A TikTok has named the top five countries that Brits are moving to – and you’d be surprised to find out that it’s not Australia in the top choice
Italy just made it into the top five with 6231 choosing to move there in 2023(Image: Getty Images)
Spain has been revealed as the top choice for Brits looking to relocate abroad, according to a TikTok video. The reason is quite typical, but it makes a lot of sense.
The laid-back lifestyle, warmer temperatures and stunning beaches are among the main reasons why Brits are choosing Spain over other countries.
While Australia might seem like an obvious choice for many, the long distance from the UK often deters people from making the move. Spain, on the other hand, offers similar benefits to Australia but without the lengthy journey, making it easier for Brits to return home when needed.
In 2023, approximately 93,000 Brits decided to move abroad, the TikTok video revealed. The top five destinations for Brits included Italy, France, Australia, America and of course, Spain.
Italy just made it into the top five, welcoming 6,231 Brits in 2023. The country’s beautiful coastlines, stunning scenery and delicious cuisine are among the top reasons why it’s a favourite relocation destination.
France, which is one of the closest European countries to the UK, ranked fourth, with 9,393 Brits moving there. Despite its proximity, France offers a variety of landscapes that are notably different from those in the UK, including countryside and beaches.
In third place, Australia has attracted 10,416 Brits to its shores. It’s no surprise that this far-flung destination is a favourite among Brits, with its unique culture and stunning landscapes making it a dream relocation spot.
The United States takes the second spot, with 12,648 Brits choosing to call it home. The vast landscapes and endless opportunities of this English-speaking nation are a major draw for many. The rumours of British hating Americans, and vice versa, might be a myth after all.
And bagging the top spot is Spain, with 13,113 Brits swapping their UK homes for the sunny European country. According to the latest available data, there are around 293,000 to 300,000 registered British expats in Spain. Popular cities include Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Tenerife and Benidorm.
With its enviable lifestyle and proximity to the UK, it’s no wonder Spain is the number one choice for Brits looking to relocate – and it’s totally understandable!
The city is known for its rich history, stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and a pleasant Mediterranean climate
The city has a pretty tree-lined promenade (Image: Getty)
A lively European destination that boasts a distinctive mix of heritage, culture and scenic splendour has been crowned the continent’s “sunniest” city.
Alicante, situated on Spain’s south-eastern coastline within the Valencia region, is renowned for its deep-rooted heritage, breath-taking coastlines, buzzing nightlife, and delightful Mediterranean weather.
According to information from 2009 to 2021 compiled by World Weather Online, Holidu, and timeanddate.com, the city basks in 349 hours of sunshine monthly on average and around 300 days of sun over the year.
Alicante boasts a heritage spanning millennia, with traces of communities from numerous civilisations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Moors. During Roman occupation, it was originally called “Lucentum”, reports the Express.
Alicante is a vibrant city on Spain’s southeastern coast(Image: Getty)
The city has been moulded by its varied cultural heritage, especially from the Moors, who governed the area for hundreds of years. This extensive past is mirrored in the architectural styles and cultural customs that endure today.
Positioned along the Costa Blanca, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, it is encircled by spectacular natural terrain, featuring mountains and coastlines. The city benefits from a Mediterranean climate distinguished by scorching summers and gentle winters.
Typical summer temperatures frequently surpass 30C, whilst winters stay comparatively temperate, averaging approximately 15-20C. Even in October it still experiences daily highs of 25C. The city boasts several remarkable attractions that travellers simply must experience.
Things to do in Alicante
One of Spain’s largest medieval fortresses is Santa Barbara Castle. Positioned atop Mount Benacantil, it provides sweeping vistas across the city and shoreline. The fortress traces its origins to the 9th century and boasts remarkable defensive walls and towers.
Visitors can reach the castle on foot, by vehicle, or via a lift from the seafront, and it contains displays chronicling Alicante’s past.
