with tomasz schafernaker. hello. after days of easterly winds, and at times cloudy weather, a complete change on the way in the coming days. the atlantic weather systems will start knocking on our door from tuesday onwards. monday still looking fine across the uk, that is if you don't mind those chilly eastern winds. this is what it looks like over the next few hours, so the wind out of the east continuing to drag in some cloud. further showers around across yorkshire, eastern scotland, and temperatures by early monday, above freezing in city centres. outside of town there will be a touch of frost, particularly across northern and north—western areas. tomorrow, very much an east west split. easterly wind will continue to bring a lot of thick clouds to the east of the country, so from london all the way to edinburgh, whereas in the west we will have some sunshine, so fine weather for places like cardiff, liverpool, and glasgow. tuesday morning onwards, those weather fronts start to line up in the atlantic and head our way, and on top of that increasing winds as well. this is the morning. rain reaching cornwall

and devon, parts of wales, eventually belfast as well, and by the afternoon central parts of the uk, but for most of the day it looks as though northern areas will stay dry. misty and foggy for a time in the morning. let's look at the weather in the middle of the week. big low—pressure well and truly in charge, in fact dominating the whole north atlantic. look at all of these isobars. with that also comes much milder weather which will also be reaching all parts of the country by wednesday. lots of showers, gale force winds inland, even severe gales along some of these western coast. winds could prove disruptive. these are the average wind speeds. in many cases, you could double or maybe even triple in some of these northern areas that average winds. the temperatures, 1a in london, 11 degrees in the north. so double figures throughout the country. on thursday, again, low—pressure very close to our neighbourhood, again sending strong winds, mild air and frequent showers, but in between those you will get the sunshine as well. that is if you are not stuck underneath the weather front, and there will be one for a time at least across southern areas. then you can see the weather breaks and you can see some

sunshine developing, through the middle part of the day. so not all bad, not raining all the time. 1a degrees in london but it won't feel like it in the wind or of course the showers. on friday again, low—pressure moving across the country, bringing further strong winds perhaps to the south as well. bye— bye. hello this is bbc news. the headlines: theresa may urges parliament and the public to back her brexit deal after it's endorsement at today's eu summit. jean—claude juncker, president of the european commission, warns mps that the agreement is the best and only deal on offer. unsafe and poorly tested medical devices are being implanted into patients, according to a global investigation. police name a 16—year—old boy stabbed to death in coventry —

jaydon washington james was found with serious injuries last night. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week on the show... paris by tin snail. where is the gearstick? the gearstick is there. seeing seoul in a hurry, and the eu after brexit. take your place, get ready...go! oh, this is so tough, my back is about to break. and there is gold in them there hills. we head to slovakia to find our fortune. oh, no... i missed loads. our travels this week begin

in a european capital very familiar to many of us. a city that's become a market leader in cliches. i'm here in the city of love, but also the city of cars. and plenty of them. one, though, in particular, stands out more than any other in the hearts of the french people. the citroen 2cv. and this year, she's turning 70. the 2cv was born in 1948, in the immediate aftermath of world war ii.

the very first prototypes as well as the very last model, and all those in between, are kept here in the citroen heritage centre in the north of paris. here they are, they've really got character. and this one, you can probably see from the bullet holes, must have been from a bond film. for your eyes only. with its unique shape, the 2cv — short for "deux chevaux", or "two horses" — quickly came to fame, and not only in movies. within a few decades, the car became a common sight on france's roads. and in its countryside. the founding design principle of this car was four wheels under an umbrella. the idea of a light car, but with really good suspension, so you could drive over a field with four passengers and a basket of eggs on your lap.

and by the end of yourjourney, none of the eggs would have broken. more than 5 million were produced until the last one in 1990. but fans and owners still gather annually to celebrate a car that's been used by generations of french motorists. i've caught the train out to a suburb on the outskirts of paris. because i've heard out here there is a place where people... i think i have found it. bonjour! this must be the 2cv club. i hope so. you must be christian. hello, good to meet you. look at all these beautiful cars! christian presides over a fan club of over 100 members. it's one of dozens across france. they meet every weekend to repair and cherish their babies.

