Destinations in Greece:
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The iconic city-state may have fallen nearly 2,400 years ago, but today, 2,000 people still speak the language of these ancient warriors.
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Located where three seas converge, Antikythera is a “meteorological melting pot” where you can find dust from the Sahara, tephra from Mount Etna and cinder from Canadian wildfires.
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Acts of kindness have come to define the coronavirus pandemic, but in some nations, traditions of generosity and helping one another go back centuries.
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For more than a decade, archaeologists have been excavating the remains of Thouria, an ancient Greek city that could be more important than they had anticipated.
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The very isolation that has hindered Arkoi’s growth has saved it from the fate of other, more popular Greek islands that have been spoiled by tourism.
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One of Greece’s top archaeologists, Eleni Korka, recently made the biggest discovery of her 40-year career: the mythical city of Tenea, which was built by Trojan prisoners of war.
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The language of the Pontic Greeks – ethnic Greeks who settled on the coast of the Turkish Black Sea – evolved completely differently to the language in their homeland.
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Just 40km north of Athens lies a vast cave where visitors have reported water dripping upwards, ghostly voices, electronics going out of control, glowing orbs and more.
Editors' Picks
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BBC Travel celebrates 50 Reasons to Love the World in 2021
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Get a close-up look at the natural world and go on an unexpected journey of exploration.
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While travelling is on hold, we will continue to inform and inspire readers
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Untold America celebrates the many traditions and cultures within this vast country, and highlights the stunningly diverse cities and landscapes that have shaped America and the American spirit.
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Investigate what the world might look like to travellers in the coming years and meet the people living on the frontlines of change.
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Trace the origins of trending recipes, learning the stories behind the dishes as well as easy tips on how to make them.
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Explore different ways that cultures the world over strive for a healthy lifestyle and learn through their collective wisdom.
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We showcase under-the-radar capitals, champion urban underdogs and revel in the success stories of cities that have turned their fortunes around.
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