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Secret Greece: Picturesque villages and olive oil with health benefits

In partnership with GNTO

Discover a lesser known side of Greece, away from the beaches and holiday hotspots, where agrotourism and sustainability are flourishing.

16/03/2023

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Inspiration for travellers at ITB Berlin 2023

As experts predict tourism could reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023, many countries were keen to show off what they can offer for tourists.

10/03/2023

Japan

Gastronomic cuisine in Tokyo, with two of Japan's top chefs

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

If you come to Tokyo, you’ll enjoy gastronomy from all over the world. In these portraits, we look at the inspiration driving two of Japan's top chefs.

03/03/2023

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Türkiye stays open for tourists despite earthquake tragedy

Turkish authorities encourage tourists to keep visiting, despite the devastating earthquakes that struck the southeast of the country

27/02/2023

Japan

Back-street style and old-world charm: What makes Tokyo so special?

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

“In Tokyo, you are free to be whatever you want to be, wherever you want to be." Find out why Japan's capital is the source of so much inspiration.

24/02/2023

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Discover a taste of Greek gastronomy with 6 iconic dishes

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Eating is more than just sustenance in Greece, it marks many of life’s most important moments.

08/02/2023

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Mountaintops, flower men and folk art: Inside Saudi’s Aseer province

In partnership with Visit Saudi

Explore Azeer's hipster cafes and hiking trails that are sure to take your breath away.

06/02/2023

Iceland

Access all areas: Meet the man building 1600 ramps in Iceland

Haraldur þorleifsson has made it his mission to build ramps all across Iceland to allow people with physical disabilities to access local businesses.

06/02/2023

Travel News

France travel strikes: Expected disruption during tomorrow's walkouts

Check this list of strikes before planning your journey.

21/01/2023

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How social media has transformed the travel industry

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Beautiful Destinations CEO Jeremy Jauncey made travel his trade and practices what he preaches in terms of being an environmental change maker.

13/01/2023

Health news

Air passengers at risk of exposure to rare 'dark lightning' radiation

Gamma-ray flashes from a little-known phenomenon could be hitting passengers with a radiation dose equivalent to 10 X-rays.

12/01/2023

Europe News

EU 'strongly' encourages COVID-19 test for travellers from China

China is struggling to contain a mass outbreak of coronavirus infections after the Communist Party relaxed its draconian "zero-COVID" policies.

04/01/2023

Travel News

What is the world’s safest airline in 2023?

The airlines have been ranked according to their serious incident record, COVID-19 protocols and the age of their fleets.

04/01/2023

Europe News

Brussels offers COVID vaccines to China to help contain virus

The EU is also concerned that the lack of transparency in China could mean new variants are not identified quick enough.

03/01/2023

Italy

Watch: Hero pilot saves passengers in crash-landing over Italian Alps

A 22-year-old pilot was flying through the Italian Alps when her plane’s engine stalled mid-flight, forcing her to crash into the snowy mountains.

30/12/2022

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Hospital capacity at the brink in Shanghai as COVID cases rise

Hospital patients with IV drips and oxygen tanks crowd the hallways of a Shanghai emergency ward while relatives line up for funeral parlour services, as China sees an explosion in Covid cases that overwhelmed its healthcare system.

29/12/2022

China

Chinese travel industry welcomes end to strict COVID-19 restrictions

The Chinese travel industry and airlines have welcomed with relief, news that China is about to end almost three years of strict controls and quarantines on travellers.

28/12/2022

Travel News

How do Christmas traditions vary around the world?

This Christmas Day, explore the festive traditions that shape cultures around the world.

25/12/2022

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Breadfruit and barbeques on the beach: Discover the traditional Creole cuisine of the Seychelles

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There’s an old saying in the Seychelles – eat the breadfruit and a return trip to the islands is guaranteed. But after sampling the rest of Creole cuisine, you may not want to leave at all.

21/12/2022

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Island hopping, hiking and helicopter rides: discover the top 8 things to do in the Seychelles

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With 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles was made for island hopping.

20/12/2022