Amongst the favoured beaches is Playa del Postiguet, situated directly adjacent to the city centre. This stretch of coastline draws crowds thanks to its soft sand and crystal-clear waters, making it beloved by both residents and holidaymakers.
Alicante has become a popular tourist destination(Image: Getty)
Explanada de España stands as a renowned boulevard adorned with palm trees and showcasing a distinctive undulating mosaic pattern.
It serves as a cherished location for leisurely walks, al fresco dining, and various events and markets. The boulevard regularly showcases musicians and performers, creating a vibrant social hub.
Holidaymakers who have visited this stunning destination have posted glowing testimonials on the TripAdvisor travel platform.
One visitor commented: “Fabulous place to go for a few days very easy going stayed a spa portas and we had a lovely time great beach and fab food .the castle is a lovely place to walk around.”
Another traveller said: “Coming from Icelandic glaciers, warm up at a Spanish beach. The Hotel: Hotel Maya with a swimming pool 49 euros per room per night for 3 nights.
“The stroll: 10 minutes walk to Postiguet Beach and La Rambla shopping street. The drink: Tinto de verano red wine spritzer. Choose your tapas at Lizarran on La Rambla. People watch at the old market at the top of the Rambla. Alicante is: Miami without attitude.”
One popular European city has been named the safest place to visit, according to new research
There’s one city that ranks the safest in Europe(Image: Getty)
When it comes to planning a holiday, there’s a lot to consider from the local cuisine and attractions to accommodation. However, one crucial factor is the safety of the destination.
Topping the list with an overall safety score of 44.14 is the Croatian city of Dubrovnik.
Not only is Dubrovnik a safe place to visit, but it also attracts crowds of tourists with its medieval architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, the city boasts a charming Old Town for visitors to explore.
Dubrovnik scored 8.76 from Numbeo for crime level, indicating it’s ‘very low’ and 35.38 for crime increasing over the last five years, also deemed ‘low’.
Coming in second with an overall safety score of 55.81 is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
Like Dubrovnik, Tallinn is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a medieval city.
Visitors can safely enjoy a plethora of cafes and restaurants serving local cuisine.
Poland’s capital, Warsaw, ranks third with a safety score of 60.19.
Despite seeing a ‘moderate’ increase in crime over the past five years, the popular destination maintains a ‘very low’ crime level.
Many tourists flock to this city to delve into its rich history and sample the vast array of Polish cuisine on offer.
Prague, the Czech Republic’s capital, came in fourth with a score of 60.88, its ‘moderate’ crime rating over the past five years contributing to an overall ‘very low’ crime score.
As the largest city in the Czech Republic, Prague draws in thousands of tourists annually, who are captivated by its gothic cathedrals and skyline filled with spires.
Kraków took fifth place with a score of 64.31. According to Riviera Travel, it has a ‘low’ crime level of 20.7 and a ‘moderate’ increase in crime over the past five years of 43.61.
Kraków is home to Europe’s largest medieval market square, a renowned Old Town, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meanwhile, Amsterdam ranked sixth with a score of 71.09, followed by Munich in Germany with 73.74 and Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Zurich was ninth, with Budapest, the capital of Hungary, rounding out the top ten.
When Danny DeVito arrives — camera off — on our video call with Charlie Day late last month to discuss the 17th season of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” he apologizes for sounding like he has “just come out of the salt mines.” His voice is hoarse, and Day is worried he’s sick.
“I did a lot of yelling this week,” DeVito explains.
You would think he would be practiced at that.
For 20 years now, DeVito has been exercising his vocal cords as the mischievous, disgusting Frank Reynolds, layabout father of Dee (Kaitlin Olson) and Dennis (Glenn Howerton), colleague of Mac (Rob McElhenney or Rob Mac, as he announced recently), and roommate of Day’s Charlie. In the upcoming season premiering Wednesday on FXX and streaming next day on Hulu, the gang that runs Paddy’s Pub gets into more absurd scrapes. They visit “Abbott Elementary” in the second of two planned crossover episodes with that ABC sitcom; they head to a dog track; Charlie opens up a ghost kitchen in his apartment to make Frank a smashburger; and, as is teased in the trailer, Frank goes on “The Golden Bachelor.”
