After decades of enforced segregation, the city’s many diverse citizens are slowly finding ways to come together.
12 October 2012
Starting 13 February, the exhibition on the King of Judea in Jerusalem’s Israel Museum proves that even archaeology is a flashpoint in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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18 January 2013
From the Romanian region’s antiquated architecture to its still-thriving folklore, explore Vlad Dracula’s native land and beyond.
18 January 2013
Stories of werewolves, witches and vampires still swirl among the peaks and forests of the Carpathian Mountains. Be guided through the country’s myths and legends by a Romanian count.
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18 January 2013
Until 10 March, the Maha Kumb Mela in Allahabad will see some 100 million Hindu pilgrims cleansing their sins at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Sarasvati Rivers.
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16 January 2013
Amid a quiet, mountainous corridor in Argentina’s northwest, locals combine traditional dance and Spanish folk music to celebrate the heritage of their ancestors.
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15 January 2013
The dog sled continues to play a vital role as a means of winter transport for Greenland’s 45,000 indigenous population.
14 January 2013
The oil-rich capital of the UAE is transforming itself into a world-renowned arts and culture destination, the crown jewel of which will be the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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11 January 2013
Sumptuous galettes de rois, from traditional to original, can be found throughout the French capital this January.
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07 January 2013
From Queensland to Tasmania, local artisans are reintroducing both handcrafted items and an age-old bespoke service, resulting in unique souvenirs for the discerning traveller.
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02 January 2013
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