Liv Kelly

If the only thing you want to hear going bump in the night is a thudding soundsystem, then Halloween in London won’t disappoint. This year the day of spooks and scares falls on Tuesday October 31 2023. And while mid-week shindigs aren’t known for being the best nights out, that hasn’t stopped London’s party starters from throwing massive events, many of which are taking place over the ‘Halloweekend’ prior to the big night itself. There are scary club nights aplenty, but also gothic cabaret shows, frightful live music, spooky museum lates and scary movie screenings. If you go out on actual Halloween, be prepared to spend the following days like a zombie at work. It’ll be so worth it, though... RECOMMENDED: Our complete guide to Halloween in London.

Christmas shopping season is looming. Yes, you could be ruthlessly efficient about it and grab all your presents online, months before the big day. But why not support small businesses and have a fun time all in one go, by visiting one of London's many markets? There are year-round faves like foodie paradise Borough Market or houseplant haven Columbia Road Flower Market. But, at Christmas? Well, that’s when London’s markets really come into their own. Every year, throughout November and December, the city fills up with markets where you can buy the kind of handcrafted, unusual festive pressies you'd never get on the high street. They're perfect for browsing as the big day looms, your spirits kept high by mulled wine stalls and an endless soundtrack of Christmas songs.  Vintage furniture, ceramics, cool cards or handknitted woollens... you'll find everything you need to make someone's Christmas Day memorable at London's pop-up markets. Or keep things simple by rocking up to that oh-so-touristy Southbank German-style chalet market and doing your Christmas shopping in one chaotic swoop on the 24th, and having a bit of fun into the bargain.  Recommended: Our complete guide to Christmas in London.

There’s nothing more quintessentially Christmassy than a good ’ol festive market. Need to bulk buy stocking-fillers for your family? Christmas market. Fancy a boozy, mulled-wine-filled evening with your mates? Christmas market. Keen to show off your excellent ice-skating skills? Christmas market. Dazzling destinations are dotted all over the UK. They come alive with the festive spirit once a year, glittering with everything from cosy grottoes and wholesome gift stalls to your favourite Christmas songs. We’re not just talking about London’s Christmas markets and Winter Wonderland, either (although they’re definitely worth a visit, too). We’re talking about the cobbled streets of York and the majestic castle surroundings of Edinburgh. Don’t know where to start? Here is our pick of the best Christmas markets in the UK. Hey, if you’re lucky, you might even get a bit of snow.  RECOMMENDED:🎄The most beautiful Christmas light trails in the UK❄️The best winter walks in the UK🌤️The best things to do in the UK💕The best romantic weekend getaways in the UK 🌜The best Airbnbs for large group getaways 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Want a drink? Well you've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joint to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. The latest additions to our list include Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneat the famous Soho deli, Jumbi listening bar in Peckham, Oranj's vertitable wine warehouse in Shoreditch, and Helgi's, a suggestively Satanic rock bar in Hackney. Now go forth and booze. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

It only took about 70 years, but television is finally getting some respect. In the decades leading up to this point, TV was largely considered among the lowest forms of entertainment. It was smeared as ‘the idiot box’, ‘the boob tube’. Edward R Murrow referred to it as ‘the opiate of the masses’, and Bruce Springsteen even wrote a song about the malaise of fruitless channel surfing. Was its poor reputation deserved? Certainly, the ratio of garbage to gold was high, and though it’s hard to quantify if it was worse than any other artistic medium, the fact that it was all being beamed directly into your living room made the dreck much harder to avoid.  That’s all changed. Television is now the dominant medium in basically all of entertainment, to the degree that the only thing separating movies and TV is the screen you’re watching on. The shift in perception is widely credited to the arrival of The Sopranos, which completely reinvented the notion of what a TV show could do, and the advent of streaming has made it so that hundreds of new shows are now continually flipping the script every few years, if not months.  But that doesn’t mean everything before 1999 is pure dross. Far from it: television has been popular since World War II, after all. And while this list is dominated by 21st century programs, there are hundreds of shows that deserve credit for pushing TV forward into its current golden age. Chiselling them down to a neat hundred is tough, so we elected to leave off tal