During our interview, Day and DeVito offer up a dose of the chemistry that has long made Frank and Charlie a madcap pair as they discuss their history with each other, their brushes with Bachelor Nation and, naturally, turds. DeVito remains off camera most of the time, but he pops on occasionally for dramatic effect.
Charlie (Charlie Day) and Frank (Danny DeVito) over the seasons in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”(Patrick McElhenney / FX)
Danny, what do you remember about that first meeting you had with the three guys?
Danny DeVito: I knew lots about the show already. I was going in because I was friends with [then-president and now current FX Networks chairman John] Landgraf. Landgraf sent me the first eight shows, and I watched it with my family. He was saying he was talking about these really talented guys that he was working with, and John was building the network over there. I can’t remember exactly where we met. But where we met was a weird — that was the first thing that threw me a little bit. Do you remember where it was?
Charlie Day: We had a lunch — you, me, Rob and Glenn — [on] Beverly Boulevard. We didn’t have an office. We were writing the second season. You’d agreed to the show, and you came in like your character from “Get Shorty.” You started ordering for all of us, and you told us some crazy story about your father having a box full of teeth and watches, and we were just taking notes, man. I think we pitched you a couple different character names. I think you shot down a few of them, but you liked Frank. Frank was my step-grandfather’s name.
DeVito: I had an Uncle Frank.
Day: You came in like a tornado. It was great.
DeVito: Well, I usually do that. Way before “Get Shorty,” I would just come in and everybody would be looking at their menus, and I would just look at the menu right away and just say a half a dozen things and everybody would look at me like, “You’re ordering everything on the menu!”
Day: Danny, know that I went and spent maybe almost a whole week rewatching almost everything you’d ever done before we met with you. I watched every episode of “Taxi.” I watched almost every single movie I could find. Just studying a fighter you’re going up against. And it was “Get Shorty” that really kind of locked in for me. A lot of people would have you do that Louie De Palma thing over and over again, and you’re so great at that. But there was something so idiosyncratic about the “Get Shorty” character and unpredictable that we’re like, “Oh, if we can tap into that …” I think it took us a couple seasons to do it, and then it felt like kismet that you sort of came into that meeting like that guy.
On “It’s Always Sunny,” Charlie Day, left, and Danny DeVito are friends, roommates and schemers: “Whenever Charlie does something, it titillates Frank.”
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)
How do you feel like the dynamic between Frank and Charlie has shifted over the years? Or even if it hasn’t, what do you discover coming back season after season?
DeVito: I think Charlie offers a lot of avenues for Frank to follow for some reason. I like the idea of the scheming and everything that everybody else does, and they do it in a normal way. They want to make money, they want to get ahead, they want to be famous, they want the bar to succeed, they want this, that. But whenever Charlie does something, it titillates Frank. They know when I am really happy with the material. When I see I’m going to eat a turd, I go like, “Wow, man. We’re pushing the envelope.”
Day: I’m always loving writing and working on the scenes in our apartment and then getting to the set and filming those. I’m always excited for it. There’s something about filming in that intimate space that feels like there’s a magic there. Same with the little back office in the bar. Any time we’re there, there’s something funny to these cramped spaces.
DeVito: We’re playing sardines all the time.
This season opens with the “Abbott” crossover and ends with Frank on “The Golden Bachelor.” How did that come about?
Day: Well, the funny thing about this show is, there’s so many different ways that we do it. I think there’s a push-pull where I really was wanting to do the EMT episode and the dog track one. And Rob has these really big ideas, like buying a soccer team. He wanted to do this “Abbott” crossover, and he wanted to do this “Golden Bachelor” episode. To be perfectly frank, I didn’t really want to do both. I think you can do one or the other. The “Golden Bachelor” thing I thought was funny, but I was like, maybe we could just do the “Sunny” characters’ version of it. But to his credit, those are the things that people latch onto and are talking about. I tend to like when we’re not doing the pop culture references as much, but then we have a big back and forth and we argue. And then when we land on it, the second we agree to do it, then I’m always all in, as is Rob. So then we’re both writing together and saying, well, what’s the best version of how to do this?
