escandinava de linhas

Os teleféricos costumam associar-se a estâncias de ski ou cidades de montanha, mas o mais longo teleférico urbano da Europa entrou em funcionamento no coração de Paris. A capital francesa já conta com uma rede de metro extensa e eficiente, mas este novo teleférico, com cerca de cinco quilómetros de extensão, foi construído para uma melhor ligação ao centro dos bairros mais isolados do sudeste da cidade, via linha 8 do metro. É o sétimo teleférico urbano a abrir em França e custou 138 milhões de euros. Pelo caminho, os responsáveis tiveram de ultrapassar o que Valérie Pécresse, presidente da região de Île-de-France, descreveu ao Telegraph como “um percurso de obstáculos com dez anos”. Photograph: Chabe01 / Wikicommons A 13 de Dezembro, o Paris Téléphérique, também conhecido como Câble C1, foi oficialmente inaugurado e promete facilitar bastante a vida a quem ali vive. A linha liga Créteil a Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. De autocarro ou de carro, o trajecto demora cerca de 40 minutos. No teleférico, faz-se em apenas 18. As 105 cabines, com capacidade para até dez pessoas cada, deverão transportar cerca de 11 mil passageiros por dia. “É um grande avanço em termos de transportes. As estradas estão muitas vezes congestionadas de manhã”, explicou Salimatou Bah, residente em Limeil-Brévannes. “Havia alguma dúvida sobre a adesão das pessoas, mas é só uma questão de hábito.” Como andar no novo teleférico de Paris Embora a linha seja pensada sobretudo para os residentes, qualquer pessoa

Num mundo que tantas vezes parece incerto e inquietante, o Global Peace Index funciona como um ponto de orientação. O estudo anual, um dos mais abrangentes do género, analisa 163 países com base em 23 indicadores, ajudando a perceber onde é mais provável encontrar segurança e estabilidade. Todos os anos há mudanças no ranking, mas desde 2008 que uma coisa permanece inalterável: a Islândia continua a ser o país mais seguro do mundo. De um modo geral, a Europa Ocidental e Central mantém-se como a região mais pacífica do planeta, com oito dos dez países mais seguros localizados nesta área. Ainda assim, a Islândia continua destacada. Em 2025, registou um aumento de 2% no seu índice global de paz. Os restantes países ainda têm caminho a percorrer. Segundo o relatório, a diferença de paz entre a Islândia e o segundo classificado, a Irlanda, é equivalente à distância entre a Irlanda e o décimo classificado, a Finlândia. Noutras partes do mundo, cinco países registaram melhorias significativas no ranking, graças ao aumento dos seus níveis de paz: o Azerbaijão subiu 17 posições, a Gâmbia 16, a Arábia Saudita e o Peru avançaram 14 lugares e o Uganda melhorou 12 posições. Estes são os 20 países mais seguros do mundo Islândia Irlanda Nova Zelândia Áustria Suíça Singapura Portugal Dinamarca Eslovénia Finlândia Chéquia Japão Malásia Países Baixos= Canadá Bélgica Hungria Austrália Croácia Alemanha Mais conclusões do Global Peace Index 2025 Este relatório de 122 páginas vai muito além de u

It’s pretty likely that the looming of a new year has got you daydreaming about a fresh start, and one seriously underrated European nation might have just the thing.  Long overshadowed by its more visited neighbours Greece and Türkiye, Bulgaria has just taken a major step towards encouraging international travellers and launched a digital nomad residence permit.  It’s valid for one year, with the possibility for you to extend for up to another year. According to Business Today, there are three categories for applicants, each with different requirements and eligibility criteria. They are: foreign nationals employed by a non-Swiss, EU or EEA company; foreign nationals who are part of the management or own 25 percent of a company registered outside these regions; and foreign nationals who’ve ‘provided remote services for at least one year before applying, and do not serve Bulgarian entities nor freelance in Bulgaria’.  Recommended: Is the work-from-anywhere dream already over? If you fall into one of those, you’ll need to submit a Visa D application in your home country (this can take up to two months to process) before receiving approval, arrive in Bulgaria and file more documentation to the government (which takes between two and four weeks), before lastly undergoing an ID card application (which should be sorted in one month).  Citizen Remote outlines that some of the documentation required includes proof of income, which must be 50 times the Bulgarian monthly minimum wage,