Sarah Palmer

Destinations

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.

22/03/2021

Moments

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.

19/03/2021

Travel News

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.

17/03/2021

Residences

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'.

17/03/2021

Destinations

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.

15/03/2021

Residences

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.

12/03/2021

Travel News

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

11/03/2021

Moments

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.

05/03/2021

Travel News

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.

04/03/2021

Travel News

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.

04/03/2021

Moments

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.

03/03/2021

Travel News

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.

01/03/2021

Moments

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.

22/02/2021

Eco-Innovation

How COVID-19 has permanently changed the way our suburbs look

We investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted developing suburbia.

20/02/2021

Travel News

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.

20/02/2021

Travel News

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.

20/02/2021

Travel News

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.

19/02/2021

Destinations

The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow

Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.

17/02/2021

Destinations

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.

12/02/2021

Travel News

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.

11/02/2021