From the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony to seats on the finish line – here’s how to get close to the action at Paris 2024


The Opening Ceremony will take place on the river Seine – turning this most stunning of cities into a glittering stage For the first time in 100 years, the Olympic Games are returning to the City of Light. Paris 2024 will include the first hospitality experiences in Olympic Games history, allowing you to get closer […]

This ‘brilliant’ cabin bag has become shoppers’ favourite for a reason (and it’s still on sale)


You’ll never need to pay for a suitcase again with these cabin-friendly bags (Picture: Metro.co.uk/Amazon) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. If you’re […]

I spent three nights in Budapest and it was cheaper than a train to Cornwall


Staycations are becoming exorbitantly expensive – so I grabbed my best friend and headed to Budapest (Picture: Metro.co.uk) I spent three nights in Eastern Europe for less than a train from London to Cornwall. Surely that can’t be right? Except it is… Average rent in London is more than £2,500 a month. Putin is preparing […]

‘I’m having spaghetti Bolognese’ — Why Gen Z are killing off Christmas dinners


Is this the end of the traditional Christmas dinner? (Picture: Getty Images) Turkey with all the trimmings, mince pies, glasses of eggnog, and tubs of chocolate. These are just a few of the must-haves that come to mind when we think of festive food. They’re all total classics, right?! Well, according to new research, they […]

Europe’s top city breaks for 2023 revealed — which destinations came out on top?


Krakow was praised for its architecture and value for money (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) If you want a city break that has plenty to do but won’t break the bank, Krakow and Valencia are officially the destinations to try. Consumer champion Which? recently surveyed 1,637 of its panel members to find out the places British holidaymakers loved […]

Glass lifts, hot spring baths and a swim over Tokyo: Seven hotels that made my two-week holiday to Japan


Soaking it all up (Picture: Lizzie Thomson) Travel to Japan is back in business — and while the country may have been later than most to re-open after the pandemic (only doing so last year), it’s fast-becoming the most sought-after holiday destination. In fact, more tourists visited Japan in October 2023 than in the same month in 2019 – […]

Flights for less than £15? These are the best Travel Tuesday deals to snap up today


Don’t miss out (Picture: Getty Images) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information. At this point in the year, summer feels like an eternity […]

Shoppers rush for pink fizz that tastes ‘just like Champagne’ – without the price tag


Great for a festive soiree (Picture: Getty/Waitrose) If you’re looking for something fabulously bubbly and pink to drink over the festive season, then TikTok might have found the perfect tipple for you. Social media users are rushing to buy an alternative to pink champagne, that is said to have ‘Christmas drinks parties written all over […]

Want a break from cities? 54 best villages and towns to visit around the world have been named


Shirakawago in Japan was named as a top village (Picture: Getty Images) When travelling to a new country it’s easy to go into ‘autopilot mode’ and stay in popular and familiar cities. But there are so many benefits to going off-the-beaten track and exploring lesser-known towns and villages. Not only do you escape the hustle […]

This London restaurant has been crowned the world’s most beautiful


It’s pretty impressive (Picture: Edmund Dabney) The UK food scene doesn’t have the best reputation elsewhere, but we Brits know what’s up. From five-star Michelin offerings to unassuming powerhouses, there are some incredible meals to be had on our shores. And, while it’s the menu that always takes centre stage, your surroundings have a big […]