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Known for its environmental efforts and staying on-trend, Portland is a sought-after travel destination and it’s no wonder why. There’s plenty to see and do in Portland across diverse neighborhoods, including exploring numerous parks, visiting local art galleries and mingling in the music scene. Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, there’s something for everyone here. The foolproof way to see the city at its best is to stay in a top area in one of these incredible Airbnbs in Portland—hand-picked by yours truly. The best Airbnbs in Portland, at a glance 🏠 Best for a hotel-level Airbnb in the Pearl District: the skyline penthouse 🦙 Best for animal lovers near Portland: the Alpaca Farm cottage 🌲 Best for a garden hideaway: the forest cabin at Leach Botanical Garden 🏕️ Best for a glamping escape near Forest Park: the Vintage Camper 💕 Best for a couples getaway in Lake Oswego: The Woodland Cottage Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, it’s our mission to help you make your trip as smooth sailing as possible. For this, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you all the best stays whatever your budget. You might come across the odd affiliate link but rest assured, they have no influence on our editorial content – we pinky swear. For more info, see our affiliate guidelines.

Booking the trip to South Beach is the easy part. The real headache is figuring out where you and your friends are going to crash after a long night out. We love the iconic Miami hotels as much as anyone, but if you want space to breathe between the beach and the clubs, an Airbnb is the smarter play. It means a proper kitchen for late-night food, a living room where everyone can hang out together, and a bit of privacy away from the lobby crowds. From massive party pads right on the strip to quiet apartments tucked away on the side streets, these are the local spots worth your money. The best Airbnbs in South Beach, at a glance: 🌴 Best for a private pool: Tropical bungalow with lush garden 🎉 Best for groups & parties: South of Fifth sleekness 🏖️ Best for a beachside stay: Ocean Drive iconic apartment 💎 Best for luxury: Ocean-view South of Fifth apartment 🧘‍♀️ Best for wellness: Hotel South Beach suite with rooftop pool Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we’ve based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

While we’ll never really get tired of the hustle and bustle of the Windy City, it’s nice to take a break once in a while. So, when that feeling strikes, these Airbnb cabins are there for you, only a short distance from Chicago because, you know, homesickness. Perfect for living your cottage-core dream.  Whether you’re searching for secluded rural environs or chic spots near bustling towns and smaller, lesser-known, fantastic cities, we’ve got just the Airbnb for you. Pack some books, bring good company, and prepare to relax in one of these stunning Airbnb cabins near Chicago. The best Airbnb cabins near Chicago, at a glance:  🏖️ Best lakeside splurge: Elyon Hall in Miller Beach 🧖 Best for a spa weekend: The mid-century modern spa near Michigan City 🌲 Best for total isolation: The log cabin retreat in Gurney 💕 Best for a couples’ getaway: The romantic escape in the Dunes 🐾 Best pet-friendly stay: Audrey’s Abode in Jacksonville 🏚️ Best historic cabin: The cozy log cabin on Lake Michigan Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

The best part of a walking holiday isn’t the cardio, it is the absolute impunity with which you can demolish a massive pub lunch afterwards. And if you are looking for a rural escape, the Peak District is elite. England’s oldest National Park is a mix of rugged ridges and pretty valleys, making it the perfect spot to disappear for a weekend. Whether you are here to lace up your boots for a brutal hill climb, crash down some cycling trails, or just spend three days hopping between tea rooms and pints, it the Peak District delivers. To save you scrolling through thousands of identical rentals, we’ve found the Peak District Airbnbs worth your time. We are talking converted stone barns with wood-burning stoves, valley views that don't require leaving the sofa and beds designed to make you miss your morning alarm. Best Airbnbs in the Peak District, at a glance 🛖 Best for a barn conversion in Tideswell ⛪ Best for a converted chapel in Brassington 🦙 Best for a farm stay with Alpacas in Ilam 🛁 Best for a cottage in Monyash 🚶‍♂️ Best for walkers in Flagg 📍 RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

A trip to the city of Cambridge definitely delivers the historic, high-brow and whole-heartedly English experience you’d expect. Yes, the city centre is dominated by irresistible limestone buildings and, yes, the River Cam is crammed with the next gen’s Einsteins picturesquely punting along it, but it’s also a city with a thriving contemporary dining scene and some unbeatable pubs. And while its urban charms are legendary, the rural surrounds are thoroughly worth exploring, whether that's a lunchtime walk to nearby Grantchester or a short drive to the quaint cathedral city of Ely. With all of Cambridge’s offerings, we’ve put together a list of the best Airbnb properties in which to stay. Choose between charming houseboats, quirky college dorms or out-of-town stays nestled in the countryside. Then remember to make that afternoon tea reservation, you’ll thank us later. 📍 RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Cambridge The best Airbnb breaks in Cambridge, at a glance 🛁 Best with hot tub: farm stay in Foxton near city centre ⛵ Most unique: River Cam houseboat 🏫 Best for couples: Near Botanic Gardens & colleges 🐶 Best dog-friendly: Stay with free parking Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our ed

