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Tourism boost for Hungary
A fall in visitors to European countries like France and Belgium after terror attacks is benefiting those perceived as being safer, like Hungary.A fall in visitors to European countries like France and Belgium after terror attacks is benefiting those perceived as being safer, like Hungary.
Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Shakhi Zinda memorial complex
Samarkand's Shakhi Zinda memorial complex is a stunning collection of ancient tombsSamarkand's Shakhi Zinda memorial complex is a stunning collection of ancient tombs
Macedonian Adventures: 'Shining mountain' offers dazzling views
In this episode of Macedonian Adventures, we are taking a hiking trip in the Belasica mountain range, in the country’s south east.In this episode of Macedonian Adventures, we are taking a hiking trip in the Belasica mountain range, in the country’s south east.
France's free flight extravaganza
Paragliders, hang gliders and parachutists were among those to feature at a free flight festival in the French Alps.Paragliders, hang gliders and parachutists were among those to feature at a free flight festival in the French Alps.
Madagascar opens up national parks in bid to boost eco-tourism
Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.
Airbnb makes a French connection with 86% rise in summer bookings
Tough times for traditional hotels in France as new research shows their revenue falling, as Airbnb revealed it had dramatically increased its bookings there.Tough times for traditional hotels in France as new research shows their revenue falling, as Airbnb revealed it had dramatically increased its bookings there.
Macedonia’s mysterious lake dive
One of the most ancient lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid boasts archeological treasures.One of the most ancient lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid boasts archeological treasures.
Peruvian pleasures of the table
From the highest altitudes to the depths of the Pacific, Peru is rich in wild and untamed tastes unfamiliar to most palates. But now internationally-renowned chefs are putting Peru's cuisine on the maFrom the highest altitudes to the depths of the Pacific, Peru is rich in wild and untamed tastes unfamiliar to most palates. But now internationally-renowned chefs are putting Peru's cuisine on the ma
Traveller's diary: from gastronomy's capital to coffee fields
My first approach to Lima was via its cuisine. The textures, colours and tastes of Peruvian cuisine were my first experience of this country thatMy first approach to Lima was via its cuisine. The textures, colours and tastes of Peruvian cuisine were my first experience of this country that
Venetians march to take back their city
Residents of Venice have banded together to fight against mass tourism.Residents of Venice have banded together to fight against mass tourism.
Postcards from Uzbekistan: Samarkand's lost art of papermaking
The paper made here was considered to be among the finest in the worldThe paper made here was considered to be among the finest in the world
Glide like an eagle over Macedonia
The largely mountainous republic is popular amongst paragliders.The largely mountainous republic is popular amongst paragliders.
Brexit: EU visa scheme could see Britons paying to visit Europe
Post Brexit, Britons may have to apply online and pay a fee in order to visit the EU.Post Brexit, Britons may have to apply online and pay a fee in order to visit the EU.
Thousands rally in Madrid against bullfighting
Several thousand animal rights activists have protested in central Madrid to demand a ban on bullfighting.Several thousand animal rights activists have protested in central Madrid to demand a ban on bullfighting.
Greece to tax property owners who rent to visitors
The Greek government is to pass a law taxing owners of properties who rent them out to visitors via sites like Airbnb.The Greek government is to pass a law taxing owners of properties who rent them out to visitors via sites like Airbnb.
Off-road adventures in Macedonia
More than a thousand dirt tracks make this landlocked country a great place to mountain bike.More than a thousand dirt tracks make this landlocked country a great place to mountain bike.
Fancy a holiday? Come to Syria!
The war-torn country is being portrayed as an inviting holiday destination - at a time when hundreds of thousands of its citizens are literally dying to leave.The war-torn country is being portrayed as an inviting holiday destination - at a time when hundreds of thousands of its citizens are literally dying to leave.
El Salvador: fireballs battle with the devil
Locals in the town of Nejapa in El Salvador have gathered, to hurl fireballs at one another in honour of a huge volcanic eruption in 1922 which forced all of the residents to abandon the…Locals in the town of Nejapa in El Salvador have gathered, to hurl fireballs at one another in honour of a huge volcanic eruption in 1922 which forced all of the residents to abandon the…
Solar eclipse watchers celebrate Reunion 'ring of fire'
A solar eclipse delighted astronomy fans on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean on Thursday (September 1), drawing sky watchers outside to watch the moon pass before the sun to make a so-called “ring oA solar eclipse delighted astronomy fans on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean on Thursday (September 1), drawing sky watchers outside to watch the moon pass before the sun to make a so-called “ring o
British Airways resumes flights from London to Tehran
British Airways is resuming direct flights from London to Tehran which were suspended four years ago because of western sanctions against Iran.British Airways is resuming direct flights from London to Tehran which were suspended four years ago because of western sanctions against Iran.
Reunion Island: thousands witness partial eclipse of the sun
The annular solar eclipse was perfectly visible from the French island of Reunion, as well as Madagascar and other locations across Central Africa.The annular solar eclipse was perfectly visible from the French island of Reunion, as well as Madagascar and other locations across Central Africa.
Spain: Tomatina festival
Over 20,000 revelers hurled 150,000 kilos of ripe tomatoes at each other in the ‘Tomatina’ festival held every year on the third Wednesday of August in the Spanish town of Buñol, 38 kilometres west ofOver 20,000 revelers hurled 150,000 kilos of ripe tomatoes at each other in the ‘Tomatina’ festival held every year on the third Wednesday of August in the Spanish town of Buñol, 38 kilometres west of
UK: Getting a soccer soaking
Crowds gathering on the banks of the Windrush for the annual 30-minute splashabout in Bourton-on-the-Water, UK, are being warned to wear waterproofs or risk getting…Crowds gathering on the banks of the Windrush for the annual 30-minute splashabout in Bourton-on-the-Water, UK, are being warned to wear waterproofs or risk getting…
Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Tilla-Kori Madrassah
Once a place of Islamic learning, this magestic madrassah in Samarkand dates back to the 1600sOnce a place of Islamic learning, this magestic madrassah in Samarkand dates back to the 1600s
360° views of the wonders of Samarkand
Euronews' Postcards team explores Samarkand in UzbekistanEuronews' Postcards team explores Samarkand in Uzbekistan
Worldwide tourism resilient but hit by economic weakness and terrorism
Fears over terrorism and economic weakness mean global travel is still growing but slowing according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.Fears over terrorism and economic weakness mean global travel is still growing but slowing according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
Iceland: Puffin snorkeling!
Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.
China's new glass bridge promises heartstopping views
The longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge in the world opened to visitors on Saturday in Zhangjiajie, a scenic national park in central China’s Hunan…The longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge in the world opened to visitors on Saturday in Zhangjiajie, a scenic national park in central China’s Hunan…
Tokyo attempts to revive its historical connection with water
Hundreds of years ago Tokyo was often referred to as the water city, until the focus shifted to the modern urban expanse that we know todayHundreds of years ago Tokyo was often referred to as the water city, until the focus shifted to the modern urban expanse that we know today
Italy: last-minute preps for Siena's famous Palio race
Thousands of local residents and tourists have gathered in the Tuscan city of Siena to watch the Palio – one of the oldest Italian bareback horse races.Thousands of local residents and tourists have gathered in the Tuscan city of Siena to watch the Palio – one of the oldest Italian bareback horse races.