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Got any plans in November 2024? If you’re lucky, you just might. Our pals at P&O Cruises are offering you the chance to win a 14-night Caribbean fly-cruise holiday for two adults staying in a balcony cabin, sailing from Barbados on November 8, 2024. Yep, we’re talking return flights from the UK and return transfers to the ship in Barbados, which happens to be the company's newest ship, Arvia. Click here to enter! If you’ve never been on a cruise holiday, then you might want to reconsider. Holidays with P&O Cruises are an excellent way to journey through the Caribbean; on one day you could be sipping rum punch while marvelling at the stunning Pitons in St. Lucia, and on another, you could be feasting on barbecue street food on a foodie walking tour of St. John’s in Antigua. And then there are the beaches – postcard-perfect white sands in Barbados, cocktails by the water in St Kitts.    Photograph: P&O Cruises   Whether you’re an adventure-seeker or you crave nothing more than sipping rum punch watching a pink and purple sunset, a P&O Cruises Caribbean fly-cruise holiday really does cater to travellers of all types. And while you’re sailing from island to island, you get to enjoy the beautiful ship, Arvia – complete with spas, pools, cocktail bars, a plant-based restaurant and a high ropes course. Basically, a lot more than you might expect.  So if escaping the UK winter to the Caribbean while travelling in luxury sounds like something you’d be into, then enter your details n

We love a cinema in Sydney, and we do have some really beautiful picture houses, but you know what's even better than sitting in a darkened room mainlining movies during summer? Sitting outside under the stars! Feel like enjoying a film in the great outdoors? From blockbusters to tearjerkers, rom-coms to thrillers, you can catch them all in the open air across the city thanks to a proliferation of popcorn-offering spots popping up across the city.  Bring a rug and some snacks (or buy them from handy pop-up eateries) and settle in with the fam, a mate, or a date – some cinemas will even let you bring your dog! While you're planning your summer adventures, organise a trek to these majestic waterfalls near Sydney or the most beautiful walks around Sydney.

It’s not easy being a teen. The specifics change from generation to generation, but the struggle is universal: you’re perched between childhood and adulthood, trying to figure out the world and yourself, as your hormones rage and your peers are at their cruellest. So it’s no surprise that filmmakers continually return to their high-school years for inspiration – it’s at once the most dramatic and hilarious time in anyone’s life. Movies exploring the trials, tribulations and emotional turbulence of adolescence have been huge since at least the 1950s, and arguably hit their peak in the ’80s, but they’ve remained a constant in cinema through today. And it isn’t all awkward sex and overblown emotions – though there’s plenty of both, of course. On this list of the best teen movies of all time, you’ll find intimately observed dramas, empathetic love stories and tales of pure horror. Because after all, what’s scarier than puberty? Recommended:  🤣 The 100 best comedy movies👾 The 50 best ’80s movies💿 The 50 best ’90s movies

Time Out Market Cape Town has opened its doors to the public, ushering in a delicious new era of foodie adventures in South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ It is the first Time Out Market to open in Africa, and a true foodie celebration of this remarkable city, as well as the people and independent businesses that make it great.  Cape Town’s history as a trading port has long informed its culinary landscape, with the city’s kitchens – from fine dining destinations to corner takeaways – whisking together influences from Africa, Europe and Asia. That combination of culinary cultures, not to mention the Mother City’s reputation as Africa’s gastronomic capital, is on delicious display at the Time Out Market Cape Town. Here’s everything you need to know.   What is Time Out Market? Here’s the idea: we pick out the best chefs, bartenders and cultural goings-on from across the city. Then we bring them all together under one roof to create an IRL tasting menu of the very best stuff in town. We started with Time Out Market Lisbon in 2014, and since then we’ve opened in New York, Boston, Montreal, Chicago and Dubai (with Porto, Prague, Abu Dhabi, Osaka and some other very cool cities in the pipeline). And now Time Out Market has landed right here in Cape Town, and the location is pretty unbeatable… Where is Time Out Market Cape Town? You'll find Time Out Market Cape Town in the popular V&A Waterfront precinct. Set around a historic working harbour, the V&A is one of the most popular destinations

