Slow Travel15 Feb 2026Where tourism is growing fastest in 2026As global travel rebounds, the fastest growth is happening beyond the usual tourism heavyweights – from Ethiopia to Bhutan.15 Feb 20269 Feb 2026The controversial airport in Peru's Sacred ValleyMachu Picchu has always been hard to reach, but a new airport will soon change that and bring 200% more visitors to the area – and some area residents aren't happy about it.9 Feb 202628 Jan 2026The 109km trail opening up the Canadian RockiesAway from Banff and Jasper national parks, a new rail trail is opening up a previously inaccessible corner of Canada and teaching travellers about the nation's past.28 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trailAs Italy grapples with overtourism, a series of ancient trails resurrected by nuns winds through the forgotten landscapes where Benedictine monasticism shaped medieval Europe.9 Jan 202622 Dec 2025BBC Travel's favourite stories of 2025From biking across vineyard-dotted hills in Europe to witnessing one of the world's most breathtaking lakes in Pakistan, here are 10 stories we couldn't stop talking about this year.22 Dec 202527 Oct 2025This canal powered the US – and you can kayak itTwo hundred years ago, it helped spread people, ideas and goods across the US. Now, it's become a paddler's paradise with more than 700 miles of continuous, navigable waterways.27 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Europe's first certified long-distance cycle pathSpanning 1,450km from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps, the Rhine Cycle Route is 87% car-free, culturally rich and surprisingly accessible.14 Oct 202528 Aug 2025France's picture-perfect car-free islandsThe Hyères Islands offer an idyllic escape into protected pine forests, unspoilt beaches – and one of France's most distinctive communities.28 Aug 202527 Aug 2025How to plan an extremely last-minute tripBeing willing to switch when, where and how you travel can still land you affordable trips on a week's notice.27 Aug 2025...
