inaudible the headlines: britain's prime minister has raised the country's terror threat assessment to the highest level following a bomb explosion on a rush—hour train in london. theresa may said security analysts had concluded that a further attack might be imminent and there would be more armed police on the streets. the united nations security council has strongly condemned north korea for carrying out its latest missile test, calling it "highly provocative" . but after an emergency meeting, the un said there would no further sanctions for now. north korea fired a missile over japan for the second time this month. after 20 years in space, the cassini mission to the ringed planet saturn has come to a spectacular end. the probe had run out of fuel and the us space agency nasa had plunged itself into the planet's atmosphere. the cult american actor harry dean stanton has died at the age of 91. in a career that lasted over 60 years, stanton appeared in films including paris, texas, cool hand luke, alien and godfather 2. he was notable for his hangdog

features and often played loners and offbeat characters. he was also a talented musician, playing guitar and harmonica and singing with a tenor voice. he served in the us navy in the second world war and fought in the battle of okinawa. his agent said he died peacefully at cedars sinai hospital in los angeles. now on bbc news, the travel show. coming up this week, scotland's most beautiful roads. it is some of the most amazing landscapes and seascapes you will see. it around the world in 500 miles. where to spend your christmas holidays and how about a cup of fish and trails? —— entrails? very strong! it's

really chewy. really very, very strong. the city of inverness on scotland's north—east coast is the unofficial capital of the highlands. it's been a popular tourist destination since the arrival of the ra i lwa ys destination since the arrival of the railways in the mid—19th century and, despite its rather changeable weather, the city remains the gateway to exploring the country's mountainous north. the usual tourist trail begins here in inverness and visitors tick off the big attractions in the region, heading to loch ness, glencoe and even as far as the isle of skye, but now there's a different way to explore there's a different way to explore the highlands. the north coast 500, oi’ the highlands. the north coast 500, or nc500 for short, is driving route, promoted as scotland's ansett routes exist it is. the 516 mile routes exist it is. the 516 mile

route begins in inverness and traces a route around the north coast through some of the wildest country in the uk. from dramatic mountains to lochs, high passes and white sand beaches. it is of the most amazing landscapes and seascapes that you will see. in fact some people say it's around the world in 500 miles. tom campbell was the creator of the nc500. he envisaged it as a means of bringing visitors out the parts of the highlands previously undiscovered by tourists and to bring economic benefits to struggling communities. one of the real drivers of this was to try to make the highlands and north highlands more sustainable and so create opportunities for investment and businesses were closing and leaving. now they are staying and expanding. and it has been a success. expanding. and it has been a success. since the nc 500 launched

in 2015, locations along the route have reported a 26% increase in visitor numbers. as keen drivers arrived from across the uk, europe and the world. while i don't have the recommended five to seven days required to see the entire north coast 500, i can't resist hitting the road and seeing part of it for myself. 0utside inverness the landscape quickly becomes more rugged, with craggy mountains on the horizon and valleys covered in header and course. there are some great stretches of road at increasingly drivers are taking to these twists and turns with rather more sophisticated wheels than i have at the moment. hello. you must be robbed and that must be your

gorgeous car. when the north coast 500 launched, local farmer gorgeous car. when the north coast 500 launched, localfarmer rob saw an opportunity and now hires out his sports car to tourists who want to keep the highlands in a high—performance off top. so how did you go from farming to renting out sports cars? this seems a big transition. i am a bit of a petrol head and i've always enjoyed driving andi head and i've always enjoyed driving and i always wanted to drive a small two seater sports car, so i decided to buy a porsche, more modern, more ofa to buy a porsche, more modern, more of a driver's car, and hire it out but i'm not using it. that's how it came about. driving a convertible, you can see the scenery much better and the sights and sounds and smells of the countryside. it's just a really unique driving experience. so exciting! very nice.

