Liv Kelly

As much as we love London here at Time Out, we’re also partial to the odd daydream about a leisurely getaway to somewhere that’s not quite so big and busy. Microdose on that holiday vibe by taking a day trip to one of the many laidback, joy-inducing destinations just a few hours away from London, which pack in plenty; from historic cities and cute villages to sandy beaches and rolling countryside. If you’re wanting a quick getaway, here are 17 of the Time Out team’s favourite day trips from London, complete with our recommendations of cute pubs and ace restaurants – all close enough to the city to get there and back in one sweet day.  RECOMMENDED:✨The best day trips from London👪 The best family day trips from London☀️ The best weekend trips from London🏘️ The best Airbnbs near London🌳 The best quirky Airbnbs in the UK This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Television used to be considered one of the lowest forms of entertainment. It was derided as ‘the idiot box’ and ‘the boob tube’. Edward R Murrow referred to it as ‘the opiate of the masses’, and the phrase ‘I don’t even own a TV’ was considered a major bragging right. And for a long time, it was hard to say that television’s poor reputation was undeserved.  A lot has 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. Now, if you don’t own a television – or a laptop or a tablet or a phone – you’re basically left out of the cultural conversation completely. 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. But that doesn’t mean everything that came before is primordial slurry. While this list of the greatest TV shows ever is dominated by 21st century programs, there are many shows that deserve credit for laying the groundwork for this current golden age. Chiseling them down to a neat top 100 is difficult, so we elected to leave off talk shows, variety shows and sketch comedy, focusing on scripted, episodic dramas, comedies and miniseries.  So don’t touch that dial – these are the greatest TV shows of all-time. Recommended: 📺 The best TV and streaming shows of 2023 (so far)🔥The 100 greatest movies of all-time🎬The most bingeable series on Netflix

April is an underrated month if you ask us. Winter is finally over and we’ve all started to emerge from hibernation, ready to properly commit to socialising again. The sun has put in a few appearances, London’s parks and gardens are in full bloom and the city feels alive with all the possibilities of summer, but without all the sunburn and sweltering, sleepless nights.  There’s also a handful of spring music festivals, some cracking art exhibitions and theatre (including the first open-air shows of the year) and plenty more amazing things going on around the city.  Check out our roundup of the best of them, and start planning an amazing month now. 

There are plenty of things that make a bar great, but a show-stopping view? That’s a real gamechanger. What could be more elegant than sitting up high, cocktail-in-hand taking in some sweet, sweet scenery. Whether you’re perched on the umpteenth floor of a Singaporean skyrise or plonked atop a south London car park, rooftop bars are about the experience just as much as the drinks.  Sure, many of them are swanky places, but lots more are pretty down-to-earth hangouts, too (despite, obvs, being pretty far from the ground). Featuring top-notch venues from all over the globe, our favourite rooftop bars range from the cha-ching to the chilled. But they’ve all got one thing in common – a stonking view. RECOMMENDED: 🍷 The best bars in Europe🍸The best bars in North America🍹The best bars in Asia

We're a city that's lucky enough to have world-class festivals just a tube ride away. After a long day of drinking, dancing and debauchery, there really is nothing better than going home to a nice hot shower and your own bed. Who are we kidding? We're on the lookout for afterparties too. This year, London's festivals are pulling it out of the bag with headliners like LCD Soundsystem taking over Victoria Park, Robbie Williams at BST, Erykah Badu in Brockwell Park and many, many more. From underground electronic movements to massive international bands, these events are selling out fast. So if you’ve yet to secure a spot, get off your arse and buy a ticket.   RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🎶 The best new music to listen to in 2024

  A beer garden and a great view – it’s a simple combo, but it’s a glorious one. Perched before a blissful vista, cold pint in hand and (hopefully) soaking in some sweet, sweet rays... there are very few places we’d rather be. And now Spring has finally sprung, it’s the ideal time to throw yourself back into outdoor boozing. The UK has tons of fabulous pubs, so it makes complete sense that plenty of ‘em come with astounding views. If you’d never realised that pebble beaches, grassy plains, city skylines, vast rivers and much more could all be enjoyed from the comfort of a boozer, you’re in for a heck of a ride. Here’s our roundup of the best pub gardens with views in the UK. RECOMMENDED:🍺The best pubs in the UK🐟The best fish and chips shops in the UK🥗The best restaurants in the UK🌤️The best places to visit in the UK

