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2 days ago
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El Classico: The beautiful game in a city of resistance
Barcelona is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe. The city is also best known for its football team, Barcelona FC. Reporter Emeline Nosing Nkosi visits the city for El Clásico. A clash between Spain's two fierce rival teams Barcelona FC and Real Madrid, rooted in the culture and history of Spain. This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
BBC News
22-07-2025
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The ancient Mexican lake home to Earth's oldest lifeforms
Travel Journalist Qasa Alom visits Lake Bacalar in Mexico, famous for its brilliant seven shades of blue water. But that's not the only thing it's known for. The lake is home to Stromatolites or living fossils that may look like any old rock, but are one of the oldest life forms on Earth. Going back over three billion years, they play a crucial role in oxygenating the atmosphere. This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
BBC News
16-07-2025
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The onion-eating contest that draws thousands
Thousands gather for Catalonia's annual onion festival each year, known as Calçotada, with an eating contest dubbed 'Gran Festa de la Calcotada de Valls'. It's a celebration of the calçot, a type of green onion, and takes place in the town of Valls. This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
A rare look inside Battersea Power Station's control room
Battersea Power Station, built in the 1930s, powered 20 percent of London, including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. It continued operation for decades but it was decommissioned between 1975 and 1983 and remained empty until 2014. Today, the station, which is one of the world's largest brick buildings. has been restored, creating a mix of retail, office, residential, and tourism spaces. This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- BBC News
Mexico's hidden 'bat volcano'
Bats are crucial to the local ecosystem in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. They keep the pest population down by eating millions of insects every night and they also help to pollinate plants in the jungle. Qasa Alom visits a hidden bat volcano, home to three million bats who sustain the local ecosystem. This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
