Steve McKenna
Travel writer
Steve McKenna is based in the UK, but is usually drawn to sunnier climes. He has a special affection for Mediterranean Europe, south-east Asia and Latin America.
15 gold-standard experiences you must have in Paris
In the city that scales the Tour Eiffel-like heights of life’s greatest pleasures – food, drink, art, culture, architecture, design, fashion, shopping, beauty – it’s no wonder that the popularity of Paris endures.
- by Steve McKenna
There’s a cool new $400 million Factory in buzzing Manchester
The UK’s largest and most expensive arts hub since London’s Tate Modern is cutting-edge, taking inspiration from the city’s storied past.
- by Steve McKenna
Six of the best new Manchester hotels
From industrial-chic to contemporary cool, these sleeps boost the self-proclaimed “Capital of England’s North”.
- by Steve McKenna
Forget Harry Potter: See the real Edinburgh via its sleepy backstreets and secret parks
Discover parts of Edinburgh that tend to elude tourists’ gazes via a mish-mash of dedicated bike lanes, off-road paths and under-the-radar waterways.
- by Steve McKenna
London’s six greatest sporting venues
There are few more quintessentially British experiences than attending a sporting match in these famous stadiums.
- by Steve McKenna
Nine must-do highlights of Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg was the largest city in Germany to survive World War II without major damage, and today it’s a picturesque, UNESCO-rated backdrop for Danube cruises.
- by Steve McKenna
This year’s Eurovision’s host city was the perfect choice
Underrated Liverpool has a musical history, sense of fun and vibrant arts scene unlike anywhere in the UK.
- by Steve McKenna
Six of London’s top royal sites with a coronation connection
Visit Westminster Abbey barefoot or see the famous Crown Jewels, including King Charles III’s coronation crown, up close.
- by Steve McKenna
The best times to visit London
With such a rich mix of indoor and outdoor diversions, from parks and pubs to West End shops and marvellous museums, London is always a possibility.
- by Steve McKenna
Nine must-do highlights of Bratislavia, Slovakia
Slovakia is a country blessed with national parks, surreal karst caves, the ski-friendly High Tatra mountains and UNESCO-rated relics like Spis Castle.
- by Steve McKenna