I found a hidden side to Rome in the ‘city that never was’
There’s a different kind of Rome on the city’s southern fringes (Picture: Getty) When you think of Rome, you picture the Colosseum, narrow alleyways, and crowds of tourists. But as I survey my surroundings on the Viale Europa, the streets are deserted, the landscape positively futuristic. Arriving at The Hilton Rome EUR La Lama, a…
Tesco apologises to Clubcard holders for creating ‘confusion’ after £100 email mistake
Tesco has apologised to customers for offering out £100 worth of Clubcard points (Picture: Getty Images) Tesco has apologised after it mistakenly sent an email to shoppers offering them £100 worth of Clubcard points. Earlier this year, the supermarket partnered with easyJet on a deal that saw customers earn an extra 10,000 points for booking…
Fast food chain from Netherlands that ‘beats McDonald’s’ to open 100 new UK sites
The chain is said to have ‘the best’ burgers in Amsterdam (Fat Phill’s) We’ve seen an influx of American and Canadian fast food chains setting up shop over the pond lately – from Dave’s Hot Chicken to Carl’s Jr. But in a surprising twist, it’s a burger joint from the Netherlands that you could soon…
Is it safe to travel to Crete? Tsunami alert issued for Greek holiday island
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the popular Greek island of Crete (Picture: Getty Images) Crete, Greece’s largest island, has been rocked by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that was felt as far away as Egypt and Turkey. But if you have a holiday booked, is it still safe to travel? The quake struck in the…
I was vegetarian for 10 years – then I went to Asia’s fried chicken haven
In the South Korean capital Seoul, food is for the soul as well as the stomach (Picture: Getty Images) In the fifth installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Ruth Lawes pays tribute to the Asian city that changed how she eats. One hour after landing in South Korea, I broke a pledge of more than…
‘Destination dupes’ are more popular than ever – these are the best for 2025
British tourists are bypassing legacy destinations in favour of the path less travelled (Picture: Getty Images) There are many reasons that Britons have a long-standing love affair with the beaches of the Mediterranean. But research suggests more travellers are swapping Mallorca for North Macedonia and Alicante for the Albanian Riviera, seemingly inspired by a Gen…
The UK beach with ‘crystal clear waters’ named the best hidden coastal gem
Looking for a spot of sunshine? The UK’s best hidden coastal gem has been named (Picture: Getty Images) With spring in full swing, temperatures across the UK are soaring – and, quite frankly, so are our vitamin D levels. If you’re looking to get your tan on at the beach while the sunshine’s out, the…
Passengers are ‘swerving’ train fares with trick to save over £50 per ticket
The Southwest Swerve can save you over £50 on travel from Birmingham (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. With UK train fares at an all-time high, commuters and staycationers alike are going to great lengths in their efforts to keep costs…
Princess Rajwa is dripping in silk in luxurious wedding guest dress and 80s hair
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan’s wife Princess Rajwa looked stunning in silk at Princess Aisha bint Al Faisal of Jordan’s wedding.
The unhealthiest supermarket ready meals revealed — plus one dish saltier than two pizzas
A new study has revealed the stark reality behind the UK’s ready meals (Picture: Getty Images) The UK’s unhealthiest ready meals have been revealed, with one offering containing more salt than two margarita pizzas. Campaign group Action on Salt analysed 1,511 ready meals sold across 11 major retailers, including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and M&S. Iceland…
