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Thailand's cooling rice dish to beat the heat The sweltering heat during Buddhist New Year calls for khao chae, a fragrant and refreshing bowl of rice delicately scented with flowers.
Songkran: The world's biggest water fightFor three days every year, Thailand transforms into a "wet and wild" party to celebrate the Thai New Year and the end of the rice harvest season, but this ancient festival is more than just a raucous good time.2 days agoTravel
The 25 best places to travel in 2025From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year.16 Jan 2025TravelIn the news
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Where to find the world's most beautiful sunsetsIn Italy’s Dolomites, the ancient coral peaks glow pink at dawn and dusk in a rare natural phenomenon called the enrosadira – a magical moment that makes skiing here unforgettable.3 Apr 2025Travel
The Pacific islands that don't want to be HawaiiThe Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come.23 Mar 2025Travel
A second chance for Malta's paradise island turned 'hell on Earth'The tiny Mediterranean island of Comino has long been overrun by tourists, many lured by social media to photograph its iconic Blue Lagoon. Now, the island is fighting back.17 Mar 2025Travel
A stunning car-free village reached by cable carThroughout history, this medieval hamlet has remained relatively secluded from the outside world. But now, the world's steepest cable car whisks travellers to the 430-person village.16 Mar 2025Travel
A wild road to the highest city in North AmericaLocated on a lonely mountain plain in Colorado ski country, the silver-rush-era town of Leadville holds secrets as deep as its tunnels and old mine workings.9 Mar 2025Travel
The Irish island where time stands stillThis car-free isle off Donegal's coast was last inhabited full-time in the 1970s. Now, Owey locals are resurrecting a lost way of life – and adventurous travellers are welcome.3 Mar 2025Travel
The world's most extraordinary tiny hotel roomsFrom upcycled sewer pipes to spheres suspended in the sky, capsule hotels have been reinvented for a new generation of travellers.
A chef's guide to Rome’s best Jewish foodChef Ruben Bondì knows that Rome's Jewish restaurants serve some of the best food in the city. Here are his picks in the historic Jewish quarter.5 days agoTravel
A White Lotus actor's guide to ThailandBangkok-born actor Dom Hetrakul plays a hotel spa therapist in The White Lotus season three. Here are his top tips for visiting Phuket, Koh Samui and Bangkok.6 Apr 2025Travel
An F1 driver's fast and furious guide to TokyoOracle Red Bull Racing's driver Yuki Tsunoda talks us through the must-see places in Tokyo ahead of his home race at the Japanese Grand Prix.2 Apr 2025Travel
Kandi Burruss's weekend guide to AtlantaThe musician, producer and Real Housewives: Atlanta breakout star loves her hometown. Here are her top local picks, from brunch at Toast to people watching at the Beltline.26 Mar 2025Travel
Where to see spring tulips in the NetherlandsNienke Panis-Ringersma has made a career out of following the region's famous blooms. Here are her favourite ways to experience the season, from road trips to bulb picking.19 Mar 2025Travel
An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to RomeAlberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica.12 Mar 2025Travel
A soca musician's guide to Trinidad and TobagoSoca musician Machel Montano shares his recommendations for enjoying his home nation during Carnival season and beyond.1 Mar 2025Travel
A samba queen's guide to Rio de JaneiroMayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles.22 Feb 2025Travel
A historic look at the iconic VW campervanThe Travel Show sets off on a journey to celebrate an instantly recognisable travel icon, the VW campervan.21 hrs agoAdventures
Inside one of the world's most remote restaurants'Off-Map Destination' winner Wolfgat offers a menu made from hyper-local and foraged ingredients.4 days agoWorld's Table
A visit to Romania's brown bear sanctuaryThe Travel Show visits the Libearty Sanctuary where over 130 bears have been given a home.8 days agoAdventures
Secret doors and a golden mansion: The Vanderbilts' New YorkAt their peak, they were akin to royalty. Today, their estates conceal hidden treasures.2 Apr 2025The SpeciaList
An unforgettable day spotting Malaysia's freight trainsTrain enthusiast Francis Bourgeois spends a day spotting freight trains in Kuala Lumpur.31 Mar 2025Adventures
Francis Bourgeois explores Malaysia's iconic jungle railwayThe English trainspotter goes on a journey through rainforests to explore Malaysia's fascinating railway legacy.24 Mar 2025Adventures
Bosnia's daredevil divers jump off Mostar's Unesco bridgeThe Travel Show goes to Bosnia to meet divers jumping from a 24-metre-high UNESCO listed bridge.17 Mar 2025Adventures
Uncovering Albania's communist pastHow a monument to a late dictator has been repurposed and redesigned for a new generation.11 Mar 2025Adventures
Keeping traditional Icelandic knitting alivePresenter Roma Wells heads to the north of Iceland to learn how to knit the true Icelandic way.24 Feb 2025Adventures
