BBC Travel Budapest’s secret underground hospitalBBC Travel - By Sara Toth StubKnown as the ‘Hospital in the Rock’, this underground facility remained a government secret for decades. In autumn 1956, as Soviet troops suppressed the Hungarian uprising against the country’s communist
BBC Travel Living in: JohannesburgBBC Travel - By Lindsey GallowayBursting with the energy and pace of a big city but with the friendliness of a much smaller town, Johannesburg attracts expats looking to accomplish a lot and integrate quickly. Bursting with the energy
BBC Travel The California land where no-one can liveBBC Travel - By Zack Frank Despite being located less than 130 miles from downtown Los Angeles, few Americans have heard of Carrizo Plain.
BBC Travel The world's most dangerous city?BBC Travel - By Benjamin Zand Benjamin Zand travelled to Pakistan – a place often associated with the Taliban – to meet some of the many young, forward-thinking people working to make their country a better place.
BBC Travel The mystics who found meaning in solar panelsBBC Travel - By Joobin Bekhrad In the village of Tahala, solar panels not only improved the agricultural economy – they also helped residents connect with God.
BBC Travel The Cuban building the world’s tallest bikeBBC Travel - By Anna MerlanFélix Ramón Guirola Cepero has used everything from tin fencing to PVC pipes in his efforts to build the world’s tallest bicycle. It’s not possible to keep up with 52-year-old Félix Ramón Guirola Cepero,
BBC Travel The world's first Christian country?BBC Travel - By Amanda Proença Santos & Rodolfo Contreras This country made Christianity its official religion in 301 AD, and this history can still be seen today.
BBC Travel An abandoned fortress beneath RussiaBBC Travel - By BBC's The Travel ShowUnderneath the hills of the Russian city of Vladivostok are the remnants of what used to be one of the world's most powerful maritime fortresses. Join over three million BBC Travel fans by liking us on
BBC Travel The perfume that harnesses the monsoonBBC Travel - By Aarti BetigeriUsing an ancient technique, Indian perfumers recreate the earthy aroma of a monsoon’s first rains. Years ago, an Indian acquaintance told me of a particularly special perfume, one that is a distillation
BBC Travel Can Iran’s great bazaars survive?BBC Travel - By BBC World NewsIn Iran, the bazaar is more than a place of trade; it helped define the layout of the city as well as its social and cultural life. Join over three million BBC Travel fans by liking us on Facebook, or
BBC Travel The world’s happiest country?BBC Travel - By Chris WallaceHow have Colombians maintained their renowned happiness in the face of unimaginable atrocity, loss and economic hardship? Colombians live for the celebration. The South American country has more festivals
BBC Travel Living in: Hồ Chí Minh CityBBC Travel - By Lindsey GallowayThough many travellers might be shocked the first time they visit Vietnam’s chaotic biggest city, Hồ Chí Minh City is beloved by residents as a place of surprising calm and order. Though many travellers
BBC Travel The nomads struggling to surviveBBC Travel - By BBC's The Travel ShowAs younger people leave the desert and head to the cities, the ancient Bedouin lifestyle is under threat. This camp plans to change that. BBC's Travel Show brings you the latest insider travel news, a
BBC Travel A city with too much history to handleBBC Travel - By Erin CraigA group of vigilantes has stepped in to restore forgotten historical sites in Naples’ Vergini neighbourhood. Naples has a history problem: there’s just too much of it. Greek cemeteries, Roman ruins, medieval
BBC Travel Living in… the world’s most welcoming countriesBBC Travel - By Lindsey GallowayIn these five spots, expats will likely be greeted with a warm welcome, a helping hand and a friendly smile. For many expats, finding new friends can ease the often overwhelming task of adjusting to a
BBC Travel Where a coconut can save your lifeBBC Travel - By Julie Bensman If you’re ever trapped on a deserted island surrounded by nothing except coconut trees, know that you're not as doomed as you might think.
BBC Travel The man who built a cathedral with his own handsBBC Travel - By Amanda Proença Santos & Rodolfo Contreras More than 50 years ago, Justo Gallego started building a church on land he inherited. The epic project is still ongoing today.
BBC Travel What to do when you’re given a tropical islandBBC Travel - By Brianna RandallWhen Ben and Lisa Newton sold their businesses and homes to sail through the South Pacific, they never expected to own one of the islands they dreamed about. As we waited for Ben's boat to appear, birds
BBC Travel The medieval churches you can camp inBBC Travel - By BBC's The Travel ShowThe champing – camping in churches – trend is sweeping England. But what is it like to actually spend a night in the silence of these buildings? Join over three million BBC Travel fans by liking us on
BBC Travel The world’s oldest restaurant?BBC Travel - By BBC's The Travel ShowEverything about Botin’s – one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the world – is steeped in history, from the architecture to the food. If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly
BBC Travel India’s auspicious flowersBBC Travel - By Kamala ThiagarajanJasmine isn’t just cultivated in Madurai; it’s a way of life, an art form that is inseparable from worship, local lore, and ancient and contemporary culture. I met Dhanalakshmi outside Periyar bus stand
BBC Travel The first light after months of darkBBC Travel - By Bas van Oort Chasing the first sunlight is one of the most special experiences you can have on Svalbard, especially for locals after a long winter without months of sunlight.
BBC Travel Samurai dreams along an ancient trailBBC Travel - By Bill FinkIn the land of bullet trains and endless neon vistas, a few days on Japan’s ancient Samurai Trail will give a very different perspective. At the trailhead, under the shadows of towering pine trees, a sign
BBC Travel A high-speed getaway like no otherBBC Travel - By Larry BleibergShanghai's magnetic levitation train, which connects Pudong International Airport to the city's subway system, can hit speeds of 430kph. I stepped away from the check-in desk, boarding pass in hand. My
BBC Travel Where people don’t like to say noBBC Travel - By Laurel TuohyAs a collective culture, Thai people are taught to be more concerned with what’s best for the group rather than what suits them personally. Thai people don't like to say no. This is evident even in their
BBC Travel A surreal synchronised wave of lightBBC Travel - By Katy KoontzAlthough there are about 2,000 species of fireflies in the world, synchronous fireflies – ones that can coordinate their flash patterns – exist in just a handful of places on Earth. Although there are
BBC Travel How falconry changed languageBBC Travel - By Andrew EvansThe language of 16th-century falconry entered the colloquial thanks in part to one amateur falconer: William Shakespeare. The hawk cocked her head and glared at me, her eyes gleaming golden with determination.
BBC Travel Want to move abroad? Try hereBBC Travel - By Lindsey GallowayWe talked to residents in the top-ranking countries for expats to find out what exactly makes their adopted country so special. As the world becomes more connected, the number of people living outside
BBC Travel India’s ancient engineering marvelBBC Travel - By Charukesi RamaduraiThis unique architectural idea was medieval India’s ingenious answer to perennial water shortage. Hidden in plain sight, just minutes away from the bustle of New Delhi’s commercial hub, Connaught Place,
