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Swap Rome for one of these five alternative breathtaking Italian cities

While the Eternal City is one of the country’s headline act, it does come with one major downside: the crowds. So here are some quieter destinations where you’ll find culture on par

The Independent UK

5 Best Affordable Valentine’s Week Getaways in India

People usually associate Valentine's Day with expensive dinners, luxury gifts or foreign destinations for vacation. But it is possible to celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget in India. India is a diverse country with beautiful destinations all over. There are many romantic places where couples can go during Valentine’s week…

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Macron wants France’s bistros listed on Unesco heritage list

President Emmanuel Macron called for French bistros and cafés to be listed as Unesco intangible cultural heritage – alongside the baguette.

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Hundreds of tourists stranded on Yemeni island after violent clashes ground flights

Around 400 people are stuck on the Unesco heritage site in the Indian Ocean

The Independent UK

Tourists only want one thing from these tiny European villages - and locals have had enough

In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.

Euronews

‘I never imagined we could buy an island’: how a community saved Mexico’s Galápagos

When developers began circling Espíritu Santo island in the 1990s, a private conservation effort saw them off. But today the Unesco site faces a new threat: mass tourism

The Guardian - UK

Peak Northern Lights and stunning hikes: The unmissable European places to visit in 2026

From culture and art to nature, these European destinations are some of the best to visit in 2026 if you want deeper authenticity, local immersion and unforgettable memories.

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From forts to holy cities: These are India’s best luxury train journeys for 2026

Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026.

Euronews

Kobyz and the yurt: Central Asia’s living knowledge enters UNESCO’s intangible heritage lists

Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Euronews

Seven Unesco sites in Europe that are worth the hype

These landmarks all deliver genuine awe in real life — no matter how many times you’ve seen them on social media

The Independent UK

Guggenheim scraps Basque Country expansion plan after local protests

Campaigners celebrate defeat of proposal to extend Bilbao institution into areas including nature reserve

The Guardian - UK

Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Electronic music enters France's intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

Euronews

AI tools are being used to subject women in public life to online violence

The era of AI-assisted online violence is no longer looming. It has arrived. And it is reshaping the threat landscape for women who work in the public sphere around the world.

The Conversation

Delizioso! Six of Italy’s tastiest local food delicacies – and where to try them

It will come as little surprise that Italian cuisine has been added to Unesco’s cultural heritage list. Here are a select few of the country’s countless regional specialities

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Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy

When French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to China in early December for his fourth state visit, the itinerary began with the expected formalities. There was a red carpet reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and high-level talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology and Ukraine.

Evening Standard

From Casablanca to Rabat: Why northern Morocco is the place to book for a 2026 spring getaway

Less hustle, more horizon – Claudia Baillie trades chaotic souks for coastal air, creative cities and dramatic landscapes

The Independent UK

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage

The Independent UK

I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

These are the countries tipped to be trendy this year, from Kyrgyzstan to Mallorca

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Iconic cultural sites under threat as half a million flee Thailand-Cambodia border clashes

This is the second time in four months that hundreds of thousands of people have had to escape the fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours

The Independent UK

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

Euronews

Food for thought: Italian culinary traditions make UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.

The Guardian - UK

Italy first country to win Unesco recognition for national cuisine

Italian cooking added to ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list after campaign by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government

Evening Standard

Mamma mia: Italian is first cuisine to be awarded UNESCO status

The long-running and historic campaign ended on Wednesday as UNESCO approved the bid

Radio France Internationale

Spotlight on Africa: Unesco's history of Africa and Sammy Baloji's Congolese history

In this new episode of Spotlight on Africa, we explore different perspectives on African history – from Unesco, which has just released the final three volumes of its General History of Africa, and from the Congo through the insights of artist and filmmaker Sammy Baloji.

The Independent UK

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage

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