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Destinations

Why Munich is better than Disneyland

A tour of all the castles in the German fairytale city.

Experiences

A winter fairytale: Journeying into the heart of the Harz Mountains

Rachael Davies goes back in time with an old-fashioned train trip into northern Germany's rugged mountain region.

My Europe Series

The bike-loving Finnish city that keeps pedalling even in the snow

Despite the long, dark, and snow-filled winters, locals keep pedalling their way to and from work and school.

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China's famous Ice Town sees annual sculpture festival scaled back

While Ice and Snow World and the Snow Sculpture Exhibition, two of the most famous festival sites, are open, all mass gatherings have been cancelled.

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Skin conditions and no utilities as migrants suffer in Bosnia camp

Hundreds of migrants are housed in heated military tents near the Bosnian-Croatian border after days of uncertainty.

Experiences

In pictures: Vintage shots of fun in the snow

Skating in NYC's Central Park, sledging down Montmartre in Paris, snowball fights in the Vatican and skiing in Nice. Here's a selection of black and white photographs to remind us of the timeless fun of the season.

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Parts of Japan see record snowfall as military brought in

Heavy snow feel around the coast of the Sea of Japan due to winter pressure distribution.

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Bosnia migrants 'moved into heated tents' amid more snowy weather

A fresh spate of cold wintry weather on Friday brought more misery for hundreds of migrants who have been stuck for days in a burnt out camp in northwest Bosnia waiting for heating and other facilities

Green News

Why you should never eat icicles in cities, warns a meteorologist

What exactly is inside these icy spikes and why could they be dangerous for humans?

Norway

Seven bodies found as hunt for Norway landslide survivors is paused

Three people are still missing after the December 28 disaster but hopes of finding them alive are now waning.

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Winter fishing season has come once again to Chagan Lake in China

Each year, local fishermen use a centuries-old fishing technique to catch fish and are joined by visitors from across China coming to witness the carnival as temperatures fall from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius below zero.

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Russian Father Frosts surprise children at hospital

Russian volunteers dressed in "Father Frost" costumes abseiled down the sides of a Moscow children's hospital on Friday to wish the young patients inside a Happy New Year.

Travel News

7 best winter destinations in Europe

The continent has a wealth of diverse destinations whether you are looking for winter sun or ancient monuments.

Travel News

The top 7 places to feel Christmassy, without leaving your sofa

If you’re not feeling all that Christmassy yet, fear not, we’re here to help. Here are some of the top festive locations around the world.

Living

6 sustainable coats to keep you warm this winter

We've compiled the cosiest, most environmentally-friendly coats on the market.

Living

9 eco-friendly remedies to nourish your skin during winter

There's something for all budgets in our list of eco-friendly skin remedies for the winter months.

Europe News

Coronavirus: Saving lives comes before Christmas celebrations, says EU

Brussels has made a festive warning and called on EU countries to remain vigilant against coronavirus until a vaccine is widely available.

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Huge mudslide engulfs Sardinia town of Bitti

Heavy rains caused powerful mudslides which covered the streets of Bitti city centre.

Travel News

Even Santa’s helpers are at risk of redundancy this year

It's feared that some of Santa's helpers in Lapland might lose their jobs due to visitor numbers plummeting during the pandemic.

Destinations

Here's what skiing holidays will look like this winter

From contactless chalets to the potential death of apres ski, resorts across Europe have been introducing special measures to ensure skiers feel safe and secure on the mountain.