Friday, 19 December 2014

Travelling in the tsunami’s wake

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 wake



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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?



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‘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’



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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 isle



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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 town



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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 festival



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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 escape



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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’



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‘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 Slovakia



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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 cities



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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 butterflies



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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 history



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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 ghetto



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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 hot



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Where the ocean vanishes

In this French beach town, the ocean rushes in fast and without forgiveness.



Where the ocean vanishes



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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 waves



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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 can



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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: Gear



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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 work



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Thursday, 4 December 2014

BBC Travel’s 2014 gift guides

Ideas for every explorer on your list



BBC Travel’s 2014 gift guides



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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-traveller



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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 traveller



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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: Experiences



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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 travel



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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: Luggage



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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: Books



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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: Gadgets



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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 traveller



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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 travel



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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 traveller



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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 life



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