We might be biased, but Brighton is a day-trip destination like no other. It has the perfect mix of an old-school, nostalgia pier (yep, there’s an arcade), and vibrant, winding shopping streets, full of seriously trendy veggie and vegan cafés and long-standing markets for thrifting, so there’s plenty to explore, whether the sun is out or not.  Oh, and there’s the beach. And don’t mind the pebbles – the seafront is lined with ice-cream shops, bustling beach bars, and now the long-awaited Sea Lanes (opened in June 2023), you can spend whole days here sipping tinnies and tucking into fish and chips. Just beware of the seagulls. From feminist bookshops to indie galleries, cultural attractions to stunning walks, here are the best things to do in Brighton right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍝The best restaurants in Brighton☕The best coffee shops in Brighton🐟The best places for fish and chips in Brighton🍺The best pubs in Brighton This guide 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.

There are an awful lot of things to moan about in the UK, but pubs are not one of them. Pubs are for your friendly catch ups, your Sunday roasts, and your mid-summer sun traps, and we love it all. We really do.  Everyone’s got a favourite (probably the one closest to the end of your road), and so do we. But some pubs are really good for food. Others are great for craft beer. The very best pubs do it all. With that in mind, here we are: the best pubs in the whole of the UK. Happy drinking, folks.  RECOMMENDED:🍝The best restaurants in the UK🍺The best beer gardens in the UK📍 The best places to visit in the UK

No matter the time of year, the UK’s beaches are amongst the finest attractions this country has to offer, but it’s in the summertime that they really come into their own. Fresh coastal air, soft sand between your toes, thunderously crashing waves and balmy weather? Well, maybe the weather bit is a little ambitious, but if all those come together life simply doesn’t get any better. The UK is home to dozens of drop-dead gorgeous beaches primed for you to explore. From vast, sandy crowd-pleasers conveniently located near pretty seaside towns to hidden coves with extremely clear sea water accessible only by boat or hike, these islands have it all. Whether you’re after picnic spots, nature-watching or the kind of scenes that look more like the Caribbean than the UK, this is our handpicked guide to the UK’s finest beaches. RECOMMENDED:🏖️The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK🌊The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏊The best wild swimming spots in the UK🌤️The best places to visit in the UK 

In the UK, wild swimming seems to be having a bit of a moment. More people than ever are stripping off and diving into the nation’s chilly rivers and lakes – and, tbqh, we’re absolutely here for it. Whether you’re doing it for fitness and wellbeing or just a cheeky thrill, wild swimming is bloomin’ great. And the UK certainly isn’t short of fabulous places to take a natural dip. From plunge pools and tidal lagoons to remote rivers and shimmering lochs, this country is full of amazing spots to splash about with abandon. Ready? Here are our favourite places to go wild swimming (safely and legally, of course) in the UK. Please note: Wild swimming can be dangerous. It’s best to avoid taking the plunge if you’re not a strong, experienced swimmer. Please check for potential hazards before you swim. Please be mindful of the people who live locally, check whether car parks and toilets are open before you set off, and do not leave litter. RECOMMENDED:🌊The best outdoor swimmming pools in the UK🏊The best heated pools in the UK🌤️The best places to visit in the UK 🏖️The most amazing hidden beaches in the UK

Afternoon tea. Yes, it's twee, but there is something quite fun about working your way through what's essentially dessert tapas, especially when you’re at one of London’s top hotels or restaurants. We've rounded up London's best afternoon teas in a city renowned for putting on some of the world’s best spreads – with tiny cakes, little finger sarnies and pots of perfect tea the name of the delicious game. Expect to pay in the region of £50 to £80 for the pleasure per person, but you'll be in for a treat and a half. Many of the teas have set times for seatings, so booking in advance is always recommended. RECOMMENDED: The best hotels in London.