so why is this car so popular? why do people love it so much? it is in the french way of life. it is different to all cars. it's the way you drive it. you're not looking for speed, you're not looking for anything fantastic. and then at the club, where we are here today, we all work on our cars and have fun and go out on a little bit of a rally or something like that. allons—y! taking the 2cv on a rally is no easy matter. christian is currently preparing his for the club's rally trip to oman next year. they plan to drive 3,000 kilometres through the desert. translation:

oman won't be the club's first rally. in years gone by, it's organised dozens around the world. how many miles in this car, do you think? wow, 50,000 kilometres? and what about this? laughs. oh water, i bet. collectors now pay up to 170,000 euros for the rarest, but there are still plenty around. it's thought about 100,000 still drive on french roads. they're also a fun addition to any weekend in the capital. bonjour! bonjour.

vincent, good to meet you. this must be it. this is it. vincent takes guided tours around paris. i'm definitely going to need a lesson, vincent. he'll even let you drive if you ask nicely. and once you get the hang of it, it's really good fun. now, where is the gear stick? the gear stick is just there. so you just turn that if you want to press the first one. this is first. ok, and back to neutral. and push, and second. this is very unusual. i know, it is unique. please excuse me if we bunny—hop up the street. driving a 2cv feels actually very different to any kind of modern car. you can feel the engine under yourfoot, and the noise of the car, and it's very physical. it's not a car that goes very fast.

but that is not the goal. it's a very active experience. there is no sitting back and letting the car do its work. you have to be involved. exactly. on the left, this is le louvre. ah. do you think this is part of french identity? yes, of course, with the baguette and with the stripes. laughs you are very brave, because driving a 2cv car is not very easy. driving in paris is not easy. driving a 2cv for the first time in paris is really brave. now you're making me nervous! there are no airbags, the windows are not electric, and as for ac?

let's just say that it is pretty rudimentary. but for some reason the french really seem to love the 2cv. as long as that remains the case, the car that they call the "tin snail" will keep ploughing its own furrow on slow lanes everywhere. and if you are thinking of heading here any time soon, here are some are things we think you should watch out for in paris this winter. like many european cities, paris abounds with christmas markets in december. the biggest is in the la defense business district, where you'll find 300 stalls selling food to decorations, and crafts. keep your eyes on the shop windows, too. some of the big department stores lay on some really stunning displays at this time of year. if you want something a bit different, the museum of fairground arts opens its 12—day annual festival on 26th of december. you'll be able to see live shows and have a go on an old—fashioned

merry—go—round and games. and paris fashion week is in mid—january. but the most of us mere mortals, the winter sales will be the closest thing we get to being part of it. they kick off on the 10th, and you can get pretty big discounts. you might want to get the sharp elbows out for the best deals, though. competition can be fierce. still to come on the travel show: our global guru is back with his pearls of wisdom. this week, seeing the us by train. and seoul in a hurry. and going for gold deep in the hills of central europe. this week i have been exploring the french capital. this is the 7th arrondissement, familiar to those of us who have been to the eiffel tower. but that is a not my

destination this time. so there is a place i really want to show you in paris. i have heard a lot about it but have never had a chance to see myself. so i'm going to go check it out. bonjour! this way? this is deyrolle, a taxidermist which for almost 190 years has specialised in very high—end stuffing. this is insane! how did they even get this up the stairs? it is so odd to be able to see creatures like this so up close, and they are beautifully done. it is obviously taxidermy, but the artistry, even on such close inspection, isjust, it is perfect. these animals, all of which you can

buy, came mainly from zoos, circuses, and farms, and weren't hunted to order. in fact, the hope is that seeing how beautiful these creatures are up close will inspire people to care more about the natural world. all these animals, of course, are well—kept, to be a testimony to what is the global beauty of the living animal. this place for the last 200 years is one of the steps towards human amazement, amazing sights for people to realise that observation is the key to preservation. hello from malaga.