i'm going 60, which is the speed limit along here. but you can tell this baby's limit along here. but you can tell this ba by‘s got limit along here. but you can tell this baby's got a lot more in the tank. the route takes in sections of standard highway, as well as more secluded roads and there are plenty of opportunities for the versions. —— diversions. and you don'tjust have to stick to the main route, you can takea have to stick to the main route, you can take a ten minute the two like i have upto a beautiful viewpoint and the best parties there's no one here. small businesses like rob's sports

car hire have sprung up along the route, but there's also been an u pta ke route, but there's also been an uptake for long established ventures like this hotel in the western coastal village of gairloch. since the nc 500 we've gone on to fall all the nc 500 we've gone on to fall all the time. from the beginning of april we are full write up through to september. for locals like lisa, this has meant a whole new range of people discovering their small part of the highlands. they don't realise what a gem we've got a pier and then when they drive the route and see the hidden pockets, they are absolutely delighted. a lot of them will stay. if we didn't have the tourism people wouldn't stay. people would leave. young families go away, people would retire a pier, it would just become very quiet and i suppose a lonely old place and we need to tourism. —— the tourism.

and two hours' driveaway is one of the most difficult sections of the nc 500. the ‘pass of the cattle‘, an historic drover‘s road, that now goes up and over the applecross mountains. it is notorious for its steep gradients and sharp hairpin bends and i‘ve chosen a particularly hairy time to attempt it. it is very atmospheric looking out. very misty. i know there‘s a big mountain there but i can barely see it. in recent yea rs, but i can barely see it. in recent years, this road has become increasingly busy, with buses and motorhomes often clogging the narrow passes. this is one of the more dangerous

stretches of the nc 500. very twisty and turny. and there‘s every chance you can meet an oncoming camper van coming other way, because it‘s single lane. to add to the excitement i‘ve got scottish weather and rain hitting us right now, so it‘s a bit tricky to see out the windscreen. this increase the traffic has caused serious concerns for residents in applecross. the small seaside village at the end of the past. applecross is known as a century, or was known as a century. i think there are few people calling at other words now —— sanctuary. this village now receives a barrage of visitors, putting pressure on its limited infrastructure. the conditions of the roads have deteriorated tremendously. the camping facilities, the accommodation facilities, the

restau ra nt accommodation facilities, the restaurant facilities are all very much under an awful lot of pressure. i could employ ten more people basically, with the new business apps. basically, with the new business apps, long. is that a good thing? as you say, if this is as good, that‘s a good thing? no, i did like my little pub as it was. we are a bit ofa little pub as it was. we are a bit of a feeding factory now, we just co nsta ntly of a feeding factory now, we just constantly need to mount the door. the local boys would like to get a corner of the bar occasionally to have a beer. but despite some discomfort among applecross locals at the swirling visitor numbers, there is a recognition that the changes brought by the nc 500 route are likely to stay. you can have 300 people in a motel and it‘s beautiful. that will always be, it doesn‘t matter how many people come here. still to come on the travel show:

from amsterdam to vietnam, our travel group fields your questions. and carmen‘s trip takes on a fishy flavour during her mission to tackle some of japan‘s most flavour during her mission to tackle some ofjapan‘s most daunting dishes. mmm. .. very crunchy and very, very fishy. kampai. the travel show, your essential guide, wherever you‘re heading. welcome to the slice of the show

that tackles your questions about getting the best out of travel. coming up, advice on a christmas escape, and why banks in argentina are coming back into fashion. first, at the end of the summer which has seen at the end of the summer which has seen lawn passport queues across europe, ican seen lawn passport queues across europe, i can bring you details of what awaits visitors from outside the eu who don‘t currently need visas. the electronic travel information and authorisation system, or etias, will require people to fill in an online form, similarto people to fill in an online form, similar to the people to fill in an online form, similarto the us, people to fill in an online form, similar to the us, and people to fill in an online form, similarto the us, and pay5 people to fill in an online form, similar to the us, and pay 5 euros. the eu has promised there will be an initial six—month spell when it will be optional. 0f initial six—month spell when it will be optional. of course we will keep you posted on the travel show. here isa you posted on the travel show. here is a question e—mailed to us at the bbc. well, christmas 2017! have one

