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This week in journey news: the highest pedestrian suspension bridge in Europe, a revolutionary “mixed-wing” plane, the North American solar eclipse and the best airports in the world to arrive when you're hungry.
There is no consumer more captive than a traveler stuck between airport security and the boarding gate. That is why Gastronomy and wineThe 2024 round-up of the world's best airports for food and drink left our mouths watering.
It is not surprising that the famous city of Singapore Changi Airport was declared number 1. As well as having the world's tallest indoor waterfall, it has over 200 food vendors to choose from, as well as a street market, robot bartenders and a raffle outpost where you will be able to drink a signature. Singapore Sling.
At No. 2 is Tokyo-Narita International Airport, where guests can delight in Japanese culinary traditions.
And at No. 3, the luxurious environs of Dubai International Airport offer treats like a specialty éclair patisserie, plus all the trusted international restaurant chains that will remind you of home.
Europe's highest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in Italy, 175 meters above a ravine in Umbria. The half-mile ride over the Sellano Bridge takes 30 to 45 minutes, and — as if the drop wasn't dramatic enough — there's a 223-foot incline at one end. I think you could handle it?
In Africa, the roaring waters of Angola's Kalandula Falls are considered sacred and rituals were once performed there to calm the gods. As one of Africa's largest waterfalls, perpetually shrouded in ethereal mist, it is easy to see how he earned his sacred reputation.
In South America, an American woman and a Costa Rican man met hiking Machu Picchu in 2010, but did not exchange details and never hoped to see each other again. Destiny, of course, had other plans for this couple. In a bar in Aguas Calientes, they spoke with Shakira and things escalated. “a bit heavenly.”
Great designs
A revolution “mixed wing” The demonstration aircraft was cleared to fly in California. The radical triangular shape of JetZero's Pathfinder allows the entire aircraft to generate lift, minimizing drag.
Nearby in Colorado, Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstration aircraft successfully began test flights. CEO Blake Scholl told CNN his team's goal was to reduce flights to “half the time or less” it’s needed today” and that supersonic aircraft will replace conventional jets in our lifetime.
Hello Duolingo, teach us “buena vida”.
This week we have the story of an American woman who decided to change the course of her life by move to Mexico and open a music school. She returns to the United States about twice a year, but has no plans to return for good.
And then we have this couple, also from the United States, who, after years of unsuccessful IVF and multiple health problems, unexpectedly discovered happiness in Spain. “Andalusia welcomed us and took care of us in a way we could never have imagined,” says one. “Like interest on a bank account we didn’t know existed.”
A total solar eclipse darkens the sky in the United States. Here's how to watch
Turn around, sparkling eyes – you don’t want to miss it total solar eclipse it's happening across North America on April 8. CNN's Chris Isidore is one of millions sky watchers plan to witness it – and he made a 1,400 mile effort do this.
There won't be another total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044, so make sure you're prepared. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned product ratings and recommendations guide, have this guide with everything you need to take photos safely of the phenomenon.
THE “LSD Island” of Alicudi, Italy, is invaded by very real and very living goats.
So it's offering them free to anyone who can catch them.
Growing up of Iranian descent, she didn't feel “enough” for either culture.
This is how her mother helped her find the house.
Disney has revealed more about its big Magic Kingdom expansion.
It's just part of a An investment of 60 billion dollars.
They met on a dating app in Bogota.
He woke up dizzy and without his passport the next day.
