Category: Travel
‘Stunning’ European island with 200 beaches gets new direct flight from UK
Olbia is located on the Northern coast of Sardinia (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) With white sandy beaches, ancient ruins, a quaint town square filled with cafes and restaurants, and easy access to the popular Costa Smeralda, Olbia has everything you could want from a Sardinian getaway. And if that sounds like your dream holiday, you’re in…
UK Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list for April after Spain issues bank holiday warning
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel to certain places (Credits: Shutterstock / Sina Ettmer Photography) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s also important to consider the safety of your destination,…
I went to Louisiana to drink with vampires and visit Nicolas Cage’s grave
Colorful houses in the streets of the French Quarter in the city of New Orleans (Picture: Getty Images) I’m standing next to a gaudy pyramid-shaped tomb that belongs to Nicholas Cage – who, in case you were going to check, is still alive. The actor paid $40,000 for his eventual resting place in St Louis Cemetery…
I’ve been to 175 countries — these are the 9 you shouldn’t skip
Escape this Easter weekend, if only in your mind (Picture: Getty Images) An unspoiled beach with no people, a quiet mountain city shrouded in clouds, and a spectacular lunar desert that looks like a Star Wars set — the UK is a bit bleak right now, and we know where we’d rather be. These are…
The best alternative things to do in London – most are under £20
London is full of underrated and ‘hidden gem’ spots – you just need to know where to look (Picture: Getty Images) You’ve got your selfie outside Buckingham Palace. You’ve marvelled at St. Paul’s Cathedral. You’ve stuffed your face with pasties at London’s oldest food market. You look up to Big Ben to check the clock,…
Greece’s ‘mythical’ region is a lesser-known gem that’s 23°C in May
Nafplio is breathtaking (Picture: Getty Images) Souvlaki, ancient history, some of the world’s best beaches – there are endless reasons to holiday in Greece. But with popularity comes crowds, and in recent years the streets of Rhodes, Mykonos and Athens have become gridlocked with tourists (don’t get us started on Santorini). We’ve brought you coverage…
Ryanair beware, a new UK airline wants to put the glam back in air travel
It’s the brainchild of James Asquith (L) (Picture: Global Airlines) A new UK airline has been unveiled, and it’s already selling tickets for its inaugural Glasgow to New York flight. But they don’t come cheap: an economy return ticket on Global Airlines will cost passengers £778. Compare that with a £399 British Airways fare for…
New Welsh Tube costing £1,000,000,000 divides opinion: ‘Rest of Wales ignored again’
The new ‘Welsh Tube’ project will be launching sooner than you think (Picture: Huw Fairclough/Getty Images) Plans to create a ‘Welsh Tube’ system, connecting Cardiff with the South Wales Valleys, have been in the works since 2013. The project, said to have cost a whopping £1,000,000,000, will feature 36 tram-style trains and cover 170km (105.6…
The cheapest (and most convenient) ways to get to the UK’s major airports
Planning your route to the airport is an overlooked part of travelling (Picture: Getty Images) You’ve booked your hotel, sorted your flights and even picked a seat – but have you figured out how you’re getting to the airport? It’s a part of travel planning that’s easily overlooked, yet the journey to and from the…
10 unmissable Time Out deals – including unlimited bao and bottomless drinks
These are London deals you won’t want to miss (Picture: YUU Kitchen) Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10…
