0:00:00 > 0:00:01and was captured by the Taliban.
0:00:01 > 0:00:03Now on BBC News, it's time for the Travel Show.
0:00:09 > 0:00:15This week on the show: beefed up security in the city of love.There
0:00:15 > 0:00:19has not been at time when we have felt unsafe.Birthday celebrations
0:00:19 > 0:00:27in the basket country.We are ready for the future.And how to stay in
0:00:27 > 0:00:33London for a tenner a night.
0:00:50 > 0:00:57First today we are in Paris. The decades, the French capital has been
0:00:57 > 0:01:03one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. The city
0:01:03 > 0:01:09tops many people's travel bucket list and there are no shortage of
0:01:09 > 0:01:15reasons why people are drawn here. You have to visit Paris, the river,
0:01:15 > 0:01:20everything, the history.Romance, the atmosphere, the history, the
0:01:20 > 0:01:33culture.The food, the people, the culture, the arts.It is really not
0:01:33 > 0:01:38difficult to see why people all in love with Paris, the city is
0:01:38 > 0:01:42spectacular and crammed with iconic sites but last year the French
0:01:42 > 0:01:48capital saw a drop of around 1.5 million visitors. The decline in
0:01:48 > 0:01:55numbers of was mostly blamed on high profile terrorist issues including
0:01:55 > 0:02:04the attacks at Bataclan and across the city. And the Charlie Hebdo
0:02:04 > 0:02:14incidents. A staggering 41% fewer Japanese tourists took trips last
0:02:14 > 0:02:18year, according to official statistics. All these has had a real
0:02:18 > 0:02:23impact on the local economy, particularly the businesses in the
0:02:23 > 0:02:31areas near the attacks. I have come to meet the manager of this bistro,
0:02:31 > 0:02:37a short distance from the restaurant were 19 and diners were killed
0:02:37 > 0:02:43during the attack. What happened here on the night of the attack?
0:03:12 > 0:03:15Being so close to the attacks has had a long-lasting impact on his
0:03:15 > 0:03:36business. Was there a noticeable deep in tourist numbers are you? --
0:03:36 > 0:03:41dip.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07Have you changed anything about your business, your approach, since that
0:04:07 > 0:04:11time?
0:04:23 > 0:04:27High-profile headlines about the city have led some tourists to take
0:04:27 > 0:04:32extreme measures to help them feel safe when visiting. I have come to
0:04:32 > 0:04:38the triangle door, one of the most exclusive areas in Paris to meet
0:04:38 > 0:04:44George, managing of a company that offers personal bodyguards for
0:04:44 > 0:04:49clients in cities around the world. What kind of people gear have on
0:04:49 > 0:04:55your client list?EU range from foreign royals to corporate business
0:04:55 > 0:05:02to music and film stars.Do you ever get your average Joe wanting your
0:05:02 > 0:05:09services?That has happened. Terrorism is in the forefront of
0:05:09 > 0:05:13everyone's mind so it is something people react to and consequently
0:05:13 > 0:05:18they require our services. It is not cheap what we are very competitive
0:05:18 > 0:05:23as a company within the sector and you very much get what you pay for.
0:05:23 > 0:05:29Why has your company recently opened a new office in Paris?We were
0:05:29 > 0:05:34experiencing a high volume of enquiries, all the way back to the
0:05:34 > 0:05:41Charlie Hebdo incident and things that were shown in the media.A
0:05:41 > 0:05:47personal bodyguard is clearly beyond most of our travel budget and
0:05:47 > 0:05:50statistically the chance of being involved in a terrorist incident is
0:05:50 > 0:05:55extremely low but the city is going to great efforts to make tourists
0:05:55 > 0:06:01feel safe. The mayor has published a 59 point plan to lure back tourists.
