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Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

World

Scottish island hopes tourists will still come after Brexit

Scotland wanted to stay in the EU. But the referendum result is said to have boosted tourism, with visitors taking advantage of a weaker pound.

Notes From The Usa

Minnesota nice: visiting Minneapolis, the welcoming city of lakes

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Minnesota nice: visiting Minneapolis, the welcoming city of lakes

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Blooming cherry blossoms create pleasant sea of colours in east China

A huge area of cherry blossoms has turned a scenic park into a sea of soothing colours in east China's Ganzhou City, adding to the festive atmosphere of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

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China

Instagram tourists test patience of Hong Kong locals

At one downtown mural, several tourists have been hit by cars as they spill into the road to get their shot.

India

Delhi hotel fire kills at least 17, spurs safety concerns

Delhi hotel fire kills at least 17, spurs safety concerns

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Detroit, Michigan: the city with a creative heart and a Motown soul

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Detroit, Michigan, was the next stop on Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance's musical tour of the US. Best known as the home of the automobile and of Motown, he discovered there was far more to this vibrant city "of resourceful people."

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Thousands line streets of Viareggio to see satirical floats

Thousands of people lined the streets of Viareggio on Saturday to watch a parade of satirical floats as part of the Italian city's annual carnival.

Uganda

Uganda's plan to attract tourists with 'curvy women' stirs outcry

Uganda's plan to attract tourists with 'curvy women' stirs outcry

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Japanese spa offers chocolate bath as Valentine's Day treat

The operator of the spa in the resort town, southwest of Tokyo, is using bathing powder made from cacao seeds for the unusual bath.

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Famous monuments from across the world recreated in metal in India

A group of seven artists have come together to create replicas of a set of monuments known as the "Seven Wonders of the World" using scrap metal in New Delhi.

Angola

Angola's tourism: wildlife and surfing safaris with investor potential

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In this episode of Business Angola we take a road trip south of the capital Luanda to discover a pristine region with stunning geography, intimate resorts, a huge wildlife reserve and a surfing beach.

Italy

Tourists told to book online to visit Venice in the future

It is part of measures announced by mayor Luigi Brugnaro to tackle a backlash in the popular Italian city against mass tourism.

Notes From The Usa

Savvy Seattle, Washington: where innovation and nature collide

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Acclaimed Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance travelled around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. When he washed up in Seattle, Washington, he discovered a city with a distinctly independent spirit.

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Visiting Pike Place Market, the ‘heart’ of Seattle

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Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance couldn't visit Seattle, Washington, without seeing its “heart and soul” and top visitor attraction: Pike Place Market.

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Beijing Tourism bring a piece of China to Europe

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Red paper lanterns adorned with elegant gold characters have always been a Chinese symbol for hopes and dreams. In December, the hope of strengthening ties between Europe and China became reality when a little piece of Beijing came to life, first in Munich in Germany and then in Bucharest in Romania

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Chinese twist on thermal bath makes tourists the real hot pot

Chinese twist on thermal bath makes tourists the real hot pot

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Learning to ride a horse in the Wild West: Foy Vance visits Santa Fe

For Northern-Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance, visiting Santa Fe in New Mexico was an unforgettable experience. It was also the location of the highlight of his Notes from the USA trip: riding a horse on the Rocky Mountains.

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Stunning view of large Icicle waterfall in east China's Mount Taishan

Flowing water and ice in the current frigid winter season have formed a huge icicle waterfall in Mount Tai, China's most sacred mountain in Shandong Province.

Italy

Matera, Capital of Culture 2019: watch the opening ceremony

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Matera kicked of its year as the European Capital of Culture 2019 with an impressive opening ceremony that showed off everything the city has to offer.