(CNN) — It seems so eternal, doesn’t it? The gleaming white marble. The massive columns. The huge statue of a man sitting straight up with purpose and solemn dignity. The face is wise and weary and staring resolutely ahead. The hands — one clinched and the other relaxed. The inscribed speeches calling us to find
Month: May 2022
One of Europe’s most glamorous, star-studded corners, the sun-kissed Côte d’Azur can take a toll on your wallet. Yet there are many ways to enjoy its largest city, Nice, without having to spend a single euro. From panoramic hilltop vistas to some of the world’s most famous beaches, this seductive city isn’t short of fine things to see
Here we go again. After the Easter holidays were marred by staggering airport queues and a raft of flight cancellations, half term has also kicked off with a large dose of stress for holidaymakers. Last Friday, easyJet cancelled 240 departures up until June 6, while British Airways axed 140 scheduled flights from Heathrow (though many
It takes a lot of a chutzpah to cold call Ford Motor F Company and ask them to be your sustainability partner. But Karissa Kruse, President of Sonoma County Winegrowers, and affectionately known as the ‘Queen of Sustainability’, has never been known for timidness. In 2014, supported by her team, she challenged the 1800 winegrowers
(CNN) — A large trove of ancient bronze statues and well-preserved sarcophagi discovered in Egypt’s Saqqara were revealed to the public on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. Archaeologists had discovered relics belonging to Egyptian dynasties buried in the Saqqara necropolis in the past, but the latest find marks
Reykjavik’s most common bird, the joke goes, is the building crane. Construction projects are everywhere, transforming Reykjavik from an oversized fishing village to an international city with all its complications. To first-time visitors, the capital tends to be warmer than expected (winters are like New York) and spread over a wider area (twice the size
The rental market in the Hamptons is facing an unexpected chill this summer. After two years of strong demand and soaring prices, the supply of rentals in the Hamptons is surging, leading to a wave of last-minute price cuts. Median rental prices in the first quarter fell 26%, according to Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller
No other city in the world straddles two continents; nowhere else has been the capital of two empires. This vibrant metropolis of 15 million people, sprawling across the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus Strait, is unique. Founded by the Greeks, later capital of the Christian Byzantine Empire, Istanbul blossomed anew at the heart
Once known only for its powerhouse Pinot Noir, the state’s Chardonnays are rising stars. The Eola Amity Hills AVA boasts about 30 wineries and more than 100 vineyards, many of the focused on small production and sustainability. The AVA is defined by its marine-inflected breezes and so named after an Aeolian, or wind harp. Vinifera
Although Bend is the heart of Oregon’s high desert country, its arteries stretch out to neighboring hamlets. Take a 30- to 45-minute drive in almost any direction, and you’ll arrive at another quaint, unique and worthwhile township, just waiting to be explored. Wild West throwbacks, up-and-coming cosmopolitan townships and charming hole-in-the-wall one-horse towns pop up
(CNN) — In 1986, American businessman Richard Bass landed in the record books by becoming the first person to climb the “seven summits,” the highest peaks from each continent. On that list are some of the most iconic mountains in the world: Denali in Alaska, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and of course Mount Everest. But mountain
While its capital Brussels and the canals of Bruges are major tourist magnets, the rest of this small but diverse country undeservedly goes largely unnoticed. When traveling, its humble size is undoubtedly an advantage – getting from one place to another is easy, affordable, and quick. Here’s our guide on how to explore Belgium in
You know if there’s a southwesterly blowing when you’re standing at South Stack. The promontory at the west end of Anglesey, Britain’s fifth largest island, pokes into the Irish Sea as if to taunt onshore winds. Other landmasses – Scotland, Ireland, the Pembrokeshire peninsula – provide a buffer when the weather comes from different compass
The AVA’s motto is “down to earth,” which reflects both people and place. Yamill-Carlton AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley was the final destination for many pioneers of the early Oregon Trail. But it’s a good first stop for people wanting to discover the state’s Chardonnays. Located in the northern Willamette Valley and bisected by the
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In May, we’re riding the rails as we explore the world’s greatest train journeys. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — Faster,
Finland reserves its true beauty for those who are willing to walk. Strike out on foot into the wilds of its stupendous national parks and you’ll get an inkling of the country’s vast scale, liberating remoteness and mind-cleansing solitude. You’re nearly always in the middle of nowhere – and that’s just fine. The nature-obsessed Finns have
A Delta Airlines commercial aircraft approaches to land at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California January 18, 2022. Mike Blake | Reuters Flight disruptions continued Sunday but eased from the rocky start to Memorial Day weekend, a test for carriers as they gear up for a busy summer travel season after more than two
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging you to check your strawberries. And no, that’s not a euphemism for something else. The FDA is talking about actual strawberries that seem to have left a number of Americans and Canadians in a bit of a jam. Fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB
Savoring an aperitif at sundown as the fiery sun sinks into the big blue has been a sacrosanct ritual in seafaring Marseille since time immemorial. But the bar scene has evolved far beyond sailors chugging back bottles of cheap wine portside or Marcel Pagnol film characters chinking Pastis glasses in the 1930s at the Vieux
North Carolina is one of the most geographically diverse states in the country. With three main regions — the Appalachian Mountains, the Piedmont, and the Coastal Plain — the Tarheel State offers a range of activities for anyone looking to visit. While its largest city, Charlotte, often ranks as one of the fastest growing cities
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