this week i have advice on how to spend 2a hours in seoul, and the tricky business of taking medicines into dubai. first, though, in florida, the new brightline high—speed rail link running between miami and west palm beach has increased the frequency to once an hour. the train takes about half an hour between miami and fort lauderdale, and other 45 minutes to reach west palm beach. and the train operator has also launched a brightline select ticket, which promises curated food and beverage items. next, jagvir gehlaut from canada's largest city toronto is taking his family to asia, and they have a 24—hour stopover in the south korean capital, seoul. good question, jagvir. to answer it, i thought we should

hear from someone who knows seoul really well. hallie bradley, who writes a blog about the city. hi simon, hallie here in seoul. there is a ton you can see in 2a hours. head downtown to the gyeongbokgung palace, the main palace of thejoseon dynasty here in korea. from there you can check out the bukchon hanok collection of traditional korean homes, and then you can easily check out gwangjang market, a traditional asian market that has over 100 years of history and serves up some delicious noodle soups and dumplings for lunch. from there, walk along the cheonggyecheon stream, and check out the dongdaemun design plaza, a great modern addition to the architecture here in seoul, and then end at namsan tower where you can watch the sunset and twinkling lights turn on. i hope you have a great trip! next, gemma from leamington in the english midlands wants to book a holiday in the european union after the uk has left on 29 march 2019. she says she can't find an answer to her question online. the consumer protection offered

by atol, the air travel organisations license, and abta, the travel association, remains in effect whatever the uk's geopolitical status. but, much more significantly for most travellers from britain, the package travel regulations enshrined in uk law require companies selling transport and accommodation in a single transaction to deliver the holiday as booked, or provide appropriate assistance 01’ recompense. in uncertain times, booking a package holiday is a wise plan. if, for whatever reason, the trip doesn't go ahead, you should get a full refund. our final question is from savita singal, who is travelling to the uae with her parents who are in their 80s. i'm not quite sure what medication can or can't be taken into dubai. can you help please? the rules for taking medication into the united arab emirates

haven't changed. to bring in medicines on the controlled list, which includes some drugs such as codeine, which are available over—the—counter in other countries, you need to apply in advance for permission. the registration and drug control department of the uae ministry of health has a new website where you can apply for permission. for prescription medicines that aren't on the control list, you can bring up to three months‘ supply as a visitor if you have the original prescription or a letter from your doctor. that's it for now, but please carry on bringing me your travel problems, and i'll do my best to bring you the answers. see you soon! last year, slovakia in central europe welcomed a record number of tourists, attracted chiefly by the breathtaking landscapes and excellent skiing. the mountains there are stunning at any time of year but they also hide a shiny secret.

we sent kate to the mountain resort of hodrusa—hamre to find out more. take your place, get ready, go! welcome to the 2018 gold panning championships. a highly competitive gathering where emotions are running high. more than 500 competitors from 30 countries are here hoping to strike gold. so how does it all work? organisers fill a bucket with sand and hide tiny specks of gold in it, flown all the way from california. now that i'm up so close to the gold flakes, i realise how difficult it must be, because they are tiny. and some of these sand pieces are just as small.

it sounds like an impossible project. no, it's not impossible. then competitors race to find all the flakes. each bucket will contain the same number. for every one you miss, five minutes is added to your time. eager to try it myself, i have signed up for a lesson with british world champion daisy thurkettle. first thing you need to do is pour that into the centre of the pan and make a bit ofa mountain. and then you are going to do big, flat circles — yes, right under the water like that, perfect. what is going to help with this is the specific gravity of gold, as it is about six times heavier than everything else in your pan, so the gold really wants to hit the bottom of your pan and stay there like a rock. bit more power, give it some welly! good. that looks like championship panning. i really hope there is some gold in here. shuffle and flatten and get everything in a semicircle like that. i think i can see some gold sparkles. yes, it absolutely shines like a beacon, doesn't it.

i'm delighted. on yourfirst go! brilliant! cap on, you don't want to lose those babies. thanks so much, daisy. no problem. just beyond the championship site, there is plenty of evidence we are in a traditional mining town. it'is hard to believe, but i have been told there is an estimated 70,000 euros worth of gold hidden within these piles of rocks here. itjust shows how important gold is to the area. very beautiful. richard is a local gold mine owner as well as a panning enthusiast. richard, how extensive are all the mines here? translation: but life was hard underground. up until recently, the average miner lived to a0 years of age. very cold, richard. yes.

