Kategori: Travel Inspiration
Europe’s ‘coolest’ summer city is even better in autumn — and there’s one very good reason to go
If your algorithmic gods are anything like mine, you’ll know that Marseille was the place to be in Europe this summer. But France’s oldest city is a draw all year round.
I left the UK to live on an all-inclusive cruise ship for £52 a day
Earlier this year Jack Reynolds decided that life on the ocean waves would be cheaper – and a lot more fun.
Major new European trains coming in 2026 and beyond — from ‘Tube for Europe’ to a Eurostar rival
From a sleeper train connecting 100 cities to a £40 service linking five countries, 2026 is set to be a huge year for train tourism.
A 500-mile road trip in an EV — here’s what went right (and wrong)
Metro’s Deputy Editor Claie Wilson takes to the road in an electric campervan.
I found an oasis in one of Japan’s busiest cities — a hotel within a hotel
The first thing you notice on arrival at the grand entrance of the Four Seasons in Osaka is silence.
Inside the London airport abandoned 67 years ago that you can visit monthly
Airpots nowadays have a lot to thank it for.
London’s best day trips by train and how much it costs to get there
If you’re experiencing cabin fever, we have you covered with these recommendations for the best day trips from London. Why not try one out this weekend?
Tourists are flocking to a mind-bending Chinese megacity where Google Maps doesn’t work
A bit like Hong Kong on steroids, its dizzying architecture, neon lights and ‘cyberpunk’ vibe have made it a must-see destination for Chinese and international tourists alike.
I always loved Paris, until I found the other Notre Dame
In the latest instalment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Travel Editor Alice Murphy writes about a lesser-known Notre Dame that captured her heart.
The little-known Mallorcan villages that get hardly any tourists
Mallorca is the stuff of holiday dreams. But in recent years, some of its most beautiful areas have been getting pretty crowded.
The little-known Mallorcan villages that get hardly any tourists
Mallorca is the stuff of holiday dreams. But in recent years, some of its most beautiful areas have been getting pretty crowded.
I’ve been to 56 countries — this is where I’d go to dodge the EU fingerprint system
The next time you travel from the UK to Europe, you might notice some changes at passport control.
The best European city for a one-night stay revealed — with rooms for £69
A compact but culturally rich city has been named the best place for a 24-hour city break.
The best European city for a one-night stay revealed — with rooms for £69
A compact but culturally rich city has been named the best place for a 24-hour city break.
The ‘Venice of Eastern Europe’ is a ‘youthful’ city with £35 flights — and 800 gnomes
Fancy an autumn city-break?
I stayed at TUI’s Riu Palace in Mauritius — a true ‘inside outside’ hotel
A beachside hotel in the shadow of Mauritius’ most famous peak.
Struggle to sleep on long haul flights? These genius travel essentials will help you nod off
Sweet dreams at 37,000ft.
The best Maldives alternatives that are cheaper — and three are in Europe
Bookmark these beach destinations for your next holiday.
This unexpected UK neighbourhood has been named one of the coolest on Earth
It’s beat out some very stiff competition.
The £5,000 British sex cruise with tantra, lube and no single men allowed
Bon voyage.
People say my UK hometown isn’t anything special, but it’s an underrated icon
The city produced greats like Walkers crisps, Blu Tack, David Attenborough and the humble pork pie.
I’ll never forget Europe’s most beautiful road trip — it has something for everyone
A 1,643km circuit that encompasses the country’s ridiculously photogenic highlights, from palm-lined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers.
The ‘Mediterranean jewel’ that’s 24C in October — with £80 return flights
If you’re yearning for a last gasp of sunshine, there are plenty of destinations that offer August temperatures in October.
I went to a hidden European gem 9 years ago — it’s changed so much
A Wednesday afternoon in August and I’m sitting in the middle of a huge spa pool, sipping on a Martini from the pool bar and wondering if the jacuzzi is as enticing as it looks.
The ‘most isolated metropolis on Earth’ where the next big city is 1,305 miles away
But it’s far from off-grid.