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Ah, Amsterdam. Our love affair with this city never ends, from its innovative food scene to its most well-known attractions. Perhaps most famous for its art galleries and museums, from the Van Gogh Museum to the Anne Frank House, Amsterdam stands proudly as one of the most culturally significant cities in Europe, but, of course, it’s got a poppin’ nightlife scene too.  In fact, the capital’s ‘fun’ side has historically lent itself to swathes of tourist stag dos, desperate to try out Amsterdam’s notorious coffee shops and canal cruises – something its government is trying to crack down on. But as it stands, there’s no escaping its reputation as a Seriously Fun Place To Be. Whatever you’re in Amsterdam for, there are some things you simply have to do. With the help of our experts and contributors on the ground in ‘Dam, we’ve rounded up 24 of the most essential things to tick off. Happy travels! RECOMMENDED:🥨 The best restaurants in Amsterdam🕺 The best clubs in Amsterdam⛵ The best day trips from Amsterdam 🏠 The best Airbnbs in Amsterdam📍 An Amsterdam weekend itinerary This guide is by Amsterdam-based writers Derek Robertson and Callum Booth. 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. 

It’s that time again. Every year, we ask thousands of city-dwellers to tell us the coolest spots in their cities. What are the places locals love and visitors flock to? Where are the exciting new openings across food, drink and culture? Where are people going out, hanging out and having fun? For the sixth year running, the results are in. Over 12,000 people had their say in this year’s shortlist, naming the neighbourhoods in their hometowns where everyone wants to be right now. Then, we narrowed down the selection with the insight and expertise of city editors and local experts who know their cities better than anyone else. To create and rank the final list, we considered factors including community and social ventures, access to open and green space, and thriving street life. In 2023, our neighbourhoods are more global than ever before. The rise and rise in post-pandemic digital nomadism has led to an explosion of brand-new community spaces, multi-purpose culture centres and more cafés than we can count on two hands. But while most of these neighbourhoods have experienced a transformation over recent years, they remain resolutely local at heart. Slick new developments and cool cafés might bring in new crowds, but neighbourhood stalwarts – from old pubs to family greengrocers – keep it real.  The world’s coolest neighbourhoods this year are, therefore, places with big personalities. Each area’s diversity is reflected in its food, culture and festivals. Community is key: local

Happy Pride Month, one and all! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and to celebrate, we asked Time Out’s LGBTQ+-identifying writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite city on the planet. The resulting list covers all four corners of the globe, from the beaches of Brazil to the creative hub of Glasgow’s Southside. These are cities with a vibrant queer community, cities that support and protect LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and cities that are notable hubs for LGBTQ+ life in their respective countries and regions. So, what are the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities? While we couldn’t possibly name them all, these are some of our favourites. RECOMMENDED:🗻 The world’s best places to travel alone🗺 The world’s most underrated travel destinations😎 The coolest neighbourhoods in the world  

What’s better than a stay-cation? A stay-cation involving a spa, of course. If you’re looking for a bit of well-earned R&R to get away from it all, the UK is brimming with top quality spas and wellness centres to help you wind down. Hot tubs to soothe aching muscles? Check. A facial to cleanse tired skin? Yup. A deep-tissue massage to sort out all of that tension from being bent over a computer all day? Sounds good to us.  From glorious country houses to trailblazing eco-spas, lake view hot tubs and city centre hideaways, this country has it all. Don’t know where to start? Our editors have been out and about, trying and testing spas to sort the good from the fantastic. Now, all you need to do is lay out your comfy clothes and hit the road. And… breathe.  Recommended: the best wellbeing and yoga retreats in the UKRecommended: the cosiest cabins and log cabins in the UK

Does anything conjure up an image of beach bliss quite like the Med? Surrounded by 22 countries and bordered by three continents, the Mediterranean Sea boasts miles and miles of coastline – not to mention hundreds of islands. And while there are certain seaside spots where you’ll need to fight for space on the sand (we’re looking at you, Barceloneta), there are plenty of other secluded stretches of coastline across the Med. Our selection of alternative beach spots, chosen by Mediterranean-based travel writers, takes you beyond Europe to North Africa and the Middle East. From wild, flamingo-frequented beaches in Spain to a culture-packed port city in France, this is where to find the Mediterranean’s best alternative (and affordable) beach breaks. There’s plenty of room to lay out your towel here. Grace Beard is Time Out’s deputy travel editor, based in London. 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. RECOMMENDED:🗺 Europe’s most underrated destinations🌆 The best European city breaks🚫 The travel destinations that want tourists to stay away

