Travel Guides

Rooftops of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the distance

Top 10 Day Trips from Paris

Ten easy day trips from Paris by train, covering palaces, Monet's garden, a cathedral city, champagne cellars and a medieval town, with practical tips for each.
Cala Macarella cove in Menorca with turquoise water and pine-covered hillsides

Top 10 Beaches in Europe

Ten of the best beaches in Europe, from pink-tinged Greek sand and Croatian pine shade to Welsh dunes and Icelandic basalt, with practical tips for each.
The Singapore skyline and Marina Bay at night seen from above

Top 10 Bars in Singapore

Ten of the best bars in Singapore, from world-ranked cocktail dens in Tanjong Pagar to skyline rooftops at Marina Bay, with tips on booking, costs and getting there.
The Estació del Nord railway station in Valencia, Spain

Top 10 Day Trips from Valencia

Ten easy day trips from Valencia, covering castles, a Roman theatre, a rice-field lagoon, a clifftop city and a seaside fortress, with train and bus tips for each.
Plaza Mayor in the historic centre of Madrid, Spain

Top 10 Places to Eat in Madrid

Where to eat in Madrid, from centuries-old restaurants and cocido specialists to tapas bars, a food market and the city's best churros.
Toledo on its hill above the River Tagus, a classic day trip from Madrid

Top 10 Day Trips from Madrid

Ten easy day trips from Madrid by train or bus, from walled Ávila and Roman Segovia to royal palaces, hanging houses and mountain trails.
Cafe umbrellas and colourful townhouses along the Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen

Top 10 Cafes in Copenhagen (Specialty Coffee, Brunch and Bakery Stops)

Ten Copenhagen cafes worth planning a morning around, from pioneering third-wave roasters to a book cafe and a market stall, with practical tips for each.
Red rooftops of Prague Old Town with Prague Castle on the skyline

Top 10 Pubs in Prague (Beer Halls, Brewery Taps and Local Favourites)

Ten Prague pubs worth your evening, from tank Pilsner halls and monastery brewing to quiet Malá Strana corners, with practical tips for ordering and getting around.
Rome rooftops and the dome of St Peter's at sunset

Top 10 Bars in Rome

Where to drink in Rome: speakeasies, aperitivo spots, old wine bars and a rooftop terrace, with practical tips for each.
Glowing outdoor terraces on the Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen at night

Top 10 Bars in Copenhagen

Where to drink in Copenhagen: cocktail bars, craft beer cellars, an old wine tavern and a natural wine bar, with practical tips for each.
Gran Vía and the Metropolis building in Madrid at sunset

Top 10 Bars in Madrid

Where to drink in Madrid: classic cocktail bars, a famous sherry bar and old-fashioned vermouth taverns, with tips for each.
Yasaka Pagoda rising above a traditional wooden street in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Top 10 Places to Eat in Kyoto

Where to eat in Kyoto, from Nishiki Market and riverside soba to tofu by the temple, tempura in Gion and matcha in Uji.
Neon signs and food stalls along the Dotonbori canal in Osaka, Japan

Top 10 Places to Eat in Osaka

Where to eat in Osaka, Japan's kitchen: takoyaki and okonomiyaki in Dotonbori, kushikatsu in Shinsekai, markets, izakaya and breakfast sushi.
A glass of Augustiner beer on a table in a Munich beer garden

Top 10 Beer Halls and Beer Gardens in Munich

The best beer halls and beer gardens in Munich, from the Hofbräuhaus to the Chinesischer Turm and Hirschgarten, plus what to order and how they work.
Pastéis de nata custard tarts, a Lisbon speciality

Top 10 Places to Eat in Lisbon

Ten of the best places to eat in Lisbon, from seafood beer halls and custard tart bakeries to traditional tascas and modern Portuguese cooking.
Hungarian Parliament Building beside the Danube in Budapest at dusk

Top 10 Places to Eat in Budapest

Where to eat in Budapest, from the Great Market Hall and lángos stalls to classic goulash, Jewish Quarter favourites and grand cafés.
A tree-lined canal with moored boats and canal houses in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Top 10 Day Trips from Amsterdam

The best day trips from Amsterdam, from Zaanse Schans windmills and Haarlem to Giethoorn, Delft, Rotterdam and the Keukenhof tulips.
The Long Walk leading to Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England

Top 10 Day Trips from London

The best day trips from London, from Oxford, Bath and Windsor to Stonehenge, Brighton and the Seven Sisters, with practical tips for each.
Osaka Castle rising above its moat and stone walls in Osaka, Japan

Top 10 Day Trips from Osaka

Ten easy day trips from Osaka by train, from Kyoto, Nara and Kobe to Himeji Castle, the sacred mountain of Koyasan and ancient tombs in Sakai.
The fountain in Plaça Reial, Barcelona

Top 10 Places to Eat in Barcelona

Ten places to eat in Barcelona, from the Boqueria and a standing-room tapas bar to restaurants that have been serving since the 1800s.
A beer garden sign on a street corner in Berlin, Germany

Top 10 Places to Eat in Berlin

Ten places to eat in Berlin, from currywurst stands and a famous vegetable kebab to a market hall, an old tavern and a lakeside beer garden.
Pena Palace on its hilltop in Sintra, Portugal

Top 10 Day Trips from Lisbon

From Sintra's palaces and Cascais's beaches to Évora, Óbidos and the big waves of Nazaré, these are the 10 best day trips from Lisbon, with practical tips for each.
Snow-capped Mount Fuji reflected in a calm lake, a classic day trip from Tokyo

Top 10 Day Trips from Tokyo

From the Great Buddha of Kamakura to the hot springs of Hakone and the lakes below Mount Fuji, these are the 10 best day trips from Tokyo by train, with
Boats moored along the Nyhavn canal in front of colourful townhouses in Copenhagen

Top 10 Places to Eat in Copenhagen

From century-old smørrebrød lunch rooms to harbourside street food and cult bakeries, these are 10 of the best places to eat in Copenhagen on any budget.
Buachaille Etive Mòr rising above a waterfall at the eastern end of Glencoe, Scotland

Top 10 Day Trips from Edinburgh

Castles, coastal towns, abbeys and Highland glens: the 10 best day trips from Edinburgh, with how to get there by train, bus or tour and how long to spend.
Orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto

Top 10 Things to Do in Kyoto

Thousands of red torii gates, golden temples, bamboo forests and geisha districts. Here are the 10 best things to do in Kyoto, Japan's cultural heart.
Long-tail boat and limestone cliffs on a Thai island beach

Top 10 Thai Islands

Limestone cliffs, coral reefs, full moon parties and quiet palm-fringed beaches. These are the 10 best islands in Thailand.
Pastel houses of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Top 10 Amalfi Coast Towns

Pastel villages clinging to cliffs, lemon groves and turquoise coves. These are the 10 best towns on Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Dubrovnik Old Town walls and terracotta roofs above the sea

Top 10 Things to Do in Dubrovnik

Medieval walls, marble streets, island escapes and sunset views. Here are the 10 best things to do in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Harbour and stone houses on Hvar island, Croatia

Top 10 Croatian Islands

Lavender fields, Venetian towns, hidden coves and national parks. These are the 10 best Croatian islands for your Adriatic trip.