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Russian revelations: Art and pizza in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is known for its deep-rooted history and palatial architecture - but what about pizza? Anthony Grant tells us more.

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Which destinations need tourism most to survive after COVID-19?

We help you get off the beaten track in the places which have been hit hardest by a lack of tourism.

USA

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The order does not take effect for two weeks.

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In pictures: NASA's top Earth photographs of 2020

Here's a selection of the best photographs of our planet from 2020, taken by astronauts at the International Space Station.

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Eastern Ukraine: an industrial tourism destination in pictures

This war-torn region in eastern Europe is home to an industrial landscape worth exploring.

Spain

Record snowfall across most of Spain brings transport to a standstill

All transport, including trains and planes, in and out of Madrid ground to a halt after the city experienced the heaviest snowfall in four decades.

Indonesia

Indonesia plane crash: Black boxes located amid search for survivors

Hopes of finding survivors were fading on Monday after the jet went down with 62 people on board.

Stays

This website lets you see the world through other people’s windows

Website WindowSwap means you can see snippets of the world without leaving the comfort of someone else’s home.

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Are you brave enough to ride in the world’s tallest outdoor elevator?

Located in China’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, this lift is definitely one for the bucket list.

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Mountaineers attempting first ever summit of K2 during winter

K2 is the second-highest peak in the world and the only summit over 8,000 metres never to have been reached during winter.

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What does Brexit mean for those travelling to and from the UK?

The UK has officially left the EU. What does that mean for travel into and out of the island?

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Harbin Ice and Snow Festival halted by new COVID-19 cases

The home of one of the world’s biggest ice and snow theme parks has had to scale back events due to COVID-19.

Destinations

Spain’s most beautiful villages you’ve never heard of

From medieval fortresses in Valladolid to volcano-clinging towns in Gran Canaria, many of Spain’s most beautiful villages remain undiscovered by visitors.

Destinations

Things to do in locked down Paris

Here's our guide to the empty streets of Paris while France remains under tight coronavirus restrictions.

Spain

Spain in post-Brexit red tape row after UK residents denied entry

Several UK residents in Spain complained of being barred from flying to Madrid and Barcelona amid pandemic restrictions and confusion over post-Brexit documentation.

Stays

Want drama? Here are six of the most dramatic hotels in Greece

Greece is the land where drama was born. Anthony Grant takes us through the best Greek hotels to experience this integral part of the country's ancient culture.

Destinations

Archaeologists discover perfectly preserved snack bar in Pompeii ruins

Ongoing excavation works to the site of Pompeii remain one of the biggest archaeological projects ever seen. This latest discovery is an exciting development.

Destinations

Coastlines and culture: Family trips to plan around Europe

Everything from the sunny beach holidays to the best places to spot wildlife.

Germany

German passengers sue government over €94m repatriation bill

Repatriate flights from the Canary Islands and North Africa were costed at €200. Fares from Southern Africa and the Caribbean were set at €500 and returnees from South America and Asia had to pay €600 to return home. More than 60 lawsuits have been lodged.

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21 great Greek travel ideas for 2021

Anthony Grant explores Greece's endless options for the 2021 traveller.