Grace Beard

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. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. The hottest new openings, the tastiest tips, the spiciest reviews: we’re serving it all on our London restaurants WhatsApp channel. Follow us now.

You’ve seen the news. In Europe’s most popular cities, locals are well and truly fed up. They’re blocking roads in Tenerife. Blasting tourists with water guns in Barcelona. Hanging ‘tourists go home’ banners over Athens streets. Despite local authorities implementing measures like bans on holiday lets and upping tourist taxes, it’s safe to say frustrations with overtourism have reached boiling point.Of course, one thing you could do is skip these cities altogether and spend your cash in destinations that are actively looking to increase tourism. But if you’ve got a trip planned, don’t worry: it’s possible to visit Europe’s overtouristed cities without becoming part of the problem (or pissing off the locals). Our editors and writers across the continent are here to tell you how it’s done.

What’s the deal with cruise holidays to the Norwegian fjords? We’ll tell you. P&O Cruises invited our travel editor Grace on a seven-night holiday to one of the most stunning spots on the planet – and it’s safe to say that this experience on Iona blew her expectations out of the water. Here are seven things that impressed and surprised her the most…   

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.

December is widely considered the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, but that merry attitude can apply to much more than the month’s international festivities and celebrations – this part of the year is an excellent time to pack a bag and head on holiday, too.  And whether you’re after a super-Christmassy weekend to explore magical European markets and amp up the vibes or you’ve got a phobia of cold weather and are in need of some winter sun, there are plenty of options. The end of the year is fast approaching, and you deserve to spend it wherever takes your fancy, be it in the warmest or the coldest parts of the world. So, without further ado, here are the very best places to travel in December. RECOMMENDED:☀️The world’s best places for winter sun✨The world’s best places to celebrate New Year🌨️The best places to travel in January🌎The best places to travel throughout the year 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 and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.

‘Overtourism’. It’s more than a buzzword – in the world’s most popular destinations, it’s a problem that affects almost every aspect of local life, from the environment to the cost of renting, transport and eating out. And when a place is overwhelmed by people, it’s not only locals’ quality of life that suffers; the quality of your holiday does, too.  But, with baby steps, it looks like things could be changing. Destinations like Italy and Japan are coming up with ways to redistribute tourism from densely crowded hotspots to lesser-visited regions. Among travellers, overtourism has given rise to the ‘destination dupes’ trend, where overrun holiday destinations are swapped out for less crowded, less expensive, but just-as-good alternatives.  On our newly updated list of the world’s most underrated travel destinations, you won’t find your Bangkoks or your Balis, your Amalfis or your Amsterdams. What you will find is a Yosemite dupe, Morocco’s overlooked neighbour, a place where penguins outnumber people, and plenty more travel inspo where that came from.Chosen by our network of expert editors and globetrotting travel writers, these overlooked spots offer great (or quiet) alternatives to the classics. And in many cases, they’re places that actually really want visitors. In other words, travelling to any of these 24 criminally overlooked destinations is a win-win situation. See you out there? RECOMMENDED: 🏰 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🚞 12 ways to be a bett

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

What’s better than a stay-cation? A stay-cation involving a spa, of course. If you’re looking for a bit of well-earned R&R to get away from it all, the UK is brimming with top quality spas and wellness centres to help you wind down. Hot tubs to soothe aching muscles? Check. A facial to cleanse tired skin? Yup. A deep-tissue massage to sort out all of that tension from being bent over a computer all day? Sounds good to us.  From glorious country houses to trailblazing eco-spas, lake view hot tubs and city centre hideaways, this country has it all. Don’t know where to start? Our editors have been out and about, trying and testing spas to sort the good from the fantastic. Now, all you need to do is lay out your comfy clothes and hit the road. And… breathe.  Recommended: the best wellbeing and yoga retreats in the UKRecommended: the cosiest cabins and log cabins in the UK

