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Sarah Palmer
Where is the best drinking water in Europe?
Europe is home to a wealth of fresh water rivers, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers which provide some of the best drinking experiences in the world. We shortlist our favourites.
These communities in America are paying digital nomads to move there
Discover the communities in America that are paying digital nomads to make the move - and find out why.
Everything you need to know about the EU's proposed 'vaccine passport'
The EU has outlined plans for its new "Digital Green Certificate". Here's everything you need to know about it.
Frosty reception for China hotel with polar bears on show
The world's first 'polar bear hotel' allows guests to watch the animals 24/7 from the comfort of their rooms, but conservationists have condemned the concept as 'cruel'.
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Hawaii is home to the best rainbows in the world, according to science
It is known as the rainbow state - but how did it earn the title? We take a look at the fascinating meteorology and mythology behind the phenomenon.
Is home swapping the perfect solution for a post-COVID holiday?
Move over hotels, home swapping is forecast to rocket for holidaymakers following COVID-19.
This vintage steam train in Russia takes passengers back in time
The Ruskeala Express is pulled by a Soviet-era locomotive and fitted out in a vintage style
Windsurfing in the snow? Watch pro athletes show us how it’s done
These professional athletes have taken to the Engadin mountains in Switzerland to mix up their sports in ways never seen before. This is the X-project.
Space hurricane over the North Pole caught on camera
A swirling mass of plasma that rains electrons instead of water was caught on satellite in 2014, but the images have only just been uncovered.
This woman spends her days dog sledding in the mountains
Norway-based dog sledder Blanka Csizmadia calls the mountains her office. In this video she shares the ups and downs of life with dogs as colleagues.
What is a sunken city and where are they?
A few European countries are home to sunken towns and cities and they all have fascinating histories. Here’s our guide to finding and enjoying them.
International travel delays could cost the UK economy €30bn
The UK has just announced its plan for leaving lockdown - but experts are predicting huge losses to the economy if international travel is delayed any longer.
Why are people building thousands of snowmen by a lake in Poland?
Dozens of residents have flocked to this Polish village to build snowmen in an effort to raise money for an ill child.
How COVID-19 has permanently changed the way our suburbs look
We investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted developing suburbia.
Here's how the pandemic has impacted young aviation professionals
COVID-19 has devastated many industries which rely on travel and tourism to survive - none more so than aviation. Here, meet the young professionals still hoping for a future in the industry.
Meet the Cuban hotel owners turning to farming for survival
Cuba usually receives up to 4 million visitors a year. But the pandemic has left those who rely on the tourism industry turning to the land for survival.
New drone footage shows what a decade of war has done to Syria
Syria is a country steeped in centuries of history. But many of the architectural wonders from its past have been badly affected by civil war.
The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow
Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.
The rural French region attracting city dwellers with a free holiday
The department of Corrèze is offering people an all-expenses-paid experience living in rural France.
These baby pandas will make your Chinese New Year
Watch these baby pandas make their first public outing in China, just in time for the New Year’s celebrations.
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