Chris Rickett

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Chris Rickett |Sophie-May Williams

Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Venice, Berlin. Europe's most popular cities are flooded with tourists for good reason. But as we navigate a delicate time for travel, with several destinations pushing back against overtourism, Metro wants to put lesser-known locations that are actively welcoming visitors on the map. We've been doing a lot of that lately. After Venice doubled its day-tripper tax to €10 (£8.30), we told you how to visit its small but charming neighbour instead.

2 weeks ago | metro.co.uk | Chris Rickett |Beatrice Aidin

A Bank Holiday Monday and Cinco de Mayo feel like a match made in heaven. The historic holiday celebrates the best of Mexican music, culture and cuisine. This week, we're doing just that at The Slice, and telling you how you can join in the fiesta. We've tried three bars where agave and Mexican spirits take centre stage. Read below about Zapote's signature Casamigos Tequila cocktail, subterranean Dalston bar CINCO, and Los Mochis ' one-day-only celebrations.