0:06:01 > 0:06:08The reverse falling numbers but to become the most visited city in the
0:06:08 > 0:06:13world. It is currently in third place hide Bangkok and London. As
0:06:13 > 0:06:18well as improvements such as better lighting and clean the streets,
0:06:18 > 0:06:23measures are put in place to improve security across the city. The most
0:06:23 > 0:06:29high profile project is at the Eiffel Tower. Access is currently
0:06:29 > 0:06:34restricted by these pretty ugly barriers but construction on a 2.5
0:06:34 > 0:06:43metre glass high ball to protect tourists with bullet proof walls
0:06:43 > 0:06:47stopping vehicles from being able to drive onto the site as well. Other
0:06:47 > 0:06:52cities are following suit, to protect tourists and hear
0:06:52 > 0:06:57attractions. Temporary areas were installed on bridges in London and
0:06:57 > 0:07:03the Spanish government promised to ramp up protection in Barcelona. It
0:07:03 > 0:07:08really does not take long to spot an increased police presence here in
0:07:08 > 0:07:16Paris. Are these measures are helping to reassure tourists about
0:07:16 > 0:07:22their safety?There has not been a time where we failed unsafe and we
0:07:22 > 0:07:26have seen the Green Berets.It affects the way I see masses so I
0:07:26 > 0:07:33tried to avoid them. In the street I have been a UCI lot of military
0:07:33 > 0:07:41which helps you come down. -- you see.As I walk, I feel more
0:07:41 > 0:07:47comfortable though it is at the back of your mind.Millions of euros are
0:07:47 > 0:07:50being invested in the battle to become the number one tourist
0:07:50 > 0:08:02attraction. Renovations and new attractions. These will become a
0:08:02 > 0:08:05state-of-the-art theme park. So far improve it and investments seem to
0:08:05 > 0:08:13be working. Statistics for the first half of 2017 showed Paris is on
0:08:13 > 0:08:19track to reverse the downward statistics. Will this be enough to
0:08:19 > 0:08:26take the title? You can bet Bangkok and London will be watching very
0:08:26 > 0:08:35closely. We are heading to the Middle East next where this week
0:08:35 > 0:08:44global gourmet is cooking up something spicy in Bahrain.I am the
0:08:44 > 0:08:51chef and honour that the cafe of the National Museum. Today I will cook
0:08:51 > 0:08:58something dear to my heart, a local dish, a curry which is basically a
0:08:58 > 0:09:01distillation of all the cultures of that have met through different
0:09:01 > 0:09:06trade groups on the island. It is usually made with many things but
0:09:06 > 0:09:12today we are focusing on seafood and I have chosen a very local white
0:09:12 > 0:09:19fish that everybody loves and we cook in a variety of ways but this
0:09:19 > 0:09:31is my way. Am going to add the key, clarified butter, to make the masala
0:09:31 > 0:09:56with a cream base. -- ghee. I going to add some masala, a local spice
0:09:56 > 0:10:14mix, tumeric, some cummin. Give it a quick mix, a little bit of ghee,
0:10:14 > 0:10:22some chilli powder, a nice bright red. I adding in the spice mix to
0:10:22 > 0:10:36the pace. I will pour some stock. This is a traditional cooking pot.
0:10:58 > 0:11:18The fish is a local fish. There you have it, a local dish.Still to
0:11:18 > 0:11:23come... Simon is back having a look through his travel inbox. This time
0:11:23 > 0:11:30had to stay in London for less and can you take your own booze on a
0:11:30 > 0:11:35cruise? And we are in northern Spain is one of its best-known landmarks
0:11:35 > 0:11:40celebrates its 20th birthday.I cannot believe this. I do not
0:11:40 > 0:11:46believe I've seen so many people in the one place.The travel show, your
0:11:46 > 0:11:54essential guide wherever you are headed.
0:12:00 > 0:12:05Welcome to the slice of the show that tackles your questions about
0:12:05 > 0:12:11travel. A place to stay in London and the less than £10 per person per
0:12:11 > 0:12:16night and the tricky business of bringing your alcohol on board a
0:12:16 > 0:12:22cruise ship. Firstly travel to the Chinese capital. Beijing giant
0:12:22 > 0:12:29Shanghai in offering a transit permit that allows visitors to stay
0:12:29 > 0:12:38144 hours so long as they meet the right conditions. Surprisingly, Hong
0:12:38 > 0:12:45Kong is allowed. You are not allowed to stray too far from the capital
0:12:45 > 0:13:01although a stretch on the great Wall is allowed. Next,... One country
0:13:01 > 0:13:07stands out, Tunisia where you will find winter sunshine and a deep and
0:13:07 > 0:13:11fascinating history and friendly welcoming people. Since the
0:13:11 > 0:13:18terrorist attack in the south and 15, this nation was a no-go list for
0:13:18 > 0:13:24tourist but it is now open the business once more. Base yourself at
0:13:24 > 0:13:31a resort and use at the excellent rail system. You may want to explore
0:13:31 > 0:13:35the desert landscape so consider signing up for a trip into the
0:13:35 > 0:13:42Sahara as well as a visit to one of the holiest Islamic shrines but
0:13:42 > 0:13:48check the latest advice before you book and travel. Next...
