What is happening with tourism in Tel Aviv right now?
If you're looking to head to Israel this spring, there are more ways to fly with the reopening of its Ben Gurion Airport. But for many eager travellers who want a taste of Jerusalem's rich…
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The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow for the first time in decades
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Greece is covered in snow, following a rare snowstorm.The Acropolis, meaning “high city”, is the most complete monument from ancient Greece. It’s no doubt seen every type…
What's it really like being a tourist in North Korea?
South-African born Lisa Jackson is a travel writer who has visited almost 100 countries, completing over 100 marathons (and proudly come last in 25). In this extract from her most recent book, she details her…
India launches a new push for domestic travel to revive the tourism industry
The Indian government is offering travellers the chance to explore India and win a prize - if you can get to all 15 destinations by the end of 2022.This is part of an innovative new…
Here are the must-see spots for first-time visitors to Cuba
Popular with tourists around the world, the Caribbean island of Cuba is known for its colourful culture, miles of beaches, salsa, and, how could we forget, rum.But it can be difficult to know where to…
These are the top 10 happiest countries in the world in 2021
How do you measure happiness? It seems like such a nebulous concept to try to quantify, being something that is largely subjective from person to person.That hasn’t stopped the United Nations trying to find ways…
This beautiful piece of art was created by Finnish snowshoers
A group of amateur snowshoers in Finland have made the most of recent snowfall by creating a giant work of art on a golf course.160m across, the design is a mandala, a geometric configuration of…
11 expert tips on how to experience a country like a local
For many of us, travel is not just about seeing a place. It’s about the physical experience of being there. Getting under its skin and understanding what it’s like to live there or grow up…
Meet the thrill seeker famous for running the fastest 100 metres on stilts
On his website, 30-year-old Ben Jacoby describes himself as an adventure seeker, risk taker and entrepreneur.“I’ve made my life a bit of an experiment, trying to find the best way to live it to the…
Could a traffic light system be the green light for international travel?
While travel outside the UK still won't be possible until at last mid-May according to the government, a consortium of airports and airlines are asking for a traffic light system to assess passenger health and…