A weekend escape from the big city is definitely needed sometimes, and you don’t need to hop on a plane to find incredible places to unwind, explore and recharge. If you’re looking to stay put in the Capital, head over to our guide to the best Airbnbs in London. But for all things coastal, charming and windswept outside of the city, read on, friends – we’ve got charming market towns, rolling countryside and tucked-away villages a-plenty.  📌 Updated August 2026: New for 2026 are our all-new reviews of The View at Shoreline in Folkestone and Elmore Wild Treehouses in Gloucester, which are both not to be missed. Read on for details and how to book.  RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways The best Airbnb breaks near London, at a glance 🏖️ Best seaside getaway: The View at Shoreline, Folkestone 💦 Best for wild swimming and hot tubs: The Ditchling Cabin in South Downs 🏔️ Best for total isolation: The Pobble House in Dungeness 💅 Best for a girls’ trip: The contemporary vineyard in Toppesfield, Essex 🛖 Most treehouse: Elmore Wild ‘Wildcat’ Treehouse Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.  ➡️ The ultimate guide to travelling near London

So you’ve booked that ticket to San Francisco, lined up all the best restaurants to dine at, and have plans to visit every museum in town. All you need is the perfect place to stay. You could reserve a room at one of San Francisco’s best hotels, but for something a little homier, consider staying at one of these amazing Airbnbs. From a garden oasis to a geodesic dome to a luxurious artist’s retreat, these Airbnb options are the perfect way to experience SF in style. Scroll on for a look at the very best.   The best Airbnb’s in San Francisco, at a glance:  🌊 Best oceanfront stay: Beachfront Retreat with hot tub 🏔️ Best luxury villa: Mount Sutro Villa near Golden Gate Park 🌳 Best treehouse stay: Brisbane Retreat with a hot tub and bay views 💸 Best cheap getaway: Garden apartment near Ocean Beach 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for a big group: The 3-Bed Edwardian home 🍷 Best near wine country: Sonoma Mountain Farmhouse 🥂 Best for a couple’s getaway: The Cozy Bay Area Suite Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Manchester’s Airbnbs are as full of character as the city itself, where red-brick industrial grit meets creative revival and phenomenal food. From minimalist lofts with steel beams and city vistas, to rooftop terraces perfect for a morning brew (or an evening G&T when the skies clear), these Airbnb properties don’t just offer a bed, they offer memorable experiences.  But where in the city should you stay? Some of the best Airbnbs in Manchester include a boutique penthouse in the city center, a quirky houseboat on Deansgate and a modern loft in the Northern Quarter. For a more rural experience, consider the barnhouse in Uppermill or the highly-praised Alfred's B&B in Ramsbottom. The Northern Quarter is still the hip beating heart with vintage shops, cafes and effortlessly cool energy, Ancoats offers that same buzz with a quieter edge, and Didsbury is its cosy and cute neighbour. Step off the tram and into a flat where every corner feels deliberately decorated, your doorstep puts you front-and-center near Manchester’s best bars, galleries, restaurants and beyond. Best Manchester Airbnbs at a glance 😎Best for solo travellers: The designer studio in the Gay Village 💓Best for couples: The quirky houseboat in the city centre 🎉Best for large groups: The colourful party suite in trendy Ancoats ✨ Best for a luxury stay: The luxury apartment with both spa and gym 🚂 Best unique stay: The old bank vault in West Didsbury 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to Manchester Who makes the cut

Sin City is a place of neon lights, casinos, and fabulousness, and whether you’re visiting Las Vegas for the first time or you frequent the area often, you’ll never run out of things to do. Catch a show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, head to the strip (for some responsible gambling) or don your hiking boots and make the most of the city’s trails.  As for where to stay, well, that’s what this list is for. Live like the rich and treat yourself to a bit of luxury at one of these jaw-dropping Airbnbs.  The best Airbnb mansions in Las Vegas, at a glance:  🌴 Best for a tropical escape: The tropical oasis with a resort pool 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for a big family getaway: The homely mansion 🎱 Best for game night: The tech-heavy pad  🃏 Best for Vegas history buffs: The vintage estate 🎬 Best for movie night: The Lux Villa with a home cinema in Winchester  Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Look, when it comes to a destination that has it all, you can’t beat Edinburgh. Okay, maybe the weather can be a bit debatable and, sure, I’m biased after living here for over 15 years but come on – we’re home to the world's biggest art festival, incredible history and architecture, a food and drink scene that’s world-renowned and you’ll simply never be short of things to do here.  What’s the best area to stay in Edinburgh?  Before you hit ‘book’, it’s worth noting that no two parts of Edinburgh are the same. The capital's Old Town is full of magical gothic architecture, winding alleyways and dramatic medieval streets. It’s jam-packed with pipers, independent shops and cafes, museums and galleries – and that's just above ground. Underneath the cobblestones there are cavernous vaults to visit with ghost tours – if you’re feeling brave enough. Meanwhile in Leith, one of Edinburgh’s most popular neighbourhoods, incredible water-side restaurants are popping up at an alarming rate and you’ll struggle to find somewhere in the capital with a stronger sense of community.  READ MORE: The best hotels in Edinburgh for 2026 📍 Updated for 2026: We’ve done some digging and found some new properties we think you should have on your radar. One is a chic apartment with stunning castle views and the other is a bright and beautiful Old Town flat – read on to see them.  The best Airbnb’s in Edinburgh, at a glance 🏯 Best for a castle view: The Old Town penthouse apartment 💸 Best for a cheap