The gang is back at “Abbott”: Danny DeVito, left, Charlie Day and Rob McElhenney in this season’s opening episode of “It’s Always Sunny.” (Patrick McElhenney / FX)
The “Abbott” crew — Chris Perfetti, from left, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson — in a scene from the crossover episode. (Patrick McElhenney / FX)
Danny, what was it like filming Frank’s “Golden Bachelor” moment?
DeVito: I had no idea what they had in mind at first because I must admit, I’m not a “Golden Bachelor” watcher. Once I got there and figured out what they had up their sleeve, I just went with it big time. Being Frank is really wonderful, I must say. It gives you the opportunity to do a lot of things that you wouldn’t. And they push the envelope and come up with all these crazy things, and I go along with it, and from the time my feet hit the ground, when I get there, I’m smiling.
Day: Rob and Glenn and I spend weeks and months really digging in and arguing and pushing each other out of our comfort zones in all sorts of directions. And then towards the end, we’re all invested in the same thing. And what really makes it work is that Danny comes in and gives it a hundred percent. Really, if Danny wasn’t so supportive, it would be really challenging. But pretty much everything we bring to you, Danny, you say, “OK, I’m going to make this work.” “Golden Bachelor” was a perfect example. We had a lot of arguments about how to do that, whether to do it. And then once we committed to it and tried to write what we thought was the best version of it we could, Dan, you come in and just sell it in a way that it needs to be sold.
I don’t want to spoil anything, but there’s also a very sweet “Taxi” reunion in there.
DeVito: That was big for all of us. We were blessed to have that in our show.
“Frank gives me just the wonderful opportunity to be naughty. I can go where other characters can’t go,” Danny DeVito says.
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Danny, you said you love being Frank. Why do you love it?
DeVito: I felt operatic as the Penguin [in “Batman Returns”]. There’s a freedom to that. Even in “Taxi,” there was a freedom. I am not like that. I don’t boss people around. I mean, I do a little bit, but I don’t do over the top stuff. Frank gives me just the wonderful opportunity to be naughty. I can go where other characters can’t go. And it’s kind of like we’re bringing people along with Frank. Maybe it’s something that you would say, “Oh god, I would never do that.” But it’s so much fun to imagine the taste of that turd in that soup.
Charlie, Lynne Marie Stewart, who plays your mother, died before the release of this season. How did you think to honor her?
Day: It was pretty tragic and unexpected. She was on the show, and then about a month later we got an email that she was close to the end, and then I think a day later we got an email that she had passed. Mary Elizabeth [Ellis, who plays the Waitress and is married to Day,] and I got to go to her memorial service, and it was luau-themed. It was packed, and there was so much love for her. She always elevated the material that we wrote for her, and she was just as lovely a person as a performer, and I’m going to miss her a lot. We were still in the editing room when she passed away, and so we felt as though it was right to build a little tribute to her because she’s been there since Season 1 and we’ve worked together for over 20 years. Other than it just being a tragedy, I don’t know how we’ll deal with it next season.
DeVito: She was always a favorite of Frank’s.
Day: And we would always have great stuff for the two of you guys.
DeVito: And maybe one day Charlie and I will sit down and have the talk.
For how long do you want to keep coming back to these characters?
DeVito: Well, why does time exist?
Day: Look, we have a contract with FX up to 18 seasons, and all of us feel as though we can do that. So that’s at least one more. Beyond that, I’m not sure they’ll ask for more seasons, so next year could be it.
DeVito: Yeah, they might have some kind of mental defective thing happen to them between next year and not ask for another bunch. That’s always the case. Then also, maybe, they might want to pay us more.
