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Orihuela - the Valencian region where culture, cuisine and natural beauty collide

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Nestled in the southwestern corner of Alicante adjacent to the province of Murcia lies the region of Orihuela, one of Spain’s best-kept secrets.

Experiences

Visit the ‘haunted’ Mexican island with 4,000 mutilated dolls

Enter the Island of the Dolls - if you dare. But whatever you do, don’t take one away with you.

Soul Of The South

Going to Nashville? Here’s everything you need to see.

In partnership with GoUSA TV

If you’re looking to broaden your mind and fill your soul ‘Music City’ has plenty to offer.

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The weird and wonderful world of Dubai gardens

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Gardens in Dubai serve many purposes. Some are cleverly designed to meet the demands of the community and high climates, while others are big-ticket attractions. Among them, Dubai Miracle Garden is blooming with 150 million flowers, while Dubai Garden Glow is planted with 10 million LED lights.

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Serbia tightens visa rules after pressure from EU

The Balkan country previously had generous entry rules but as it looks to join the EU it is now introducing new visa requirements.

Destinations

Tiktokers banned for creating a ‘nuisance’ at Nepal’s sacred sites

“I tell them to stop, not to damage my fields, but they dance," complains one farmer. "They tell me they are not doing anything wrong.”

Culture news

No TikTok: Sacred sites in Nepal start to ban the video-sharing app

Sacred sites in Nepal have started to ban TikTok as the social media app gains popularity in the country.

Soul Of The South

What is there to do in Nashville, America’s Music City?

In partnership with GoUSA TV

Follow British writer and photographer Johny Pitts on his Civil Rights journey through Nashville. Food? Music? Community? Nashville is steeped in all these things and more.

Smart Regions

Underwater museum: Discover the hidden wonders of the Aegean Sea

In partnership with the European Commission

Exploring the hidden wonders beneath the waves, as the European project 'Treasure', is set to highlight cultural treasures around the Black and Agean seas including towns in Turkey, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania. The project also offers opportunities to provide classes in music and art.

Italy

Some in Sardinia lament loss of Russian oligarchs amid war sanctions

“The damage has been done to us, ordinary people,” said a chauffeur from Sardinia.

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Uzbekistan's new tourist resort creates jobs

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

On the famous Silk Road in Uzbekistan, a newly opened resort promises a luxury experience for tourists and thousands of job opportunities for locals.

Conscious Travel

Trafficking, abuse, neglect: The hidden fallout from ‘voluntourism’

In orphanages around the world, well-intentioned volunteers could be unknowingly funding exploitation.

World News

Turkey: Warning to medical tourists from patients with botched teeth

A lack of regulation means patients are leaving Turkey with worse teeth than they arrived with - and dentists at home refuse to touch them.

Soul Of The South

Memphis: A stop on the Civil Rights Trail

In partnership with GoUSA TV

Join writer and photographer Johny Pitts as he tours the Civil Rights trail of the American South to discover his heritage.

Travel News

Japan has reopened, but tourists find it's not ready to welcome them

Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest COVID border controls.

Travel News

ESTA: How to beat long waits for US visitor visas

The difference between US visitor visas and ESTAs explained.

Italy

L'Eroica vintage bike race attracts thousands to Tuscany

Vintage bikes tour the vineyards of Tuscany as thousands complete Italy's L'Eroica cycle challenge

Explore

A look at nature, culture and food

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Explore Azerbaijan, we hike across the pristine landscapes of Gabala, which lies in the foothills of the Caucasus mountains. We also meet local farmers and discover the famous Ata-Baba hazelnut, and see how it is used in the recipe of a regional specialty.

Explore

Azerbaijan for all seasons: the best activities year-round

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

From hiking to visiting the charming old town of Baku: here are our favourite places to explore in Azerbaijan whichever time of year you visit.

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Batumi: one of Europe's new tourist hot-spots

In partnership with Visit Batumi

Batumi, the capital of the Georgian autonomous republic of Ajara, is a city that has become an award-winning tourist destination in recent years and is emerging as one of Europe's leading holiday resorts.