Amsterdam is one of the world’s best cities, no doubt about it. And as a tourism capital, it’s no surpise that it’s stuffed full of beautiful hotels, from 18th century canal houses to converted bridge keepers’ houses and seriously high-grade hotels.  So if you’re looking for a tip-top place to bed down after a day out exploring the city’s best museums, attractions and coffee shops, you’ve come to the right place. From the city centre through to De Negen Straatjes, here are the best hotels in Amsterdam right now. Updated June 2024: We’ve just added three hotels to this list, in time for summer, including the Hoxton’s second outpost in the city. See our brand-new reviews below... RECOMMENDED:🏠 The best Airbnbs in Amsterdam📍 Where to stay in Amsterdam 📍 The best things to do in Amsterdam🍴 The best restaurants in Amsterdam 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. 

Most of us would probably agree that it doesn’t get much better than Italy, and despite what they say, it can never truly be done – there’s just too much of it to see. From far in the north to all the way down south, Italy is dotted with everything from iconic cities, lovely little villages, fantastic coasts, islands and completely lip-smacking food.  And there’s no one kind of Italian holiday, either. From gandering under the cherry blossom of Rome in the spring and basking in the sun on the Amalfi coast in the summer, to visiting a wine-producing village in the autumn or grabbing your skis in the winter, it’s a proper year-round destination. So, here are the best places to visit in Italy right now. Safe travels, and buone vacanze! Recommended:🏖️The best beaches in Italy🏝️The best islands in Italy🏫The best small towns and villages in Italy☀️The best things to do in Italy

Italy has it all. Whether it’s a city break to Rome, Venice or Milan, or one of Italy’s many charming towns and villages, you’ll have to come back to this magnificent country again and again to see every corner of it. But don’t sleep on Italy’s islands, two of which – Sicily and Sardinia – are the largest in the Mediterranean. Some are characterised by black-sand beaches and dramatic landscapes shaped by years of volcanic activity. Some of them are upmarket, while others still have that rustic Italian charm. Whatever your vibe, there’s an Italian island for everyone – here are the best ones to visit. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best places to visit in Italy🏝 The best beaches in Italy🇮🇹 The essential guide to Italy🌎 The world’s most underrated travel destinations Grace Beard is Time Out’s travel editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts. 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. 

To really know a city is to eat its food. But what makes a great food city? It isn’t its number of plaudits and Michelin stars, but something a bit more simple: options. Good quality meals at reasonable prices. So we asked thousands of city-dwellers to tell us exactly how good – and how affordable – it is to eat out in their hometown right now.  Locals were quizzed on their city’s must-visit restaurants, must-eat dishes and best-value bites, and were also asked to rate their city’s food scene on both its quality and affordability. To create and rank the final list, we narrowed down the selection by excluding cities with lower overall scores, and including only the highest-scoring city for each country. We then asked our global network of Time Out editors and writers to give us the lowdown on what makes their city an exciting dining destination in 2024, and to recommend their favourite places to eat right now. Of course, Time Out knows food. We’ve been eating our way around the world’s best cities for decades, reviewing and ranking restaurants to keep our best-of lists as fresh as can be. And that world-class curation has since been transformed into bricks-and-mortar spaces: our Time Out Markets, where the best food, drink and cultural experiences all come together under one roof. So for this feature, we turned to the experts – our Time Out Market chefs – to nominate three culinary capitals that deserve a spotlight for their food scenes.  This list is a celebration of culinary

