17 best things to do alone in London

John Soane Museum JOHN BRACEGIRDLE / Alamy Stock Photo 10. Check out one of the capital’s most unusual museums Heading for a solo London museum outing is a guaranteed antidote to the fatigue of dragging yourself through yet another exhibition room of Roman coins – skip everything that doesn’t immediately catch your eye and breeze right past the …

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19 things to do in London at night

Lio 16. Catch a cabaret show While few things beat a mooch around the legendary Moulin Rouge, an increasing number of exciting cabaret venues are popping up in the capital. Central London is a theatrical dining hotspot, thanks to openings like The Windmill. Here, circus stars and burlesque dancers entertain hungry onlookers as they steal …

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The top tips on how to avoid queues at London attractions

Swap classic attractions for lesser-known spots Avoid being pushed and shoved for the best viewpoints at London’s top attractions by opting for lessser-known places. Crowds often gather for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and it can be hard to actually see what’s going on – but did you know that you could …

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Beyond Barriers: the world’s first wheelchair-accessible safari

Defining disability has long been a contentious and polarising endeavour. For some, the word carries a heavy burden; for others, it’s a source of pride. Each person’s relationship with the label will be as complex, personal and nuanced as their impairments themselves. There is no single definition, no one size fits all, but in recent …

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Condé Nast Traveller’s Chefs World Series: Louis Roederer at Raffles London at The OWO

When entrepreneur Louis Roederer inherited the Champagne house founded by his father in 1776, he took an unusually conscientious approach to the production of Champagne. While other makers bought their grapes, he nurtured his vineyards, acquiring the finest land and learning the specific characteristics of each parcel. The result is one of the world’s finest …

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The most artistic cities in Europe: an art lover’s guide

BerlinGetty Images 6. Berlin Berlin is a contemporary art lover’s dream. A long weekend – or an entire week, if you’ve got the stamina – can be wiled away just in the German capital’s spectacular galleries and museums. The open-air East Side Gallery houses the largest continuous section of the Berlin Wall. At the same …

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Tested and Reviewed: The Best Travel Steamer to Take on the Road

Even the most seasoned travellers open their suitcase after landing and find themselves with a daunting task ahead: deciding if their wrinkled clothes can get by with a thorough shake out or if reinforcements are needed. Of course, most hotel rooms are equipped with irons, but the task of setting up the ironing board can …

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14 timeless suitcases that will always keep you looking chic

Sling bags and comfortable trainers may come and go, but a suitcase is the one item you’ll likely travel with forever. That is if you choose to invest in a quality luggage brand. And while most of the top brands are constantly releasing new styles and colours to keep up with trends, for a classic case that will always look elevated …

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Best things to do in Santorini on your next trip

A freak of nature, Santorini is a place of terrible beauty. The flooded caldera was created by a volcanic explosion three millennia ago, which blew the heart out of the island. A crescent of black and red cliffs plunges down to the submerged volcano, with two smouldering craters marooned in the deep blue sea. Whitewashed …

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