Whether for its charming towns and villages or its miles of coastline, for the mountains in the north or the world-class cities of Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan, it’s no wonder travellers are so drawn to Italy. And while the country’s boot-shaped mainland certainly isn’t short of incredible places and amazing things to do, its offshore offerings are equally as enticing. There are hundreds of islands within the Italian border; two of which – Sicily and Sardinia – are the largest in the Mediterranean. Many Italian islands are characterised by black-sand beaches and dramatic landscapes shaped by years of volcanic activity. Some, like Capri and Panarea, are playgrounds for the wealthy, while others retain a more rustic, salt-of-the-earth charm. One thing’s for sure: Italy’s islands are beautiful, and these are some the very best ones to visit. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best places to visit in Italy🛏 The best hotels in Italy🏝 The best beaches in Italy

I moved to this city in the deep, dark depths of the pandemic. My first flat was, obviously, awful. The landlord was dodgy (shock). It was full of mold. The shower was next to the kitchen and had no door. Still, though, I look back on those days fondly. One rare sunny afternoon we climbed out of my flatmate’s window to sit on the roof, drinking homemade Bloody Marys and blasting the Bad Boy Chiller Crew from a box speaker into the sticky, polluted air of Kingsland Road. We got quite a few glares from passers-by, but also a fair amount of smiles.  Whether you’re moving here for study, work, family, or another reason, your first months in London will be challenging, but you’ll probably look back on them with such fogged-up rose-tinted glasses it will hardly matter anyway. Use this time to meet as many new people as you can and to make mistakes. Be broke, go to M&M world (don’t actually), get lost on the tube. That said, there are some things I wish I’d known before coming here. Hindsight is a blessing, as they say. But we’re not gatekeepers, so we asked Time Out staff to share their top tricks and tips for anyone moving to the capital. Some of these folks have been born and bred here. Others are adopted Londoners, like you might well be one day. Listen up, take note, and good luck. 

Choosing the world’s most beautiful places is no easy task. After all, how can you compare a thundering waterfall to a lantern-lit city? Or a rainbow-coloured hill to a gleaming white mosque? The good news is that the planet isn’t held to the same rigid beauty standards as humans are. Whether it’s a tiny island, an entire country or a Buddhist temple, anything goes on our list of the most beautiful places on earth. Spanning every continent, you’ll find some of the usual suspects (what’s a list of beautiful places without Bolivia’s salt flats, after all?) alongside some of the world’s lesser-known beauty spots – all chosen by our network of globetrotting travel writers, who've personally experienced the beauty of every place on this list IRL.  Grace Beard is Time Out’s deputy travel editor, based in London. 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.RECOMMENDED:🗺 The world's most underrated travel destinations🧭 The best places to travel solo🏝 The best beaches in the world

Voleu fer del 2023 l'any per viatjar a un lloc diferent? Aquí tenim alguns suggeriments bastant espectaculars. Hem demanat a la nostra xarxa de periodistes i editors de viatges que responguin quin és el destí turístic més ignorat del món. La llista conté des de petites illes i pobles de costa fins a enormes llacs i grans paisatges, i constitueix una gran inspiració per viatjar.Què és, exactament, allò que fa que un destí estigui infravalorat? Estem parlant de llocs que no apareixen sovint a les llistes de viatges? Llocs que no reben la seva part justa de turisme? Llocs que són joies ocultes fora de les rutes turístiques i que ofereixen excel·lents alternatives (o també tranquil·les) a llocs populars de la mateixa regió? Les destinacions d'aquesta llista pertanyen com a mínim a una d'aquestes categories. Des del veí ignorat de Bali fins a una àrea verge de bellesa natural a Zimbàbue, aquests són els llocs més infravalorats del món per viatjar aquest any. NO T'HO PERDIS: Les 10 millors destinacions per viatjar el 2023