Amsterdam has its share of historic hotels, but none can boast the legacy of the Doelen. The oldest hotel in the Dutch capital and a designated national heritage site, it’s here in the old banquet hall that Rembrandt’s The Night Watch – one of the world’s most famous paintings – was first displayed, way back in the seventeenth century. While you’ll now find it hanging a ten-minute tram ride away in the Rijksmuseum, a copy of the original is still proudly displayed in the hotel’s Rembrandt Suite.  The entire hotel is modelled after the Dutch master, notably so in the on-site restaurant Omber, where the crockery, menus and even the flowers are all the same shade of deep orangey-brown (apparently Rembrandt’s favourite colour to paint with). The food, we’re told, is influenced by seventeenth-century Dutch flavours, which mostly translates to a lot of pickling and smoking (in other words, delicious).   The lobby could do with a hint of the restaurant’s dark-toned moodiness. It’s almost garishly opulent, coldly lit by a huge crystal chandelier, with ornate gold swirls bordering the walls and enormous vases of flowers, which look somehow a bit stiff and staged. But the rooms and suites are much less stuffy. Our canal-facing suite was the perfect mix of understated and sophisticated, simply decorated with quality furniture, complete with a plush king-sized bed. The best bit? The huge marble-floored bathroom with his-and-hers sinks and a free-standing tub. The Doelen was taken over by

I arrived at Mama Shelter from the beach – sand in my shoes, covered in sun lotion, hair stringy with seawater – and found myself sharing the lift with an impeccably dressed group ascending to the rooftop for sundowners. Not that anyone gave a damn, because anything goes here, the only Portuguese outpost of Mama Shelter’s brand of playful boutique hotels strung across the continent.  It’s as cheeky as its sister venues (sex toys for sale in the lobby, superhero masks on the lampshades, a pretty extensive adult film menu on the telly), but with little Portuguese flourishes to remind you where you are – the forest green tile-clad exterior, a Remodelado tram mural in the lift, ocean-wave carpets in the bedrooms, marine-themed decor in the restaurant and locally-made arts and crafts dotted all over the place.  But, let’s be real, you’re not about to forget you’re slap-bang in the heart of Lisbon. Mama Shelter is just off the lively central thoroughfare of Avenida da Liberdade, and in the other direction you have the boutiques and bars of Príncipe Real – honestly, take any route from the hotel’s corner doors and you’re in for a great walk. Before (or after) you go, though, stick around for a cocktail on Mama’s rooftop or a meal at Mama’s restaurant. Much like its outposts in London, Bordeaux and elsewhere, Mama Shelter is a neighbourhood attraction in its own right.  If the queue’s anything to go by, the rooftop is the place to be at sunset, with an unbeatable view over the city’s

Did you know you can go on safari in Kent? It turns out you can, and it’s actually really, really good. Hundreds of creatures roam the grounds of this 600-acre resort, from Big Five beasts to howler monkeys and bush dogs. Outside of the main wildlife park, safaris trundle guests up the slopes of the reserve to meet giraffes, zebras, rhinos and more. And the whole thing looks out over charming countryside right down to the Kent coast.  While Port Lympne makes for a perfect day trip, an overnight stay is where the magic happens. We camped out in the brand-new Lookout Bubble – and when I say ‘camped’, I mean we slept under the stars in the most luxurious transparent dome you’ve ever seen, complete with a freestanding tub, walk-in shower, seating area, surround sound speakers and a massive, comfy bed. It’s an experience hard to top, waking up to the sounds of animals and getting to explore the reserve before it officially opens for the day (in your very own golf buggy, no less). The Lookout Bubble is right next to the lion’s den, and we were lucky enough to spend an uninterrupted half hour watching the big cats pacing the grounds before anybody else came along.  The bubble’s only downfall? Our stay took place over a warm weekend, and the trapped heat in the dome made spending time inside of it almost unbearable during the day (thank God for the spacious terrace). Conversely, temperatures dropped drastically in the dome when the sun went down, but nothing jumping into bed (or the