The UK's stunning landscape and gorgeous coasts take on a new life in the winter months, and make the perfect backdrop for those of us keen to shake the seasonal blues, and get some good old fashioned fresh air. Whilst the unpredictable weather might tempt you to curl up and binge-watch Friends all day, we can guarantee that the icy grass, frost-tipped trees and vast frozen lakes will make you feel a whole lot better.  Wrap up warm (we’re talking gloves, hat, scarf and thermals) and get ready to indulge in the best scenery around. Here are our top picks for the best coastal winter walks in the UK.  RECOMMENDED:❄️The most dazzling Christmas light trails in the UK🎄 The most magical Christmas markets around the UK💕The best romantic weekend getaways in the UK🌳The most amazing treehouses in the UK you can actually stay in🌤️The best things to do in the UK 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. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

  The UK really comes to life at Christmas, thanks to the twinkle of the country's fantastic festive light trails. Where would Christmas be without them, after all? From the smallest sparkles glinting in windows to the massive illumated tunnels and gardens taking over towns, nothing can put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest of Grinches quite like some Christmas lights. We've handpicked eight of the most dazzlingly beautiful light trails in the UK, which are sure to brighten up those darker days ahead.  RECOMMENDED:❄️The best (and most beautiful) winter walks in the UK 🎄 The most magical Christmas markets around the UK🎉The best Christmas movies of all time🌳The most amazing treehouses in the UK you can actually stay in 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 of year again. The time when you need to get creative on the costume front. You need to think of something obvious enough to be recognisable, but niche enough to not be everyone else’s first thought. It's a tricky balance to strike, but don't fret, as we've done the hard work for you.  2023 has been a political, pop-cultural, Barbenheimer-tastic whirlwind – and now we have a cracking bank of references to thank for the witty, quirky and creative fancy dress options which have been inspired by them.  Whether you've stayed indoors to avoid the unfurling bedbug crisis of late, binge watching the Beckham Netflix documentary, or you haven't been able to turn on your TV since witnessing Ariana DeBose's Bafta 'rap', there was plenty of real life madness to help get the creative juices flowing for this Halloween season.  Need a refresher? Check out our comprehensive recap of all the most costume-worthy highlights 2023 has to offer — there's sure to be the perfect costume for whatever Halloween shindig you're attending on October 31.  RECOMMENDED:👻The most haunted places in the world🧟The best halloween movies of all time🎃The best halloween songs of all time

It's no secret that Brighton is a ridiculously fun city. From the massive student population who love to boogie all night long to the locals who really know their craft ale, this city is jam-packed full of great spots to head to for a drink, no matter the ambience you're after.   Fancy a little hideaway to enjoy an intimate cocktail or two? Brighton's got an abundance. What about a taproom to enjoy some fantastic, innovative local beers? We've got you covered there, too. Is a classy evening spent sampling some incredible cheese and wine on the cards? There's plenty to choose from, so take your pick. And you can rest assured you're headed to best of the best, as this list was lovingly selected by a local. Here are the top bars in Brighton right now.  RECOMMENDED:🦐The best restaurants in Brighton🥐The best brunch spots in Brighton☕The best coffee shops in Brighton🐟The best fish and chips in Brighton🏘️The best Airbnbs in Brighton This article was written by Liv Kelly, a writer from Brighton. 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.

Norwich is the where the ancient meets the modern. It's steeped in history of warrior queens and treaure hoards, but in more recent times, it's become known for its vibrant shopping and cafe culture.  The Norfolk capital is a quaint place to escape to for the day, or for a calming weekend. Whether you plan to delve into the medieval history or simply go for a relaxing wander, order a flat white and slice of cake, check out our list of the top things to get up to in Norwich.  RECOMMENDED:🔮The most magical and mystical places in the UK🏩The best Airbnbs in the UK🌈The most colourful places in the UK and Ireland📷The best things to do in the UK 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.

Brightonians are caffeine fanatics, pure and simple. The wired residents of this seaside town spend more per head on coffee than anywhere else in the UK, and it's thought that the city has a crazy high number of coffee shops per person.   It's all for good reason, though. The coffee scene here is the best in the country, with a thriving band of independent businesses serving up delicious cups using beans bought from all over the globe and roasted locally. Whether you’re grabbing an oat flat white to go or want to linger over a dirty chai latte, the coffee capital of the UK has an abundance of options. Here is our roundup of Brighton’s best coffee shops. RECOMMENDED:🥐The best brunch spots in Brighton🦐The best restaurants in Brighton🌤️The best things to do in Brighton🏘️The best Airbnbs in Brighton🐟The best fish and chips in Brighton This article was recently updated by Liv Kelly, a writer from Brighton. 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 all fun and games having a jam-packed social calendar, it's even better when you don't have to constantly splash the cash. Edinburgh is full of ways to empty your wallet, thanks to its Michelin-starred restaurants and world famous attractions. But it's also possible to explore some of the best parts of the Scottish capital while you're on a budget. From museums and art galleries to gardens and exceptional views, these are our top recommendations when it comes to spending absolutely nothing in Edinburgh. Luckily, some of the best free things to do are the best things the city has to offer, full stop.  RECOMMENDED:🍝The best restaurants in Edinburgh🏛️The best things to do in Edinburgh🍸The best bars in Edinburgh🏩The best hotels in Edinburgh 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.