Earlier this year a certain black-haired pop star declared that ‘the dancefloor is dead’. We can confirm that this is not true. In London, the dance floor is well and truly alive. Yes, there has been all sorts of talk about the demise of the capital’s nightlife, with the loss of legendary clubs like Corsica Studios and G-A-Y. However, when one door closes, a window opens (and in the case of G-A-Y, that window is to the new witch-themed queer hangout Coven). London’s late-night scene is resilient. It will never die, only evolve. And lets not forget that the Big Smoke is still home to some absolute world-leading clubs where you can go for a proper dance. We’re talking smoke, strobe lights and an absolute stomper of a sound system. We promise you, it’s good for the soul. London’s best clubs at a glance: 🎸Best club for live music: Moth Club 🪩Best intimate club: Club Cheek 🏳️‍🌈Best LGBTQ+ club: Coven   ⛓️Best techno club: FOLD  💅Best bougie club: The Box Time Out’s editors and contributors have stacked up years of experience across all kinds of London dancefloors, and we know what separates an average club from a venue which will have you itching to come back week after week. From Sunday day raves at FOLD to secret line-ups at MOT and no-nonsense pop nights at Moth Club, we are home to some absolutely banging nights out in this city. You just need to know where to look. That said, the best thing about going out in London is the sheer variety on offer. You can go to a huge d

It will come as no surprise that Amsterdam is overrun with exceptional places to stay. And we mean every kind: 18th-century canalside mansions, converted bridge keepers’ houses, luxury historic hotels that have hosted royal weddings – the lot. But that isn’t to say that every stay here will blow the budget – there are plenty of affordable options in Amsterdam too, if you know where to look. On our list, we’ve made sure to include a bit of everything, all individually reviewed and rated by Time Out’s very own travel experts. Read on for five-star luxury, budget boutiques and everything in between. And for 2026, one hotel sits firmly at the top of the list: Rosewood Amsterdam, a spectacular new canalside stay that’s quickly become the city’s most talked-about address. What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Amsterdam?  There isn’t necessarily one answer to this, as each of Amsterdam’s districts offers something totally unique. If it’s your first time in the city, Centrum is best to access touristy experiences. For something more off-grid (and often more affordable), you’re best off catching the free ferry to Noord, Amsterdam’s creative warehouse district. But for a reliable all-rounder? We love hipster haven Oost, where you’ll find many of the city’s coolest bars, restaurants and hotels. For more, check out our full area guide.  🏘️ Looking for even more options? Check out our guide to Amsterdam’s best Airbnbs Amsterdam’s best hotels at a glance 👑 Best overall: Rosewood Hot

Our tears have only just dried over G-A-Y’s closure, but luckily something has already come along to plug the G-A-Y-shaped hole in our hearts. Taking over the space of the former iconic LGBTQ+ venue, Matthew Jacobs Morgan’s cult club night started life in a Hackney Wick warehouse. It’s now graduated to Old Compton Street and has brought some serious names with it: already, queer icons including King Princess, Jeffrey Hinton and Princess Julia have stopped by.  The venue isn’t leaning into the occult theme for purely aesthetic reasons, though the glossy black walls and blood-red lighting may beg to differ. Named after a gathering of witches, Coven acts as an alternative assembly for the queer community. Since any witch knows how to master the art of blending in by day, the venue also lives a double-life. By day, it's a sober cafe and co-working space, aimed at rescuing queer freelancers from their kitchen tables. By night, the laptops are cleared for a multi-floor playground packed with live cabaret and techno DJs.  There's a grand piano for the cabaret sets, a decommissioned fountain filled with queer history books, and a mirror decorated in shells, handy for checking if your outfit’s still holding up by midnight. There’s also a tarot reader stationed in the loos, meaning you can have your drunken heart-to-heart with a mystic instead of a stranger by the sinks

Tucked into the grand, slightly hushed bulk of the Templeton Garden Hotel, a stone’s throw from the busier end of Earl’s Court, Sprout is quainter than its posh address implies. It’s just the one bar table and a single row of seating and tables opposite. Cosy? Yes. Cramped? A little. But the real trick up its sleeve is the gorgeous garden. The interior feels like a beautifully curated potting shed, complete with hand-painted branches and buds creeping along the wall by mural artist Tess Newall. A brilliant chameleon of a spot, Sprout works just as well for killing an hour before a train as it does for settling in to make a proper night of it. The interior feels like a beautifully curated potting shed Every drink is anchored to one specific ingredient, colour or garnish. This season, that star ingredient is the humble tomato, for reasons our waiter is happy to passionately explain. Sprout’s market-stall philosophy sees them highlighting fresh herbs, ripe fruit and vibrant veg. The Gojuchang Cobbler is a case in point, mixing Rémy Martin VSOP, peach, and fiery gochujang, which is then clarified with yoghurt, and capped with a white chocolate disc you’re ordered to eat first. It shouldn’t work, but the tangy yoghurt beautifully tames the heat. By rights white chocolate and chilli should be sickly, but the yoghurt keeps it in check. We soak up some of the booze next door at hotel’s in-house restaurant, Pippins, where padron peppers turn up in a generous bowl alongside a chicken