Trawling London for excellent seafood restaurants is a joy – it turns out that there are plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to where eat a fine coastal supper in the capital. To help you make your choice we've done the decent thing and spread the net wide across the city to bring you the very best in bivales, crustaceans, molluscs and more. From fish and chips and Michelin-starred must-visits to sushi – with this list, London is your oyster. Go fish. RECOMMENDED: The best bargain oysters in London. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Plenty of things have happened on April 23, but Shakespeare’s birthday has gotta be one of the most monumental in history. No wonder the V&A sets aside 10 days for a programme of live performances, talks, screenings and workshops (plus more) by actors, musicians, dancers and comedians around the Bard’s day of birth. This year’s festival marks 100 years of the museum’s Theatre and Performance collection, and it’ll follow a ‘remastered’ theme. In celebration of Record Store Day, audio company Bowers & Wilkins will create an interactive installation of sound equipment, and there’ll be screenings from the National Video Archive of Performance, including from the all-female performance of Julius Caesar (Donmar Warehouse, 2013). There’ll also be a special Friday Late to look at the next waves of feminism through performance, but there's plenty more where that came from. 

There’s an excellent roster of big and small film festivals in London, and The Royal African Society has been bringing us a curated programme of the best of African films since 2011. Feature-length premiers, shorts and documentary screenings will be accompanied by Q&As with directors, panel discussions and workshops. Opening night will feature a screening of the award-winning Dahomey, directed by Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop, and closing night will feature Black Tea, a romantic drama by Mauritian director Abderrahmane Sissako. But the festival runs for a little over a week in the autumn, so have a look at the website for more info on the programme.  

Records stores in London really are rinsing this celebratory day, with events kicking off as early as 9 am. That’s right – Dash The Henge Store (Camberwell) is marking Record Store Day for the second year in a row, with DJs, bands and other artists taking over four different venues across the city. Exciting Liverpool-London based band Luvcat will be performing at The Old Dispensary and DJ duo Camberwell Connection will be at The Bear. Super cool new pub The Greyhound in Peckham will also be hosting a late night after party, curated by The Cause, a Berlin-based duo who brought us the venue.

Cinemas are fun, but generally speaking they’re more of a wintery activity – unless you make it al-fresco, that is. Enter the Drive-In at Embassy Gardens! That’s right, the west London development is hosting back to back screenings of some classic, crowd-pleasing blockbusters (The Lion King and Mamma Mia, to name a couple), interspersed with trivia challenges and lucky drawers at the family screenings. Essential cinema snacks (and mock or cocktails) will be rustled up by The Alchemist, and there’ll be some pic ‘n’ mix, of course, too. So if you’re keen to live out your Grease-style date-night fantasy (and your car is ULEZ-compliant), book your tickets. Don’t worry – there’s a deck chair or bring-your-own-blanket option for all the licenseless townies as well.

Chelsea’s annual floral art show is back, bringing luscious colour to King’s Road, Sloane Street and other iconic locations.  As ever, the streets and squares and more than 120 businesses of SW10 will be transformed with wonderful floral displays created by retailers in the borough, and you can even vote for your favourites from 5 pm on Monday May 20. This year’s theme is ‘Floral Feasts’, so expect high-class horticulture inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar (by the team at All For Love London), Willy Wonka (by Maison de Fleurs) along with The Lady and The Tramp on Sloane Street and a take on Winnie The Pooh on the Kings Road.

The excellent electro day festival is calling in at north London's Lee Valley Showground this August with its biggest line-up to date. Headliners Jamie Jones and Joseph Capriati will preside over a slate of house, disco, techno and more, all surrounded by the pretty waterways and forests of this natural beauty spot. The lineup for the main stage includes the likes of Sarah Story (British DJ and radio producer from Radio 1 Future Dance) and Seth Troxler (Michigan-born record producer). At Disco Disco, legendary electronic duo Groove Armarda on the programme, as are eclectic Amsterdam-born DJ Ruby Savage and dance music giant Argy. 

