Category: Travel
‘Lively’ European city named world’s most walkable and flights are just £66
No need to book expensive Ubers here (Picture: Getty Images) Sayonara to crammed buses, delayed trains and expensive taxis — the world’s most walkable destination is just a short flight from the UK. Beating out stiff competition from Paris and Milan, Munich, Germany, has been crowned the easiest city to explore on foot. A study…
The UK’s cheapest train ticket is just 10p — but there’s a catch
I got my hands on a train ticket for just 10p (Picture: Jon Fellowes) Commuters, listen up. It’s well-known that rail fares in the UK are wildly expensive. But one ‘secret’ ticket is still available from select stations at a cost of just 10 pence. Unbelievable, right? Well, there is a catch: it won’t actually…
I holidayed like a local in Japan and didn’t touch Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto
Beyond the crowded streets of its best known cities, Japan has a wealth to offer visitors (Picture: Getty Images) From Tokyo’s neon-lit streets to the world-leading restaurants of Osaka, Japan is the destination of dreams for millions of travellers. But after a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2024, the country is grappling with overtourism,…
This UK beach is ‘more relaxing than the Algarve’ — two hours from London
This beautiful five-mile beach in East Sussex has been named one of the quietest in Europe(Picture: Getty Images) We book a beach holiday to unwind, but some of Europe’s most beautiful shores attract huge crowds that are more rat race than R&R. However, if you’re looking to avoid sunbed wars this summer, you don’t have…
I spent 96 hours in ‘little London’, where life is easier
Gothenburg is known as Stockholm’s rougher cousin, but it doesn’t deserve the title (Picture: Getty Images) There are many obvious contenders for a city break in Europe, but with tried and tested destinations pushing back against tourists, I took a gamble on Gothenburg. With rainy winters, ties to Britain dating back 200 years and dozens…
People are sharing their favourite ‘mega walks’ — these are the best routes in London
Warning: you’ll likely end up with sore feet (Picture: Getty Images) Why run a marathon when you can walk it? That’s the thinking behind the rise of London’s ‘mega walks’, long treks across the capital that take you through parks, past canals and leafy boroughs. Of course, you don’t have to commit to walking a…
4 ways to get the best train seat without paying extra
A train conductor has shared tips on how to find the best seat (Picture: Getty Images) On a busy train, it’s temping to take the first vacant seat you spot — even if it’s next to a barebacker. It’s better than standing for two hours, right? But getting yourself into the optimal platform position can…
I visited Turkey’s viral beach — it’s not what it seems
Online, the Blue Lagoon in Ölüdeniz is portrayed as a deserted paradise (Picture: Getty Images) A stretch of Turkey’s southern coast is said to be one of the most Instagrammable places in the country, thanks to its dazzling turquoise water and breathtaking scenery. Found in the holiday town of Ölüdeniz in Fethiye, the ‘Blue Lagoon’…
10 unmissable Time Out deals — including £9.99 Japanese lunch set and free gift
These are London deals you won’t want to miss (Credits: Hikaru Funnell) 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…
‘Miami of Morocco’ that rivals the Caribbean gets new UK flight route
TUI has launched direct flights to the picturesque town (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re craving sunshine and golden sands, you don’t have to hop on a long-haul flight to the Caribbean to get your fix. TUI has announced new flights from Newcastle to Agadir, a laid-back Moroccan beach city on the Atlantic coast. The twice-weekly…