Portobello’s famous stretch of antique markets (the largest in the world), is getting the festive treatment in the run-up to Christmas. Every Sunday until December 17, the period pieces, bargains and bric-à-brac will be joined by stalls selling one-of-kind Christmas decorations and artisan gifts from the city’s designer-makers. Not normally open on Sundays, the area will be running festive artisan fairs over its winter weekend run, with stalls run by local businesses and makers. Expect performances from musicians and artists too. 

Looking for a unique gift to give your loved ones this Christmas? Get down to the Christmas Independent Ceramics Market where you’ll find everyone from students to established artists selling their wares. Expect everything from cups to art sculptures straight from the hands of over 150 makers themselves. The market will also liven up your shopping experience with a sound system, mulled wine and festive food. Smashing. 

London is set to be aglow with for 2023's Diwali celebrations, the Diwali Festival events at on Ealing Road Wembley should definitely be on your radar. Free entry, free henna and free kids rides are all on the programme, as well as a mixture of stalls, some of which are rustling up delicious dishes. There’ll even be Bollywood performances throughout the day — it sounds like a joyous place to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

The impressive City of London Victorian shopping arcade bolsters its reputation as being one of the most charming places in London by decking its resplendent halls in festive garlands, mini Christmas trees and twinkling lights for the season. Its glistening transformation begins at 6pm on November 16 when the actual Lord Mayor of London will switch on Leadenhall Market’s Christmas lights. There will be music to sing along to before and after the switch-on too, and the lights will shine on until Twelfth Night. Always one to go all out for the season, throughout December it’ll host a number of Christmas workshops, from wine tasting to wreath making, as well as guided festive walks full of tales of a Leadenhall Christmas past and present, plus late-night shopping. Guided walks: Every Wed Nov 22-Dec 13. 6.30pm to 8pm.    

2023's Festival of Lights falls on a Sunday, but who cares when Desi Diwali will be gracing London's Heaven nightclub for this year's Hindu celebrations. Urban? Bhangra? Bollywood? Hip hop? All are set to be played at this Desiheaven party, with 3 DJs (who are yet to be confirmed) across two fabulous, celebratory rooms at this legendary venue.     

One way to experience ‘walking in the air’ for real (sort of) this Christmas is by attending the Walking with The Snowman art trail at Fleet Street Quarter. 12 decorated Snowman sculptures, which pay homage to the festive icon who first graced our bookshelves in 1978, have been decorated by a plethora of exciting artists.  Each statue is decorated with a design inspired by one of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, and visitors can admire the unique designs from November 21. 

Keen to invest in some stocking fillers which are more unique than the offerings of Oxford Street? This one-of-a-kind Christmas pop-up gift edit will be showcasing the best of London’s independent brands. Tucked away in the heart of the West End, Connaught Village makes for a charming setting to bag some cracking presents, and brands such as Hum London, Colours of Arley, Domenica Marland, TIDINGS, Faeger, Kokoro and Max Made Me will all be getting involved.

Marylebone, being one of the bougier areas of London, is having a fittingly extravagant party to kick off the Christmas season. For an evening in November, Marylebone Village with be doused in a snow-machine-induced haze, through which will be wreath making, a Santa’s grotto, a Ferris wheel and, of course, the annual turning on of the Christmas lights.  Proceedings will be conducted by BBC broadcaster and Marylebone resident Jo Good and while the eye-catching moment might be the big switch-on, equally dazzling is the fact that all the new lights are made from recycled plastic.  This year, the evening is raising money for Mind Brent Wandsworth and Westminster. 