recommendation, luxor in egypt. as luck would have it the only scheduled flight of the week takes off on december 25. you leave the midwinter gloom of northern europe behind and touched down in a warm and welcoming city halfway between london and the equator. walking is the ideal way to explore the ruins on the edge of luxor, then take a ferry across the nile to the valley of the kings. you can easily combine luxor with the egyptian capital, cairo, next to the overnight train, orfrequent cairo, next to the overnight train, or frequent planes between them. just check the latest travel advice before you go. alison is off to

vietnam in november, but: first, top marks for choosing to travel to vietnam in november, when the humid summer is over, leaving cool days in the north and sunshine in the south. the vast majority of vietnamese traders are honest and friendly and it is an excellent place to sharpen your bargaining skills. ask other tourists, digitally back hackers who have been in vietnam for a while, for guidance on appropriate price levels and while you are negotiating keep smiling. it is important that both parties make it a fun and engaging experience. and if you are happy with the agreed price, pay with a smile and don‘t give the purchase a second thought. finally, george wa nts to second thought. finally, george wants to know: argentina is a wonderful country to visit. from patagonia to buenos

aires, and the spectacular waterfall. last time, the best way to get money for your trip was on the blackmarket, but now that constraints on the official rate have eased, there is longer any advantage to changing on the streets. so these days i recommend taking a credit card or two, and some us dollars, though you shouldn‘t need too many because argentina remains outstanding value. whether you are contemplating a trip to the nation next door or the end of the earth, i am here to help. so e—mail your question. and i will do my very best to find you an answer. from me, simon calder, the global guru, goodbye for now and see you next time. japan‘s food can be just jawdropping, and most people new to the country make a beeline for the yakitori joins or sushi stance you

will find everywhere. i have been in tokyo 4/3 years now and i love japanese food, but there is still some i find quite intimidating —— stands. so, with a little help from my translator, i am taking my taste buds on a trip through this country, to try and understand what i am missing out on. wow, look at this octopus. this is tokyo. the world‘s biggest fish market. the early—morning tuner options are the biggest attraction, butjust early—morning tuner options are the biggest attraction, but just the sheer range of creatures here makes fascinating —— tuna. that is a lot of blood and guts. it won‘t be around forever, though. it is likely to be relocated next year to a site

outside central tokyo. this is all so outside central tokyo. this is all so fresh. i think i need something with a kick. the outer market is where you can try some of the more exotic flavours. so this is... there are exotic flavours. so this is... there a re lots of exotic flavours. so this is... there are lots of if that types, but this is squared. now, i have been told that this one, you can see there are some dark bits in it, which is basically the whole squid. there is the skin, there is everything. shiokara is fish fermented with its own entrails in a salty liquid, usually made from wheat, miso and oil. it is usually served as an appetiser, in small portions, with some alcohol. very strong! it is

really chewy, really very, very strong. i don‘t want to offend her, but... oh strong. i don‘t want to offend her, but... 0h 0k. strong. i don‘t want to offend her, but... 0h ok. i strong. i don‘t want to offend her, but... oh ok. i need a drink. now, i don‘t mind squid. it isjust the fermentation and the entrails i have problems with. so, to convince me i am wrong, she takes me to a class run by one japan‘s most famous fermenters. so why dojapanese like shiokara so much? soi

so i have got hold of the head and the tentacles very firmly. and i am meant to pull, and intestines are meant to pull, and intestines are meant to pull, and intestines are meant to come out. it is so slimy. 0k, slowly, slowly... is this right? ugh, look at this. staff —— stuff oozing out. he said this will be good. we eat this bit? so this is

soya bean, wheat. .. good. we eat this bit? so this is soya bean, wheat... what else? salt and water. put some into this bowl, because it will smell. really bad. but suddenly i stumble across something that might just but suddenly i stumble across something that mightjust make a difference. maybe it goes better with beer, if it is fishy. sake! so it seems shiokara makes most sense when eaten with sake. i wonder whether that might just make when eaten with sake. i wonder whether that mightjust make the difference. this shiokara specialist, with a vast menu, is just around the corner from tokyo‘s famous electric town. they have 60 different types here, from squid through the cherry shrimp, octopus

