Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: The historic beauty of Rishtan ceramics

Our Postcard this week comes to you from the east of Uzbekistan, with a visit to a famous centre of ceramic production

01/02/2016

Series

Inside a ceramic master's workshop

01/02/2016

Culture news

Carnival in Venice brings out masks and elaborate costumes to the squares of the canal city

It’s carnival time in Venice. In the streets and squares of the canal city people parade in elaborate masks and spectacular costumes. This year

28/01/2016

World News

The European airports where reaching the terminal costs more than flying

Have you ever had the feeling that it costs more to get to an airport than your plane ticket? Well, it’s not just a feeling – our research shows it’s

28/01/2016

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: The vibrant colours of Margilan silk

Our Postcard this week is from eastern Uzbekistan and the silk fabrics made in the city of Margilan

25/01/2016

Series

Ancient silk techniques kept alive in Margilan

25/01/2016

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Tosh Hovli Palace, Khiva

In this episode of Postcards we continue to explore the ancient city of Khiva in Uzbekistan

18/01/2016

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A peek inside a Khiva palace, a labyrinth of rooms and courtyards

18/01/2016

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Kalta Minor Minaret, Khiva

This week our Postcard comes to you from the west of Uzbekistan and the ancient city of Khiva

11/01/2016

Series

Khiva: the museum under the sky

11/01/2016

Egypt

Foreigners wounded in hotel gun attack in Egyptian resort town of Hurghada

Three foreign tourists have been injured after a gunman opened fire at the entrance to a hotel in the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada.

08/01/2016

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Amir Temur Mausoleum, Samarkand

We begin our new series of Postcards from the ancient city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan

04/01/2016

Series

Samarkand, a window on an ancient empire

04/01/2016

World News

Russia: Manhunt underway after deadly gun attack on sightseers

An historic fortress in southern Russia was the scene of a deadly shooting targeting sightseers on Tuesday evening. Who was behind the bloodshed is

30/12/2015

France

French ski resorts ask locals to stay away

With snow in short supply this year, some French ski resorts are asking locals to stay away from the slopes and give priority to tourists. In towns

24/12/2015

World News

Bethlehem: Christmas in the birthplace of Christianity

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christianity, prepares to celebrate Christmas, despite the recent wave of deadly violence in the region.

24/12/2015

Series

Postcards from Lyon: The Confluence Museum

The last in our series of Postcards from Lyon comes from one of the French city's newest landmarks

22/12/2015

Series

Macedonian Postcards: Ilinden monument (Makedonium) - Krusevo

In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we're in the central town of Krusevo

21/12/2015

Explore

On the cultural heritage trail in Oman

In this edition of Oman Life we continue our exploration of the country’s extraordinary cultural heritage by delving into Muscat, the melting pot

21/12/2015

Explore

Traveller's diary: the magic of the cultural heritage

Our third edition of “Oman Life” was dedicated to the country’s rich cultural heritage. One of the most iconic forts of the country was our starting

21/12/2015