No cal dir que Europa està plena de llocs increïbles. Però molts d'aquests llocs són també bastant obvis. Venècia, Amsterdam, la costa Amalfitana... sí, són impressionants. Però el problema és que tothom vol anar-hi, i moltes de les capitals del continent, hubs culturals i paisatges bonics estan plens de turistes i amb preus desorbitats. Algunes d'aquestes destinacions fins i tot han començat a dir que volen que els turistes no hi vagin. Però per cada lloc que està atapeït de visitants, n'hi ha d'altres que passen injustament desapercebuts: llocs on pots passar-te hores sense veure un altre turista, o almenys alternatius a les tradicionals destinacions de vacances. De manera que això és el que suggerim: aquest estiu, eviteu trencar-vos el coll intentant veure la Mona Lisa. Estalvieu-vos les cues del Vaticà i viatgeu a algunes de les destinacions menys conegudes del continent. Des dels Balcans fins als països bàltics, des de l'Atlàntic Nord fins a la costa Adriàtica, hem reunit escriptors de viatges i experts locals per tal de descobrir les ciutats infravalorades d'Europa, les illes, regions, platges, pobles, llacs i tot el que hi ha al mig.  NO T'HO PERDIS: Les 10 millors destinacions per viatjar el 2023

Hemos pedido a nuestra red de periodistas y editores de viajes que respondan a la pregunta de cuál es el destino turístico más ignorado del mundo. La lista contiene desde pequeñas islas y pueblos de costa hasta enormes lagos y grandes paisajes, es decir, grandes inspiraciones para viajar. ¿Qué es exactamente lo que hace que un destino esté infravalorado? Son lugares que no aparecen a menudo en las listas de viajes, zonas que no reciben su parte justa de turismo, sitios que son joyas ocultas fuera de las rutas turísticas y que ofrecen excelentes alternativas (y más tranquilas) a puntos populares de la misma región. Y los destinos de esta lista pertenecen, al menos, a una de estas categorías: estos son los destinos más infravalorados del mundo para viajar este año. RECOMENDADO: En Europa también pasa, y estos son sus destinos más infravalorados

No hace falta decir que Europa está llena de sitios increíbles. Pero muchos de estos sitios son también bastante obvios. Venecia, Ámsterdam, la costa amalfitana... sí, son impresionantes. Pero el problema es que todo el mundo quiere ir, lo que significa que muchas de las capitales europeas, hubs culturales y bonitos paisajes están llenos de turistas y con precios desorbitados. Algunos de estos destinos incluso han empezado a decir que quieren que los turistas no vayan. Pero para cada sitio abarrotado de visitantes, hay otros que pasan injustamente desapercibidos: lugares donde puedes pasarte horas sin ver a otro turista, o al menos alternativos a los tradicionales destinos de vacaciones. Así que esto es lo que sugerimos: este verano, evitaos romperos el cuello intentando ver la Mona Lisa. Ahorraos las colas del Vaticano, y viajad a algunos destinos menos conocidos del continente. Desde los Balcanes hasta el Báltico, desde el Atlántico hasta la costa Adriática, hemos reunido a escritores de viajes y expertos locales para descubrir las ciudades infravaloradas de Europa, las islas, regiones, playas, pueblos, lagos y todo de por medio. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Los 10 mejores destinos para viajar el 2023

It’s fair to expect any spa hotel in Leamington Spa, a Warwickshire town with a long history of harbouring bath houses built around its natural saline springs, to be worth its salt. Nineteenth-century Midlanders in need of some R&R would come to Leamington in search of ‘the cure’ to any number of ailments. Despite rapid development, today the town remains a go-to for weekenders in search of a reviving getaway – and they could do a lot worse than opting for Mallory Court, a palatial yet cosy country manor house and spa on the outskirts of town. Surrounded by endless countryside, we explored the vast grounds before dinner, strolling past manicured lawns, a rose garden bursting with blooms, a chef’s garden full of herbs and vegetables and an apiary. When the British summertime brought its inevitable drizzle, we were relaxing in the heated, bubbling outdoor vitality pool, so no complaints there. Completing the spa’s offerings is a Finnish-style sauna, small but ideal if you manage to get it to yourself or your group. The indoor pool with attached jacuzzi managed to be that perfect, just-right temperature, and felt like silk to swim in. The spa experience fell down for us slightly when we couldn’t get the indoor steam room to be as hot or steamy as we’d have liked, but that could’ve easily been our own oversight.  You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to treatment options. I opted for the full-body exfoliation (perfect) while my guest went for the drift away massage. She spoke a

