Travel

(CNN) — In a year of constant uncertainty, where decisions are painstakingly considered and often reversed, holiday travel is no exception. On Friday, the number of travelers screened at US airport security checkpoints topped 1 million for only the second time since March, according to Transportation Security Administration figures. That’s still just 40% of the

(CNN) — A 36-year-old overweight Asian elephant, who has spent much of his life languishing alone in captivity, is on his way to a sanctuary in Cambodia — thanks in part to the efforts of American pop star Cher. Pakistan’s only Asian elephant has spent years in grim conditions in a controversial Islamabad zoo, where

(CNN) — You wait a while for a house that’s practically given away to you, and then three come along at once. Yes, Italy’s €1 homes are back — and this time, what’s up for grabs is a collection of houses in the southern region of Molise. Castropignano — a village topped by a ruined

(CNN) — The US Forest Service wants you to leave the artificial tree in its box this year. Instead, it recommends, cut your own Christmas tree in a national forest — a tradition that’s good for the forest, too. Over 75 national forests in the US allow visitors to cut their own Christmas tree, from

(CNN) — Your Thanksgiving table may have been smaller this year, but if it was still full of squashes, corn pudding, turkey and cranberry sauce, thank Native Americans — those foods are indigenous. But that apple pie is international — apples are from Kazakhstan and the pie part is from England. “The exuberance of American

(CNN) — For nearly half of the entire history of commercial aviation, long-haul flights have conjured up images of large, wide-bodied aircraft, with two aisles, up to 10 seats in every row, spacious overhead bins and, more recently, shiny on-demand tablet-style entertainment systems. That’s in sharp contrast to smaller narrow-bodied aircraft, with their single aisles,

(CNN) — Skiers and snowboarders across Europe are experiencing a roller coaster ride as doubts build over when the mountains might open for sport this winter. Until this week, there had been some optimism among ski industry experts, with hopes that the ski season would get underway before year’s end, and perhaps the prospect of

Prior to the Kowloon-based airport’s closure in 1997 — it was replaced by the current Hong Kong International Airport — buildings constructed in the area had to adhere to strict height restrictions to ensure the safety of the facility. That’s what makes this new skyscraper all the more exciting. Standing at 200 meters above ground,

(CNN) — With social distancing at forefront of everyone’s minds, having your own space on an airplane has never been so important. But would you pay extra to spread out over a row of economy seats? Lufthansa hopes so. The German airline is trialing its new Sleeper’s Row concept on its Frankfurt, Germany to São

(CNN) — The number of travelers passing through airport security checkpoints in the United States reached its highest level since mid-March on Wednesday despite urging from federal health officials for Americans to spend Thanksgiving at home. In a pandemic-era record, 1,070,967 people passed through security at America’s airports on the day before Thanksgiving. That number

Berlin (CNN) — As the crucial Christmas holiday season approaches, European relations could turn frosty over the issue of skiing. Germany is seeking a coordinated EU approach to keeping ski resorts shut in Alpine countries in order to limit the spread of coronavirus. However, reaching an agreement with neighboring Austria is proving challenging, German Chancellor

(CNN) — Images of a jumping spider, an elusive gecko and battling birds are among a selection of amazing photos to have been picked in this year’s British Ecological Society photography competition. The overall winner of the competition is an image of a flying dalmatian pelican by Alwin Hardenbol, organizers said in a press release

Vallentuna, Sweden (CNN) — Drive north of the Swedish capital for about half an hour and you’ll reach the lakeside district of Vallentuna, a pleasant community with cobblestone churches, picnic areas and playgrounds. It’s also a journey deep into Sweden’s ancient Viking past. Scattered among Vallentuna’s greenery are dozens of mystical runestones that form the

But during a recent home renovation, the couple discovered something that revealed the legend could be true. In early October, Nick Drummond and Patrick Bakker said they found more than 66 bottles of whiskey from the Prohibition-era hidden within the walls and floorboards of their home, which was built in 1915. “Our walls are filled

(CNN) — Just weeks after unveiling an upcoming yacht concept that resembles a swan, Lazzarini Design Studio are pushing the boundaries even further with a brand new design that’s shaped like a shark. Measuring a staggering 153 meters, Prodigium is to be made of carbon fiber and aluminum, and has an estimated market price tag

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Alaska Airlines Flight 66 was arriving from Cordova into Yakutat when the flight crew saw two bears crossing the runway, according to a statement by Alaska Airlines. “The nose gear missed the bears, but the captain felt an impact on the left side after the bears passed under the plane,” the airline’s statement said. Pilots

“I want to be very clear. Mardi Gras 2021 is not canceled. It is going to look different. The mayor has been very consistent about saying that at every stage,” said Beau Tidwell, communications director for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, during a Tuesday press conference. Mardi Gras, to be celebrated on February 16, 2021, is a

(CNN) — It’s the ultimate dream for many — move to a big city and make a glam new life. But as we all know, metropolitan living comes at a cost — especially if you pick Hong Kong, Paris or Zurich, which are the world’s most expensive cities according to new research. The Economist Intelligence

(CNN) — It might be less spiritual than the Buddhist mantra-chanting flight in Thailand, but EVA Air’s latest “flight to nowhere” idea could be just as magical — by helping people find love in the sky. EVA Airways, one of the largest carriers in Taiwan, is partnering with travel experience company Mobius on a campaign