The London Pavilion has always dealt in the improbable. For decades this Grade II-listed pile on the corner of Piccadilly Circus housed Ripley's Believe It or Not, an odditorium of shrunken heads and two-headed calves. Its latest exhibit might be the strangest yet, as more than 1,000 people are sleeping in oak boxes, stacked five floors high above the most chaotic junction in the capital. All from £30 a night – a bargain.  The UK's biggest capsule hotel is a bet that what Londoners and tourists actually want from a central stay isn't a trouser press and a Nespresso machine, but a quiet place to lie down that doesn’t cost twice the price of the theatre tickets they came for. And mostly, it pays off. Just don’t expect anyone to carry your bags. Or, indeed, to hand you a towel – that’ll be an extra fiver.  What are the rooms like at Zedwell Capsule Hotel? Well, first you have to find them. Check-in happens at a self-service kiosk (once I’d located the right entrance, across the road from where I’d initially marched in confidently) where syncing your key card to your capsule number is entirely your responsibility, a small act of hospitality DIY that sets the tone of the stay. Then it’s into the corridors, which are dim and labyrinthine. I walked the wrong way more than once, and mark my words, wandering somewhere this vast and hushed on your own has a faintly Backrooms quality, as if I were the last person left in a horror film.  Dorms range from four capsules to a hundred, mixed

Battersea Power Station already has an indoor chimney lift experience, a huge food court, a lovely cinema and more high street faves than you can hope to get round in a weekend-long shopping spree. Now it’s adding a free summer funfair to its entertainment offering Electric Summer opens in Power Station Park and along the Coaling Jetty from 29 July, and it’s an entire seaside town’s worth of things crammed onto a Thames-side patch of concrete.  The centrepiece is a full roller rink with sessions ranging from wobbly first-timers to Thursday date nights and Saturday silent discos, plus roller fitness classes if you fancy your cardio with a side of nostalgia. Out on the jetty, pétanque courts turn the riverside into a passable stand-in for the south of France, river views included. There's also a big wheel for skyline views, dodgems, a wave swinger and boardwalk games including Lobster Pot and Blockbuster. We aren’t too sure what either involves, but we’re very intrigued. The Boardwalk Bar’s rooftop terrace is also the obvious spot for an after-work pint with a view. Getting in is free. You only pay if you want to skate or spin around on something.

Somerset House has hosted fashion shows, ice rinks, open-air gigs and cinema in its Fountain Court, but never stand-up comedy, until now. This July, the courtyard plays host to five days of non-stop punchlines as Laughterama touches down for the first time, bringing seven shows and a stacked line-up of British comedy talents you’ll recognise from the telly. Wednesday's opener sees Taskmaster champion Sam Campbell and chaos merchant Ross Noble share a bill with the BAFTA-nominated Bridget Christie. Meanwhile, Thursday belongs to Josh Widdicombe, fresh off dissecting other people's parenting on his podcast, alongside the brilliantly deadpan Rosie Jones. Dara Ó Briain and ventriloquist Nina Conti headline Friday, before a weekend of double-show days featuring basically everyone you’ve ever seen on a panel show in the last five years, including  Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Fern Brady, Ania Magliano, Catherine Bohart, Tom Allen, Nick Mohammed, Ed Gamble and Tim Key. Factor in a stop at the food and drink stalls dotted around the courtyard, because nothing pairs better with chuckles in the sunshine than an overpriced Aperol spritz.

A Viking longboat’s worth of Icelanders will be invading the capital this September. After two and a half decades of charming its way round more than 20 cities across the US, Canada, Germany and Japan, Taste of Iceland is arriving in London for the first time.  The three-day festival offers loads of opportunities to get better aquainted with the food and culture of the remote country who many Londoners mostly know through Sigur Rós and travel TikTok. Vauxhall brasserie Darby’s is hosting nightly dinners where Iceland’s reigning Chef of the Year, Hinrik Örn Lárusson, joins forces with the restaurant’s own Robin Gill to build a multi-course menu around Icelandic lamb and seafood. There’s also a guided cocktail journey through Iceland’s wildest regions, featuring a mixologist and a storyteller-guide who will walk you through three destinations via three drinks. Comedy fans can catch Iceland’s biggest stand-up Ari Eldjárn breaking down the realities of Icelandic life, fresh from his Netflix special. And don’t miss an Iceland-themed exhibition from the World’s Worst Photographer, chosen from 127,000 entries, whose slightly blurry Iceland shots are somehow still better than anything on your camera roll.  Best bit? Almost all of it’s free. Just bring an appetite and low expectations for your own photography by comparison.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park celebrates its burgeoning status as one of London’s most cultured quarters with another themed weekend as part of its The Music is Black Festival, a series of four weekend festivals happening throughout the summer in tandem with V&A East’s inaugural exhibition.  Following June’s grime and soundsystem celebration The Music is Ours,  Power & Respect is a two day celebration of the immense contributions of Black women and non-binary artists to contemporary music, both on stage and behind the scenes, with live music and DJ sets across three canalside spaces.  Curated by DJ and broadcaster Jamz Supernova, Saturday’s line-up features live sets by neo-soul singers Lava La Rue and Terri Walker and plus jazz outfit the Cassie Kinoshi Quartet on the Waterfront Stage, while the Mid Terrace stage at Sadlers Wells East celebrates the 25-year career of London rapper Cooly G alongside sets from DJ Smokin Jo. And over at Sadler’s Wells East, Hackney Showroom and the Museum of Youth Culture host a talk with the women who pioneered UK reggae, dancehall and lovers rock in the 80s and 90s, including the legendary Carroll Thompson, before a club night curated by theatremaker Jade Hackett gets the crowd dancing until midnight.    Sunday’s Waterfront Stage line-up is curated by neo-soul and R&B talents in Yazmin Lacey and TYSON, while south London DJ collective BORN N BREAD oversees the Mid Terrace; catch the likes of yeahitsrenee and Kokoroko’s Sheila Maurice-Grey, 

