When Tal Abbady first visited the Sri Lankan town of Hikkaduwa, it was reeling from the devastating Boxing Day tsunami. This year she returned to see how it has changed.Travelling in the tsunami’s wakesource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1CdE...
Friday, 19 December 2014
A Michelin-worthy prison meal?
Beyond a mesh of barbed wire, patrolling guards and security cameras, the Clink serves up Michelin-style cuisine and helps inmates prepare for life beyond the prison walls.A Michelin-worthy prison meal?source BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1wUp...
‘I’ll have what she’s having’
Twenty-five years after the classic rom-com debuted, the film’s Manhattan locations remain an ideal tour for visitors and locals alike.‘I’ll have what she’s having’source BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1wTT...
The Cold War's secret, Swedish isle
The archipelago’s southernmost island was once home to a terrifyingly intricate – and nearly invisible – system of state-of-the-art military installations. Only a few survive.The Cold War's secret, Swedish islesource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1z3d...
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Life 300km away from another town
On the iconic, 660km Gibb River Road, the Mount Barnett Roadhouse provides more than a vital source of supplies.Life 300km away from another townsource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1r3q...
A one-of-a-kind Christmas festival
As Christmas draws near in the Mexican city of Oaxaca, artisans and amateurs compete to create the most striking carved radish in town.A one-of-a-kind Christmas festivalsource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1GVH...
Father Christmas’ island escape
Little is known about the neglected, earthquake-shattered buildings on Turkey’s mysterious Gemiler Adasi, the island where St Nicholas escaped persecution in the 4th Century.Father Christmas’ island escapesource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1GvP...
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Driving the ‘Roof of the World’
Originally a northern segment of the Silk Road trading route, the Pamir Highway has been in use for almost 2,000 years. But few travellers make it there today.Driving the ‘Roof of the World’source BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1zv8...
‘Walking on water’ in Slovakia
Two hikers in Slovakia’s High Tatra Mountains walk across a lake that’s frozen so clearly, they look to be walking on water.‘Walking on water’ in Slovakiasource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/13b8...
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Living in: Earth’s greenest cities
What’s it like to live in a city committed to environmental protection and sustainable development? The answer might make you green with envy.Living in: Earth’s greenest citiessource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1yYC...
Monday, 15 December 2014
A paradise protected by butterflies
Turkey's 86,000sqm Butterfly Valley is home to roughly 100 species of butterflies, creating a protected oasis where time seems to stand still.A paradise protected by butterfliessource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1wT5...
Sunday, 14 December 2014
A forgotten part of Aussie history
Only a fraction of the country’s estimated 100,000 rock art sites have been documented, and as one traveller discovered, protection is patchy.A forgotten part of Aussie historysource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/12Pd...
Friday, 12 December 2014
Budapest’s hidden Jewish ghetto
Exploring the buildings that housed Jews for a brief time during the Holocaust offers a window on a tumultuous period.Budapest’s hidden Jewish ghettosource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1woW...
Thursday, 11 December 2014
How 'heaven's waiting room’ got hot
Miami Vice debuted 30 years ago with cool cops and a New Wave soundtrack, transforming the world’s view of Miami – and ultimately, Miami itself.How 'heaven's waiting room’ got hotsource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1yEL...
Where the ocean vanishes
In this French beach town, the ocean rushes in fast and without forgiveness.Where the ocean vanishessource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/16ao...
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Surfing where there are no waves
Sentosa, a tiny island off the coast of Singapore, is best known for its largely man-made beaches, scarce natural beauty and unexpected water sports.Surfing where there are no wavessource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1seu...
Monday, 8 December 2014
See this crazy castle while you can
Four Brazilians covered the 13th-century Kelburn Castle with vibrant murals – but their work won’t be around for long.See this crazy castle while you cansource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1G9R...
Gift guide 2014: Gear
Five items you didn’t know you needed, including a cunning way to deter pickpockets and a portable brewery that will quench your post-hike thirst.Gift guide 2014: Gearsource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1I4q...
Friday, 5 December 2014
Watching Canada's killers at work
As the debate about captive killer whales continues, the waters off Vancouver Island offer an incredible chance to see the creatures in their natural habitat.Watching Canada's killers at worksource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1zum...
Thursday, 4 December 2014
BBC Travel’s 2014 gift guides
Ideas for every explorer on your listBBC Travel’s 2014 gift guidessource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1yWA...
Five gifts for the eco-traveller
From hip bags made from aeroplane seats to a toothbrush that will last a lifetime, we’ve sourced five presents that will help you see the world and save it too.Five gifts for the eco-travellersource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1yqA...
Five gifts for the foodie traveller
From an indulgent gastronomic trip through Provence to a barbeque made for off-roading, we’ve found five tasty ideas for the epicurean explorer in your life.Five gifts for the foodie travellersource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1tKw...
Gift guide 2014: Experiences
From a gastronomic tour of Provence to a sneak peak at one of Scotland’s jewels, these holiday ideas will have you making your bucket list – and ticking it off too.Gift guide 2014: Experiencessource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1yqA...
Five gifts for adventure travel
From a backpack that could save your life to a portable brewery for a backcountry hike, these five epic ideas will push the boundaries of any adventure traveller.Five gifts for adventure travelsource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1yqA...
Gift guide 2014: Luggage
From bags handcrafted from aeroplane seat covers to swanky designer suitcases, these five gift ideas will keep you travelling in style.Gift guide 2014: Luggagesource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1FTa...
Gift guide 2014: Books
From tips on how to be the world’s smartest traveller to an heirloom set of classic tomes, these five page turners will transport you around the world.Gift guide 2014: Bookssource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1FTa...
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Gift guide 2014: Gadgets
Five tech ideas to make your journey easier, including a handheld machine that serves up hot espresso and a communication device for when you’re off the grid.Gift guide 2014: Gadgetssource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/12w3...
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Five gifts for the budget traveller
From a bed in a bag to anti-pickpocket undies, we’ve picked five perfect presents for the value-minded backpacker this holiday season.Five gifts for the budget travellersource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/11QC...
How I quit my job to travel
They were living the New York City dream – until they gave up prestigious jobs for an unconventional life on the road.How I quit my job to travelsource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1vGF...
Five gifts for the luxury traveller
Splash out on the glamorous globetrotter in your life with these five ideas, including an around-the-world private jet tour and designer luggage with a technical twist.Five gifts for the luxury travellersource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1vbn...
Monday, 1 December 2014
A peek into Malaysian tribal life
Indigenous tourism can be an incentive to keep traditions alive, but is too much tourism detrimental? The BBC's Henry Golding revisits his Malaysian tribal roots to find out.A peek into Malaysian tribal lifesource BBC Travel http://ift.tt/1rOa...
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