Catching sight of My Arbor for the first time is an experience that can’t be overstated. First of all, you’ve already arrived in the impossibly beautiful, straight-from-a-fairytale town of Bressanone, and done the winding drive up green slopes where all you can hear is the faint tinkle of a cowbell. Now you’re in the trees, looking up at a wooden cuboid that seems precariously perched on the skinny trunks of the surrounding pines. My Arbor lives every bit upto its self-billed ‘tree hotel’ title. Inside, you’re hit with a tremendous view over the tree-blanketed South Tyrolean mountains from the hotel restaurant’s sweeping terrace. Above you, thick wooden branches hang like a chandelier. Even the reception desk is made up of two gigantic trunks. Our suite (we stayed in the ‘nest’) is appropriately wood-panelled, with a balcony and window nook overlooking the valley and hills. You could stay in your nook all day watching mountain peaks get swallowed by clouds, but you’re much better off donning your robe and taking the lift down to the spa, where you can drink in all those views from a hydrotherapy infinity pool.  By far the pièce de résistance, Spa Arboris is a maze of pools, saunas, steam rooms and relaxation zones spread across the hotel’s lower levels. After a morning hike (we went alone, but the hotel offers guided hikes, forest bathing and all sorts of other activities to guests), I spent an afternoon cocooned in calm here, swimming the length of the indoor-outdoor heated

It’s fair to expect any spa hotel in Leamington Spa, a Warwickshire town with a long history of harbouring bath houses built around its natural saline springs, to be worth its salt. Nineteenth-century Midlanders in need of some R&R would come to Leamington in search of ‘the cure’ to any number of ailments. Despite rapid development, today the town remains a go-to for weekenders in search of a reviving getaway – and they could do a lot worse than opting for Mallory Court, a palatial yet cosy country manor house and spa on the outskirts of town. Surrounded by endless countryside, we explored the vast grounds before dinner, strolling past manicured lawns, a rose garden bursting with blooms, a chef’s garden full of herbs and vegetables and an apiary. When the British summertime brought its inevitable drizzle, we were relaxing in the heated, bubbling outdoor vitality pool, so no complaints there. Completing the spa’s offerings is a Finnish-style sauna, small but ideal if you manage to get it to yourself or your group. The indoor pool with attached jacuzzi managed to be that perfect, just-right temperature, and felt like silk to swim in. The spa experience fell down for us slightly when we couldn’t get the indoor steam room to be as hot or steamy as we’d have liked, but that could’ve easily been our own oversight.  You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to treatment options. I opted for the full-body exfoliation (perfect) while my guest went for the drift away massage. She spoke a

Way back in 2009, during Derren Brown’s televised event ‘How to Control the Nation’, a friend of mine claimed she’d been subliminally controlled and that she was physically unable to stand up from her seat. Being teenagers, and apparently raging cynics, we all took the piss out of her relentlessly. After watching his latest live extravaganza ‘Showman’, I have to apologise to my mate. Perhaps it was a trick of the light; perhaps I’ve become much more receptive to subliminal suggestion as I’ve aged: however he did it, Brown got me. I can sincerely say that, despite my best efforts to remain a skeptic, a good five to ten seconds were completely erased from my memory.  Without stating the obvious, if you’ve only ever seen Derren Brown on the telly, only in person do you really experience how hypnotic he is. There’s an excitable, almost unruly audience at the Apollo on opening night, but it doesn’t take much for them to become puppets at the end of the illusionist’s string. Brown’s unwavering poise and trademark gallows humour carry a show that swings – often very suddenly – on the pendulum between playful and sobering, heartfelt and horrifying.  The show’s tricks lean on these polarities. One minute there’s a circus-like atmosphere, with balloon-popping games, giant teddy bears and clever card tricks; but before you know it, Brown can rapidly turn the mood on its head. Without giving too much away, it’s the moments of solemn hush that will stay with you after the show, rather tha