it was often said women would marry three husbands in one lifetime. over at the championship site, the race is back on. it is the women's final and the place is heaving with excitement. some of these women are so fast, they found their specks within under a minute. applause with all the flakes counted, i met the new world champion. how do you feel right now?

pretty good! it's been a long week. it is a tough competition, so... it is good. butjust that i thought it was all over... number22, kate from bbc! so i have been roped in to competing, and i am absolutely terrified. take your place... get ready... go! chanting: bbc! bbc! it looks like i have got a fan club. thank you for the encouragement! oh, this is so tough. my back is about to break but the adrenaline is keeping me going. ok, i've got some gold. i would have thought gold panning was a rather relaxed,

chilled sport, but this is anything but. i think i am done. cheering and applause thank you! so i haven't done too bad for my first go. i found 18 flakes — unfortunately there is a beautiful sparkly one just here that i have missed, but i didn't finish last. so maybe a bit of beginner's luck. oh, no! i've missed loads. i later found out i actually came second last. so i think i've got what they call gold fever, and i'm off to find a stream, to see if i can pan for some out here. what is wonderful about gold panning is you can have all the excitement and the rivalry and noise

of competition, but then you can come out here and it is just you, the river, and hopefully a few flakes of gold. sadly, that is all we have time for on this week's show, but coming up next week: we're in tokyo, a confusing enough place if you are able—bodied, but how well will it look after the disabled sports fans likely to arrive in big numbers for the olympics and paralympics of 2020? don't forget, we are also all over social media, so you can follow any of our feeds by clicking through from bbc.com/travelshow. until next time, from me, christa larwood, and the rest of the travel show team here in paris, it is goodbye. hello.

well, after days of easterly winds, and at times cloudy weather, a complete change on the way in the coming days. the atlantic weather systems will start knocking on our door from tuesday onwards. monday still looking fine across the uk — that is if you don't mind those chilly eastern winds. this is what it looks like over the next few hours, so the wind out of the east continuing to drag in some cloud. further showers around across yorkshire, eastern scotland, and temperatures by early monday, above freezing in city centres. outside of town there will be a touch of frost, particularly across northern and north—western areas. tomorrow, very much an east—west split.

that easterly wind will continue to bring a lot of thick clouds to the east of the country, so from london, thourgh hull, all the way to edinburgh, whereas in the west we will have some sunshine, so fine weather for places like cardiff, liverpool, and glasgow. tuesday morning onwards, those weather fronts start to line up in the atlantic and head our way, and on top of that increasing winds as well. this is the morning. rain reaching cornwall and devon, parts of wales, eventually belfast as well, and by the afternoon central parts of the uk, but for most of the day it looks as though northern areas will stay dry. could be misty and foggy for a time in the morning. let's look at the weather in the middle of the week. big low—pressure well and truly in charge, in fact dominating the whole north atlantic. look at all of these isobars. with that also comes much milder weather which will be reaching all parts of the country by wednesday. lots of showers, gale force winds inland, even severe gales along some of these western coast.

of these western coasts. winds could prove disruptive. these are the average wind speeds. in many cases, you could double or maybe even triple, in some of these northern areas, that average winds to get the gusts. the temperatures, 1a in london, 11 degrees in the north. so double figures throughout the country. on thursday, again low—pressure very close to our neighbourhood, again sending strong winds, mild air and frequent showers, but in between those you will get the sunshine as well. that is if you're not stuck underneath a weather front, and there will be one for a time at least across southern areas. then you can see the weather breaks and you can see some sunshine developing, through the middle part of the day. so not all bad, not raining all the time. 1a degrees in london but it won't feel like it in the wind or of course caught in the showers. on friday again, low—pressure moving across the country, bringing further strong winds perhaps to the south as well. bye— bye. this is bbc world news today. i'm aaron safir. our top stories. european union leaders have endorsed the terms of a brexit

deal — after 18 months of negotiation. theresa may says her deal delivers for the uk — and this was her message to potential rebels at westminster. the british people don't want to spend any more time arguing about brexit. an investigation by media organisations around the world has revealed that unsafe medical devices are being implanted into patients. and... just hours to go until nasa's latest probe is due to touch down on mars. getting there's the easy bit — it's the landing that's tough.