0:13:56 > 0:14:00Accommodation is the big problem, central London is one of the world's
0:14:00 > 0:14:04more expensive places to find a hotel but happily, at some hostels,
0:14:04 > 0:14:08a family of six can stay the less than £10 per person per night which
0:14:08 > 0:14:13is around $80 all told. Try to stay close to each up station you can
0:14:13 > 0:14:19into the world's oldest underground railway to explore the capital with
0:14:19 > 0:14:22the benefit of up to four children under 11 can travel in with a
0:14:22 > 0:14:28farepaying travel across or not. London has some of the world's most
0:14:28 > 0:14:32family friendly museums and the majority are free. Doug is planning
0:14:32 > 0:14:39a cruise with P and O and wants to know: cruise lines make very good
0:14:39 > 0:14:42profits from selling alcohol on board and therefore many are like
0:14:42 > 0:14:48ten to let you bring more than a single bottle of wine. Happily, some
0:14:48 > 0:14:54of them are more relaxed, including a and O cruises. --P and O. They
0:14:54 > 0:14:55say:
0:15:02 > 0:15:06so what constitutes a small, reasonable amount? A case may
0:15:06 > 0:15:07encounter problems.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15But picking up a bottle or two at ports of call is perfectly
0:15:15 > 0:15:21acceptable. You can even take wine into the restaurant and pay a
0:15:21 > 0:15:25corkage fee of £15. Which can work out a good deal compared with on
0:15:25 > 0:15:29board prices. Whether you are contemplating a trip to the nation
0:15:29 > 0:15:33next door or the ends of the earth, I'm here to help the e-mail your
0:15:33 > 0:15:34question.
0:15:36 > 0:15:44I will do my best to find you and other. From me, Simon Calder, the
0:15:44 > 0:15:53guru, see you next time. The Spain next and Bilbao on its northern
0:15:53 > 0:15:58coast is celebrating something of an anniversary this year. 20 years ago,
0:15:58 > 0:16:01one controversial building appeared that would utterly change the town's
0:16:01 > 0:16:06fortunes forever. We sent Keith Wallace to the Basque country to see
0:16:06 > 0:16:11the birthday celebrations. It's been two decades since the Guggenheim
0:16:11 > 0:16:15Museum appeared in the Spanish port city of Bilbao. Its arrival
0:16:15 > 0:16:18kickstarted the transformation of a declining industrial town into the
0:16:18 > 0:16:23home of nickname art and and people started coming into hundreds of
0:16:23 > 0:16:27thousands every year. But first and foremost they came to the
0:16:27 > 0:16:32Guggenheim. From titanium limestone and class, the building is supposed
0:16:32 > 0:16:36to look completely different from whichever angle you see it. Part of
0:16:36 > 0:16:41the reason the building looks so striking is that they have -- clad
0:16:41 > 0:16:44in these titanium sheets and we're only half a millimetre which creates
0:16:44 > 0:16:49the kind of rumpled organic effect. They say it looks white fish scales
0:16:49 > 0:16:53but it also looks like they have cracked the building in tinfoil. It
0:16:53 > 0:16:59looks like a rounded sandwich. Inside, the permanent collection now
0:16:59 > 0:17:03host works from artists like Andy Warhol, Sean Michel Basquiat and
0:17:03 > 0:17:12Pycroft. -- gene. This is an adventure. I wasn't expecting this.
