Kristina Beanland

Kristina Beanland | Lifestyle Editor

Kristina joined Metro in September 2022 after a 10-year career in lifestyle, features and real-life journalism. She has a particular interest in travel and women's issues.

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Melania Trump next to husband Donald Trump on his inauguration day, wearing a long navy coat and boater hat with high heels.

Melania Trump's outfit sends a 'calculated' message on Inauguration Day

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle January 20, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A view of colourful buildings on a waterfront in Porto, Portugal with a church steeple in the background

Full list of travel destinations that will be pricier to visit in 2025

Channel: Travel Travel January 18, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
London Oxford Circus

Iconic Oxford Street store closes after 25 years ahead of 'rebirth'

Channel: Shopping Shopping January 16, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

Why I keep going back to the world's 'most overrated' city

Channel: Travel Travel January 23, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Scenic view of sea and mountains against blue sky in Aqaba, Jordan

Every country on the UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' list

Channel: Travel Travel February 20, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Amazon prime boxes and envelopes delivered to a front door of residential building

Amazon Prime ends 'lifesaver' perk in major blow to customers

Channel: Shopping Shopping January 15, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A view of colourful buildings on a waterfront in Porto, Portugal with a church steeple in the background

It just got more expensive to travel in 51 countries — see the full list

Channel: Travel Travel January 18, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A rollercoaster seen from the ground at Alton Towers, with trees on either side

Alton Towers fans warned to 'brace themselves' as new 78ft ride is revealed

Channel: Travel Travel January 15, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

The world's only airport where the runway is hidden underwater twice a day

Channel: Travel Travel January 10, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A hand holds up an ice cream in front of the colourful Nyhavn harbour in Copenhagen, Denmark.

European Union EES visa scheme explained for UK travellers — entry fee and launch date

Channel: Travel Travel January 10, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Woman putting closed sign on door of coffee shop

Shoppers heartbroken as 'legendary' 120-year-old London department store closes

Channel: Shopping Shopping January 5, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Wales Daily Life

Walkers adds new flavour to its classic range — but beware of the 'aftertaste'

Channel: Food Food January 4, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

The quirky UK airport with a runway that's hidden underwater twice a day

Channel: Travel Travel January 10, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

Eurostar announces flash sale with cheap trains to Paris, Lille and more

Channel: Travel Travel January 3, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Happy childhood concept. Picture of lovely sweet 1 year old baby boy crawling along wooden floor in living room, having curious expression, his young mom in background helping him. Film effect

A new Gen of kids is here — with a name that 'sounds like an insult'

Channel: Families Families January 3, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
The Prince of Wales, Prince Louis, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte following the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. Picture date: Wednesday December 25, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Sandringham. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Kate Middleton's subtle move reveals how she really feels about her royal return

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle December 25, 2024 By Kristina Beanland

Martin Lewis' MSE 8 day reminder as supermarket's loyalty rewards set to vanish

Channel: Money Money December 23, 2024 By Kristina Beanland
A hand holds up an ice cream in front of the colourful Nyhavn harbour in Copenhagen, Denmark.

European Union EES visa scheme explained for UK travellers — entry fee and launch date

Channel: Travel Travel January 9, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Play Video A rollercoaster in action, filled with people, at Alton Towers

Full list of the UK's favourite theme park rides including 'magnificent' rollercoaster

Channel: Travel Travel December 14, 2024 By Kristina Beanland
Play Video 14174559 EXCLUSIVE: I'm a mom-of-three who takes eight solo holidays a year, it makes me a better parent - A mum leaves her husband and kids at home while going on EIGHT solo holidays a year - and says it 'makes her a better wife and mother'. Huda Alvi, 39, loves to travel and has spent her 30s prioritising 'me time' - calling her solo holidays "an act of self-love". She jets off for up to five nights at a time and can spend up to $5k on each trip - from solo backpacking around Costa Rica and Colombia to jaunts to Paris, France, and dreamy cruises exploring Vietnam.

I'm a married mum-of-three and I went on eight solo holidays this year

Channel: Travel Travel December 12, 2024 By Kristina Beanland