and shark. i have arranged to meet a sake so many who runs tasting tours around the city. —— sake somelier. lets try a shark burns. maybe the texture should be interesting, i think. 0k, texture should be interesting, i think. ok, here goes. the colour looks pretty, i will give it that. very crunchy. very, very, very fishy. mmm. that‘s good. very crunchy. very, very, very fishy. mmm. that's good. so in general, i think the dry sake should go well with any kinds of shiokara. if shiokara has a strong taste, or strong, umami, maybe it should go

well with a sake with a complex taste. had definitely complement. that is where i was going wrong, i didn‘t have a sake. well, that‘s all we‘ve got time for on this week‘s show. but coming up next week: we pay a flying visit to the greek islands, and visit the first of them to runa islands, and visit the first of them to run a tourist industry on the wind and sun alone. the tourists industry here on telos is pretty sustainable anyway, but they are setting a good example. so do join

us setting a good example. so do join us then if you can. and you can catch up with us on the road in real—time by signing up to our social media feeds. details are on the screen now. not from me, christer larwood, the screen now. not from me, christer la rwood, and the screen now. not from me, christer larwood, and from the rest of the travel show team, it is goodbye. —— christa. hello. after several days of quite cool, showery weather, only subtle changes taking place this weekend. there will be fewer showers around by the time we get to sunday. throughout the weekend, occasional sunshine. in it, it feels quite pleasant. in the showers, it feels quite cold. some quite chilly nights around, as well. perhaps even a touch of frost in a few places. it is chilly because we‘re in a flow of air from the north. high pressure to the west of us, low pressure to the east. the air coming down from the north

around these pressure systems, and it‘s unstable air, bringing showers. a few of the showers for northern and western parts of wales, cornwall, devon, a few near north sea coast zones, into northern scotland, as well. but away from the showery areas, and most of us will be away from the showery areas, we‘re likely to start the day with some pleasant sunshine. just some areas of cloud here and there, but where you‘ve been clear for any period of time overnight, it will be a chilly start. so temperatures only gradually recovering as we go through the morning. it is still on the breezy side. you‘ll certainly notice that across northern scotland, and here we‘re getting a fair few showers coming in on that stiff breeze. so on through the day, then, where you start with some sunshine, the cloud is going to build, there‘ll be a threat of a shower. where you start cloudy, you may well see the sunshine come out for a time, but there‘s still a threat of a shower. and it could be we see a longer spell of rain moving into parts of western scotland and into northern ireland. the showers get going elsewhere. there could be some heavy downpours around, especially across some eastern parts of england, that

could come with a rumble of thunder. but everywhere at risk of getting at least one shower moving through, that may be heavy. temperatures into the mid—teens. now, as we go on through into the evening, the chance again for another spell of rain, this time affecting parts of wales, south—west england. and even overnight, saturday night into sunday, there could be some heavy rain for some into south—west england, maybe around lyme bay. heavy showers close to the south coast, whereas many other places will become dry, and it is going to be much cooler in rural spots compared with towns and city centres. and some, maybe in scotland, maybe northern ireland, too, will get close to freezing, for a touch of frost as sunday begins. maybe one or two mist and fog patches, because there are lighter winds for part two of the weekend, on sunday. as high pressure begins to nudge in, and it will give mainly dry weather to scotland. northern ireland — variable cloud and sunny spells. wales and western england will see relatively few showers, but elsewhere across england, a scattering of showers that could be on the heavy side, but by no means everyone will get one. with lighter winds, more seeing some sunshine. it will feel a little bit warmer by the time we get to sunday.

but monday and tuesday, it‘s all looking pretty quiet. not many showers at all, quite a bit of cloud, a little bit of sunshine. hello, this is breakfast, with charlie stayt and steph mcgovern. the uk terror threat is raised to critical — it‘s highest level — as the man—hunt for the person behind the parsons green tube bombing continues. as the public would expect, we are increasing our police resources on the streets of london and across the country. police say a thousand armed officers will be deployed across the country and will be supported by the army. 29 people were injured in yesterday‘s attack which has been claimed by so—called islamic state. this is the scene at parsons green, where the tube station has reopened — we‘re live there throughout the morning.