0:17:12 > 0:17:19Where are you taking me. -- Mark Rothko. But the favourite of the man
0:17:19 > 0:17:23who was from this place from the beginning is this.It reflects very
0:17:23 > 0:17:27well the spirit of this museum. It is a work which was done
0:17:27 > 0:17:32specifically for the space. It is also, it gives you the possibility
0:17:32 > 0:17:36of experience in time as you walk through them.Described to me what
0:17:36 > 0:17:41it was like in 97 when this was opening.How are you feeling? An
0:17:41 > 0:17:45exciting moment to see the museum was finally going to be opened to
0:17:45 > 0:17:50the public and be visited. The port was already living this piece
0:17:50 > 0:17:53because they were expanding into the harbour this is mostly marginal
0:17:53 > 0:18:01space, not really open, but it was really open to the city centre and
0:18:01 > 0:18:05thought of a scar in the middle of the city.What would Bilbao be like
0:18:05 > 0:18:10if you suck the Guggenheim out? Difficult to say, a different city
0:18:10 > 0:18:14the shore, we know who displayed the city and more cosmopolitan and open
0:18:14 > 0:18:22city.Bilbao actually has two big landmarks and the other one tells a
0:18:22 > 0:18:32story about what the city used to be. This is the sky bridge which was
0:18:32 > 0:18:36completed in 1893 and was the world's first transporter bridge,
0:18:36 > 0:18:39designed to use a hanging gondola to get you across the river. The
0:18:39 > 0:18:45results are a great view from the top. It is considered the most
0:18:45 > 0:18:49important industrial monument in Spain. It is UNESCO listed because
0:18:49 > 0:18:55of its beauty and functionality. But from the top, from this walkway, you
0:18:55 > 0:19:00get a sense that that is the port of Bilbao that is the Bay of Biscay and
0:19:00 > 0:19:04the old days, the port used to run all the way down this Bankside to
0:19:04 > 0:19:08several miles long. It was the biggest port in Spain, the big Spain
0:19:08 > 0:19:16of its day. Very different Bilbao from what we have today.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26This lady worked in a factory in the pre- Guggenheim years but these days
0:19:26 > 0:19:30she runs tours around places like the old quarter are no other reason
0:19:30 > 0:19:35than her love for her city.Are you going to do this?I am feeding the
0:19:35 > 0:19:41frog. This is the game of the frog, a busk thing.On its mouth, don't
0:19:41 > 0:19:48spin it. That's one.What did you make of the plans of the Guggenheim
0:19:48 > 0:19:52when you first saw the more those years ago?Well, we were told that
0:19:52 > 0:19:57the Guggenheim was going to drive the economy of the place. At that
0:19:57 > 0:20:02time, we couldn't understand what they meant by that. And we said it
0:20:02 > 0:20:08was a museum going to drive the economy of a place? No way! So we
0:20:08 > 0:20:13were demonstrating against the construction of the museum, but the
0:20:13 > 0:20:19reality after 20 years is that the city is much better. We are happy.
0:20:19 > 0:20:26And, yes, the museum put the name of Bilbao on the map.As a thank you to
0:20:26 > 0:20:30the people hear the museum has been putting on something of a show
0:20:30 > 0:20:34during its anniversary week. I don't think I've ever seen so many people
0:20:34 > 0:20:40in one place. It demonstrates how big of a deal this has been. They
0:20:40 > 0:20:44estimate around half a million people turned out over the four days
0:20:44 > 0:20:52and in the city of 350,000, but is quite a few extra bodies. Come on,
0:20:52 > 0:21:01let's get settled and get the best seats in the house.OK, OK.The show
0:21:01 > 0:21:05traces two decades of the town's history from the end of its industry
0:21:05 > 0:21:09to its rebirth as a centre of creativity and it features one of
0:21:09 > 0:21:18its most famous residents.The spider! The mother! The spider!
0:21:24 > 0:21:29What the scene that make you feel about Bilbao now?Over a proud of my
0:21:29 > 0:21:35city and I think that with this kind of show, it is proving that the
0:21:35 > 0:21:41difficult times... Throw-in all the factories were closed, right now I
0:21:41 > 0:21:46can tell you that Bilbao is beautiful, Bilbao is ready for the
0:21:46 > 0:21:50future, but it isn't only the Guggenheim, the one is much more
0:21:50 > 0:21:59than the Guggenheim, especially the people.Impressive stuff from Bilbao
0:21:59 > 0:22:03were the Guggenheim is marking its 20th anniversary. That's all we have
0:22:03 > 0:22:10time for a coming up next week: 100 years since the United States and
0:22:10 > 0:22:15the World War I, which rebel south of Washington, DC and discover the
0:22:15 > 0:22:19ghost fleet of the Potomac. And the remains of the ships that helped win
0:22:19 > 0:22:24the war.It's pretty cool to be able to touch something that is a part of
0:22:24 > 0:22:29American history and this wreck is nearly 100 years old.These ships
0:22:29 > 0:22:40were involved in saving the world from totalitarianism.So do the onus
0:22:40 > 0:22:44then if you can and in the meantime don't forget you can keep up with us
0:22:44 > 0:22:48while we are out on the world in real-time by searching up to our
0:22:48 > 0:22:52social media feeds. Details are on the screen. From me and off the rest
0:22:52 > 0:22:55of the team here in Paris, goodbye.