Listen up: the best-kept secret of the Paris 2024 Olympics has just been revealed. After months of suspense and speculation, French newspaper Le Parisien has unveiled the first artists on the opening ceremony lineup, who will take to the stage this Friday, July 26. RECOMMENDED:Everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesParis 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: start time, date, performersWhere to watch the Olympics in ParisWhat to watch at the Olympics this weekend: full schedule and highlights The opening ceremony is orchestrated by renowned stage director Thomas Jolly, who has invited a stellar cast of local and international stars to celebrate the rich history and diversity of French musical culture. So what are the big names on the lineup? We can reveal that Aya Nakamura, France’s most listened-to singer, will be performing a Charles Aznavour classic, accompanied by the Republican Guard. Queen of ballads Céline Dion will serenade with a song by Édith Piaf, and American pop sensation Lady Gaga will also grace the Olympic stage. A feast of French musical talent will take to the stage. In terms of collaborations, expect a duet between pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet, a B2B set featuring singer Philippe Katerine and drummer Cerrone, and an intriguingly ‘original’ collaboration between opera singer Marina Viotti and eco-metal band Gojira. Parisian rapper Rim'K, from hip hop band 113, will also make an appearance. Stay in the loop: sign up to

Olympic fever has officially started to take over – especially if you’re lucky enough to be in the French capital, where the Olympic torch is currently en route to its final destination. And it looks like the torch relay in Paris, which will be part of the opening ceremony schedule, is set to be a properly star-studded celebration.  Eager to know where the flame is heading next? Here’s everything we know about the Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay, from the final torch bearers to the expected route. RECOMMENDED:Everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesParis 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: start time, date, performersWhere to watch the Olympics in ParisWhat to watch at the Olympics this weekend: full schedule and highlights Where did the Olympic torch start? The Olympic torch started its journey on April 16, in a ceremony held at the site of the original Olympic Games: ancient Olympia, Greece. After an 11-day relay in Greece the torch travelled from Athens to Marseille in France. The Paralympic torch will be lit in Stoke Mandeville, England, at the end of August. It’ll then cross the Channel to continue its journey in France. Paris 2024 Olympic torch bearers A whopping 11,000 torch bearers, ranging from sportspeople to ordinary French citizens, have been tasked with carrying the Olympic flame this year. The torch travelled through France’s 64 territories before landing in Paris on July 14. A star-studded cast has been selected to carry the torch on its final

After being hit by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake on June 12, the Greek island of Rhodes has this morning been rocked by another tremor, at a magnitude of 4.7.  This second earthquake is the latest in a string of natural disasters and climate-related extreme weather events in Greece and the Mediterranean. Last month, parts of Greece are scorching in a 43C heatwave – the earliest heatwave the country has ever seen – leading to tourist attractions including the Acropolis closing in Athens. Nearby Cyprus has seen a wildfire break out around the city of Paphos. Since then, fires have also spread on the islands if Kos, Chios and Crete, and last summer, wildfires on Rhodes led to evacuations last summer.  Understandably, those with trips booked to Rhodes might be wondering if it’s safe to travel to the island following the second earthquake. Here’s what we know so far. Is it safe to travel to Rhodes in Greece? Yes. There are no reports from local media on this just yet, but based on the minimal damage that was suffered after last month’s earthquake, the impact is hopefully not extensive. Flights continued to run after June’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake, and no advice against travelling to Greece was issued at the time.  Where was impacted by the earthquake? While tremors were felt in Rhodes, the earthquake’s epicentre was detected 25km north of the island. Tremors were also felt in Türkiye. What are your rights if you’ve booked a trip? As the UK Foreign Office has not officially advised

With its tropical temperatures, palm tree-lined beaches and unbelievably blue waters, the Caribbean is a paradise for travellers. However, the region is currently experiencing an extraordinarily intense hurricane season, with conditions made more extreme by the climate emergency. Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday July 1 on Carriacou, an island part of Grenada, and has caused significant destruction and led to the deaths of at least seven people so far. Colin McCarthy, an extreme weather scientist, posted on X (fka Twitter): ‘Hurricane Beryl has just become the first June category four Atlantic hurricane in history. We have never seen such a strong hurricane this early in the season.’ A category four storm means that ‘catastrophic’ levels of damage are predicted, including severe damage to buildings and trees alongside power outages which could last for weeks.  So, if you have a trip booked to the Caribbean, here is everything you need to know about how the hurricane might affect your trip.  Where is Hurricane Beryl right now?  As of 7am on Thursday July 4, the hurricane is moving towards the Cayman Islands after causing significant damage in Jamaica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, destroying buildings and cutting off power and water supplies. The death toll of the storm is now at seven people. Where is Hurricane Beryl’s path heading?  Hurricane Beryl is hurtling towards the Cayman Islands and should make landfall there this evening. While the storm will weaken