This massive culmination of culture is marking its fifth consecutive year this April, and for the first time ever, both Westfield locations will be hosting the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Both of the three-day weekenders will be packed to the rafters with Halal food stalls and ops to get stuck into some brilliant workshops, so make sure you’re one of the 300,000 expected to head through those doors.  Much like previous years, there’ll be concessions of fashion, children’s books and boutique items, as well as Henna stations and live choir performances. However, in an exciting edition, award-winning artist Maaida Noor (who has collaborated with the likes of Dior and Harrods in the past) will be running watercolour workshops, where each participant will get to experiment with colours and techniques.

We’re blessed with Spanish restaurants in London, whether you’re after just a couple of tapas plates or an entire vat of paella. But making a comeback this spring, to bring us even more Iberican, Basque, Catalan and Andalusian delicacies (and everything in between), is Estrella Galicia Gastronomy Month. There are 21 events happening across the UK, plenty of which are in London. The Tapas Tours are a smorgasbord of mouthwatering food and (you guessed it) Estrella beer, all soundtracked by some cracking live entertainment, but there’s also Pour & Pair sessions, Tasting Menus and full-on Fiestas (such as at Boca a Boca in Fitzrovia). For more information on dates and events going ahead in London, have a look at the website.

Ah, 2009. The year Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift’s VMA speech, ‘Avatar’ took over the box office, and Gaga released ‘The Fame Monster’. But it was also the year that east London was graced with what went on to become one of the area’s most iconic queer venues. That’s right – 2024 marks Dalston’s Superstore’s fifteenth birthday, so it’s time for a party. The venue has spent the last decade and a half showcasing pioneering local DJs, and has hosted the likes of Honey Dijon and The Blessed Madonna. This eleven-hour shindig will feature special guest psychedelic techno DJ Roza Terenz, homegrown talent DJ Karlie Marx plus performances from drag artist Fancy Shews! and many, many more. 

Your bank holiday could literally be catapulted out of this world at this belter of a drag celebration. Set to host ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ icons such as Darienne Lake (US series 6), Elektra Fence and Kitty Scott-Clause (UK series 3), plus Southern Belle-esque drag queen Taylor Trash, there’ll also be an afterparty set by New York-born DJ T.Q. and dancer and DJ Vivian Bam Bam. This is an 18-plus event, and extraterrestrial dress is an absolute necessity.

You’ve seen ‘The White Lotus’, and now you want to live the sweet Sicilian life yourself. This May, you need not leave the capital to get a slice of the iconic Italian coastline, as SicilyFEST is back taking over the Business Design Centre. Learn your cannoli from your arancini at the pop-up Sicilian food market – stands will be lined with gelato, pizzas and pretty desserts that will make your mouth and eyes water. Sicilian artists will be filling the air with quintessential performances, so you can completely absorb the spirit of the stunning island, and there’s a chance to get stuck into interactive classes led by some cracking Italian chefs, too.

Emily Proctor’s stunningly simple ceramic designs are made exclusively with ancient hand-build methods, meaning no two of her pieces are ever the same. Head to one of her classes – the two on offer at the moment are lessons on making a ‘goddess vase’ or ‘bathroom set’ – and embark on a creative journey guided by her pro-knowledge. Sip on wine, watch the artisan’s craftsmanship, and you’ll have your own personal ceramic prize to collect in the weeks following the class.

