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tv   The Travel Show  BBC News  May 13, 2018 8:30pm-9:00pm BST

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the award for best supporting actress went to vanessa kirby for her role as prince margaret in the crown with brian f o'byrne taking the gong for his supporting role in little boy blue. that evening after a cloudy start for sunday, things have been brightening up nicely and in the afternoon we had temperatures up to 18 degrees for several places. under the clear skies it will be a chilly night. more cloud in some areas, particularly northern ireland, the cloud moving in from the west and also east anglia and the far south—east. showers clear away from orkney and shetland later in the night. wherever you are it will be a fresh start to monday and even a touch of grass frost in some spots. through the day there is plenty of sunshine, still cloudy in the west in particularly northern ireland and western scotland and some more cloud
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in parts of eastern and south—eastern england and around the east coast of scotland with some low cloud and missed at times. cool on the east coast, perhaps some mist on the east coast, perhaps some mist on the irish sea coast but inland temperatures up to 19 degrees and it should feel pleasant. the week ahead is largely dry with some sunshine but rather cool in the middle of the week. goodbye. this is bbc news. our latest headlines. former labour cabinet minister dame tessa jowell has died at the age of 70. she was diagnosed with brain cancer last may. two british nationals who were
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kidnapped in the democratic republic of congo on friday have been released unharmed. police in indonesia say a couple and theirfour children carried out suicide bombings at three churches which killed at least 13 people and left dozens more wounded. theresa may has reaffirmed her commitment to leaving the eu customs union. it comes as ministers consider two alternative options for trading post—brexit. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week in the show: taking on manila's traffic hell. how the system works is, as the people come on the money starts to flow, and it all comes through me. you don't want a distracted driver, because the traffic here is a little bit crazy.
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the filipinos who feed your body and your soul. it is designed scientifically and nutritionally to make you happy and calm. and 300 years of new orleans. ah, the lovely philippines. with thousands of pristine beachy islands and acres of virgin rainforest, i have had some very happy times here. but not many people come here for the attractions of the capital manila, the most densely populated city in the world. one of the first things you realise when you land in manila is the traffic is awful. hurry! with no metro and a very limited bus and train service, the backbone of its public transport is currently this — it's a jeepney. the design is modelled on the us jeeps that were abandoned here and repurposed after the second world war. to this day they are still the best way to get around.
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the problem is, the system is quite tricky for a newcomer to get to grips with. ok, as i weave my way through the traffic that is now on the sidewalk, i am looking for one that says libertad, and so there should be, in paint, on one of these, the place i'm looking for. libertad — this must be it. if you have a smartphone, it makes things a lot easier. there is an app called sakay.ph where you can put in your origin and destination. so in this case, intramuros is where we are, we want to go to libertad, it tells us to walk to right here where the jeepneys are, it will be about an hour and about us $1. that is not bad, that's pretty cheap. we are taking this journey on a weekend when the roads are quieter. during the week the jams can go on for miles. and i soon discover that if you sit right behind the driver, you're expected to help him out.
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ten pesos. so how the system seems to work is, as the people come on, the money starts to flow, and it all comes through me. because you don't want a distracted driver, especially in the streets of manila, because the traffic here is a little bit crazy. it is my first time on a jeepney today. i am wondering if you have any tips for me. it is better to sit beside the driver. more fresh air. it is more fresh air, but at the same time, the whiplash effect of the long... if you want to stop, tap on the roof. so that is go...
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that is stop? and two is go. i can do that maybe about six times before my fingernail feels like it wants to pop right off. as if this wasn't complicated enough, these old workhorses are currently being phased out. around 200,000 of the most polluting vehicles are being replaced by cleaner models. and those plans have sparked protests and strikes from the drivers who worry that, despite schemes designed to help them, many will not be able to afford to replace their current vehicle. some are concerned for theirjobs. this is going to be like christmas and springtime for you. so i take nel to meet the source of his worries face—to—face.
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are you ready, for, your newjeepney! this, we are told, is the future of public transport in manila. this is the e—jeepney, the modernjeepney. it is all—electric which is why it is quiet, it has no emissions, no pollution, no smoke. so no noise, no smoke, no problem. the other difference is that it will have automatic fare collection system machines, so that the payment system is cashless. so you don't have to worry about the one, two, three. passing the money? i do like how it is in the same location as the guy who passes the money. you don't have to worry about people going for freebies. people will be caught.
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he said that sometimes people look at his cashbox funny, sometimes they take it. so it is very dangerous. as well as a card reader it will have wi—fi and air conditioning which will make life much more comfortable for its passengers. how about the music radio? of course! that is the number one concern of the driver and passenger, is the music. we have a stereo system and speakers also, not installed right now but that is the number one thing that drivers and the passengers want. but there is really only one way to convince nel once and for all. we're taking this baby for a spin. here we go! yeah! you're smiling.