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” was renewed up to Season 18. “Beyond that, I’m not sure they’ll ask for more seasons, so next year could be it,” Charlie Day says.
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Day: Who knows? But this far in the run, I think Rob and Glenn and I, at least in terms of having to sit and write them, really sort of just say each year: Do we have it in us? Do we think we can do a good job? That has to do more with the people that we’re working with. If we can get the band together and have all the musicians that we want, then we’ll try to make some music, to use a bad sort of analogy.
DeVito: It’s a lot of fun. And we have good times. You guys always deliver. Everybody comes with their game, and you can’t ask for anything more. I just feel like I don’t want to let these guys go. I want to be with them all the time. I nag everybody. I call Charlie all the time, even if it’s to call up and say, how’s Mary Elizabeth and Russell? I just feel like I need that connection. I miss these guys. I miss Kaitlin and Rob and Glenn. Every time I see Glenn [I] go, “Is that Glenn?” He does radical things. He, like, shaves his hair.
Speaking of shaving, Charlie, you shaved your beard off for a gag this season. What was that like?
Day: It was horrible, just to see how old the man is under the beard. Once you take off the eyebrows, that’s when it really starts to look freaky. We had that idea, and we knew we had to shoot it last because if I was going to shave, that had to be the last thing we were going to shoot. Right after we wrapped, I went on a little vacation with my wife and son, and I rarely got recognized, which is funny. Every now and then, people who were fans of the movie “Pacific Rim,” because I didn’t have a beard in those movies — they’d be like, “Hey, man, where have you been? Why you not been working?” The funny thing was I couldn’t unlock my cell phone with that look because I looked so different.
Ahead of the sizzling weather, boat hire firm Drifters – which offers over 500 boats for hire from 40 locations across England, Scotland and Wales – has put together its list of the best river and canalside pubs in the country
The Bridge Inn in Ratho(Image: Daily Record)
More scorching sunny days are on the way, which means now is the time to plot out a perfect afternoon in a pub garden.
After a miserably wet start to the summer, June has turned into an absolute scorcher. The Met Office declared the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday (June 21) afternoon as Charlwood in Surrey reached 33.2C. Since then, the sweltering heat has dropped off a little as figures hovered around a more bearable low to mid-20s today (June 23). However, the blisteringly hot days and sticky nights in bed look like they will soon return.
According to a weather map by WXCharts, which uses Met Desk data, temperatures will have creeped back up to 30C by 6pm on Monday, June 30. Surrounding counties, including Surrey, Essex, Hertfordshire and Berkshire, will still enjoy temperatures around 28C to 29C.
Ahead of the sizzling weather, boat hire firm Drifters – which offers over 500 boats for hire from 40 locations across England, Scotland and Wales – has put together its list of the best river and canalside pubs in the country.
You can reach this popular watering hole on the Llangollen Canal on a short break from Chirk, Trevor or Blackwater Meadow. Also known as The Trap, the historic Bridge Inn is on the 11-mile stretch of the Llangollen Canal designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and has views of the magnificent Chirk Aqueduct.
2.The Boat Inn, Gnosall in Staffordshire
This traditional family run pub on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal can be reached on a short break from Brewood. It has a patio area overlooking the canal and is renowned for its homemade pies and fish and chips.
3.The Fleur de Lys, Lowsonford in Warwickshire
Famous for its pies, this 17th century country pub in the pretty village of Lowsonford, has extensive gardens alongside the Stratford Canal. Boaters can reach it on a short break from Wootton Wawen.
4.The Plume of Feathers, Barlaston in Staffordshire
Co-owned by the actor Neil Morrissey, this popular pub on the Trent & Mersey Canal offers homemade food and locally brewed beers. There’s an outdoor dining area overlooking the canal and boaters can reach it on a short break from Stoke-on-Trent or Great Haywood.