Viajar com um orçamento limitado não significa, necessariamente, oportunidades limitadas – existem muitos destinos de viagem acessíveis para visitar este ano. E, se existe um grupo demográfico mais limitado de orçamento, é o dos estudantes. Bem sabemos que estudar não é barato e, geralmente, significa que a conta bancária sofre uns quantos golpes ao longo do ano. Mas existem muitos destinos de férias pouco dispendiosas, e a UNiDAYS diz-nos quais são. O estudo de 2024 da plataforma avaliou tudo: desde os preços dos hostels até aos das cervejas, a classificação de segurança, o custo médio por refeição, o preço de um bilhete de transporte de ida, o número de actividades em grupo e a população de estudantes internacionais. E que lugar está classificado como o melhor destino para estudantes este ano? Tbilisi, a encantadora capital da Geórgia, obteve uma pontuação de 7,32 em 10. Aqui, o custo médio de uma cerveja é de 2,19€, e a maioria das atracções está bastante próxima, tornando mais fácil (e barato) explorar a cidade a pé. ©DreamstimeTbilisi capital da Georgia Em segundo lugar, ficou Lisboa, com uma pontuação de 7,18, que se destacou por uma classificação alta na categoria de segurança; em terceiro está a cidade de Yerevan, na Arménia, também conhecida como ‘a Cidade Rosa’ – uma refeição aqui custa apenas 8,41€. No entanto, esta lista não é apenas um ranking de pechinchas. Reiquiavique ocupa o quinto lugar e, embora seja conhecida por ser uma cidade relativamente cara, não se

Budapest is pretty magnificent – it drips with gorgeous Art Nouveau architecture, is dotted with fantastic ruin bars and boasts some of Europe’s best thermal baths and spas. Pair that with great nightlife and delicious food, and it’s no wonder we’ve decided to open a Time Out Market right in the heart of the city.  We welcomed Time Out Market Cape Town back in November, and Time Out Market Porto is well underway, set to open its doors in May. Now we can announce that Time Out Market Budapest will be opening next year, at the Corvin Palace at Blaha Lujza Square, on the ‘Pest’ side of the Danube. It’s a former department store, which opened back in 1926 but has recently been redeveloped to revive its dazzling Neoclassical splendour. ‘Corvin Palace is the oldest department store in Budapest … we are delighted to be welcoming Time Out Market Budapest to Corvin Palace soon,’ said Oliver Balogh and Viktor Balogh, minority owners of Corvin Palace.  The market will be home to the very best of the city’s food scene, with 14 kitchens for award-winning chefs and budding restaurateurs to rustle up their dishes, but plenty of much-loved local gems will be taking part, too.  All that food will make you thirsty, so there’ll also be four bars to choose from, and cocktails from exciting local mixologists are set to be on the menu. What’s more, there’ll be an event space, plus seats for 800 people.  Sandy Hayek, Time Out Market CEO, said: ‘The food scene is a great reflection of the city itsel

Just because you want to travel on a budget, it doesn’t mean your opportunities are limited – there’re plenty of affordable travel destinations to visit this year.  And the same goes for the most budget-reliant demographic of society: students. Though studying often means your bank account really takes a beating, there are plenty of places you can head to for some not-so-spenny holidays, and UNiDAYS have brought us a round-up.  The platform’s 2024 index study has evaluated everything from hostel prices to beer prices, as well as safety rating, average meal cost, the price of a one-way transport ticket, the number of group activities, and the population of international students.  So, where ranked as the best place to travel as a student for this year? That would be Tbilisi, the lovely Georgian capital, which scored 7.32 out of 10. The average cost of a pint here is just £1.87 (€2.19), and the majority of its attractions are pretty close together, making it easy to explore the city on foot.  In second place, it was Lisbon, which ranked well for safety, and in third, it’s Yerevan in Armenia aka ‘the Pink City’ – a meal here costs just £7.18 (€8.41). However, this list is by no means just a cheap-sheet. Reykjavik claims spot number five, and though it’s notoriously unaffordable, you can’t argue that those geothermal pools look like a pretty good spot to detach from your exam stress.  Here are the best places to travel as a student in Europe Tbilisi, Georgia Lisbon, Portugal