Hundreds of sculptures, paintings, drawings and films made by Camden pupils, from Early Years all the way up to A Level, are taking over the Lethaby Gallery at Central Saint Martins for two weeks this July. The second edition of this borough-wide show is bigger than its 2024 debut, with a new 2D sculpture park sprawling out across the King’s Cross estate. Plus, you can drop in for a free programme of workshops, artist sessions, and creative careers talks. It’s definitive proof that London’s creative future looks very bright.

A wayzgoose (for the uninitiated) was a traditional summer feast thrown by master printers for their apprentices, a centuries-old ritual marking the point in the year when workers began printing by candlelight. It might be the height of summer, but Bell House in Dulwich has revived the spirit of the occasion as a full-blown craft fair, with independent artists and makers setting up across the Georgian venue’s interiors and garden to show and sell work in print, textiles and ceramics. Alongside the stalls, there are live demonstrations and taster workshops, so you can get your hands properly inky.

If you’ve ever rifled through the interesting titles in specialist indie magazine shop magCulture and wished you could meet the people behind the glossy pages you were flicking through, here’s your chance. The print mecca is hosting its inaugural magazine fair at design studio Pentagram’s Islington HQ, bringing together 40 independent titles to browse and buy directly from their publishers. Expect magazines covering design, wine, sex, food, sport, juggling and everything in between, with publishers travelling from Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan and the US to join the local lot. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis  And the magCulture shop is a mere 15-minute walk away, if you want to stop by and part with even more cash.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan (aka India’s answer to Tom Hanks) is heading to the BFI Southbank this July for the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF).  Returning for its 17th year to take over six UK cities for ten days, the festival is bringing an absolute mammoth of a line-up. The biggest coup? Snagging the notoriously private Khan for a rare live Q&A. His appearance sits alongside a 25th-anniversary IMAX screening of Lagaan, the Oscar-nominated cricket epic that catapulted him to fame.  The rest of the bill is just as stellar. The cast of BBC’s Goodness Gracious Me are staging a live reunion, while film heads can catch new Bangladeshi arthouse cinema from ruthless action movies like Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Master, to comedies including Shlok Sharma’s unpredictable All About Weddings. There is also a pristine digital restoration of In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, a 1989 indie masterpiece written by Booker Prize-winner Arundhati Royt. Add in Too Desi Too Queer, the festival’s showcase of South Asian LGBTQ+ cinema, and screenings at some of London’s best-loved cinemas – including the Barbican, the ICA, Rich Mix and the Bertha DocHouse – and you’ve got an unmissable week and a half of film.

Even if the name Peggy Gou doesn't immediately ring a bell, your eardrums are almost certainly familiar with her work. The South Korean cultural phenomenon is the brains behind ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, the inescapable, planet-conquering dance anthem that soundtracked every single festival and pub beer garden back in summer 2023. Now, the global DJ and fashion icon is playing fairy godmother to East London. To celebrate her euphoric new single ‘Wo,man’ (featuring Ayra Starr), she’s opening a one-day-only pop-up called The Gou,tique at Shoreditch’s Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes, where fans can custom cocktails while Gudu Records DJs spin some tunes. The main draw, though, is that Peggy will be gifting 200 mystery items from her personal archive, alongside 100 pieces of classic merch, completely free of charge. It’s strictly first-come, first-served, and you can expect the queue to stretch all the way to Dalston by lunchtime, so bunk off work early and bring your sharpest elbows.

Na costa de Andenes, no norte da Noruega, está a nascer um museu esculpido na paisagem, com o aspeto de quem vê a crosta terrestre a descolar-se. Chama-se The Whale (A Baleia) e é um novo centro de conhecimento e experiência dedicado (como o nome indica) às baleias. A abertura ao público está prevista para 4 de Junho de 2027. Desenhado pela arquitecta dinamarquesa Dorte Mandrup, a linha suave e ondulante do telhado do edifício assemelha-se a uma vaga ou à bossa de uma baleia. Ou, nas palavras da própria Mandrup, "como se um gigante com uma faca afiada como uma navalha tivesse soltado a pele fina da crosta terrestre e esculpido uma cavidade por baixo para revelar outro mundo". The Whale Dorte Mandrup AS| Illustration by Mir, Bergen O tecto é suportado sem que um único pilar de apoio se interponha, fazendo com que o espaço espelhe o mar e o céu do exterior. A cobertura também será acessível ao público para passeios, oferecendo vistas panorâmicas sobre o Mar da Noruega, o sol da meia-noite no Verão ou a aurora boreal no Inverno. No interior, as exposições prometem ser impressionantes. Entre os pontos altos contam-se esculturas em madeira em tamanho real de cinco orcas reais conhecidas por nadarem nas águas norueguesas, uma Galeria de Espécies que reúne as 90 espécies de baleias da actualidade numa única instalação artística, e um cofre sob a pele recheado de espécimes anatómicos — onde se incluem frascos com o sangue completo de uma baleia, um teto suspenso com barbas de balei

