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Streets, trees and buildings in the Russian capital twinkle in a wintery glow. Giant light sculptures illuminate the city center, and the ice-skating rink in Gorky Park is flooded by a sea of lights.

Each year during the World Economic Forum, global attention turns to the small town in the Swiss Alps. We look at Davos beyond the headlines, to the posh winter sports resort with a long history.

Austria’s Tyrol region is a prime destination during the winter months. An essential part is the après-ski, which has now put wintersports hub Kitzbühel near the top of the international jet set’s itinerary.

Malta may be one of the world's smallest countries, but it’s big on tourism. Each year the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino draw around a million visitors. Walking and diving are especially popular.

Ancient Etruscan sites, picturesque villages and olive groves. Travelers in Tuscia can experience the impressive cultural heritage, the historical towns and villages and the regional cuisine.

Saudade is an integral part of Portuguese culture. It is a mix of desire, melancholy and longing.

Gibraltar is the only place in Europe where monkeys roam freely. It's also a bustling tourist destination located off the coast of Spain, just miles from the north African coast.

The Cotswolds are an idyllic region in the heart of England with chocolate box scenery. The quaint villages and lush romantic gardens attract countless visitors every year.

Dingle Peninsula attracts one-and-a-half million tourists from around the world each year. The main town and tourist centre is Dingle. Its most famous resident is a dolphin.

Photographer Antonía Bergþórsdóttir shows us around the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. The sites include the Harpa Concert Hall and the Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland's largest church.