Con el otoño que ya está en marcha y los meses de invierno que se divisan tristemente en la esquina, ¿hay algún momento mejor para escapar? Es cierto que las vacaciones de verano son geniales, pero el período entre diciembre y febrero es cuando la mayoría de nosotros realmente necesitamos un impulso. Afortunadamente, hay muchos sitios fantásticos en Europa donde puedes hacerlo sin gastar demasiado. DiscoverCars.com ha anunciado su clasificación anual de los mejores destinos para realizar una escapada de invierno a Europa, y Cracovia ha sido coronada como la mejor por tercer año consecutivo. La clásica ciudad polaca está llena de bares bien calientes ubicados en sótanos, por lo que podéis alejaros de la tristeza. Cualquier excusa es buena para zambullirse en la historia de Europa del Este. Según la investigación, Cracovia tiene costes de alquiler de coches y hoteles excepcionalmente bajos, así como un impresionante total de 665 restaurantes con precios razonables. Además, el precio de una cerveza es muy bajo, sólo cuesta 2,25 euros - 'dzięki!' Praga es el segundo mejor destino europeo de invierno, sólo un poco por detrás de Cracovia con una puntuación de 37 de 50 (Cracovia obtuvo 38). La capital checa cuenta con 1.206 sitios para comer a precios económicos y también recibe una buena puntuación en las opciones económicas de alojamiento y vuelos. Foto: Milan Sommer- Shutterstock Praga En tercer lugar encontramos Bruselas, que está bien ubicada gracias a la abundancia de atracc

There are plenty of European destinations that are making a conscious effort to reduce their emissions or look after their green spaces, but which are the most sustainable?  A new study has been conducted (ironically) by DiscoverCars.com to find out. In the three largest cities from each European country, the car hire company collected data on everything from number of vegan restaurants and nature spots to closest airports and the proportion of hotels with EV charging points. Each city was then given a score out of 100, and ranking as the most sustainable city in Europe is Scotland’s glorious capital. That’s right – Edinburgh’s low pollution levels and solid vegan restaurant offering mean it beat out all other European cities, with a total score of 89.  In second place, it’s Zurich – recently named Europe’s most liveable city – where five percent of hotels have EV charging points, and it closely followed Edinburgh with a total score of 88. Paris came in third place with 86, largely thanks to its more than 300 green spaces.  But that’s far from all the sustainable cities to visit in Europe – the top 20 are right here.  There are the 20 most sustainable cities in Europe, according to DiscoverCars.com Edinburgh, Scotland Zurich, Switzerland Paris, France Barcelona, Spain Rotterdam, Netherlands Hamburg, Germany Ghent, Belgium Copenhagen, Denmark Turin, Italy Limerick, Ireland Salzburg, Austria Vaduz, Liechtenstein Budapest, Hungary Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Gothenburg, Sweden

Estamos en esa época del año: cuando nos bombardean con listas sobre dónde viajar en 2024. Por supuesto, tenemos ideas propias: nuestra clasificación anual de los mejores barrios del mundo es una muy buena inspiración para viajar. Ahora Booking.com acaba de publicar sus predicciones de viajes anuales para el nuevo año, basadas en 27.000 viajeros en 33 países diferentes. Han hecho algunas predicciones sobre el comportamiento de los viajeros, como un aumento en el número de personas que viajan a climas más fríos mientras destinos como el Mediterráneo continúan calentándose. Y también han publicado una lista bastante única de destinos de moda. La investigación de Booking.com predice que Beppu en Japón será el destino tendencia para 2024. La ciudad, ubicada en la costa sur de la isla de Kyushu, alberga las aguas termales más naturales de Japón, lo que la convierte en una excelente escapada de spa. Los Infiernos de Beppu son los parajes termales más famosos de la ciudad, pero no te pongas una máscara y saltes: son solo para admirar su color rojizo.  Vlorë, una ciudad costera de Albania, es el segundo destino tendencia en 2024 según Booking.com. Está ubicada en un tramo menos conocido del Adriático, pero ofrece a los viajeros una combinación ideal de hermosas playas y una ciudad vibrante e histórica. También hay una deliciosa abundancia de mariscos cocinados con estilo italiano.  Foto: ShutterstockVlorë La ciudad mexicana de Mérida es el tercer destino en la lista de Booking.com.