Way back in 2009, during Derren Brown’s televised event ‘How to Control the Nation’, a friend of mine claimed she’d been subliminally controlled and that she was physically unable to stand up from her seat. Being teenagers, and apparently raging cynics, we all took the piss out of her relentlessly. After watching his latest live extravaganza ‘Showman’, I have to apologise to my mate. Perhaps it was a trick of the light; perhaps I’ve become much more receptive to subliminal suggestion as I’ve aged: however he did it, Brown got me. I can sincerely say that, despite my best efforts to remain a skeptic, a good five to ten seconds were completely erased from my memory.  Without stating the obvious, if you’ve only ever seen Derren Brown on the telly, only in person do you really experience how hypnotic he is. There’s an excitable, almost unruly audience at the Apollo on opening night, but it doesn’t take much for them to become puppets at the end of the illusionist’s string. Brown’s unwavering poise and trademark gallows humour carry a show that swings – often very suddenly – on the pendulum between playful and sobering, heartfelt and horrifying.  The show’s tricks lean on these polarities. One minute there’s a circus-like atmosphere, with balloon-popping games, giant teddy bears and clever card tricks; but before you know it, Brown can rapidly turn the mood on its head. Without giving too much away, it’s the moments of solemn hush that will stay with you after the show, rather tha

As the Israel-Hamas conflict rumbles on, many travellers are worried about the safety of visiting destinations such as Egypt, Jordan and Morocco. It’s worth noting that Morocco is around 3,555km away from Gaza – about as far from Gaza as the UK is. However, travellers might be concerned about visiting the country in a climate of political instability and following the September 8 earthquake in Morocco. Here is everything we know about travelling to Morocco and Marrakech right now. Is it safe to travel to Morocco at the moment? Morocco is open to international visitors and is generally regarded as safe to visit.  What about Marrakech? Despite the recent earthquake severely impacting Marrakech, the city is now considered safe to visit. As is the case with most major cities, travellers are advised to be wary of pickpockets and petty crime. What has the Foreign Office said? The UK Foreign Office does not currently advise against travel to Morocco, though on October 16 it did update its advice to exercise caution and avoid political demonstrations. Has Morocco been affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict? Geographically speaking, Morocco is very far away from Israel. However, as is the case in many countries across the world, Moroccans have taken to the streets to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Read all the latest travel advice for Jordan, Türkiye, and Egypt and Israel. For all the information about helping those affected by the conflict in Israel, read our guid

Where are there bedbugs in France? Paris is at the centre of France’s bedbug infestation. The creatures have been spotted in hotels and Airbnbs as well as public areas, including cinemas, the Metro and at Charles de Gaulle Airport.  How did Paris get infested with bedbugs? The current outbreak began over the summer and has been linked to an increase in visitors since the pandemic – exacerbated by events like Paris Fashion Week – and a greater resistance to insecticides. A report from ANSES, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, noted that more than one in ten households were infested by bedbugs between 2017 and 2022. How can I find out if my hotel or Airbnb is affected by bedbugs? As the name suggests, bedbugs are likely to be found where you sleep. Start by removing the sheets and checking in the crevices and seams of your mattress. Telltale signs of bedbugs can include lots of small black dots, indicating bedbug faeces, or blood stains. Once you’ve checked the bed, move on to any other upholstered surfaces, like chairs, sofas and carpets. Bedbugs can also leave stains on walls and behind picture frames, where they sometimes hide. And if the room smells like expired fruit or coriander? That’s also a (rather gross) sign that bedbugs are present. How to spot bedbugs The bugs themselves are said to be around the same size as an apple seed, and brown or maroon in colour. They don’t have wings – these critters get about by crawling on you

The European heatwave scorched much of the continent over the summer, causing wildfires in in Sicily, Greece, Portugal, and Tenerife, one of Spain’s most popular holiday hotspots. An ‘out of control’ blaze began on Tuesday, August 15, which destroyed over 4,000 acres of land, and meant at least five villages were evacuated. The fire was eventually contained but never completely extinguished. Recent temperatures, which are unseasonably high for early October, have caused the fire to spread again over the northeastern parts of the island. This is everything we know so far about the Tenerife wildfire and what it means for travel to the island. Where are the fires in Tenerife? The fire originally began on Tuesday, August 15 in a forested area at the foot of the Mount Teide volcano, and ripped through woodland in the Candelaria and Arafo region. The re-ignition of the blaze has threatened the towns of Santa Ursula and La Orotava, and around 3,000 people have been evacuated as a precaution.  What started the fires in Tenerife? It was announced that the original blaze was started deliberately, according to Canary Islands regional president Fernando Clavijo. Unseasonably high temperatures for this time of year are why it has begun to spread again. According to Rosa Davila, head of Tenerife's local government, who spoke to Reuters, 'The temperatures will remain higher [than usual], so we expect more fires to be reactivated in the area.' Are airlines still flying to Tenerife? Acc