Hong Kong's skyline is legendary. Centred on Victoria Harbour, it's a nightly festival of neon and LED lights flickering against glass towers. There are many places in the city where you can glimpse these majestic skylines, but the best ones are those where you can drink and dine. Hong Kong has a bundle of rooftop bars that offer jaw-dropping views of the city. Whether you're planning a romantic night under the stars, a celebration with your nearest and dearest, or just looking for somewhere to get away from – or above – it all, one of these watering holes in Hong Kong is sure to have you covered.  RECOMMENDED: Also, check out these picturesque places to catch the sunset, or go for an adventure to Hong Kong's best spots for stargazing.

Hongkongers love hotpot. Whether it's a festive celebration, family gathering, or dinner with friends, or you just need something to keep you warm, especially on rainy days – there's always an excuse for it. Perhaps that's why the city is filled with all kinds of unique hotpot venues – from retro-themed places inspired by old Hong Kong to Taiwanese restaurants known for their painfully delicious spicy broths. Keep reading to see our pick of the best hotpot restaurants in town. RECOMMENDED: Find out which spots in town made it onto our top 50 best restaurants in Hong Kong.

Are you more a glamper than a camper? If you prefer seeing the great outdoors from a luxury tent complete with bubble baths and fresh French linen, let this list serve as your bible. Our Sydney team – including culture-fiend Alannah Le Cross – have tried and tested the best glamping sites in and around Sydney; from a safari tent at Taronga Zoo's Roar and Snore  to the luxe spherical confines of Bubbletent Australia.Each one of these glamping spots have been assessed by our editors based on their luxury, nature immersion and all-round wow factor. Add them to your 2023/2024 holiday wish list for when you want to escape the urban hustle without losing the creature comforts. Your back will thank you.  Looking for more travel inspo? Check out the best Sydney camping spots and our top Sydney staycations, and then think about getting there with the best caravans and campervans to hire in NSW

It’s that time again. Every year, we ask thousands of city-dwellers to tell us the coolest spots in their cities. What are the places locals love and visitors flock to? Where are the exciting new openings across food, drink and culture? Where are people going out, hanging out and having fun? For the sixth year running, the results are in. Over 12,000 people had their say in this year’s shortlist, naming the neighbourhoods in their hometowns where everyone wants to be right now. Then, we narrowed down the selection with the insight and expertise of city editors and local experts who know their cities better than anyone else. To create and rank the final list, we considered factors including community and social ventures, access to open and green space, and thriving street life. In 2023, our neighbourhoods are more global than ever before. The rise and rise in post-pandemic digital nomadism has led to an explosion of brand-new community spaces, multi-purpose culture centres and more cafés than we can count on two hands. But while most of these neighbourhoods have experienced a transformation over recent years, they remain resolutely local at heart. Slick new developments and cool cafés might bring in new crowds, but neighbourhood stalwarts – from old pubs to family greengrocers – keep it real.  The world’s coolest neighbourhoods this year are, therefore, places with big personalities. Each area’s diversity is reflected in its food, culture and festivals. Community is key: local

Love discovering new music? What about feeling like you’re a part of something bigger than yourself? Well, Amex Gold Unsigned is the hot, new(ish) initiative that’s giving a platform to the country’s most promising emerging artists. And you can be there to witness them at this incredible live showcase. Taking place at The Dome on November 30, the event will only cost £10. Not bad considering you might just find your new favourite musician.  Here’s the deal. Artists from all over the UK have applied to be a part of this experience. So you’ll catch artists across all genres, coming together to show off their talents. They’ll not only receive mentorship from leading industry figures, but they’ll also get access to a whole range of other development opportunities. This night is a celebration of all they’ve achieved so far. And an exciting taste of what’s yet to come. Here are five reasons why you absolutely cannot miss the event. 