Areas of northeast France, northern Italy and southern Switzerland were battered by storms and torrential rain over the weekend, causing landslides and flooding that have reportedly left seven people dead. The storm is the latest in a series of extreme weather events across Europe, with destinations like Greece and Türkiye seeing searing temperatures and wildfires. Understandably, those with a trip booked to Switzerland and the other affected areas might wonder whether it’s safe to travel. Here’s what we know so far about travelling to the region. Where are the storms in Europe? The south of Switzerland has been severely impacted by the storm, with torrential rain triggering a landslide in the southeastern canton of Ticino and the river Rhone overflowing in several areas in Valais in the southwest. Several hundred people have reportedly been evacuated from Valais. In France, storms have killed three people in the northeastern Aube region. Multiple destinations in northern Italy have been impacted by the extreme weather, including the northern town of Noasca, which faced severe floods as the nearby Noaschetta river burst its banks. Torrential rain has pummelled Lake Garda, Emilia-Romagna and Parma, sweeping cars away and leaving streets underwater.  Are airlines still flying to Switzerland and the affected regions? There haven’t been any reports of flight cancellations and airlines are still flying to Switzerland and the affected regions. What is the UK Foreign Office saying?

Vienna is not only one of the world’s best cities for culture – home to classical music, the grand Imperial Palace of Hofburg and world-class museums – but it’s also a pretty decent place to live. For the third year running, the Austrian capital has come out on top in The Global Liveability Index. The annual report, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, analyses the liveability of 173 cities globally to create the ranking.  What exactly makes a city liveable? Put simply, a liveable city is one with good-quality living conditions, which can mean everything from the availability of housing and the level of petty crime to the quality of the roads. The Global Liveability Index factored in all that and more in their analysis, looking into 30 factors across five broad categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Vienna got perfect scores in all but one category (culture and environment). In fact, Western Europe fared very well overall, with Copenhagen and Zürich coming second and third respectively. Geneva came in fifth, drawing with Calgary. Both Canada and Switzerland had two cities in the top ten.  These are the top 10 most liveable cities in the world 1. Vienna2. Copenhagen3. Zürich4. Melbourne5. Calgary 6. = Geneva7. Sydney8. = Vancouver9. Osaka10. = Auckland Want to read more about the world’s most (and least) liveable cities? You can download the full report on the EIU website here. Did you see that this city is set to ove

É impressão nossa, ou os projectos de transporte estão mesmo a ficar mais ambiciosos? Primeiro, houve a notícia de que a ponte entre a Sicília e o continente italiano poderia realmente avançar. Depois, a de que um túnel subaquático pode vir a ligar a Europa a África até 2030. E, na semana passada, foi concluída a primeira parte de um outro túnel subaquático – desta vez entre a Dinamarca e a Alemanha. É isso mesmo: em breve, será possível viajar entre a Escandinávia e a Europa Central através de um novo túnel subaquático. A ligação do Cinturão de Fehmarn está em construção. Quando esta chegar ao fim, será o maior túnel imerso do mundo, com 18 quilómetros de extensão através do Mar Báltico. Actualmente, a única forma de viajar entre os dois países é através de um ferry de 45 minutos, mas esse tempo de viagem será drasticamente reduzido assim que o túnel estiver concluído: terá uma auto-estrada de duas faixas e uma linha ferroviária dupla, permitindo a passagem tanto de carros como de comboios. Conduzir levará dez minutos, a viagem de comboio demorará apenas sete. O túnel será concluído em partes, e uma delas já está pronta. A secção de 217 metros foi inaugurada pelo rei da Dinamarca a 17 de Junho e será em breve submersa no Mar Báltico. The first #tunnel element of the Fehmarnbelt link between #Denmark and #Germany has been completed - Congratulations to all those involved!The #EU #CEFTransport programme is supporting the project with over €1 billion.#EUGreenDeal pic.twitter.c

