Category: Travel
Your rights if Spain and Portugal’s power outage has affected your flight
Ryanair say they’re ‘monitoring’ the situation (Picture: Getty Images) A major power outage affecting Spain, Portugal and parts of France is causing chaos, with traffic lights going dark, phonelines down and entire subway systems grinding to a halt. No reason has been given for the issue, which is also affecting flights in and out of…
The UK’s remotest train journey costs £16.60 and passes by a unique natural wonder
The UK’s northernmost train journey even has a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Picture: Getty Images) A ‘rail renaissance’ has seen holidaymakers increasingly swapping planes for trains of late, opting for breathtaking views and a slower journey over airports and stress. If you’re looking for something a little closer to home, the UK’s most remote railway…
‘English Mediterranean’ island dubbed the UK’s sunniest place is still overlooked by tourists
Chalky cliffs, shimmering bays and scenic coastal paths await on this UK island (Picture: Sophie-May Williams) You don’t associate azure waters, golden sands, and subtropical microclimates with the UK. Nor do you think of tuning into French radio or spotting dolphins frolicking off the coast. But for the 140,000 residents on the Isle of Wight,…
I went to Pride at the North Pole — even Santa’s an ally
Rovaniemi is the fourth stop on Calum McSwiggan’s journey to Pride on seven continents (Picture: Calum McSwiggan/Metro) The cold bites at my toes as I try to navigate the darkness, the temperature plummeting into negative double digits as I weave through snow-dusted trees. It’s the first night of Arctic Pride, and, according to the map,…
‘Double bagging’ is rife on London’s tube network and commuters are livid
Double baggers occupy two seats instead of one (Picture: Getty Images) You’re in a huff as you hurry through a sea of commuters onto a packed Circle Line train, praying you won’t be late for work (again). You look around for a seat and, in typical fashion, they’re all occupied – but not by people.…
On the outskirts of Palma, I found the secret to the perfect city break
Palma, the lively capital of Mallorca, is fabulously versatile (Picture: Getty Images) Search for city break tips and the top result is invariably something about booking central accommodation. But what if I told you the best city break I’ve had in a long time involved staying outside the city walls? Palma, the lively capital of…
Deep in Canada’s wilderness, I got a glimpse into another life
Northern British Columbia has none of Quebec’s culture, but it has plenty to offer (Picture: Getty Images) A wild grizzly bear stands 40 metres away as I crouch behind a fallen tree, watching it chow down on some grass. Am I to be the next course? Or merely a Brit abroad, irritating this magnificent animal…
Europe’s least walkable city has hills so steep they leave tourists’ ‘backsides screaming’
Tourists described the city as ‘very hilly’ (Picture: Getty Images) If you’ve got a European holiday coming up soon, you’ll want to make sure you’ve packed your comfy trainers as well as your dancing shoes. While a number of places are perfect locations to amble around, taking in the sights as you stroll down quaint…
Terra Luna Resort review — Metro checks in to Universal’s new Orlando hotel
The brand new hotel opened in April (Picture: Universal Studios Terra Luna Resort) I’m not sure what I was expecting from a Universal Studios hotel. Cartoonish decor? Staff dressed as Homer Simpson? A rotating globe at check-in? I certainly didn’t think I would be standing outside Orlando’s new Terra Luna resort at golden hour, marvelling…
I explored Europe’s ‘most boring city’ and found it bursting with life
Athens has a reputation for being dirty, but there’s treasure to be found in the Greek capital (Picture: Getty Images) Having read some downright withering reviews on Reddit, I imagined Athens to be a dirty, boring and overwhelmingly hectic city. But while the rundown outskirts are certainly serving ‘shabby chic’, the heart of Greece’s ancient…