We're all about a secret underground dive bar or two – but in a city as beautiful as Sydney, it seems like a damn shame to retreat into the depths for every tipple. From a sundowner by the harbour to a sunny rooftop in the Inner West, our town is awash with sky-high watering holes. So we've rounded up the best spots in the city to sip a cold one under a gorgeous open sky. But drinkers beware: Sydney's rooftop bars play host to some of the most contested seats in the city, so get in early for a spot in the sun.  For more al fresco drinking try one of Sydney's best beer gardens. Looking for another top-notch watering hole? Check out the best bars in Sydney.

Guaranteed to warm hearts even on the coldest of days, the Kingdom of Winter, hosted by ExCeL London brings together all of your favourite festive activities under one roof this December. Launching on December 8 and open seven days a week until January 7 at ExCeL London, the Kingdom of Winter is the perfect solution to creating a magical experience for your families or friends when planning a seasonal get-together. The Kingdom of Winter is the capital’s biggest indoor winter experience and has a vast array of activities and amusements to prove it. With activities, attractions, rides, retail, food and drink all under one roof there’s something to keep everyone entertained, whether they want to cuddle up with a winter warmer or practise their triple toe-loop on the ice. Here’s what you can expect from the experience. 

The last few years have been a boom time for online theatre and comedy streaming, with giants like Netflix investing vast sums of money into stand-up and musicals, and stage giants like the National Theatre launching their own top draw players. So why not spend a cosy night in with some amazing shows? Time to take your seats: the curtain is about to rise.  This feature is brought to you by Sky Bingo, bringing exciting times to your Time In. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Amaya Uranga, Estíbaliz Uranga, Iñaki Uranga, y Carlos Zubiaga forman el grupo vocal por excelencia de nuestro país. Ahora regresan a los escenarios para recordar algunos de sus mejores éxitos y temas inéditos. 

Dionisio ya no es aquel muchacho inexperto que, tras una noche enloquecida en la habitación de un hotel, se casó con Margarita, su novia de toda la vida. Ahora, veinte años después y en plena posguerra, es un hombre viudo en busca de aquella felicidad que una noche conoció junto a Paula y tres sombreros de copa.

The popular Carriageworks Farmers Markets is putting on a Christmas Market on Saturday, December 23. Expect festive additions to the usual produce and Christmas favourites such as hocks of ham, puddings, and mouthwatering fruit cake for sale, plus vegan alternatives such as meat-free roasts and non-dairy cheeses. There’ll be more than 80 stalls at this one-off market, offering a one-stop shop for all your Christmas supplies. Browse from producers such as Flour and Stone, Cornersmith, Archie Rose Distillery, Mayfarm Flowers, and more. You’ll be able to pick up seasonal fruits including cherries, mangoes, nectarines, and peaches from Kurrawong Organics and Drive in Orchards, plus fresh seafood from Broken Bay Oyster Farm. You can grab a few final gifts from stalls selling food-related presents like ceramics and cookbooks. Plus, there’ll be booze stalls from local bars, breweries, and distilleries, including an appearance from RE Bar, the world's first sustainability-focused cocktail bar, who will be slinging festive cocktails to get us into the Christmas shopping spirit. 

Sophie reflexiona sobre la alegría compartida y la melancolía privada de unas vacaciones que hizo con su padre 20 años atrás. Los recuerdos reales e imaginarios llenan los espacios entre las imágenes mientras intenta reconciliar al padre que conoció con el hombre que no conoció.

The team behind this popular Old Street spot bill it as ‘a place for people who love motorcycles, and the people who love people who love motorcycles’. And while that’s certainly true, there’s more than enough about this place to make it a draw for those who couldn’t tell a hog from a two-stroke tiddler.  It’s a huge space, occupying four railway arches (and the building next door) close to Shoreditch Town Hall. There you’ll find a gallery, barbers, tattoo studio, bar, retail space and a 160-cover restaurant serving high-quality crowd-pleasers with more than a little American influence. There’s a cracking alfresco space that really comes into its own in the summer, too. If you’re a biker you’re going to love it. And if you’re not? We think you’re going to love it too. On our visits over the years it’s been every bit as welcoming to us as those fully kitted out in leathers – scary biker bar this most certainly is not. Recommended.  