最近、ヨーロッパの道路交通プロジェクトがより野心的になっている気がするのは我々だけだろうか？ まず、シチリア島とイタリア本土を結ぶ橋が実際に建設されるかもしれないというニュースがあった。そして、2030年までにヨーロッパとアフリカが海底トンネルで結ぶ計画も話題になっている。 2024年6月中旬、今度はデンマークとドイツで建設されている海底トンネルの最初の部分が完成したという知らせが届いた。 そう、スカンジナビアと中央ヨーロッパは、今後新しい海底トンネルで結ばれるのだ。現在建設中のこの「フェーマルン・ベルトトンネル」は、完成すればバルト海を横断する全長18キロメートルの長さを誇る世界最長の海底トンネルとなる。 現在、この2国間を移動するには、所要時間45分のフェリーを利用するしかないが、このトンネルが完成すれば、それが劇的に短縮される。トンネル内には2車線の高速道路と複線の鉄道が敷かれて自動車と列車の両方が行き来できるようになり、車での移動は10分、電車での移動は7分で済むという。これは非常に効率的だ。 トンネルは部分ごとに作られる予定。今回完成した最初の217メートル区間は、2024年6月17日にデンマーク国王も参加した落成式を終え、間もなくバルト海に沈められる。 このトンネルの建設計画は、「欧州グリーンディール」に対する運輸部門の取り組みの一環。トンネルのデンマーク側の入り口はロラン島南部のロービュ、ドイツ側は同国北部のプットガルデンに造られる。 前途の通り、この新しいトンネルにより、通勤客や観光客の移動時間が大幅に短縮されるのは間違いない。例えば、コペンハーゲンとハンブルグを結ぶ鉄道ルートは、約2時間短縮される見込みだ。 想定されるトンネルの建設費は約48億ユーロ（約8,171億6,036万円）。プロジェクトに資金を提供するデンマーク政府は、その費用を補うために通行料を徴収する予定だ。 開通予定は2029年と、意外と早い。もう、ヨーロッパ旅行の計画を立て始めてもいいかもしれない。 関連記事 『These two European countries will soon be linked by an underwater tunnel（原文）』 『スペインとモロッコを結ぶ鉄道海底トンネルが2030年までに開通か』 『世界で最も歩きやすい都市トップ10が発表』 『ロンドン交通局、地下鉄などをよりアクセシブルしていく新計画を発表』 『スウェーデン出身パン職人によるペイストリーがずらり、国分寺に北欧カフェが登場』 『代々木上原に北欧クレープカフェ「ØC tokyo」がオープン』 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  

It’s official: Time Out Market is opening in Barcelona on Friday July 5.  The grand food market will cover 5,250 square meters on the upper floor of the Maremagnum, bringing together a curated selection of fourteen kitchens, a full-service restaurant, and four bars (two indoor and two outdoor) with stunning views of the sea and the city. It’ll swing open its doors at noon on July 5 and remain open 364 days a year, from 10am to midnight. As well as the opening date, we can also share the third wave of market additions, featuring a Catalan cuisine restaurant with two Michelin stars, one of the best bars in the world, and an outlet for delicious natural and artisanal coffee.  A chef with two Michelin stars Chef Jordi Artal has earned two Michelin stars for his curious and creative take on Catalan cuisine at his Barcelona restaurant Cinc Sentits. Artal is known for serving dishes that highlight local and seasonal ingredients, inspired by the traditions and flavours of the region, both coastal and mountainous. The chef was once a director of a high-end culinary company in Silicon Valley before becoming a self-taught chef and entrepreneur. In 2004, he opened his first restaurant in Barcelona with his mother Roser and sister Amelia. Just four years after opening, he earned his first Michelin star, and in 2020, he achieved his second. Now, Jordi Artal will not only continue to run Cinc Sentits but will also establish a namesake restaurant at Time Out Market Barcelona, offering his un

