The truth about cruise ships in Venice
On March 31, the Italian government issued a decree that would see cruise ships and large commercial vessels banned from...
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Covid fears are spreading on Mount Everest, as climbers risk infection to reach the top of the world
Some climbers there have now reported testing positive, despite the Nepali government saying there are no infections on Everest.Erland Ness,...
Munich hits back at rival ‘Oktoberfest’ event in Dubai
(CNN) — The organizers of Oktoberfest, Munich's heralded and raucous annual beer festival, have criticized plans to create a rival...
‘Out of control’ fire breaks out in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park
Two firefighters were injured and admitted to the hospital and nine structures were destroyed in the blaze, Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson...
After centuries of nomadic living, Thailand’s ‘sea people’ adapt to life on land
Ko Surin, Thailand (CNN) — These days, Salamak Klathalay, like most of us, lives in a house, on land. But...
France to ban domestic flights where trains are available, in move to cut emissions
MPs voted late on Saturday to some suspend some flights by domestic airlines that can be made by train in...
How a failed journey to California aboard a Chinese junk boat led to a lifelong friendship
(CNN) — Sitting in Eddie Fong's living room in Palo Alto is a 55-year-old model of a traditional Chinese junk...
Japan records earliest cherry blossom bloom in 1,200 years, as climate crisis intensifies
The flowers, which experience a "peak bloom" that only lasts a few days, have been revered in Japan for more...
When can we go on a cruise again?
(CNN) — It's been a year since the cruise industry was in the eye of the Covid storm as leisure...
What history got wrong about the ‘female Saint Patrick’
(CNN) — On forgotten walls of country churches or crumbling castles throughout Ireland, the tiny figures squat unseen. Lost in...
These Asian countries are giving dual citizens an ultimatum on nationality — and loyalty
(CNN) — Anna was born with the right to dual citizenship, because she has a Japanese mother and American father....
Hong Kong Star Ferry converted into a luxury yacht
Hong Kong (CNN) — The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong's most affordable attractions. But the Star Ferry yacht...
She’s the first female tour guide in Afghanistan, but she’s determined not to be the last
(CNN) — For many people who work as tour guides, showing people around a new city involves a little bit...
Traveling to France during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
Editor's Note — Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your chances of getting...
Traveling to Greece during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
Editor's Note — Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your chances of getting...
Hadaka Matsuri: Japan’s famed Naked Festival canceled for all but a select few
(CNN) — This time a year ago, thousands gathered for Japan's annual Hadaka Matsuri -- also popularly known as the...
Croatia wants tourists to move there. These people are doing just that
(CNN) — While most European Union nations have kept their borders sealed against non-European visitors during the pandemic, Croatia has...
Reinventing Sri Lanka: As the country reopens to international travelers, the tourism industry ponders its future
Colombo (CNN) — A year ago, Dinesh Perera and his friends owned and operated the only two LGBTQ-friendly accommodations in...
South Korea’s all-purple Banwol Island is a photographer’s dream
(CNN) — A South Korean farming community has reinvented itself by transforming into an attraction perfect for the Instagram era.Banwol...
How a 30,000-member Facebook group is helping Hong Kong navigate one of the world’s longest quarantines
Hong Kong (CNN) — I woke to the sound of my fiancée muttering "f*@!" under her breath on Christmas Eve.While...