This vibrant hotel, which neighbours London Liverpool Street station, is a hub of convenience and comfort in the heart of east London. Andaz is a ‘concept’ branch of Hyatt, with 267 rooms, ranging from the (moderately less extravagant) twin and queen-sized rooms all the way up to the lavish Andaz Design Suite which was created by the late, great Sir Terence Conran, an acclaimed ‘visionary’ of British design. The lobby is plushly decorated with velvet soft furnishings and gold detailing, making for a vibrant welcome to the hotel, but the rooms are bold, modern and exceptionally well equipped for comfort. Nespresso machine? Complimentary mini-bar? A smart TV? Each one has got them all. In fact, the entire hotel is an homage to calming convenience.  Fancy a less crowd-filled evening than can be offered on the streets of Spitalfields? Andaz has got you covered. There are five restaurants to choose from inside the hotel's walls, offering everything from Japanese cuisine to afternoon tea — we enjoyed seafood paella and cocktails at Rake’s Café Bar for dinner, and a delectable breakfast buffet in the Eastway Brasserie.  Neighbourhood Spitalfields is a bustling London neighbourhood, acting as a bridge between the skyscrapers of The City and the trendy charm of the East End. It’s got fantastic shopping opportunities,  bars and restaurants, and excellent connectivity to central London, with Liverpool Street station being just a five-minute stroll from the heart of the market. The iconi

Attending this elliptical ice rink, set to open on Hanover Square next month, is one way you can do some good this festive season. Hosted by Underbelly in partnership with Great Ormand Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH), the ice rink, and the christmassy bar which is also available to non-skaters, will run from early November until New Year's Day. Crucially, a percentage of each ticket sold will go be donated to GOSH, who are aiming to reach a target of £55,000. Go on, don your skates and help a good cause — it's Christmas. 

Spitalfields Market is about to transform into the jolliest spot in the East End this festive season. Your browsing for stocking fillers will be lit by stunning lights and decorations, and you'll be sustained until that last gift is bought by delicious festive food and, of course, mulled wine. Late-night shopping so you can make the most of all the big brands and indepedent stalls is on programme, as are some fantastically festive pop-up theatre shows!

St Martin's Voices and St Martin's Brass will this year be bringing us some stunningly festive performances of glorious music, carol singing and festive readings. Conducted by Andrew Earis, expect to hear beloved classic songs such as ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ and ‘O Holy Night’ plus the audience carols of ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’. Set against the beautiful backdrop of St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, these concerts promise to be a magical start to Christmas. 

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If you’ve received a parking fine in London sometime over the last year, you could be in luck. A whopping 500,000 refunds may soon be in order for people charged for parking in ‘red route’ parking bays.  Transport for London are currently challenging a ruling made against them which bans the organisation from using CCTV to penalise motorists who park in bays on ‘red routes’.  A full-priced ticket would set you back £160 and, since October 2022, 212,712 ‘penalty charge notices’ have been issued. The money raised typically goes towards improving transport schemes such as subsiding travel for elderly Londoners, with TfL having received around £17 million in revenue from such fines over the last year. If TfL loses the case, however, a whole load of those fines could be refunded. According to the Standard, TfL argues that it relies extensively on CCTV to catch people illegally parking in bays on these routes and that without it there could be ‘significant adverse impacts’ on road safety and bus services.  The case of whether or not TfL can use CCTV has been brought to the High Court after the network operator challenged the original ban by the London Tribunals. The network operator would have to recruit hundreds of staff to monitor parking on the ground, if the ban stands.  Campaigners have said that the wording on parking regulations was changed to include bays on these routes in 2020, and many want the refund period to extended back to then. Campaigners also argue that it’s hard

Whether you’re after a festive city break to some of Europe’s dazzling Christmas markets, or you want to forget the rain, wind and abominable temperatures altogether and get some January sun, there are plenty of fantastic travel destinations to choose from this coming winter season.  And holiday rental platform Airbnb has put in the work to find out the top trending spots this winter. Based on searches for winter travel between January 1 and September 15 2023, they’ve compiled a list of ten global destinations. At the top? It’s Hong Kong. The city is especially popular in the autumn and early winter for its moderate temperatures but low humidity. Then there’s the vibrant nightlife and abundance of exciting food – a perfect winter getaway, if you ask us. Buenos Aires, the sprawling Argentinian capital, is second on Airbnb’s winter travel list. Offering those of us travelling from the chilly northern hemisphere a much-needed dose of sun, the ‘Paris of South America’ makes for an ideal escape from the blistering cold. The best time to visit? Anytime before early January, when the Argentinian summer temperatures really start heating up.  Muang Pattaya is set to be the third most popular destination this winter, also offering travellers warm weather during the December to February period. The Thai city, which sits on the eastern Gulf coast, is known for its stunning beaches – no wonder it’s been dubbed the ‘Hawaii of the East’.  Thailand has proved particularly popular for winter