¿Alguna vez habías escuchado de un ave que no disfruta volar? Toto & Pez es una obra infantil que utiliza esta premisa para hablarle a las familias sobre temas de aceptación a la diversidad y el cumplimiento de expectativas sociales.  Toto es un ave azul al que le encanta escribir poesía, reflexionar sobre el nombre de las cosas y pasar mucho tiempo con su mejor amigo Pez, otra ave. Toto tiene intereses distintos a los de otras aves y por ello lo tachan de “tonto”. En una ocasión, nuestro protagonista es atacado y, posiblemente, secuestrado por unos monstruos, por lo que toda la parvada se lanza a su búsqueda. Este suceso da pie a que Toto tenga una plática sincera sobre sus gustos e intereses, que son "raros" para ser un ave. Descubre la historia completa desde tu butaca y en compañía de tu familia. Toto & Pez está escrita y dirigida por Luis Eduardo Yee. El elenco está integrado por Assira Abbate, Paula Watson, Rebeca Trejo, Hamlet Ramírez y Diana Sedano. La producción es de Paola M. Salguero y Rebeca Trejo. La música es original de Joaquín Martínez Terrón. El diseño de escenografía es de Fernanda García, la iluminación a cargo de Alita Escobedo y el vestuario de Jerildy Bosch. Es una puesta en escena con muchas situaciones que harán reír tanto a pequeños como a adultos. Además da un buen punto de partida para reflexionar en familia sobre aceptar la diversidad, la importancia de las redes de apoyo y cumplir con las expectativas sociales. La duración es de 75 minutos, por lo

Los Innombrables es una comedia policíaca cuyos protagonistas, Genaro y Trini, intentan alejarse de sus mediocres vidas tramando un plan demasiado sofisticado para sus capacidades. 24 horas antes del asalto, la Sole, una indeseable vecina chismosa que todos detestaríamos tener, se entera de sus intenciones y decide unirse a la misión. Cuando todo parece que no puede ir a peor, entra en juego Fermín, el sobrino de la Sole, que dará un toque aún más absurdo a la banda.

@14 occupies the ground floor of a distinctive and prominent building in the heart of Melbourne’s cultural precinct, only metres from the corner of Smith and Gertrude Street in Collingwood. Originally an old steel factory, @14 has been designed with a modern aesthetic whilst retaining elements of its past. A blank canvas, the space offers versatility for various purposes – private events, art exhibitions, product or book launches, photo shoots or performance.

There’s plenty of choice at this highly regarded Holloway Road-based escape games spot, with seven different rooms of various difficulty up for grabs. The production values are high, with lots of tech wizardry and cool gadgets playing a part. It’s a lot of fun. As we say, the choice is strong. You can don a deerstalker (metaphorically is probably best) and take on Moriarty in ‘Sherlock’s Despair’, tackle a monster in a wizarding world that may or may not have been influenced by the boy who lived, or step into the future for a galactic tussle with the entire galaxy’s fate in your hands. No pressure.   

Curious kids are invited to embark on a behind-the-scenes adventure that’ll reveal the Opera House’s deepest mysteries. Follow expert guides backstage to see how the magic of theatre comes together – participants will be shown secret stage markings, taught fascinating facts and given the chance to connect with their inner star by dressing up in costumes. Kids and parents alike will leave the one-hour tour with a newfound appreciation for our city’s most iconic building, ready to relax the rest of the day away after bouncing up and down the Opera House’s many stairs.

Australia's contemporary blues festival showcases music from around the world annually on the Easter long weekend on 120 hectares at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just north of Byron Bay, New South Wales. 

