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Archeologists discover intact ceremonial chariot in ruins near Pompeii

Archaeologists believe the cart was used for festivities and parades, and perhaps to carry brides to their new homes.

Stays

Can virtual wellness retreats really compete with a beach in Bali?

What it's like taking part in a wellness retreat from your living room.

People

Meet the laid off cabin crew forced to start again during the pandemic

Dreams of a career in the sky have plummeted for 100,000s of airline staff. Starting again can be daunting, but these four Europeans are climbing to new heights in second careers.

Hungary

How Hungary’s great lakes threaten fresh Budapest-Brussels conflict

Activists say Hungary's government is changing the law to make it easier for private and state-run development on the shores of some of Europe's most unique freshwater habitats.

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Experiences

These are the world's most photogenic art galleries

Wondering how you can impress your Instagram followers with your knowledge of art and culture, all the while maintaining your aesthetic on the grid? We've got you covered.

Travel News

Are vaccine passports for travelling a good or bad idea?

Those in favour say vaccine passports will open up travel again. While those against them say they are an attack on civil liberties. We consider both sides.

Travel News

Quarantine hotels: Which countries are using them to stop arrivals spreading COVID?

Here's a summary of the quarantine hotel rules in different countries around the world.

Business Series

Why 4x4 travel is the best way to discover Angola

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Take a trip with a group of 4x4 enthusiasts to discover Angola's breathtaking beauty and varied landscapes on this episode of Explore Angola.

Travel News

UK's Reading and Leeds music festivals to go ahead this summer

Other iconic UK music events have been cancelled for 2021, but Reading and Leeds have announced they will go ahead

United Kingdom

Britons rush to book holidays after plan to ease restrictions revealed

Bookings to Spain, Greece and other destinations soared after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement but there is still uncertainty surrounding international travel.

Culture Series

Discover an Antarctic research base with this virtual tour in pictures

We give you an exclusive look inside an Antarctic research station closed to tourists during the pandemic.

Travel News

Greece issues COVID vaccine certificates to those who had both doses

The scheme is designed to open up travel again and 55,000 certificates have already been issued to Greeks

People

Everything you need to know about Finnish sauna culture

Did you know saunas actually originate from Finland, not Sweden?

Experiences

Why are people building thousands of snowmen by a lake in Poland?

Dozens of residents have flocked to this Polish village to build snowmen in an effort to raise money for an ill child.

World News

UK bans Boeing 777 planes with same engine that blew apart in US

The UK is temporarily banning all Boeing 777 planes with a specific type of engine after an aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the US.

Experiences

A day in the life of a ski resort during COVID-19

French ski resorts make the best of it as lifts remain shut and visitor numbers remain low.

Travel News

Here's how the pandemic has impacted young aviation professionals

COVID-19 has devastated many industries which rely on travel and tourism to survive - none more so than aviation. Here, meet the young professionals still hoping for a future in the industry.

People

Meet the Cuban hotel owners turning to farming for survival

Cuba usually receives up to 4 million visitors a year. But the pandemic has left those who rely on the tourism industry turning to the land for survival.

People

New drone footage shows what a decade of war has done to Syria

Syria is a country steeped in centuries of history. But many of the architectural wonders from its past have been badly affected by civil war.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

What links a Bosnian village and NASA's historic bid to land on Mars?

Villagers in Bosnia will be glued to their screens on Thursday to see if NASA can land one of its rovers on Mars. Here's why.