Is it just us, or are transport projects getting more ambitious? First, there was the news that the bridge between Sicily and the Italian mainland might actually go ahead. Then there was the news that an underwater tunnel could connect Europe and Africa by 2030. And this week, the first part of another subaqueous tunnel was completed – this time between Denmark and Germany.   That’s right: you’ll soon be able to zip between Scandinavia and Central Europe via a brand-new underwater tunnel. The Fehmarnbelt link is currently under construction, but once built it will be the world’s longest immersed tunnel, stretching 18km across the Baltic Sea. Currently, the only way to travel between the two countries is via a 45-minute ferry, but that journey time will be dramatically slashed once the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is complete. The tunnel will contain a two-lane motorway and a double-track railway so that both cars and trains can cross. Driving will take ten minutes while travelling via train will take only seven. How’s that for efficiency? The tunnel will be completed in parts, and one bit is already complete. The 217-metre section was inaugurated by the Danish King on Monday and will soon be submerged into the Baltic Sea.   The first #tunnel element of the Fehmarnbelt link between #Denmark and #Germany has been completed - Congratulations to all those involved!The #EU #CEFTransport programme is supporting the project with over €1 billion.#EUGreenDeal pic.twitter.com/QqKfrpriva — C

Swifites of Lyon, assemble: the Eras Tour is landing in your city this weekend. Taylor Swift kicked off the European leg of her tour with four shows in Paris, where fans got to hear a revamped setlist featuring songs from her brand-new double album The Tortured Poets Department. Now, the singer is back in France for a two-night takeover of Lyon’s Groupama Stadium. From timings to tickets, this is everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s upcoming shows in Lyon. RECOMMENDED:Here’s the full confirmed setlist for the Eras tour in Europe When is Taylor Swift's Eras tour in Lyon?  Taylor Swift will be taking her record-breaking Eras Tour to Groupama Stadium on June 2 and 3.  What time will Taylor Swift come on stage? Groupama Stadium will open its doors for those with early access passes at 5pm, with everyone else able to enter at 6pm. The show starts with a support act at 6.30pm; Taylor Swift is expected to come on stage at around 8pm.  What time will the Taylor Swift concert end? Eras Tour shows span an average of three hours and 15 minutes, with some concerts lasting as long as three hours and 45 minutes, as Taylor has quite a few surprises in her bag. Taylor’s first concert in Paris lasted three hours, with the show ending at around 11pm.  Are there any tickets left? There are very limited tickets available on Ticketmaster France at the time of writing. How much did tickets cost?  Those lucky enough to get tickets in the pre-sale and official sale would’ve paid anywh

Iceland is a popular travel destination thanks to its unique natural landscapes, hot springs and the opportunity to witness the elusive Northern Lights. It’s typically regarded as a super safe place for travellers and expats – but that doesn’t mean it isn’t susceptible to natural disasters. A volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula has erupted for the fifth time since December on Wednesday (May 29), only three weeks after the end of the last eruption. With lava flowing dangerously close, residents of the small fishing town of Grindavík and visitors at the Blug Lagoon spa have been evacuated.  Understandably, those with trips booked to Iceland might wonder whether visiting the country is safe. This is everything we know about travelling to Iceland right now. Is it safe to travel to Iceland?   Despite Wednesday’s eruption, neither the UK Foreign Office nor the US Department of State are recommending against travel – though the former has warned against travelling near the affected region. Where was the volcanic eruption in Iceland?  On Wednesday, a long-dormant volcano erupted for the fifth time since December just north of Grindavík, a town in the Reykjanes Peninsula. Grindavík is in southwest Iceland, around 42km away from the Icelandic capital Reykjavik. Its 4,000 residents were evacuated.  Is the Blue Lagoon open?  Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions, on Wednesday. The famous geothermal spa will remain closed