The cowboys who lasso icebergs
BBC's Travel Show brings you the latest insider travel news, a wealth of destinations, amazing experiences and features and practical hints, tips and advice...
The bizarre theft of a Celtic sea god
One of the most bizarre news stories of 2015 was the January theft of a Celtic sea god. A gang mercilessly smashed the tall,...
A 77km hike that could inspire miracles
Everyone’s heard of Spain’s Camino de Santiago, the 100km-plus Way of St James route that leads pilgrims to Galicia’s cathedral of Santiago de Compostela,...
San Francisco’s restaurant scene: no such thing as a bad lunch
For the rabid restaurant fan like me, a trip to San Francisco is like being dropped into a sweetie shop with the key thrown...
Ireland’s heart of gold and silver
Finding Joseph Walsh’s studio outside the rural two-pub village of Riverstick was trying. Cell reception was spotty, and many of the addresses were written...
World’s most dangerous waterways
It was just after sunset when the first hazard came dimly into view. Peering through wire-rim glasses into the inky-black waters of Bangladesh’s Buriganga...
Inside Britain’s most bizarre boats
It's been called the “wackiest street in Britain”, much to the annoyance of residents. Set on the estuary of the River Adur in the...
Food, beauty, anarchy: new guided tours of Barcelona by the locals
The square outside the Sagrada Família is thronged with tourist groups basking in the warmth of the October afternoon. I, too, am part of...
Britain’s endangered seaside piers
The country's beloved icons are haunting reminders of a bygone era
Paris like you’ve never seen her before
Bonjour, Paris!, the newest video from New York filmmaker Tyler Fairbanks, is certainly nothing less than a love letter to the City of Light. For...
Tracking condors 3,304ft in the sky
Doodlin’ Dody, Full Moon Party Rock and North Chalone Peak are popular with Pinnacles National Park hikers and climbers, but for volunteer Richard Neidhardt,...
Seven unknown architectural wonders
We’ve all heard of the Coliseum,...
The true value of Turkish hospitality
No matter what language you speak or where you come from, sharing a meal with friends is the best way to spend an evening. The...
The truth about Icelandic happiness
Several years back, I visited Iceland in the dead of winter. I was researching a book on global happiness, and the small Nordic nation...
The tiny island of 20,000 graves
Bardsey Island doesn’t have cars, paved roads, an electric grid or indoor toilets. The population includes 200 grey seals, 300 sheep and just four...
A trip back in time to old Dubai
It was early evening in Dubai and the sky was streaked rose and peach as the sun dipped towards the horizon. At the edge...