As the European heatwave continues to scorch its way across parts of Europe, extreme temperatures are having catastrophic effects on holiday hotspots in Greece. The heatwave has caused wildfires to ravage the Greek islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia. Over the past week, thousands of holidaymakers are being evacuated from the Greek islands. But what does that mean for those who have an upcoming holiday booked? Where in Greece islands are the fires? Corfu Corfu began evacuations over the weekend after wildfires hit the island. Fires are predominantly located on the northeast of the island.  Rhodes After fires broke out in Rhodes, the Greek government has said that 19,000 people have been evacuated from the island. There are two large wildfires near the inland villages of Eleousa and Laerma. Evia Four villages in the south of Evia, the second-largest Greek island, were evacuated on Sunday. There are reports of thick smoke and the air being hard to breathe. Athens There have also been wildfires on the outskirts of the capital, Athens. Are airlines still flying to Rhodes and Corfu? UK holiday companies Jet2 and TUI have announced that all upcoming flights and holidays to Rhodes and Corfu have been cancelled. Travel agent Thomas Cook has said its customers with flights booked from Sunday will be able to fly out. Airlines easyJet and British Airways still have flights available to the affected areas but are offering flexibility to customers with existing bookings. Ryanair says its

A medida que la ola de calor europea continúa quemando muchas partes del continente, se han desatado incendios forestales en Sicilia, Grecia, Portugal y ahora en Tenerife, uno de los lugares de vacaciones más populares de España. El incendio, que comenzó el martes 15 por la noche, ya ha destruido más de 13.300 hectáreas (datos del lunes 21 de agosto), el 6,7% de la superficie de la isla y afecta a casi un tercio de su masa forestal. Estamos hablando que es ya el incendio más grave de este año en España. Esto es todo lo que sabemos hasta ahora sobre el incendio forestal de Tenerife y lo que supone para viajar a la isla. ¿Dónde se ubican los incendios forestales en Tenerife? El fuego se inició el martes por la noche en una zona boscosa a los pies del volcán Teide y ha arrasado bosques en la comarca de Candelaria y Arafo. La tierra y los árboles en el parque nacional quedaron secos y, por lo tanto, susceptibles a los incendios después de semanas con temperaturas abrasadoras en España. Varios pueblos cercanos han sido evacuados, incluidos  Arrate, Chivisaya, Media Montaña, Ajafoña y Las Lagunetas. ¿Siguen las aerolíneas volando a Tenerife? Según la BBC, los aeropuertos de Tenerife Sur y Norte funcionan con normalidad. No ha habido informes de vuelos retrasados ​​​​o cancelados hasta el momento. ¿Es seguro? Si bien los aeropuertos de la isla aún están en funcionamiento y es posible que aún se pueda volar a Tenerife, la palabra de las autoridades es clara. El presidente de Canarias

A mesura que l'onada de calor europea continua cremant moltes parts del continent, s'han desencadenat incendis forestals a Sicília, Grècia, Portugal i ara a Tenerife, un dels llocs de vacances més populars d'Espanya. L'incendi que va començar dimarts 15 a la nit, ja ha destruït més de 13.300 hectàrees (dades del dilluns 21 d'agost), el 6,7% de la superfície de l'illa i afecta gairebé un terç de la seva massa forestal. Estem parlant que ja és l'incendi més greu d'aquest any a Espanya. Això és tot el que sabem fins ara sobre l'incendi forestal de Tenerife i què suposa per viatjar a l'illa. On s'ubiquen els incendis forestals a Tenerife? El foc es va iniciar dimarts a la nit en una zona boscosa als peus del volcà Teide i ha arrasat boscos a la comarca de Candelaria i Arafo. La terra i els arbres al parc nacional van quedar secs i, per tant, susceptibles als incendis després de setmanes amb temperatures abrasadores a Espanya. Diversos pobles propers han estat evacuats, inclosos  Arrate, Chivisaya, Media Montaña, Ajafoña i Las Lagunetas. Es diu que els incendis, que actualment es concentren al nord-est de l'illa, estan "fora de control". Els incendis secundaris podrien estendre's a punts turístics populars, com Santa Cruz de Tenerife i Puerto de la Cruz.  Continuen les aerolínies volant a Tenerife? Segons la BBC , els aeroports de Tenerife Sud i Nord funcionen amb normalitat. No hi ha hagut informes de vols endarrerits o cancel·lats fins ara. És segur? Tot i que els aeroports

