explore Addiriyah: the birthplace of a nation Addiriyah is a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s rich history and a restoration project is underway to create a beacon for its future. This was the capital 20/10/2014
explore Traveller's diary: Riyadh Auctions can be dangerous places, scratch your nose or move an arm and you could land yourself with a costly bill for an old coffee pot of dubious 17/10/2014
explore The people who make Monaco special They are in a minority in their own country but cultivate a strong identity. Who are the people of Monaco? We take a look beyond the high life and 13/10/2014
explore Not all the Monégasques are billionnaires Reporting in Monaco, you come to realise very quickly that you are not only in a different country, but that this country is a town, and above all, a 13/10/2014
focus Samarkand: rediscovering a treasure of the Silk Road The ancient and spectacular Uzbek city of Samarkand provided a fitting venue for the 99th Executive Council session of the UN World Tourism 03/10/2014
World Ana Arabia: a cinematic appeal for peace in the Middle East Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitaï‘s new film, ‘Ana Arabia’ or ‘Me, the Arab’ tells the true story of a holocaust survivor who comes to the young state of 08/08/2014
France Flying high with The Little Prince: France opens world's 1st aerial theme park To mark the anniversary of the death of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a large amusement park has been opened dedicated entirely to the French author 18/07/2014
My Europe Series Saving cultural heritage from the ravages of war In this edition of U-talk, Paul from Paris asks the following question: “Given the escalating violence in the Middle East, how do we protect cultural 17/07/2014
United Kingdom British comedy heroes Monty Python reunite for London show Monty Python’s Flying Circus delivered ground-breaking comedy in the late ’60s and early ’70s to a highly amused British television audience who 02/07/2014
explore Getting a glow of health in the land of fire The land of Azerbaijan is rich in wonders, among them the soothing oils of Naftalan. Its benefits can be enjoyed at resorts around the city and 11/06/2014
explore Traveller's diary: nature's cures Our crew discovered one of the most cosy and unusual ways of staying in good shape – the naftalan oil hot baths. Unfortunately I could not try it 11/06/2014
USA American author and poet Maya Angelou dies at age 86 U.S. author and poet Maya Angelou has died at age 86 in North Carolina, local media reported on Wednesday, citing her agent and a local 28/05/2014
Postcards Postcards from Russia: the ancient people of Komi A visit to Russia is not just sightseeing, there is also the history of the people. Key facts about the Republic of Komi: It was 26/05/2014
explore Ohrid's historical treasures Often called the “Pearl of the Balkans”, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ohrid is more than 5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest human 21/05/2014
explore Traveller's diary: Ohrid Ohrid is a fascinating city where you can a real feel of bygone centuries. We started our shoot at the beautiful Saint Jovan Kaneo church, a 21/05/2014
Postcards Postcards from Russia: the spiritual revival in Altai Our Postcard this week is in Biysk, in Siberia’s Altai Krai region. Key facts about the Altai Krai region: Population is more than 2.5 19/05/2014
explore Talking tradition: at home with the Udis The Azeri village of Nij is home to descendants of people who lived long ago in Caucasian Albania. The Udis are one of the most ancient peoples of 14/05/2014
explore Traveller's diary: Nij When we arrived at Nij the first thing which caught my attention was the wonderfully-braided fences made out of local trees. If I could paint I would 14/05/2014
Postcards Postcards from Russia: State Hermitage apps proving popular Mention St. Petersburg and what often comes to mind is the wonderful Hermitage museum, a favourite of many travellers. Key facts about the 12/05/2014
explore A heady mix of food flavours, wine and culture Macedonian cuisine is a colourful fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. Thanks to an abundance of sunshine and fertile soil, the 07/05/2014
explore Blog: Macedonian delights Our story on Macedonian cuisine started in one of the best restaurants in Skopje. We were lucky to get a glimpse into the busy kitchen at the Furna 07/05/2014
Postcards Postcards from Russia: the allure of Vologda lace When visiting Russia it is often well worth it to explore some of the many specialised museums. Key facts about the Vologda Museum of 05/05/2014
Postcards Postcards from Russia: Yaroslavl, the birthplace of Russian theatre Our postcard this week is from the birthplace of Russian theatre. Four hours by train north of Moscow, Yaroslavl is home to the famous Volkov 28/04/2014
Postcards Postcards from Russia: the splendour of Moscow's St Basil's Cathedral For anyone visiting Moscow, St Basil’s has to be near the top of the sightseeing list. Often mistaken for the nearby Kremlin, the cathedral was 21/04/2014
explore Azeri village offers window onto past In 1834 members of the Molokan religious community set up home in a rural area of Azerbaijan.Families settled there after being exiled from Russia 16/04/2014
explore Traveller's diary: Ivanovka Ivanovka is a village that tastes like a dream. The Molokans treasure the past and take it into the future. Ivanovka is provided with natural gas 16/04/2014