Se é aquele amigo a quem cabe a tarefa impossível de encontrar uma data em que todos estejam livres, ou que tem de andar a pedir os dados do passaporte a toda a gente, temos boas notícias para si. A plataforma de reservas de viagens Klook lançou uma busca global por cinco organizadores de viagens injustiçados, oferecendo como agradecimento uma viagem de sete dias totalmente paga à Suíça. O concurso surge na sequência de um novo estudo da Klook, que inquiriu 2.725 viajantes em 10 países. A pesquisa concluiu que planear uma viagem está entre as tarefas menos valorizadas e agradecidas que se fazem pelos outros. Por isso, se alguma vez sentiu que planear umas férias exige mais esforço do que o seu próprio trabalho, saiba que não está sozinho. Oito em cada dez inquiridos afirmaram que organizar uma única viagem pode demorar mais de 10 horas e, mesmo quando outra pessoa aceita ficar encarregue do planeamento, 42 por cento admitiram que continuam sem conseguir desligar, acompanhando o processo à distância com alguma ansiedade. "Criámos a Klook para simplificar o planeamento de viagens, para que os viajantes possam passar menos tempo com a burocracia e mais tempo nas experiências", afirmou Marcus Yong, Vice-Presidente de Marketing Global da plataforma, citado pela Euronews. «Agora, estamos a levar essa promessa um passo mais além, com uma escapadinha totalmente planeada para cinco organizadores que acertam sempre nas viagens para os seus amigos e famílias. Chegou a vez de tirarem fér

With the fairytale châteaux of the Loire Valley in the west, sun-soaked vineyards and beaches down south, and, of course, Paris, it’s no surprise France has been the world’s most-visited country for decades. It’s only getting easier to get there, too, with Italian rail operator Trenitalia planning a direct rival to Eurostar on the London-Paris route by 2029. But there’s a twist on the horizon. According to a recent trend forecast, France’s reign at the top isn’t guaranteed to last. A prediction from a joint study by Deloitte and Google said Spain would overtake France as the world’s most-visited country by 2040, with an estimated 110 million annual visitors compared to France’s projected 105 million. At the time of reporting, Spain was working with a 2023 baseline of around 84 million visitors, a solid but distant second place. Two years on, though, the numbers behind that prediction are looking a lot more convincing. Photograph: TANYARICO / ShutterstockCrowded beach in Valencia, Spain The country welcomed a record 97 million international tourists last year, according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics, spending an estimated €135 billion between them. That’s a huge jump from the 2023 figure the original forecast was made on, putting Spain well on the path to its 2040 target already, with 15 years still on the clock. France, for now, still holds the crown. It topped the charts again last year with 102 million visitors, up from 100 million in 2024, when the country

On the coast of Andenes in northern Norway, a museum is being carved into the landscape, looking a bit like the Earth’s crust has peeled back. It’s called The Whale, a new knowledge and experience centre dedicated to (you guessed it) whales, and it's due to open to the public on June 4, 2027. Designed by Danish architect Dorte Mandrup, the building’s smooth, undulating roofline resembles a wave, or a whale’s hump. Or, as described by Mandrup herself, ‘as if a giant with a razor-sharp knife had loosened the thin skin of the Earth's crust and carved out a hollow beneath to reveal another world.’   The Whale Dorte Mandrup AS| Illustration by Mir, Bergen The roof is held up without a single supporting pillar getting in the way, so the space mirrors the sea and sky outside. The roof will be publicly walkable too, with panoramic views over the Norwegian Sea, the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter, depending on when you turn up. Inside, the exhibitions sound wild. Highlights include life-sized wooden sculptures of five real killer whales known to swim in Norwegian waters, a Species Gallery featuring all 90 modern-day whale species in one art installation, and an Under the Skin vault stocked with anatomical specimens, including jars holding an entire whale’s blood, a ceiling hung with baleen, and rib bones arching overhead like something out of a gothic cathedral. The Whale Andenes Vesterålen NorwayThe Whale Museum There will also be an immersive soundscape

