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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace

Our Postcard this week comes to you from just outside the ancient Uzbek city of Bukhara and a palace that has been turned into a museum.

27/02/2017

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Postcards from Japan: the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails

On the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region, many walk the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes

24/02/2017

Germany

Germany unveils new passport design

The new identity document, which features a security mark in the shape of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, was shown for the first time on Thursday.

23/02/2017

My Europe Series

Cyprus: the trapped treasures of a divided island

For over 40 years Cyprus has been divided between its Turkish and Greek communities. Many however strive for reunification, which could boost the island's economy.

23/02/2017

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Japan's Ninja Council eyes tourism potential

Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ‘ninja’ to woo tourism.

22/02/2017

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: Bukhara's famous trading domes

In this episode of Postcards we go shopping in the ancient city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan.

13/02/2017

France

Bulletproof glass to be built around Eiffel Tower in response to terrorism threat

One of the world's most iconic landmarks is to be secured by a reinforced glass wall to protect visitors.

09/02/2017

Business Series

Cautious outlook from Thomas Cook

Tour-operator Thomas Cook says its bookings for the summer were up on last year, but it remained cautious about the rest of 2017.

09/02/2017

Mexico

Mexico's bus tour of "corrupt hot-spots"

It is a bus tour with a difference.

07/02/2017

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Trump gets his wall

A tourist attraction in Hamburg, Germany that features miniature models of various parts of the world has put up a wall around the United States, in a dig at President Donald Trump’s plan to build a f

04/02/2017

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Chashma Ayub mausoleum

The Chashma Ayub mausoleum was built over a famous, ancient spring in Bukhara

30/01/2017

Malaysia

Malaysia: Six missing after boat carrying Chinese tourists sinks

Malaysia on Monday broadened its search for six people still missing after a boat carrying Chinese tourists capsized at the weekend.

30/01/2017

Economy

Madrid tourism trade fair focuses on sustainable travel

The International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid showcases destinations worldwide with a particular emphasis this year on sustainable travel.

18/01/2017

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Lyabi-Hauz complex

The Lyabi-Hauz complex and its large artificial pond is a popular spot in the heart of Bukhara

16/01/2017

Economy

Spain again gains tourism record, visitor numbers up by 9.9% in 2016

The number of visitors to Spain hit a new record in 2016 for the fourth year running. The total was up by 9.9 percent from 2015 at 75.3 million.

12/01/2017

Spain

Explore Europe's first underwater museum

Europe’s first ‘underwater museum’ opened today off the coast of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.

10/01/2017

Turkey

Turkey's tourism industry takes a hit amid security concerns

The continued security threats are a big concern for the country where tourism makes up 5% of GDP and represents around 8 per cent of the workforce.

06/01/2017

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Poi-Kalyan complex

The Poi-Kalyan complex has become the iconic image of Bukhara

02/01/2017

Economy

Istanbul attack is a further blow to Turkey's tourism industry

The Istanbul New Year's nightclub shooting is yet another major blow to Turkey's tourism sector with tourist revenue down by around a third from 2015.

02/01/2017

Economy

Britain taps Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes to lure tourists

Britain hopes anniversaries involving boy wizard Harry Potter, fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and author Jane Austen will encourage visitors.

02/01/2017