Only a couple of weeks after travel was disrupted by wildfires in Sicily, flights due to arrive or depart from Sicily’s Catania airport have been suspended after the island’s volcano Mount Etna erupted on Sunday night. Etna is one of Europe’s most active volcanoes and frequently erupts, but larger eruptions can cause ash clouds that are disruptive and dangerous for air traffic. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mount Etna eruption and how it has and will affect travel to and from Sicily. What’s the latest with the Mount Etna eruption? On Sunday, August 13, Sicily’s stratovolcano Mount Etna erupted, sending an ash plume over the island’s eastern coast. There are reports of raining ash, and all air traffic to and from Catania and Comiso airports has been paused until further notice.  Which Sicilian airports have been forced to close? As well as Catania airport, which is the island’s most popular, the smaller nearby airport of Comiso also closed as a result of the eruption. Flights to and from Catania were suspended until 6am on Tuesday, August 15.  Is it safe to travel to Sicily? Once officials announce that the airspace in eastern Sicily is clear, travel to and from Catania airport will resume. However, motorbikes, bicycles and cars driving faster than 19mph are currently banned in the city of Catania as roads are covered with ash that can become slippery. Travellers intending to fly from Catania are advised to remain in their hotels, while those due to travel to th

Elegir los lugares más bonitos del mundo no es tarea fácil. Después de todo, ¿cómo se puede comparar una cascada atronadora con una ciudad iluminada por faroles? ¿O de una colina con los colores del arcoíris a una reluciente mezquita blanca? La buena noticia es que el planeta no está sujeto a los mismos estándares rígidos de belleza que los humanos. Ya sea una pequeña isla, un país entero o un templo budista, todo vale en nuestra lista de los lugares más bellos del mundo. En todos los continentes se pueden encontrar algunos de los sospechosos habituales y recomendados por cualquier viajero (después de todo, ¿qué es una lista de lugares hermosos sin las salinas de Bolivia?) junto con algunos de los lugares de belleza menos conocidos del mundo o incluso destinos infravalorados a pesar de su belleza, todos elegidos por la red de escritores de viajes trotamundos de Time Out, que han experimentado personalmente la belleza de cada lugar en esta lista. El ranking lo encabeza Kotor Bay, en Montenegro, con la silueta de la fortaleza medieval zigzagueando por los escarpados acantilados como desafiando a la gravedad. En segundo lugar, Islandia, concida como 'la tierra del fuego y el hielo' por la existencia de volcanes y aguas termales, campos de lava y glaciares en un mismo territorio. El top 3 lo completa Marruecos con Erg Chebbi, "el tramo de arena más evocador que se pueda imaginar", como sugiere Jeremy Flint, el viajero que lo recomienda como uno de los lugares más bellos del mundo

So, it’s officially Euro Summer. And if you don’t know what that means, well, we don’t blame you. It’s not entirely clear. But all the Americans are doing it on TikTok (the hashtag alone has nearly 700m views), and ‘Europecore’ is now its own category on Depop (it features cowboy boots, Nike t-shirts and long jean shorts, obviously). Essentially, young Americans travel to unspecified countries in Europe, and post about it on TikTok. And thus their Euro Summer commences. But quickly, Euro Summer turned from a highly-anticipated travel opportunity into hurtling controversy. Americans discovered that ‘Europe’ (exact location still unclear) ain’t all sunshine and roses. And onto our TikTok ‘for you’ pages tumbled a series of American bugbears: Europeans don’t eat vegetables. Europeans charge you for the toilet. European train stations smell bad.  The most controversial of all? That Europeans don’t drink water. Apparently.  But is it true? Do Europeans simply not drink water? And if so, how do they survive? There was only one way to find out. We’ve asked Time Out editors in Barcelona, Madrid and Paris the big question. Do you drink water, or not? @taylorhuntleigh Maybe it’s just me? #europeansummer ♬ Summer - Calvin Harris First thing’s first: Do Europeans drink water? María José Gómez, Time Out Barcelona: ‘Many tourists act as if they don't know that people from Barcelona are actually living beings, but, certainly, we are, so if we don't drink water, we die. ‘T