Amparo Larrañaga, Iñaki Miramón, Mar Abascal y Juli Fàbregas protagonizan una comedia de Cristina Clemente y Marc Angelet aclamada por crítica y público. Ambientada en Finlandia, la obra pone en escena un viaje idílico que acaba planteando diferentes situaciones éticas y morales.

1. Don't complain about how getting to North Sydney or Parramatta is too hard and can’t your mates just meet you in the city? There's a train for that and it's quite easy. 2. Stop moving in next door to live music venues and complaining about the noise. 3. Get to the front of the line at the Gelato Messina HQ, Malibu sandwich shop or Oti' pizza ready to order, no one likes a flavour waffler.  4. Pushing your way onto a train, tram or bus without waiting for people to disembark should be a punishable offence. 5. Save your car horn for its purpose, not because the car in front of you can't hear you going "tsk" with your mouth. 6. If you want to stand still on the escalator, stand to the left and give way to the right (and no standing side-by-side with a mate). You're forgiven if you're here from overseas, where it's the other way around. 7. Jog in the bike lane at Centennial Park by all means, but prepare to share, don't barge. 8. Attending a yoga class and leaving your phone on vibrate is pretty up there, especially if you let your Instagram stories play through so you can view them while you downward dog, ya dog.  9. If you're going to walk three-abreast, slowly, in the city, at lunchtime or right after work, expect some huffing and puffing behind you and move out of the way for the speed walkers. 10. Don't boast about how you'd never head north over the Bridge, despite the fact you'd willingly spend over an hour in traffic getting to Watsons Bay. 11. Swim fast if you're

Your chance to catch a roaring good theatre show has just been boosted, with Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ about to land in Theatre 11 Zurich from November 23 and an extended run until March 2024 just announced. Everyone knows the heart-warming and dramatic story of lion cub Simba’s eventful journey to become king, but there’s nothing quite like seeing it brought to life on stage by over 50 actors, singers and dancers, plus various incredible costumes, masks and puppets. All your fave characters will be present to help Simba along his way, including Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa, as well as mega-evil and mildly terrifying Uncle Scar doing his villainous thing throughout. Photograph: Deen van Meer / ©Disney Musically, there’s a huge amount to look forward to, with the much-loved original soundtrack having been extended by South African composer Lebo M. Classics including ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ and ‘Shadowland’ will also be there to soothe your ears. And while the kids will love it, don’t think that this is ‘just’ a children’s production. ‘The Lion King’ is not only the biggest-ever grossing show in New York Broadway history, it’s also one of the most successful musicals in the world, meaning it appeals to any generation – because who doesn’t love a big-hearted odyssey about a lion on an epic adventure?    Photograph: ©Disney Join the 110 million-plus people who’ve witnessed this visual and musical extravaganza by booking your seat now. Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ will be at Th

There are many ways to see the Alps, but perhaps none quite as impressive as the Gornergrat Bahn. Opened in 1898, it’s the oldest electric cog railway system in Switzerland, but it feels as modern and relevant as ever on its 125th anniversary, especially when you’re gliding along the rails, admiring the scenery. And that scenery. Towering glaciers, soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, verdant valleys… This is Switzerland at its finest and – to let you in on a secret – autumn is arguably when these sights look their finest. Once in your smart train carriage, prepare for a smooth ride of just 33 minutes. During the journey, you’ll effortlessly rise to almost 1,500 metres in altitude, each metre of ascent providing new and exciting vistas. Take time to look down over Zermatt, a place that now feels a million miles away. You’ll also begin coming face-to-face with the mighty Matterhorn, the centrepiece that crowns all views of this area. For a different perspective of the Matterhorn, consider hiking through the pine and larch forests you’ll be able to see way down below. Gazing up at the mountain’s splendour from these scenic woodland trails has an appeal all of its own. Photograph: Marco Schnyder Back up in the clouds in the comfort of your train carriage, it won’t be long before you arrive at the summit: the Gornergrat. Prepare for panoramic views of the Matterhorn alongside 28 other mountain peaks that all reach over 4,000 metres. For those who like their hiking at high-alti