A Europa está cheia de cidades fabulosas, mas uma nova seleção do The Telegraph vem lembrar que alguns fenómenos naturais estranhos e maravilhosos estão escondidos à vista de todos pelo continente. Quinze locais garantiram lugar na lista final e alguns são invulgares ao ponto de nos fazer olhar duas vezes. É o caso dos Trovants de Costești, na Roménia, apelidados de "pedras vivas" por parecerem, de forma perturbadora, crescer após chuvas intensas. O efeito resulta do carbonato de cálcio que se infiltra na casca porosa das rochas e reage com os minerais no seu interior, criando uma aparência que mistura uma escultura de Henry Moore com um ovo de dinossauro. Podem até reproduzir-se quando nódulos bolfados se soltam e começam a crescer por conta própria. Já o Lago Leitisvatn, nas Ilhas Faroé, consegue criar uma ilusão óptica brilhante: de certos ângulos, a sua margem alinha-se perfeitamente com a borda do penhasco abaixo, fazendo com que a água pareça flutuar suspensa muito acima do oceano. É uma oportunidade fotográfica impressionante, embora com um passado mais sombrio, já que se conta que os vikings usavam o local para se livrarem de escravos no século IX. Photograph: vidoc Olga / ShutterstockPlitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia Os Lagos de Plitvice, na Croácia, também integram a lista. Trata-se de uma rede de 16 lagos ligados por mais de 90 quedas de água, com tonalidades azul-turquesa impressionantes graças aos terraços de tufo calcário. Os pilares de arenito de Meteor

If you’re the friend who has the impossible task of picking a date where everyone is free, or has to chase everyone for their passport details, we’ve got some good news for you. Travel booking platform Klook has launched a global search for five underappreciated trip planners, offering a fully hosted seven-day trip to Switzerland as a thank-you. The contest follows some new research from Klook, which surveyed 2,725 travellers across 10 countries. It found that travel planning ranks among the least thanked tasks people do for others. So if you’ve ever felt like planning a holiday requires more effort than your paid job, you’re not alone. Eight in 10 respondents said organising a single trip can take upwards of 10 hours, and even when someone else agrees to take over the planning, 42 percent admitted they still can’t switch off, quietly and anxiously monitoring the process from the sidelines. ‘We built Klook to make travel planning simpler, so travellers can spend less time on admin and more time on experiences,’ said Marcus Yong, Klook’s VP of Global Marketing, according to euronews. ‘Now we’re taking that promise one step further with a fully-planned getaway for five travel planners who always get travel right for their friends and families. It’s their turn to take a vacation from planning vacations.’ Five winners will be selected for the seven-day trip this December, complete with return flights, premium accommodation, curated activities and a plus-one, all pre-planned and

Las grandes ciudades se llevan toda la gloria, pero la última selección de Condé Nast Traveler con los 20 pueblos más bonitos del mundo es un firme recordatorio de que algunas de las mejores experiencias de viaje tienen lugar lejos de las masas. La lista va desde pueblos de Groenlandia a la orilla de fiordos de hielo hasta fuertes del desierto de Rajastán, pero Europa sigue teniendo una gran presencia: consigue seis posiciones en la lista. Liderando el grupo está Praiano, en la costa amalfitana de Italia, elogiado por tener todo el encanto del vecino Positano pero sin las aglomeraciones. Sin olvidar la joya de sus playas soleadas, el trabajo de azulejos y la destacada iglesia de San Gennaro, a solo 20 minutos en coche de su vecino más famoso. En Eslovenia, Bled se abre paso en la lista por su lago de color esmeralda, un islote coronado por una iglesia y un castillo del siglo XII situado de manera impresionante sobre una colina sobre el agua. ShutterstockBurford Lauterbrunnen, en Suiza, se gana su lugar por un paisaje casi de otro mundo, con imponentes paredes de roca, prados llenos de flores y más de 70 cascadas concentradas en un solo valle; según se dice, el paisaje exacto en el que se inspiró J.R.R. Tolkien para crear Rivendel en El Señor de los Anillos. La contribución de Inglaterra viene de los Cotswolds, donde Burford impresiona con su High Street inclinada y llena de edificios de estilo Tudor, su arquitectura medieval y la farmacia más antigua del país. Representando

Just weeks after Venezuela was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes which killed hundreds, a 7.4 magnitude tremor was recorded in western Colombia on Monday, August 10.  The rescue effort is ongoing, so while the hunt for survivors continues in the affected cities, here is a list of places to which you can donate to aid the relief effort.  Where did the earthquake hit in Colombia? The earthquake struck at 7.34am local time on Monday, August 10, and registered as a magnitude 7.4 according to US and Colombian geological surveys.  The epicentre of the tremor was located in the western department of Chocó, with major cities like Cali and Pereira severely affected. Along with damage to thousands of buildings and thousands of injuries, the death toll sits at 281 people at the time of writing, with around 4,000 people injured and 379 people still reported missing. More than 170 buildings have collapsed, and over 12,000 homes have been destroyed, with a further 74,000 damaged. How can I help earthquake victims in Colombia? Below is a list of more organisations to which you can donate to help with the relief effort after the earthquakes in Colombia: UNICEF is collecting donations to help affected children.  World Central Kitchen provides fresh meals to disaster-struck areas including regions affected by humanitarian, climate or natural crises.  All Hands & Hearts has reportedly been in Colombia since Monday, helping to supply emergency rescue teams with equipment.  The House P