Bosnia's 'war secret' that stopped Sarajevo from fallingBBC Travel presenter Rajan Datar explores a secret tunnel that protected citizens during the siege of Sarajevo.17 Feb 2025Adventures
Inside Usonia: A 1940s utopian town in the United StatesRonald Reisley, now aged 100, is the last original member of Usonia, a small visionary community in the woods.13 Feb 2025The SpeciaList
The intriguing history of TransylvaniaRomania is the latest country to join Europe's Schengen Agreement, making travel across its borders much easier.10 Feb 2025Adventures
The world's first solar-powered campervanThe Travel Show goes to the Netherlands to take a tour inside the world's first ever solar-powered campervan.5 Feb 2025Adventures
The 'van lifers' who live on the roadThe Travel Show meets 'van lifers' who sold their homes and now spend their lives on the road.27 Jan 2025Adventures
Extraordinary Brutalist buildings in BerlinFrom the Mouse Bunker to the Embassy of Czechoslovakia, the Cold War buildings that changed history.24 Jan 2025The SpeciaList
Húsavík: Europe's whale-watching capitalThe Travel Show visits northern Iceland to see the breathtaking whales of Skjálfandi Bay.22 Jan 2025Adventures
The Finnish secret to happinessNordic etiquette: Learn how to sauna and ice plunge like a Finn and feel great afterwards.20 Jan 2025The SpeciaList
Visiting one of Europe's 'well preserved ancient cities'The ancient city of Butrint is the first site in Albania to be added to the Unesco World Heritage list.13 Jan 2025Adventures
The little-known truth behind a Christmas taleScience says that Santa must have a crew of female reindeer. So why do we think Rudolph the reindeer is a boy?18 Dec 2024Culture & Experiences
The mysterious origins of Chimaera's 2,500-year-old flamesOn Mount Chimaera, fire has been spitting out from rocks for over 2,500 years. Our local SpeciaList explains why.25 Nov 2024The SpeciaList
A tiny island that's redefining travel to ThailandWith season three of The White Lotus drawing new visitors to the already bustling shores of Phuket and Koh Samui, a very different story is unfolding across the Gulf of Thailand.23 Feb 2025Travel
The UK's network of free hiking 'hotels'You can’t book them and you don't know who else will be there, but they're an excellent way to explore Britain's most remote corners – for free.29 Nov 2024Travel
Sweden's wooden city that was green before GretaNearly a decade before Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was even born, Växjö set itself on a path to a new vision of green urban living.15 Nov 2024Travel
The Danish city designed for an easy lifeCopenhagen's once-industrial port has been planned to make everything – from schools and play areas to businesses and recreational spaces – accessible within five minutes.5 Nov 2024Travel
Britain's new foodie town with six Michelin starsHome to three Michelin-starred restaurants and a royal gingerbread legacy, the unassuming Lancashire town of Ormskirk is fast becoming the UK's most delicious destination.4 days agoTravel
The return of Sicily's ancient 'white gold'Manna is mentioned 17 times in the Bible and was harvested in the Mediterranean for more than a millennium. Now, a farmer is reviving this ancient "superfood". 29 Mar 2025Travel
The unexpected origins of Houston's iconic po' boyIt's a mashup of an Italian-style hoagie and a Southern po' boy, with a distinctly delicious Middle Eastern twist.24 Mar 2025Travel
Lithuania's fermented drink to ward off a coldSweet, tangy and packed with probiotics, gira has long been a go-to winter tonic – and is now making a comeback in craft breweries and kombucha-style artisanal brands.15 Mar 2025Travel
Why Iceland is getting happier every yearIceland is one of the few places in the world where happiness is rising. Locals say the secret lies in nature, gender equality and a deep-rooted sense of resilience.3 days agoTravel
Which version of the US will visitors find?Recent changes by the Trump administration are affecting how US museums and institutions tell the nation's multicultural history to travellers.5 days agoTravel
Europe's most exciting getaways for 2025 travelFrom romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.6 days agoTravel
The 2,000-year-old US mystery moundsConstructed by a mysterious civilisation that left no written records, the massive site is now open to the public for the first time in more than a century.7 days agoTravel
A 58-tunnel train through India's Eastern GhatsTake a four-hour slow train through the Eastern Ghats to discover how a remote hill station is changing the global coffee game.8 days agoTravel
In search of Greece's once-great Jewish cityOnce home to a thriving Jewish majority, Thessaloniki holds fragments of a lost world. One traveller's journey to find them leads to something even more powerful: living memory.5 Apr 2025Travel
The vital tradition of naming baby gorillasInspired by an ancient Rwandan practice, Kwita Izina honours each button-cute baby gorilla born in Volcanoes National Park with a meaningful moniker.4 Apr 2025Travel
Hawaii's ancient concept of 'mālama'Meaning "to give back", this concept is a way of life – and a tourism initiative offering travellers fascinating local experiences and perks.1 Apr 2025Travel
The growing call to boycott travel to the USAs the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans.31 Mar 2025Travel