「東京ディズニーシー」の新エリア「ファンタジースプリングス（Fantasy Springs）」が2024年6月6日（木）、誕生する。映画「アナと雪の女王」と「塔の上のラプンツェル」「ピーター・パン」をテーマに展開し、レストランや乗り物などのアトラクションをオープン。新エリアの開業に当たり敷地が大幅に拡張され、総開発面積は約14万平方メートルにおよぶ予定だ。 エリアは「アナと雪の女王」をテーマとした「フローズンキングダム」と、「塔の上のラプンツェル」がテーマの「ラプンツェルの森」、「ピーター・パン」がテーマの「ピーターパンのネバーランド」、そして国内6番目のディズニーホテル「東京ディズニーシー・ファンタジースプリングスホテル」で構成される。 新エリアへは「アラビアンコースト」と「ロストリバーデルタ」の間にできる通路から進むことになる予定だ。巨大な岩の入り口には魔法の泉があり、アナとエルサ、ラプンツェル、ピーターパンといった、このテーマポートを代表するディズニーキャラクターを表現している。 ©️Disney｜夜の「フローズンキングダム」 アナと雪の女王を舞台とするフローズンキングダムでは、映画の終盤、雪の女王であるエルサが氷の魔法を受け入れた後の世界を再現。新アトラクション「アナとエルサのフローズンジャーニー」では、ストーリーをボートに乗ってたどることができる。エリアを象徴するアレンデール城の中には、レストランが入居し、ランチやディナーが楽しめる。 ©️Disney｜「ラプンツェルの森」 「塔の上のラプンツェル」内に誕生する水流ライドタイプのアトラクション「ラプンツェルのランタンフェスティバル」では、ラプンツェルと一緒に映画の中で描かれたランタンフェスティバルまでの道のりを体感。名曲とともに、多くのランタンに包まれながらロマンチックなフィナーレを体験することができるという。 そのほか、愉快な荒くれ者たちの隠れ家をイメージしたレストラン「スナグリーダックリング」もオープンする。  ©️Disney｜「ピーターパンのネバーランド」 「ピーター・パン」のエリアには、2つのアトラクションを設置。ティンカーベルと妖精たちが住むピクシー・ホロウを訪れるキュートなアトラクション「フェアリー・ティンカーベルのビジーバギー」と、音楽や3Dの映像で構成した大型アトラクション「ピーターパンのネバーランドアドベンチャー」が導入される予定だ。 レストラン「ルックアウト・クックアウト」では、ネバーランドの幻想的な景色を眺めながら食事ができる。 ©️Disney｜東京ディズニーシー・ファンタジースプリングスホテル 国内6番目のディズニーホテル「東京ディズニーシー・ ファンタジースプリングスホテル」は、テーマでもある「魔法の泉」を囲うように建つ。ホテルは動植物や魔法の泉がモチーフの客室があるデラックスタイプ「ファンタジーシャトー」と、東京ディズニーリゾートで最上級の宿泊体験ができるラグジュアリータイプ「グランドシャトー」の2棟で構成されるという。 ホテルの客室からは新エリア全体を眺めることができ、パーク内に身を置くことでディズニーの世界に住んでいるかのような特別な経験ができる。 「ファンタジースプリングス」への入場および新エリア内の対象アトラクションの利用には、「東京ディズニーシー」のパークチケットのほかに、対象アトラクション の「スタンバイパス」（無料）または「ディズニー・プレミアアクセス」（有料）