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why are you smiling? are you having fun? i'm happy. no sounds, no engine sound. very quiet. you can focus on driving and listening to your music. yeah. whoa, whoa, ok, ok, that was close. ok, so it is more minibus then jeepney, but what it lacks in the charm that its ancestor had, it makes up for in green credentials. it's thought the process of replacing the older vehicles will start later this year. with that rollout, and a new underground under construction right now, manila's roads could be a very different place in just a few years‘ time. so now you know how to get around, here is our guide of things that you can see and do the next time you find yourself in manila. intramuros, or the walled city, is the most obvious attraction, especially for history fans. it used to be the seat of government
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when the philippines was ruled by spain. these days you can see the best of what it has to offer on a guided walking tour. let me welcome you all to... intramuros! the best known is carlos celdran‘s "walk this way" tour, which is part history lesson... this flag did not exist yet, because this flag was a symbol of our rebellion against spain. and part performance art. the black nazarene is the philippines‘ most revered holy relic, and it is kept in the central quiapo church. it is a lifesize statue ofjesus on his way to crucifixion, and it is regarded by some filipinos to be miraculous. just a touch of it can cure disease, they say. everyjanuary up to 12 million worshippers turn up to carry the nazarene through the streets, in an event called the translacion, a truly spectacular sight. when you're ready to eat, we can heartily recommend one
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of these dampa markets dotted around the city. it's quite strange how this works. you can pick any of this fresh seafood you want. it's not a normalfish market, that's not where it ends. you take it over to the restaurant over here and they cook it for you, fresh. it is reasonably priced and it is incredibly quick. # this is a man's world... # this is a man's world #. finally, it's a stereotype that filipinos are born entertainers, but one thing is for sure, they definitely like their karaoke. you will find singing opportunities right across the city, everywhere from bars to hotels to department stores. but if that's not hard—core enough, try your hand at videoke, a slightly more competitive version that scores your performance. # total eclipse of the heart #.
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still to come on the travel show: tasting the smog of some of the world's dirtiest cities. we weren't allowed to use the real pollution within the domes, because if we pumped in carbon monoxide and nitric oxide we would actually kill people. hello. and i eat at the manila restaurant that aims to make me a calmer, happier, better person. so don't go away. this week i am exploring the filipino capital manila. noisy, busy, bustling, but full of character. it smells good! like jasmine, almost. this is quiapo church, and around is its eccentric market.
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the biggest religion in the philippines is christianity thanks to the arrival of the spanish in the 16th century, but what is really fascinating is how that has kind of meshed together with the indigenous religions to create a unique mix. there is a service happening at quiapo church today which is why the square is very busy. it is filled with stalls selling everything — altars, relics, folk medicine, and wishing candles! so each colour means a different wish? travel, love, money... love, do i need love? laughs. sure. so tess recommended pink for love. i wanted travel or success but she seemed to think i needed the pink one. more from manila in a moment. time for trending travel, your monthly mash—up of the best
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travel—related stories, snaps and videos online. as air pollution continues to make headlines, visitors to london recently had the chance to sample the smog of other world cities. it's courtesy of these pollution pods installed at somerset house. within each pod there is the pollution from different cities in the world. notjust a question of the pollution being greater or lesser, it's a question of what makes up that pollution. for example, in london, we have diesel emissions whereas in sao paulo where they use ethanol as their main fuel we have a very vinegary sense to the air. we weren't allowed to use the real pollution within the domes because if we put in those fumes, we would kill people. we have had to recreate all of the pollution is using safe chemicals. we have had requests from china, oslo, paris. we really do plan to take
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this around different cities in the world. the exhibit has now finished but visitors can still see the union jack flag installed on the roof. it reacts to london's air—quality turning a dirty grey when the city is particularly polluted. lovely! if any millennials are heading south of the capital, they might want to grab their flat caps and flat whites, and visit a popular uk seaside destination that has been nominated the world's most hipster city. brighton came top by a relocation website ranking nearly a50 cities comparing their amount of cafes, record stores and vintage shops against the number of residents. if you're prone to bouts of homesickness, this nomad couple have found a novel solution. they bring their home with them. the tiny house exhibition launched in 2015 and since they've clocked up
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more than 40,000 miles across the united states, updating their site with posts and vlogs. i was in a transitional period in my life and looking for more simplicity and flexibility and a tiny house really seemed to fit the bill. i was all about it. absolutely all about it. he had two conditions, a bed and air conditioning. we have both. in our travels, we have met so many tiny householders. thanks to everyone sending in your posts. here are some of my favourites. leanne chose this stunning night—time vista in prague. and here is a restful sunset in india's busiest city, mumbai. don't forget to check out our pages. now look at the travel videos clocking up views online. this year, america's jazz capital new orleans is celebrating
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its 300th anniversary. i was really drawn to the community here, the culture and wanted to document that celebration of life, that rich history. if you see anything you think we should know about, don't forget to get in touch. the wider metro manila region is actually made up of 16 cities in total and this is the largest. right in the middle lies this place.
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known for its food stands and restaurants. what do you sell here? poutine. do you like that? yes, sir. do you know what we call it in canada, fat salad, fat salad because it is french fries, gravy and i guess bacon here. this place is a little bit different. my shoes go in the fridge. let's go. before you even think of picking up a menu here, you're encouraged to get involved. hi, welcome. hi. i am dining alone tonight, yes. 0k. first, i had to give you a map for you to look around the place.
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step one, take off your footwear. and next. i will be serving you tonight. step three, pick a hat and wear it. it is like a performance in which you play a part. choose a hat, make yourself a tea to match your mood, and write a message on the wall. i am writing my deepest, darkest secrets on the wall for everyone to see. privacy, please. come on, guys. this is the brainchild of this man.
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