Beethoven’s Bonn: A musical tour of the composer’s home city
He’s the towering musical genius who didn’t let his deafness prevent him from becoming one of the world’s greatest composers.
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Maldives resort offers $30K ‘all-you-can-stay’ package
Move over, all-you-can-eat buffet: the all-you-can-stay resort package has entered the party.
The latest ‘Everest’ is a mountain you’ve probably never heard of
It’s not the world’s highest mountain, nor is it the hardest one to climb, presumably.
I quarantined in Beijing, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Here’s what I learned
Of the past 148 days, I’ve spent nearly one-third of them in quarantine. I started in Beijing and have journeyed to Hong Kong and now Tokyo.
New Zealand’s Chatham Islands might be the only place in the world experiencing overtourism right now
The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the travel industry, as hotels, restaurants and airlines in destinations around the world find themselves going broke or dramatically cutting back costs as they try to survive.
Berlin Tegel: Farewell to the airport that wouldn’t die
Berlin’s weary Tegel Airport should’ve closed years ago, but despite being cramped and outdated, it survived repeated attempts to kill it off. Now, as the end finally nears, the city prepares to bid an affectionate farewell.
The Italian town auctioning off abandoned homes for €1
The Covid-19 pandemic may have irreversibly changed the world as we know it, but it seems there are some things that can still be counted on.
Six 747s flew into a Dutch airport — but then couldn’t leave
Six Lufthansa Boeing 747-400s landed at Twente Airport, a small Dutch air hub in the northeast of the country, back in the summer — but then were stranded for months.
As Tropical Destinations Reopen, Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
BookmarkHoping short flights and outdoor appeal will lure visitors, countries in the Caribbean and Latin America are taking different approaches to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Travel and Vacations, … Read More
Why this space age airplane could change flying forever
Bookmark (CNN) — It looks like a spaceship, runs on fuel that up until a few years ago experts were calling “crazy,” and has barely left the drawing board, but … Read More
Venice holds back the water for first time in 1,200 years
Bookmark Venice, Italy (CNN) — Sebastian Fagarazzi is used to moving his belongings around. As a Venetian who lives on the ground floor, every time the city faces acqua alta … Read More
See tourists swarm China during Golden Week
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New York City’s only surfing beach is finally primed for overnight tourists
Bookmark Rockaway, Queens (CNN) — One of Rockaway Beach’s most appealing traits may also be the very thing holding it back. Unlike beach getaways in The Hamptons or along the … Read More
The trailblazing British Airways pilot who came out as transgender
Bookmark (CNN) — Cat Burton grew up fascinated by airplanes, an interest first fostered by her pilot father, who flew with the Royal Canadian Air Force and later with Welsh … Read More
What happened on the Qantas flight to nowhere
Bookmark(CNN) — After months of working almost nonstop during the coronavirus pandemic, doctor Fiona Downes says stepping on board Qantas’ seven-hour round-trip to nowhere was “like being home again.” A … Read More
Yellowstone sets record for September visitors
Yellowstone National Park, home of the famous geyser, had its busiest September ever, the National Park Service says.
Airbus has a plane with flapping wingtips — and they just got even longer
Bookmark(CNN) — Since the dawn of aviation, birds have been an inspiration for visionaries of flight. And now, engineers are once again looking to feathered friends to inspire the next … Read More
The American man who became a porter on Everest
Bookmark(CNN) — It might not seem that way when you read harrowing accounts of climbers perishing on its treacherous slopes, but there’s an easy way to climb Everest, and there’s … Read More
Tourist returns stolen artifacts to Pompeii after suffering ‘curse’
Bookmark(CNN) — A Canadian woman has returned five artifacts she took from Pompeii in 2005, saying they have plagued her with bad luck. The woman, identified only as Nicole, sent … Read More
New York’s Roosevelt Hotel to close after nearly 100 years due to the coronavirus pandemic
Bookmark (CNN) — Since 1924, the Roosevelt Hotel has been a witness to history. The New York City landmark was the election headquarters for Gov. Thomas Dewey when he incorrectly … Read More