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The 12 best places to visit in April 2024

The 12 best places to visit in April 2024

There’s no bad time of year to travel, but April is up there with one of the best. A transition of the seasons is happening all over the world at this point in the year, be it the blooming of Spring in the northern hemisphere or the shift to autumn in the south.  This list is made up of a tonne of variety, from the port-producing hills of the Douro Valley to the surfing waves lapping the shore of beaches in Costa Rica. After some inspiration for where to go in the month of Aphrodite? Have a peruse of our recs for the best places to visit in April 2024. RECOMMENDED:🌃The best city breaks in Europe for 2024✹The coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now🌌The best places in the world for stargazingđŸŒ€ïžThe best places in the world to travel alone At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

The best places to visit in January 2024

The best places to visit in January 2024

As January rolls around, it’s time for all those pledges to live a little better in 2024. But, instead of tirelessly trying to fulfil those pesky resolutions, why not just aim to fill your year with a bit of exploration and adventure? Kick the seasonal blues and start your January off with a bang by paying one of these gleamingly glorious destinations. The month is a hard one for many, with all the dark evenings and cold weather, so finding a warmer patch of the world to soak up some sun, or exploring a dazzlingly wintery getaway spot couldn’t hurt. From African beaches to the Scottish Highlands, this is the ultimate travel hit list to get you started.  RECOMMENDED: ✹The world's best places to spend New Year's Eve❄The best places to visit in February 2024đŸŒ€ïžThe best city breaks in Europe for 2024 At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

The 10 best places to visit in March 2024

The 10 best places to visit in March 2024

Spring has sprung (or at least limped trembling out the shadowy depths of February) and it’s time to celebrate new life with new horizons. What better time of year could there be to explore a destination you haven’t yet discovered? Head to Borneo to meet the orangutans, or wrap up and to wander the streets and museums of Copenhagen. Haggle your way through the souks of Marrakech, or bask in the springtime sun of the glorious beaches of Mexico. Do those all sound like good ideas? Well, there’s plenty more where they came from - here’s our list of the very best holiday destinations of an March adventure. RECOMMENDED:🌟The best places in the world for stargazing🌃The best city breaks in Europe for 2024🎹The best cities in the world for culture🌊The best places to visit in April 2024 At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

The best places to visit in February 2024

The best places to visit in February 2024

Sure, the second month of the calendar year gets a bad rap, but dismissing travel during February and you’re really missing out. While the gluttony of December and the high hopes of January are fading, it doesn’t mean you can’t pack that suitcase and hit the road and explore temples, bask on beaches or feast on some truly daring delicacies.  We’ve compiled a list of the best places to travel in February, covering everything from natural wonders to gems of the ancient world. Already been a long year? Check out our roundup of the very places to travel in February.  RECOMMENDED:🌟The best places in the world for stargazing🏂The best affordable ski resorts in Europe🎹The best cities in the world for culture At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

Os melhores destinos para viajar em Março de 2020

Os melhores destinos para viajar em Março de 2020

A Primavera chegou (bom, pelo menos jĂĄ a vemos emergir, trĂ©mula, das profundezas sombrias de Fevereiro) – tempo de celebrar a vida nova e os novos horizontes. “Mas onde?” HĂĄ todo um mundo pronto a explorar, desde os souks marroquinos, Ă s selvas cheias de orangotangos em BornĂ©u, Ă s fascinantes mesquitas de Istambul e Ă s majestosas fortalezas de Jaipur. Felizmente para si, todas estas ideias magnĂ­ficas constam da lista de recomendaçÔes que aqui lhe apresentamos – e hĂĄ muito mais. Calce as botas de viajante neste mĂȘs de Março e parta Ă  aventura! Recomendado: Dez escapadinhas por Portugal

Os melhores destinos para viajar em Fevereiro de 2020

Os melhores destinos para viajar em Fevereiro de 2020

Fevereiro Ă© uma altura em que sair da cidade se torna, mais do que uma boa opção, necessĂĄrio. Se houvesse mĂȘs do ano que, se pudesse, lhe daria um calduço na nuca para acordar, certamente seria este. Por esta altura, a escandalosa gula do mĂȘs de Dezembro jĂĄ passou de vergonha profunda a nostalgia, e o optimismo alucinante que acompanha habitualmente as resoluçÔes dos primeiros dias de Janeiro jĂĄ amadureceu, dando lugar a uma relutante aceitação de futilidade. AlĂ©m disso, o tempo estĂĄ uma desgraça. Mas nĂŁo tem de ser assim. Pobre leitor, precisa de fĂ©rias. Ou uma escapadinha, o que lhe queira chamar. Uma pausa. NĂłs ajudamo-lo. Continue a ler que temos sugestĂ”es. Entre viajar de carro pela África do Sul, ver uma majestosa cascata na Venezuela e visitar os parques nacionais do Nepal e da EtiĂłpia, aqui encontra os melhores lugares para viajar em Fevereiro. Nem tudo estĂĄ perdido.  Recomendado: Escapadinhas no interior de Portugal 

Os melhores destinos para viajar em Janeiro de 2020

Os melhores destinos para viajar em Janeiro de 2020

Ano novo, vida nova! Dezembro acabou e Janeiro vai de vento em popa. É hora de sair do sofĂĄ e encarar de frente as resoluçÔes que fizemos na noite de passagem de ano. Se viajar foi uma delas, entĂŁo estamos aqui para ajudar. NĂłs percebemos – Dezembro deu muito trabalho. Entre jantares de Natal, listas de presentes e chegar ao fim das festas, o nosso nĂ­vel de stress entrou em estado crĂ­tico. EstĂĄ na hora de relaxar com um horizonte azul pela frente.  Nesta lista vai encontrar toda a inspiração que precisa para planear a prĂłxima viagem – e como quanto mais rĂĄpido, melhor, estes sĂŁo os melhores destinos para viajar em Janeiro e começar o ano da melhor forma. Desde a solaranega África Ă  invernosa EscĂłcia, nĂŁo vĂŁo faltar razĂ”es para marcar essa viagem. Recomendado: Escapadinhas no interior de Portugal 

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Five ways to win at rush hour in London

Five ways to win at rush hour in London

To live and work in this great city, compromises must be made – like dealing twice a day with the spirit-sapping, soul-sucking commute. Whoever coined the phrase 'rush hour' must have been referring to the rush of happiness you feel once it’s over. Your tube station gobs you out into the street and personal space becomes a thing again. No matter. Take note of these five ways to make the experience a little less awful – and perhaps even enjoyable.   Showtime #londonstyle #tube #londontube #showtime #underground #londonunderground #polefreeze A photo posted by staciewrath (@staciewrath) on Sep 17, 2015 at 5:21pm PDT  1. Break etiquette Start small: try standing on the wrong side of the escalator for three seconds. The next day, try four seconds, and so on. Make fleeting eye contact with another human. Maybe smile. If you’re feeling dangerously reckless, strike up a conversation. Your fellow commuters will pull faces like they’ve undergone sudden invasive examinations but who cares: you’ll forever be known as a maverick. People will remember you, perhaps even change carriages to avoid you. Soon you’ll have enough space to do circuit training.   A photo posted by @london_bike_and_beer_group on Sep 28, 2015 at 2:02am PDT  2. Cycle Seriously, just try it. Even if you need to travel ten miles. It's always easier than you think it will be and is usually quicker than public transport. A lot of London is flat, so if you plan your route carefully you can probably do the journey