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Tokyo: Japan's city garden

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

In this edition of Transforming Tokyo, we look at how nature projects are turning Japan's capital into a city full of rooftop gardens, parks and green zones.

Travel News

Watch lava explode out of Mount Etna

Over the weekend, Mount Etna lit up the night sky with a spectacular display of lava.

People

Meet the photographer: Adam Firman

We find out more about the dramatic landscapes captured in Adam Firman's photography.

Montenegro

Montenegro will be 'corona-safe' for summer tourist season - minister

Since January, Montenegro has allowed unrestricted international arrivals - one of only a handful of countries worldwide to do so. But since January 25, that excludes arrivals from Great Britain.

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Destinations

Is Crete Europe's last wild frontier?

Crete's rugged landscape makes it an ideal choice for the outdoor explorer. We find out more about what the island has to offer.

Conscious Travel

Inside the luxury farm in Ibiza where you can watch your dinner grow

Enjoy luxury travel and local food? This hotel is part of a scheme where chefs only use local ingredients.

Experiences

Meet the Michelin starred chefs providing fine dining at home

While lockdown might have deprived us of visiting our favourite restaurants, some of the finest chefs have been going all out to serve up Michelin starred meals at home.

Travel News

The female travellers exploring the world through postcards

These female travellers have found that exchanging postcards is a safe way to explore the world during lockdown.

Destinations

Kosovo's biggest ski resort is under strain from a lack of skiers

Brezovica Ski Resort is only seeing half its usual crowd.

World News

EU travel bans: Bloc leaders agree to keep borders open...for now

Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, says all non-essential travel should be strongly discouraged both within a country and across borders.

Travel News

How to travel safely in Europe during COVID-19

We answer the most common questions about booking, travelling safely and what to do if you have to cancel

Experiences

This Norwegian concept could be the perfect lockdown tonic

With anxiety levels rising amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the world could learn a valuable lesson from some of the happiest people in the world and their love for the great outdoors.

Experiences

Japan is now offering virtual tours to locked down travellers

Now you can marvel at Japanese art and sightsee without stepping foot in the Asian country.

Travel News

Vaccinated tourists can now visit the Seychelles without quarantining

The archipelago is also pushing for more conservation-focussed travel, starting with an experience on Alphonse Island.

Travel News

Is this the most sought after job in the world?

The caretaker position on the remote Great Blasket Island is one of the most sought after jobs in the world - and applications close this week.

Destinations

Tourists in Bali are being made to do push-ups for not wearing masks

Police have been filmed stopping tourists in the street and making them do push-ups.

Travel News

What are the travel restrictions between Europe and the US right now?

We bring you the latest information on travel restrictions between Europe and the USA

Travel News

What is a vaccine passport and which countries are using them?

Here are the countries in Europe and beyond who have started implementing a 'vaccine passport' for travellers.

United Kingdom

Eurostar is 'in peril' and needs UK government help, say British firms

Services of the cross-Channel train have dropped to just one train a day between the British and French capitals amid tightened border controls.

Travel News

Would you spend the night on this Peruvian mountain edge?

Located high above the Sacred Valley in Peru, this is a hospitality experience like no other. Guests access the hotel by hiking, climbing or zip wire and your room is secured to the side of a mountain.