Alice Murphy

Alice Murphy | Consultant Editor (Travel)

Alice joined Metro in June 2023 after a 10-year career spanning her native Ireland, the UK, Australia and Switzerland. Alice has a particular interest in world affairs and off-the-beaten-track travel. She has worked for The Independent, Daily Mail, Irish Times, 7News and RTL Group.

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The lobby of the Montcalm East. There is a long sofa, a blue armchair, an overhead lamp and a wooden walkway.

The London hotel that reminded me what a decent facial should be

Channel: Travel Travel 2 days ago
Janet Newenham flanked by two North Korean school girls in navy blazers and red scout-style scarves

My holiday to North Korea: no jeans, 'fake restaurants' and a lot of Celine Dion

Channel: Travel Travel 6 days ago
A collage of a woman searching on a laptop, a plane flying overhea, and a pound sterling currency sign on a pale blue background.

Do flight prices go up the more you search? Here's the truth

Channel: Travel Travel January 27, 2026
An aerial view of The Azores' lush green coast and blue sea.

Ryanair cuts all flights to ‘Hawaii of Europe’ islands affecting 400,000 passengers

Channel: Travel Travel January 25, 2026
An aerial view of the city and cliffs at Bari, Italy at sunset

'Intriguing’ seaside city is about to get a new UK flight

Channel: Travel Travel January 22, 2026
A bright view of the historic port of Marseille, with boats sitting on the water in front of the Marseille Citadel ,and the Notre-Dame de la Garde on top of a hill.

I explored Europe’s newly-crowned 'most authentic city' – it’s perfect for winter

Channel: Travel Travel January 21, 2026
An aerial view of a small town and icy mountains in Greenland.

Towers of ice and B-52 fighter jets: what it's really like to visit Greenland

Channel: Travel Travel January 19, 2026
Beautiful panoramic view of Tbilisi, Georgia country

The cheapest countries to visit in every month of 2026

Channel: Travel Travel January 15, 2026
An aerial view of Railay beach in Krabi, Thailand. Boats sit between the white sand and turquoise water, with large rock formations and greenery along the coast.

What kind of traveller are you? Take our ultimate holiday quiz

Channel: Travel Travel January 27, 2026
Icebergs floating in the water off Nuuk, Greenland, with colourful houses and snow-covered streets behind them.

Everyone is talking about Greenland — here's what it's really like to be there

Channel: Travel Travel January 19, 2026
A view over the White tower of Thessaloniki in Greece, from the sea, on a bright day.

7 off-the-beaten-track places to visit in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

Channel: Travel Travel January 22, 2026
A view over Ljubljana's colourful buildings, and a castle on a tree-covered hill.

The best new flight routes coming to the UK in 2026

Channel: Travel Travel January 2, 2026
Panoramic photograph taken in September. Lake Oeschinensee (Lake Oeschinen) located near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Kandersteg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Europe

2026’s most surprising travel trends revealed

Channel: Travel Travel December 26, 2025
Pedestrians cross the road as hot air balloons fly over the Armenian capital during the annual balloon festival, in Yerevan

'Up and coming' European capital is about to get its first-ever UK flight

Channel: Travel Travel December 26, 2025