Kategori: Travel Reviews
British Airways business class review: I ‘turned left’ for the first time — here’s what nobody tells you
Before this, I always thought the holiday starts when you land.
I adored Jersey — it’s a crying shame that tourists aren’t visiting
The largest of the Channel Islands is just a 40-minute flight from London.
I found the ‘Goldilocks’ of European city breaks — everything’s just right
Gdańsk is packed with things to do (Picture: Getty Images)
A warm orange sun cushioned by clouds fizzles down before me. As it vanishes, it leaves behind a smudge of hot pink, illuminating the sky.
Everything feels calm. Peaceful. The sea…
Metro checks in to Sugar Beach — the Mauritius resort in ‘the magic place’
Fly and flop in island luxury.
In the forgotten Faroe Islands, life still feels real
The Faroe Islands are only a short flight from the UK, yet they’re miles off the standard traveller’s radar.
I road-tripped on Route 66 — these are the 6 stops you don’t want to miss
Immortalised in dozens of blockbuster classics since its opening in 1926, Route 66 symbolises freedom, top-down adventure and the pursuit of the American Dream.
I stripped off to bathe naked with strangers in Japan — here’s how it went
Japan is a nation where deeply rooted observances mingle with modernity. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule.
I spent a weekend in one of Britain’s ‘worst places’ and fell in love
In the 12th installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Jon Fellowes makes the case for Stoke-On-Trent, a city variously described as crap, unsexy and somewhere people can’t wait to get away from.
Going to the Maldives with children isn’t ‘brave’, it’s brilliant
Traditionally seen as a honeymoon destination, Richard Hartley-Parkinson took his kids to the Maldives and learned there’s more to be found than candlelit beach dinners.
I veered inland in Vietnam and saw a side few tourists see
50 years after the end of the war, Vietnam is absolutely thriving. There’s never been a better time to go.
I tried a ‘hybrid holiday’ and discovered the secret to work-life balance
My life in the city is non-stop. I wouldn’t change it for the world, but sometimes, I want to escape.
I hate the beach, but a £13 trip to one of the UK’s ‘worst seaside towns’ changed my mind
Every time I ventured in pursuit of that classic British tradition of sea, sand, ice cream, chips and funfairs, a combination of ill-fortune and crazed birds seemed to follow me.
I spent 96 hours in Canada’s ‘forgotten province’ — one of its last untouched gems
In Shediac, I experienced a sense of community for the first time in years.
I spent 96 hours in Canada’s ‘forgotten province’ — one of its last untouched gems
In Shediac, I experienced a sense of community for the first time in years.
This African country is the continent’s best-kept safari secret
I’d never considered Zimbabwe as a destination, but discover it has the same animals and wildly beautiful landscapes as its better-known neighbour Botswana, yet is at least half the price.
This African country is the continent’s best-kept safari secret
I’d never considered Zimbabwe as a destination, but discover it has the same animals and wildly beautiful landscapes as its better-known neighbour Botswana, yet is at least half the price.
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 discovered the Algarve’s deserted island with no houses, roads, cars or people
I’ve flown 1,489 miles to see if one of Portugal’s most remote destinations is indeed the secret paradise it promises to be.
In Malaysia, Pride has gone underground —but it’s alive and kicking
A Google search suggests that Malaysia doesn’t have much of a queer scene. From drag shows to go-go boys, Kuala Lumpur is alive and kicking.
I stayed in the ‘rundown dump’ named the UK’s worst city to visit — it stole my heart
From climbing cathedral spires to sampling local ales, we loved the place.
The ‘authentic’ Amalfi Coast alternative with all the charm but zero crowds
Standing high on the hillside, the sun shining on my face as I looked down on the picture-perfect port city of Salerno, I had an epiphany.
Surfing on the north coast of Ireland, I learned an important life lesson
There are many people in Northern Ireland keen to show that the country isn’t just Game of Thrones shoot locations, pints and rain.
I fell head over heels for Europe’s last hidden gem — it just got easier to explore
Gutsy, ambitious and colourful at every turn, Alice Murphy discovers that Georgia’s ancient capital is many things at once.
I went to the world’s wettest Pride parade where everyone gets soaked
Calum McSwiggan had a rough run at Songkran in Bangkok, but that didn’t stop him seeing the good in people.
I found the perfect European destination to escape the UK heatwave
The UK summer is unreliable at best, and if it wasn’t sun, sea and sangria, I didn’t want to know. But now, as we sweat through a potentially dangerous heatwave, I can think of nothing but the ‘coolcation’ that changed my mind.