Our glorious planet is dotted with absolutely stunning national parks, but certain protected green spaces are recognised specifically for their geological heritage and how it serves local communities.  Enter the UNESCO Global Geopark designation. Founded in 2015, the programme recognises ‘single, unified geographical areas’ managed with a bottom-up approach that combines conservation, sustainable development and community involvement.  And 18 new ones have just been added to the list, making the total 213 across 48 different countries. What makes UNESCO’s newest geoparks so special? The Enshi Grand Canyon-Tenglongdong Cave park in China is home to a remarkable karst landscape of steep cliffs, deep gorges and caves, whereas Meteora Pyli in Greece features sandstone cliffs dotted by Byzantine-era monasteries.  There’s also the Bükk Region in Hungary, where 300 million-year-old rock sequences have been altered by volcanic activity, and Impact Crater Lake in Finland, formed by a meteorite collision 78 million years ago, leaving behind the largest crater lake in Europe.  António Abreu, director of the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences at UNESCO, told the BBC that ‘UNESCO Global Geoparks represent landscapes where internationally significant geological heritage intertwines with human history and supports rich biodiversity.’  Here are the 18 dazzling new entries.  These are UNESCO’s 18 new geoparks  Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark, Belgium and the Netherlands Uberaba UN

There can’t be many of us who’d turn down the opportunity to live in a quaint little house in a quaint little town somewhere in the European countryside. Luckily, that chance has just arisen – and it might be a little more affordable than you think.  The French town of Saint-Amand-Montrond, down the road from Bourges in central France, has announced it is selling a two-bedroom house for just €1, and it’s looking for prospective buyers.  That’s right, for just €1 (that’s a measly 85p) you could acquire an entire property. It has a living room, kitchen and loo on the ground floor, plus two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, along with a courtyard and a garage. Not too shabby, right? Well, it is a little shabby. While the asking price of €1 is probably kicking around in your pocket somewhere, what you’ll be buying is a bit of a fixer-upper. The house hasn’t been lived in for 12 years, and the town hall estimates the cost of renovating to be a whopping €127,800 (£109,000).  But don’t let that burst your très chic bubble – much like the homes that have gone up for sale in Sicily and Sant’Elia a Pianisi over the last couple of years, you won’t have to cover the costs of all those works yourself.  François Blondieau, the town’s deputy in charge of urban planning, told Ouest France that the town would offer the new owner ‘significant subsidies’ towards the renovations.  Applications to buy the house opened on April 1 and will close on June 15. Prospective buyers can pay the place a vi

A época das férias de Verão está quase a chegar e os aeroportos estão a entrar no período mais movimentado do ano. No entanto, muitos dos principais aeroportos do mundo são super movimentados durante todo o ano, quer seja porque funcionam como importantes hubs internacionais ou porque são paragens populares para escalas (olá, Atlanta). Para saber quais são os aeroportos mais movimentados do planeta, a OAG Aviation Worldwide levou a cabo uma análise de dados em que comparou o número de passageiros com lugar garantido em voos de partida previstos para este mês, em cada um dos aeroportos, com o número equivalente para o mesmo período de 2023. Em primeiro lugar, com um impressionante total de 5.207.792 lugares reservados para partidas ao longo de Abril, ficou o Aeroporto Internacional de Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (AHJ). A capacidade total do aeroporto (voos internacionais e domésticos) aumentou 3% em relação ao ano passado, mas o AHJ tem ocupado consistentemente o primeiro lugar como o hub mais movimentado do mundo desde 2021. Em segundo lugar, encontra-se o Aeroporto Internacional do Dubai, com 4.879.128 lugares programados, e em terceiro está o Aeroporto Internacional de Tóquio, com 4.460.693 lugares. Nos dez primeiros, surgem apenas dois representantes europeus, como pode ver abaixo. Os dez aeroportos mais movimentados do mundo Aeroporto Internacional de Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, 5.207.792 Aeroporto Internacional do Dubai, 4.879.128 Aeroporto Internacional de Tóquio, 4.460