The European ‘heat storm’ is continuing to have a devastating impact on many parts of Europe. After a series of wildfires in Greece has led to thousands of people being evacuated, Italy is also facing extreme weather events, with hailstorms pummelling the north of the country and wildfires blazing in the south. The Italian island of Sicily is seeing travel disruption and locals fleeing their homes after fires broke out near Palermo and Catania earlier this week. Here’s everything to know if you have a trip booked to Sicily. Where are the fires in Italy? Several wildfires have broken out near Sicily’s capital Palermo, causing Palermo Airport to temporarily close on Monday. Catania Airport will also be closed until Wednesday (July 26) due to nearby fires. The Messina region has also seen wildfires. Are airlines still flying to Sicily? No flights to or from the UK and Ireland will be landing at Catania Airport until at least Wednesday (July 26). After closing on Monday night and reopening Tuesday morning, Palermo Airport has said it is monitoring conditions for flights arriving at the airport, but is limiting the number of departing flights. Travellers are advised to check directly with the airline they’ve booked with. Can I cancel my trip to Italy and get a refund? Travellers are urged to check directly with their travel and insurance providers, as no official statements have been released from airlines or holiday companies. What is the UK Foreign Office saying about travellin

Amsterdam is known for many things: incredible museums, pretty canals, colourful Dutch Baroque buildings – and, of course, weed. As much a part of the city’s culture as Van Gogh and bitterballen, cannabis is legally sold at the many cosy Amsterdam coffeeshops, which bring in thousands of visitors a year. But in an ongoing effort to make the city more liveable for residents, the city has announced it will soon make it illegal to smoke weed on the street in the red light district, also known as De Wallen. The ban is part of a new set of measures that will crack down on the disturbance caused by unruly visitors. The new rules will also clamp down on sex work and the sale of alcohol during certain hours. Bars and restaurants in the inner city will now have to shut by 2am and brothels, which traditionally stay open until 6am, will now need to shut up shop by 3am. It all comes hot on the heels of Amsterdam announcing a new ‘stay away’ campaign, which aims to deter rowdy tourists. Banning tourists from coffeeshops entirely has also been in the pipeline for a while, but these new measures are the first serious effort from the city to crack down on drugs tourism. If the laws don’t work, it’s been reported that smoking cannabis on the terraces of coffeeshops could be banned next. The new laws are set to come into effect from mid-May. Sorry, stoners! @timeouttravel ‘This kind of liberty belongs to Amsterdam’ We asked locals, visitors and business owners what they think of the new re

European train travel is back in a big way. A slew of new European sleeper trains have been announced for 2023 and beyond, including Nightjet’s Germany to Croatia service and an exciting new route from Prague to Switzerland via Czech national rail operator ČD. But surely the most anticipated is the brand-new European Sleeper service – and it’s about to make its first official voyage. Initially billed to launch in 2022, the so-called ‘Good Night Train’ will link Brussels and Berlin via Amsterdam and Rotterdam, letting travellers shuttle between three dazzling European capitals via one overnight service. What’s more, the route will link up with Eurostar, meaning passengers from the UK will be able to join the sleeper train service to Berlin with one quick change in Brussels. That’s right: from this week, you’ll be able to hop on the 15:04 from London St Pancras, enjoy a quick beer in Brussels and wake up in Berlin. The service from Brussels will initially run three times a week, and tickets from Brussels or Amsterdam to Berlin start at €49 for a seat – though you’ll want to spend a bit more and book a couchette or sleeper bed for a better night’s kip. Depending on the size of your group, taking a sleeper train could be cheaper than flying. And all services will include free wifi, coffee and a light breakfast – something you wouldn’t get on a budget flight, that’s for sure. If that’s not exciting enough, the pan-European sleeper route is set to extend even further in 2024, swe