We are back south of the river, and this week Joe is hanging out with the fantastic, uncompromising, unmistakable Fern Brady. The comedian and writer shows Joe around the windy streets of Catford, sharing stories about yummy mums, phone calls from James Norton and haunted bedrooms. Plus, proof that it is possible to ‘roast’ a man in four seconds. Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on AcastSubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Amazon Music Each week someone interesting gives Joe a personal tour around a neighbourhood that means a lot to them. Four locations, with a bit of chitchat en route to each one, always finishing up in a pub. Interested in what Bimini makes of Bankside? Need Chloe Petts to justify her abiding love of Streatham? Fascinated by the prospect of Joe and Doc Brown drinking four pints of Guinness on the Kilburn High Road? This is very much the pod for you. Sponsored by FREENOW, the mobility super app, ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ will show you sides to London you never knew existed. Subscribe now for a new guest and a new neighbourhood every single week. New episodes of ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ are available every Tuesday.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. 

As federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek announced the addition of more than 40 new animals and plants to Australia’s list of threatened wildlife, she called for urgent measures to be implemented around cats, especially feral cats. Feral cats kill about 2 billion animals per year, so the federal government has drafted a proposal to tackle the feral cat problem, which has this month been released for public consultation. However, it's not only feral felines facing regulations. Domestic pet cats also contribute to the killing of native wildlife. There are about 5.3 million pet cats in Australia, and they're estimated to kill 546 million animals per year (including 323 million native animals), according to recent research by the Australian National University conducted for the Biodiversity Council, Invasive Species Council and Birdlife Australia. An estimated 71 per cent of all pet cats in Australia roam – and 78 per cent of these roaming cats hunt, according to the Invasive Species Council. Most of the wildlife that these cats kill (about 85 per cent) isn't brought home, so often pet owners aren't aware of the problem. Professor Sarah Legge of the Australian National University explains that domestic cats have impacts on native wildlife in a variety of ways: not only do they hunt, but non-desexed pet cats contribute to feral cat populations when they produce unwanted litters, and domestic cats can of course become feral cats. Australia has lost more native mammal spec

If you’re living in and loving Switzerland and thinking “This country is just… the best” then you’re not alone. Switzerland has just been given the rather grand title of ‘best country in the world’ after topping the annual Best Countries list for the second year running. The report (a joint project by news platform U.S. News & World Report, marketing company WPP and a business school from the University of Pennsylvania) analyses 87 countries across 73 factors, surveying over 17,000 people to determine a country’s score, including quality of life, power and entrepreneurship. It’s the sixth time Switzerland has taken the title, which is no mean feat. Canada took second place, with Sweden, Australia and the U. S. taking third, fourth and fifth, respectively. The UK managed a respectable ninth. Economic stability (including dodging some of the worst inflation rises that have battered the rest of Europe) and high quality of education were two of the reasons given for Switzerland’s table-topping. The country also scored highly in the ‘entrepreneurship’ category.  “People love our country without always knowing why,” Jacques Pitteloud, Swiss Ambassador to the U.S., told U.S. News & World Report, explaining that “what people love about us is our reliability and our predictability.” Interestingly, although Switzerland’s GDP only measured a measly 808 billion US Dollars (a drop in the ocean compared to Canada’s $2.14 trillion, the USA’s $25.5 trillion and various other big-hitting coun

Today’s edition of ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ is an absolute banger. Time Out London editor Joe hangs out with the utterly iconic Sophie Duker, and is shown all around Dalston. Is Dalston still cool? Was it ever cool? Find the answer to those questions and many more (including what it takes to be invited to a Duker house party) only on this week’s episode of ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’. Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on AcastSubscribe on Google PodcastsSubscribe on Amazon Music Each week someone interesting gives Joe a personal tour around a neighbourhood that means a lot to them. Four locations, with a bit of chit-chat en route to each one, always finishing up in a pub. Interested in what Bimini makes of Bankside? Need Chloe Petts to justify her abiding love of Streatham? Fascinated by the prospect of Joe and Doc Brown drinking four pints of Guinness on the Kilburn High Road? This is very much the pod for you. Sponsored by FREENOW, the mobility super app, ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ will show you sides to London you never knew existed. Subscribe now for a new guest and a new neighbourhood every single week. New episodes of ‘Love Thy Neighbourhood’ are available every Tuesday.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. 