We’ve got some annoying news for anyone who frequents the District Line. Parts of the London Underground service are due to be closed for three days this week, starting from today, Thursday October 26.  Transport for London announced that the line will be closed until Sunday October 29 between Earls Court and Ealing Broadway, and Richmond and Kensington Olympia. In order to minimise delays, TfL have recommended people travel during off-peak periods where possible, and leave extra time on their journeys.  Replacement bus services, including the DL1 from Hammersmith to Acton Town, and the DL3 From Turnham Green to Richmond, are set to run, but the latter is only an early morning and late evening service.  If your usual journey is affected by these closures, TfL also recommends opting for Piccadilly Line services for Ealing Common, and London Overground services between Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens and Richmond.  There will also be no service on Saturday November 11 until 3pm, according to TfL’s website. You can read more about all the planned closures on their calendar here.  From updating our London train strikes page with all the latest information, to getting you addicted to the metro memory game, Time Out is the place to come to for all things Underground.  Did you see that one-day Travelcards in London have just been saved?  Listen to Time Out’s brilliant new podcast ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’: episode 12 with Paul Feig in Mayfair is out now. Stay in the loop: sign up for our fr

It might only be October, but London is already getting ready for Christmas. And the city looks so gorgeously glittery when adorned with so many lights... if you ask us, Crimbo can’t come soon enough. To get properly in the mood, we’ve compiled a list of all the switch-on dates for London’s most dazzling light displays. Carnaby Street was the first to announce its big day, closely followed by Oxford Street and Covent Garden. But those are just a handful of the patches of the city due to be aglow throughout the festive period, so have a look what we know so far about all the switch-on dates across the city. When do the London Christmas lights get turned on?  Oxford Street Thursday November 2.  Carnaby Street Thursday November 2.  Covent Garden Tuesday November 7.  Regent Street Thursday November 9.  St James’s Thursday November 9.  Marylebone Village  Thursday November 9 at 6 pm.  Kew Gardens Wednesday November 15.  Belgravia Wednesday November 15.  Mayfair Thursday November 16.  Chelsea Saturday November 18.  Trafalgar Square Thursday November 7.  How long are the Christmas lights on in London? Christmas lights across the city tend to keep glistening until January 6, better known as the twelfth night. Keep an eye on our list of the best Christmas light displays in London for more details about timings of the big switch-on moments across the city.  Christmas in London At Time Out, we work hard to keep you up-to-date on all the festive happenings across the city. We’re basicall

After nearly three years of on-and-off travel restrictions took an immeasurable toll on the tourism industry across the world, visitor numbers are now bouncing back – but in some cases, a new surge of travellers is leading to a whole new set of problems. From Bali to Amsterdam, many destinations are now implementing measures to combat overtourism. Japan is the latest country to join the growing list of travel destinations fighting back against the tourist tide. The country’s visitor numbers for September this year reached 96 percent of the 2019 figure, leading to the tourism ministry announcing an ‘overtourism prevention plan’.  The plan outlines measures to strengthen Japan’s infrastructure by boosting the number of buses and taxis. Transport services are currently overwhelmed with demand, particularly in areas that experience seasonal popularity, like ski resorts in Niseko and Hokkaido. Staggering fare prices to encourage off-peak travel has also been proposed, as well as setting up new bus services specifically for tourists.  Given that Tokyo was recently named the fastest-growing destination for digital nomads, it’s no surprise that improving infrastructure is a top priority for the tourism ministry.  The tourism ministry also outlined 11 ‘model tourist destinations’, which were selected by experts from a list of 62 entries. The destinations were chosen as they offer something different from Japan’s densely crowded metropolitan areas.  The Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern

ふいに秋が訪れた今、暗くて寒い冬はもうすぐそこだ。逃げ出すなら今しかない。夏のバカンスが素晴らしいものであるということに異論はないが、12月から2月にかけての時期にこそ自分へのご褒美が必要、という人は多いだろう。うれしいことにヨーロッパには、低予算でその望みがかなう場所がいくつもある。 このほど、レンタカー比較ウェブサイトの「DiscoverCars.com」が、目的地選びに役立つランキングを発表した。毎年恒例のランキングで、冬の旅行先として知られる欧州10都市を調査し、総合点を比較するものだ。 それによると、1位に輝いたのはポーランドのクラクフ。50点満点中38点をマークして、3年連続で首位獲得となった。 クラクフは東欧の歴史の宝庫。この街には、冬の憂うつを晴らしてくれるような、地下の隠れ家バーも多数存在する。また、調査によるとレンタカー代がほかの都市に比べ群を抜いて安く、手頃に楽しめるレストランの数も665軒に上る。何よりありがたいのは、1パイントのビールの相場が、なんと10ズウォティ（約360円）程度ということだ。 クラクフと僅差の37点でランキングの2位につけたのは、チェコのプラハ。1206軒もの安価なレストランがあることに加え、低価格な宿泊施設やフライトを探しやすいことが評価を底上げした。3位はベルギーの首都、ブリュッセル。世界有数の美しい広場といわれるグランプラスをはじめ、無料で楽しめる観光施設の数が多いことが高得点の理由だ。また、ロンドンのヒースロー空港を拠点としたフライト料金の項目でも、調査対象の都市の中で最も安い98ポンド（約1万8,000円）となった。 ランキングの全体は以下の通りだ。 1. クラクフ（ポーランド） 2. プラハ（チェコ） 3. ブリュッセル（ベルギー） 4. パリ（フランス） 5. ブダペスト（ハンガリー） 6. タリン（エストニア） 7. ベルリン（ドイツ） 8. アムステルダム（オランダ） 9. ウィーン（オーストリア） 10. コペンハーゲン（デンマーク） 関連記事 『Revealed: the best budget-friendly cities to visit in Europe this winter（原文）』 『ヨーロッパで最もフレンドリーな街はどこ？』 『パリとアムステルダムが観光税の値上げへ』 『観光客で混み合うヨーロッパの都市ランキング』 『チェコがデジタルノマドビザの発給を開始』 『ポーランドで最も評価の高い観光名所は「猫」』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら

Not sure where to take your holiday next year? The travel gurus Lonely Planet are here to offer a helping hand, as they’ve just released their annual Best in Travel guide for 2024.   To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, they’re spotlighting 50 travel destinations that they recommend for 2024. The best regions, cities, sustainable and best-value destinations are all included, as well as their list of the best countries.  At the top of the list? It’s Mongolia, the landlocked nation packed with nature and wildlife in central Asia. Mongolia also scored the top spot on Time Out’s list of underrated travel destinations this year, so we can’t say we disagree. Its position in the mountains makes it one of the highest countries in the world, and its capital city Ulaanbaatar is where modern life meets traditional Mongolian culture.  India comes in second on the list, and thanks to an abundance of new flights to hubs like Delhi, Goa and Kerala from Europe and the US, it’s rapidly becoming a much more accessible place to travel.  India is perhaps one of the most gloriously varied destinations on the planet, where you can gander the Himalayas, bustle your way through markets, tour the temples and sample some of the world’s most flavoursome cuisine.  St Lucia, a gem of the eastern Caribbean, is the third country to make Lonely Planet’s recommendations for 2024 travel. A mesmerising mix of mountains and beaches are crammed onto this small island, making it a world-renowned holiday s

Molts de nosaltres reservem les vacances per relaxar-nos, però per als més intrèpids viatjar suposa una oportunitat per gaudir de paisatges i plantejar desafiaments d'alçada. I no ens referim només a pujar al cim de la Torre Eiffel o enfrontar les multituds de Times Square.Les vacances d'aventura per visitar algunes de les meravelles naturals del món són molt populars entre aquells que anhelen una mica més d'atreviment i activitat, però certes atraccions també poden ser força perilloses. Després de tot, la mare naturalesa és una amant cruel.L'agència de viatges Holidu ha investigat per compilar una llista de les atraccions més perilloses del món. I quin reclama el primer lloc? És (redoblament de tambors, si us plau) el Mont Blanc, el pic més alt d'Europa.La muntanya, que ctravessa França, Itàlia i Suïssa, és increïblement popular entre els esquiadors i els excursionistes, però és l'escenari d'una mitjana de cent morts a l'any, segons la investigació de Holidu. El pic també té la segona mitjana anual més alta d'"accidents notables" amb 22, superat només per la mitjana de 41 del Parc Nacional de Yosemite, als Estats Units. La segona atracció més perillosa és suposadament el Ben Nevis. La muntanya escocesa, que és el cim més alt del Regne Unit, només fa una mitjana de tres morts a l'any, però té un estimat de 20 accidents. En tercer lloc, hi ha la Muntanya Fuji, l'icònic estratovolcà japonès que té al voltant de set morts i 11 accidents a l'any. Noteu un patró? Resulta que nou d

