10 h. ago What is ‘dark tourism’? Why tourists visit destinations with tragic histories

Places where tragedies have occurred, such as Chernobyl, Hiroshima and the killing fields in Cambodia, draw thousands of tourists a year – Amelia Neath explores why people choose to visit these locations

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3 d. ago Jewels of Jordan: The legendary tourist sites to visit on a first

Watching the sun slowly set in Wadi Rum, the craggy desertscape takes on a whole new wonder. The red rocks glow golden for a moment, bathed in the final rays of the day, and the wind gently swirls the burnt orange sand at our feet. As the colour seeps out of the day and the temperature drops, an endless array of stars appear in the vast dark sky.

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4 d. ago Moo Deng warning issued as tourists told 'do not visit' pygmy hippo's zoo

Groups including Born Free and Peta urge holidaymakers not to perpetuate the suffering of captive animals, like Moo Deng, by visiting them in person or liking and sharing posts on social media.

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4 d. ago Tiny Spanish town just 1 mile from France with both mountains and beaches

This beautiful town sits where Spain meets France, and offers an array of activities for tourists to do when they visit

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5 d. ago The European destinations you won't find on the departure board at Manchester

Europe boasts hundreds of popular holiday destinations - but there are a number of places on the continent the Foreign Office says British tourists should not visit

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7 d. ago Foreign Office warns Brits 'must show' five documents when they land in Spain

The Foreign Office has issued a warning for UK tourists planning to visit Spain, as they might need to prepare to show five documents when they land in the country

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