Forget the overblown silliness of WWE – did you know that Switzerland has its own centuries-old wrestling heritage? It’s called Schwingen, it’s hugely popular across the country and a key component of the sport is, in fact, the shorts that competitors wear, as a new exhibition at Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum demonstrates. These Swiss wrestling shorts allow competitors to grab, grapple with and throw their opponent, meaning they need to be incredibly strong. You can find out just how strong at Ballenberg’s ‘yanking upwards’ station, allowing visitors to grab and yank a pair of shorts for themselves to test the durability. Photograph: © Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum But there’s far more to the exhibition – brilliantly named ‘Who Wears the Trousers?’ – than just short-yanking. Ballenberg’s curators have used Swiss wrestling shorts as a springboard to delve into the rich history, traditions and crafts that have built and evolved the sport. Aside from the wrestlers themselves, a huge range of people are involved in making Schwingen what it is, such as the artisans who build the trophies and the many musicians who’ve soundtracked the public events over the centuries. ‘Who Wears the Trousers?’ tells their stories as well. Many of the exhibits are gifts from the collection of a family who know Swiss wrestling perhaps better than anyone: two-time Swiss Wrestling Champion Karl Meli and his daughter Irène, also a wrestler. But don’t think for a moment that you need to know abo

We are sorry to announce that Time Out’s hugely influential former comedy editor Malcolm Hay has passed away, aged 82. According to his stepson Tim Arthur – who took over the comedy editor role from him – he passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family. Best known as a successful theatre writer prior to working for Time Out, as comedy editor he was hugely respected by the young comics of the nascent alternative comedy scene, many of whom saw the slightly older Hay as a mentor as much as a journalist. In his 21 years at the helm of the Time Out comedy section, from 1986 to 2007, he was renowned for being supportive and caring: not just a fan of the comedy but a friend and supporter of the people performing it. Time Out’s old comedy editor has died, Malcolm Hay. He was an absolute cornerstone of the scene. More than one or two of us owe a debt of gratitude to him. He was kind. Properly kind. He wanted people to succeed and he was rarely without a smile. A rare trait for a comedy critic. — Mark Thomas (@markthomasinfo) September 7, 2023 Very sad to hear of Malcolm Hay’s passing. He was a huge supporter of stand up comedy, massively important to the London circuit and a properly nice bloke — Mx Wil Hodgson 🏳️‍⚧️ (@WilHodgson) September 7, 2023 In the pre-internet age, when Time Out was at heart a listings magazine, Malcolm’s detailed pages were the backbone of the London comedy scene, being pretty much the only way you could fi

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Taking a weekend break should be just that – a break from the stresses and strains of everyday life, and the chance to relax. But just because you’re switching off for a few days doesn’t mean you have to switch off from doing your bit for the environment. Thankfully, when the natural world is treasured as much as it is in Switzerland, it’s never hard to find a hotel that values sustainability as highly as you do. In fact, the country houses a huge number of venues that operate with a thoroughly eco-conscious approach, while still offering superb amenities and the chance for guests to kick back and enjoy themselves. Here are a few environmentally aware favourites from around Switzerland that make for a perfect weekend break. Photograph: © Switzerland Tourism/Giglio Pasqua Schloss Wartegg, RorschacherbergBeing surrounded by acres of green land and thick forests doesn’t just give this 16th-century hotel a premium setting for guests to appreciate, it also provides the ideal location for the hotel kitchen to grow its own ingredients. Schloss Wartegg’s castle garden is where these ingredients are nurtured, and you can taste the results for yourself in the hotel’s meticulously run restaurant – grab an outdoor table on the terrace during warmer months. Elsewhere, measures include natural building materials, a small hydro power station that produces some of the venue’s energy, 100% green electricity throughout, and a minimal waste policy that ensures composting of kitchen and garden