Muchos de nosotros reservamos las vacaciones para el relax, pero para los más intrépidos viajar supone una oportunidad para disfrutar de paisajes y plantear desafíos de altura. Y no nos referimos solo a subir a la cima de la Torre Eiffel o enfrentar las multitudes de Times Square. Las vacaciones de aventura a algunas de las maravillas naturales del mundo son muy populares entre aquellos que ansían algo más atrevido y activo, pero ciertas atracciones también pueden ser bastante peligrosas. Después de todo, la madre naturaleza es una amante cruel. La agencia de viajes Holidu ha investigado para compilar una lista de las atracciones más peligrosas del mundo. ¿Y cuál reclama el primer lugar? Es (redoble de tambores, por favor) el Mont Blanc, el pico más alto de Europa. La montaña, que cruza Francia, Italia y Suiza, es increíblemente popular entre los esquiadores y excursionistas, pero es el escenario de un promedio de cien muertes al año, según la investigación de Holidu. El pico también tiene el segundo promedio anual más alto de "accidentes notables" con 22, superado solo por el promedio de 41 del Parque Nacional de Yosemite, en los Estados Unidos. La segunda atracción más peligrosa es supuestamente el Ben Nevis. La montaña escocesa, que es el pico más alto del Reino Unido, solo promedia tres muertes al año, pero tiene un estimado de 20 accidentes. En tercer lugar, está el Monte Fuji, el icónico estratovolcán japonés que tiene alrededor de siete muertes y 11 accidentes al año.

Paris? London? New York? Sure, those might be some of the greatest cities in the world, but they’re also so 2023. Thankfully, Skyscanner’s 2023 trend report has landed to tell us where those in-the-know are heading off to next year. The report hasn’t only shed light on the best-value travel destinations for the coming year, but it’s also revealed a list of trending cities – many of which are pretty under-the-radar. To decipher which of the world’s travel destinations are trending the most, the flight comparison company used a study of 2,000 UK participants, plus data on millions of searches for flights and hotels.  So where should we all be considering a holiday next year? According to the trends report, it’s Vigo in Spain. The coastal destination is one of Europe’s most vital fishing ports, but the municipality has experienced an enormous surge in interest, with searches increasing by more than 1,200 percent.  Leipzig, an east German city most famous for its rich musical heritage, is the second-most trending location, with an increase in searches of 545 percent. This trendy city is the birthplace of Wagner and was also home to composers Schumann and Mendelssohn. In third place, it’s Rimini in Italy, a city on the Adriatic coast known as a nightlife hotspot. This place saw an increase in searches of 362 percent, closely followed by Bydgoszcz in Poland, with a 313 percent increase, and Sapporo in Japan, which came in fifth with a 276 percent increase.  Here are the 10 trending

If the walls of this Mayfair mansion could talk, they’d definitely have some interesting tales. The five-storey London property was home to Dame Barbara Cartland, a world-famous romance writer who’s probably better known as Princess Diana’s step-grandmother, and it’s just gone up for sale.  28 South Street is a six-bedroom property boasting bags of Edwardian features, and it’s tucked between Park Lane and Grosvenor Square. Real estate doesn’t get much more prime than that.   According to the New York listing, the building has vast amounts of space on the lower and ground floors, meaning the reception rooms can host more than 100 people. Did someone say spacious house party? What’s more, though the house is most known for belonging to Dame Barbara, it was also the birthplace of former UK Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home. The property also features a timber staircase, decorative ceilings and a lavish basement swimming pool, sauna and bar. Take a look at 28 South Street in all its opulent Edwardian glory.  Photograph: Sotheby’s International Realty Photograph: Sotheby’s International Realty Photograph: Sotheby’s International Realty The building’s quintessentially British history (and affiliation with Lady Di) is expected to make it pretty popular with American buyers, so you better snap it up quick to beat the competition. If you’ve got £30 million lying around, that is. You can find out more on the official listing here.  Black marble and red furnishings not quite to you