After months and months of waiting (and plenty of rumours), we finally know who will be gracing the stage at Worthy Farm this June for the 52nd edition of Glastonbury. This year’s festival will be headlined by no less than Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain, with the likes of Little Simz, Avril Lavigne, Jungle and Peggy Gou all on the roster as well – plus many, many more.  Fancy winning a pair of tickets to Glastonbury 2024? Enter Time Out’s competition with Brothers Cider here. Whether you were unlucky in the November ticket sales or you were holding out for the lineup, there’s still chance to get tickets through resale – and, excitingly, resale for Glasto 2024 is due to take place very, very soon. The deadline for those wanting to pay off their ticket in full passed last weekend, meaning that the festival organisers know exactly how many tickets are left for resale.  Here is everything you need to know about snapping up your place at Glasto in the big resale.  RECOMMENDED: Your ultimate guide to Glastonbury 2024, including line-up, dates and tickets. When do Glastonbury 2024 tickets go on resale?  As many of us were made gloomily aware, all the tickets for Glastonbury 2024 sold out during those frustrating (or joyous – lucky you) November sales. According to the Glastonbury website, the resale will take place later in April.  The resale only takes place once all current balances have been paid and deposits refunded. The tickets on sale will consist of all the ones wh

Som en aquesta època de l'any: quan ens bombardegen amb llistes sobre on viatjar el 2024. Per descomptat, tenim idees pròpies: la nostra classificació anual dels millors barris del món és una molt bona inspiració per viatjar. Ara Booking.com acaba de publicar les seves prediccions de viatges anuals per al nou any, basades en 27.000 viatgers a 33 països diferents. Han fet algunes prediccions sobre el comportament dels viatgers, com un augment en el nombre de persones que viatgen a climes més freds mentre destinacions com la Mediterrània continuen escalfant-se. I també han publicat una llista força única de destinacions de moda. La investigació de Booking.com prediu que Beppu al Japó serà la destinació tendència per al 2024. La ciutat, ubicada a la costa sud de l'illa de Kyushu, acull les aigües termals més naturals del Japó, cosa que la converteix en una excel·lent escapada de spa. Els Inferns de Beppu són els paratges termals més famosos de la ciutat, però no et posis una màscara i saltis: són només per admirar el seu color vermellós.  Vlorë, una ciutat costanera d'Albània, és la segona destinació tendència el 2024 segons Booking.com. Està ubicada en un tram menys conegut de l'Adriàtic, però ofereix als viatgers una combinació ideal de belles platges i una ciutat vibrant i històrica. També hi ha una deliciosa abundància de marisc cuinat amb estil italià.  Foto: Shutterstock Vlorë La ciutat mexicana de Mèrida és la tercera destinació a la llista de Booking.com. Ubicada al co

Há muitas cidades por todo o mundo com redes de transporte incríveis. No entanto, se houver essa possibilidade, a melhor maneira de realmente ficar a conhecer um lugar é a pé. Só desse modo se consegue captar verdadeiramente o ambiente local, apreciar a arquitectura e talvez descobrir alguns recantos menos conhecidos pelo caminho.  Mas claro que algumas cidades são mais propícias a passeios do que outras. Para nos orientar, a Compare the Market AU avaliou a precipitação média, o número de trilhos para caminhadas, o índice de segurança, o custo dos transportes públicos e as zonas sem carros – entre outros factores – para determinar quais as melhores cidades para percorrer a pé. Resultado: Munique foi a cidade mais bem classificada, graças ao centro pensado para os peões, aos elevados níveis de segurança e a uns impressionantes 1,4 milhões de quilómetros de trilhos para bicicletas. Em segundo lugar ficou Milão, que tem uns ainda mais impressionantes 1,9 milhões de quilómetros de trilhos para bicicletas; em terceiro ficou Varsóvia, onde 74% da população vive a menos de 1 quilómetro de um espaço sem carros. A Europa domina a lista das dez melhores cidades para andar a pé. Só Tóquio se intromete na hegemonia europeia, na sexta posição. A capital japonesa tem um total de 264 trilhos para caminhadas (para se ter uma ideia, Helsínquia ficou em segundo neste parâmetro e tem 116, ou seja, menos de metade) – por isso merece certamente o seu lugar. As dez melhores cidades para andar a pé