If you’re planning a trip to Greece this month, there’s a nationwide event well worth building your itinerary around. Every year, the country’s Ministry of Culture unlocks more than a hundred archaeological sites, monuments and museums after dark to coincide with the August full moon, letting visitors wander in completely free of charge. This year? It falls on Friday, August 28, with 126 sites open from around 7.30pm until midnight. Several are promising live concerts, choirs or guided tours thrown in for good measure. Some of the biggest names in Greek archaeology are taking part. Delphi, the sanctuary where the ancient world once travelled for the Oracle’s word on wars, marriages and everything in between, is open up to the Temple of Apollo terrace. Ancient Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and is throwing open the doors of both the site and museum with guided tours led by archaeologists. In Sparta, the medieval ghost town of Mystras is hosting a musical event, and over in Athens, the Acropolis Museum is staying open from 9am right through to midnight, with free entry to its temporary exhibition on ancient Greek art found in Italy. The Nekromanteion of Acheron in Epirus, once believed by ancient visitors to be an entrance to the underworld, is ‘built around darkness and ritual,’ says Yahya Dawood, founder of Bnbstay, according to euronews, ‘so visiting it after dark under a full moon isn't a gimmicky experience, it’s actually one much closer to how it was mea

Sicily is one of Europe’s most popular island destinations, bragging glorious, rugged beaches, fantastic hiking, lovely pistachio-filled food and fantastic weather. However, it’s also home to Mount Etna, a scenic but active volcano whose eruptions have been causing travel chaos over the last week.  If you’ve got a trip to Sicily coming up, it’s worth keeping a very close eye on the news right now. At time of writing, flights into Catania remain suspended with no clear end in sight. Below is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know if you have a trip booked to Sicily.  What’s happening in Sicily? Mount Etna sits on Sicily’s eastern coast, towering 3,324 metres directly above the city of Catania. It’s one of the most active volcanoes on Earth having erupted repeatedly over the past 500,000 years. This latest eruptive phase kicked off around August 7 and is now running into its second week. According to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the eruption is being fed by vents at roughly 2,750 and 2,360 metres, producing extensive lava flows alongside near-continuous explosive activity from the Voragine crater. The real issue for travellers isn’t the lava, though: it’s the ash. Plumes have drifted as far as Malta and even Libya, and the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre’s aviation warning has swung between red and orange several times as the volcano’s activity has ebbed and flowed. Are flights cancelled? Yes. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

Les grans ciutats s'emporten tota la glòria, però la darrera selecció de Condé Nast Traveler amb els 20 pobles més bonics del món és un ferm recordatori que algunes de les millors experiències de viatge tenen lloc lluny de les masses. La llista va des de pobles de Groenlàndia a la vora de fiords de gel fins a fortes del desert de Rajasthan, però Europa hi continua tenint una gran presència: aconsegueix sis posicions a la llista. Liderant el grup hi ha Praiano, a la costa amalfitana d'Itàlia, elogiat per tenir tot l'encant del veí Positano però sense la gentada. Sense oblidar la joia de les seves platges assolellades, el treball de rajoles i la destacada església de Sant Gennaro, a només 20 minuts amb cotxe del seu veí més famós. A Eslovènia, Bled s'obre pas a la llista pel seu llac de color esmeralda, un illot coronat per una església i un castell del segle XII situat de manera impressionant sobre un turó damunt l'aigua. ShutterstockBurford Lauterbrunnen, a Suïssa, es guanya el seu lloc per un paisatge gairebé d'un altre món, amb parets de roca imponents, prats plens de flors i més de 70 cascades concentrades en una sola vall; segons es diu, el paisatge exactament en què es va inspirar J.R.R. Tolkien per crear Rivendell a El Senyor dels Anells. La contribució d'Anglaterra ve dels Cotswolds, on Burford impressiona amb el seu High Street inclinat i ple d'edificis d'estil Tudor, la seva arquitectura medieval i la farmàcia més antiga del país. Representant Alemanya hi ha Rothen

É um dos enigmas de transporte mais desconcertantes da Europa: como é que dois países vizinhos conseguiram construir linhas de comboio directamente até à fronteira, mas nunca uma ligação entre si? Durante quase quatro décadas, os viajantes que se deslocavam entre a Finlândia e a Suécia tinham de recorrer a automóveis, autocarros ou a uma caminhada de cerca de 2 quilómetros para cruzar este hiato. Felizmente, esse elo perdido acaba de ser resolvido. Um novo serviço ferroviário foi lançado na passada segunda-feira entre Tornio, uma cidade na Lapónia finlandesa, e Haparanda, na Suécia. Mas a que se deveu este atraso de décadas? Tudo se resume a uma particularidade do século XIX. A bitola da linha férrea da Finlândia, ou seja, a distância entre os carris, foi fixada em 1.524 mm quando o país ainda fazia parte do Império Russo. Como a maior parte da Europa, a Suécia utiliza o padrão mais estreito de 1.435 mm. Simplificando: um comboio finlandês que tentasse passar para os carris suecos iria simplesmente descarrilar. Consta que a Finlândia está em processo de actualização da sua bitola a longo prazo para coincidir com o resto do continente, mas, por enquanto, a solução passa por os passageiros atravessarem o edifício reaberto da estação de Haparanda para mudar de um comboio da finlandesa VR para um da sueca Norrtåg. A transição deverá demorar apenas alguns minutos. O novo serviço demora cerca de uma hora e 40 minutos, circulando duas vezes por dia entre Oulu e Haparanda, com bilhet