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I fell hard for ‘The Jewel’ — a Caribbean gem off the main tourist trail
Belize has managed to avoid becoming overcrowded.
I swapped my sun holiday for a train trip to Europe’s rainiest city — with highs of 8°C
I usually stick to the beach, but Bergen opened my eyes to what else is on offer.
In a Canadian region tourists often miss, I went in search of grizzly bears
A wild grizzly bear stands 40 metres away as I crouch behind a fallen tree, watching it chow down on some grass.
I thought British holidays were boring, but this underrated island changed my mind
An underrated gem.
I thought British holidays were boring, but this underrated island changed my mind
An underrated gem.
I spent a week at a 5-star hotel in the Maldives — here’s how much it really costs
The swanky resort is a favourite among footballers.
I fell in love with Japan’s fourth biggest city – and its lesser-known neighbour
I barely scratched the surface and yet every expectation I had was exceeded.
Chasing waterfalls and a Great Blue Hole, I fell hard for ‘The Jewel’
It might be known as ‘The Jewel’, a nickname that reflects its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, but Belize is not on the main Caribbean tourist trail just yet.
Forget the Med — I swapped the sun for a spectacular Scandinavian train ride
I usually stick to beach holidays, but Bergen opened my eyes to what else is on offer.
A weekend in Brighton through the eyes of a child
Metro’s Richard Hartley-Parkinson introduced his two young children to the sea in this historic UK town.
A weekend in Brighton through the eyes of a child
Metro’s Richard Hartley-Parkinson introduced his two young children to the sea in this historic UK town.
Move over Dubai – the Middle East’s ‘Pearl of the Gulf’ is more interesting
Manama, Bahrain’s up-and-coming capital, is becoming a magnet for tourists.
I visited the UK’s best service station — couples even go on dates here
It’s a world away from strip lights, concrete and queues for the loo.
I visited the UK’s best service station — couples even go on dates here
It’s a world away from strip lights, concrete and queues for the loo.
Universal’s Epic Universe theme park is finally open – the queue was my favourite part
Metro’s Kristina Beanland had the golden ticket to explore Universal’s new theme park before anyone else in the world.
I spent 48 hours in Europe’s most affordable city — ‘nobody knows where it is’
It’s about to have a moment.
I spent 48 hours in Europe’s most affordable city — ‘nobody knows where it is’
It’s about to have a moment.
I spent 48 hours in Europe’s most affordable city — ‘nobody knows where it is’
It’s about to have a moment.
I spent 48 hours in Europe’s most affordable city — ‘nobody knows where it is’
It’s about to have a moment.
Queer travellers are boycotting Florida — but there are other ways to fight back
In the latest Pride Around the World, Calum McSwiggan examines whether an LGBTQ+ boycott of Florida is the right move.
Queer travellers are boycotting Florida — but there are other ways to fight back
In the latest Pride Around the World, Calum McSwiggan examines whether an LGBTQ+ boycott of Florida is the right move.
I holidayed like a local in Japan and didn’t touch Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto
If you’re willing to veer off more well-trodden tracks, you’ll be rewarded with ancient hot springs, volcanic mountains and verdant forests — practically untouched by international travellers.
I spent 96 hours in ‘little London’, where life is easier
With rainy winters, ties to Britain dating back 200 years and dozens of proper pubs, the port is affectionately known as Sweden’s ‘Little London’.
I visited Turkey’s viral beach — it’s not what it seems
A stretch of Turkey’s southern coast is said to be one of the most Instagrammable places in the country, thanks to its glistening turquoise water and breathtaking scenery.
I found a hidden side to Rome in the ‘city that never was’
It’s the Italian capital, but not as you know it.