5.The Cutter Inn, Ely in Cambridgeshire
Boaters can reach this popular riverside pub on the Great River Ouse to the east of Ely on a short break from Drifters canal boat hire base at Ely. The Cutter Inn has an outdoor terrace for al fresco drinking and dining with excellent river views.
6.The Dundas Arms, Kintbury in Berkshire
This traditional country pub and hotel on the banks of the Kennet & Avon Canal can be reached on a short break from Aldermaston. It has a large waterside beer garden, perfect for summertime al fresco drinking and dining.
7.The Bridge Inn, Ratho in Midlothian
This historic pub and hotel on the banks of the Union Canal near Edinburgh can be reached on a short break from Falkirk. There’s a dining terrace overlooking the canal, and home-grown fruit and vegetables are served from the pub’s walled garden.
8.The Hollybush Inn, Denford in Staffordshire
Converted from an old flour mill, the Hollybush Inn on the Caldon Canal at Denford serves homemade food, award winning ales and has a large canalside garden overlooking the Staffordshire Moorlands. Canal boat holiday-makers can reach the Hollybush Inn on a week-long break from Stoke-on-Trent.
This Caribbean gem boasts glorious beaches, impressive eateries and almost guaranteed good weather, so we couldn’t wait to explore. Here are our best bits and top tips…
Celebrities definitely know how to party but now a new destination is proving more popular than Ibiza. Famous stars like Dua Lipa and Chloe Sims from The Only Way is Essex have all holidayed there and it’s less pricey too
Tulum in Mexico has a spectacular coastline, overlooks the Caribbean Sea and has welcomed famous holidaymakers including Lottie Moss and Austin Butler(Image: Getty Images)
While Ibiza in Spain is still the top celebrity vacation spot, leading in both celebrity visits and 20million Instagram tags, it’s not the only party destination attracting the ‘in crowd’.
A recent study by Otherworld has identified the top celebrity-approved holiday spots of 2025 based on confirmed celebrity sightings from 2023 to 2025. These destinations were ranked using Instagram hashtag counts, Google searches, number of fine dining venues, and average cost per night at a 5-star hotel.
And while the Dominican Republic came in second, you may be surprised by which destination slipped into third.
Tulum in Mexico has a spectacular coastline, overlooks the Caribbean Sea and has welcomed famous holidaymakers including Lottie Moss and Austin Butler to name just a few. It’s slightly more popular on Instagram than the Dominican Republic, with 9.4 million tags.
But what really sets it apart is the cost, at $251 per night – or £186 – for a five-star hotel, making it the most budget-friendly luxury spot on this list.
However, some visitors warn this magical paradise is losing its appeal because it’s becoming overrun with tourists.
Tulum attracts close to two million visitors every year – a number expected to rise sharply following the opening of Tulum International Airport.
Travel experts over at Lonely Planet still hail the destination for its ‘cobalt water’, stunning beaches, and close proximity to ancient Mayan ruins as well as the underground world of cenotes.
Often dubbed ‘the new Dubai’ by the flock of influencers flying out there to impress their fans. You can fly to Tulum, Mexico from London, Manchester and Birmingham – with most routes including a stopover in New York.
A spokesperson from Otherworld commented on the study: “Some places attract stars because they’re remote and private, others because they’re easy to post about. What’s interesting is how much that mix varies.
“You’ve got destinations where everything’s built around luxury, and others where it’s about vibe and visibility. That difference is shaping how people, celebrity or not, think about where they want to go next.”
Meanwhile, Ibiza, Spain is one of the top celebrity-approved vacation spots of 2025, with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kendall Jenner spotted there in the last two years.
The spot has over 20million Instagram tags, and offers the most fine dining options (136). Five-star hotels average $695 a night, which is less than many other luxury destinations.
The Dominican Republic stands out for its number of luxury stays, with over 3,200 resorts and villas, more than any other place here.
It may not be as Instagram-famous as Ibiza, but it still pulls strong celebrity interest, including Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. At $359 per night, it also offers some of the lowest five-star rates.
