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In our latest round-up of journey News: Love in old age, dark tourism from Chernobyl to Germany, and a European airline launches an 'all-you-can-fly' pass.
Life is made up of many chapters, and a new adventure always awaits us around the turn of the page.
American Judy Curtis and Englishman John Nears were both widowed and retired when they crossed paths on a train crossing Peru in 2004. Their chance encounter led them to unexpected happiness.
University professor Kenneth Harl was single his entire life and intended to stay that way. Then, at age 60, he went to Turkey to research his next history book. Instead, his future presented itself to him in the form of Sema Tegkul, a local woman. One question changed everything: “Do you believe in the thunderbolt? ” she asked.
There are many tourist destinations around the world that attract visitors eager to learn more about the complex, tragic or isolated history of a site.
Chernobyl drew tourists to Ukraine to see the site of the worst nuclear accident in history. Visitors continue to come, but now to see the scars of more recent accidents. terror.
In Hamburg, Germany, a former Nazi Bunker has been transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel with a rooftop garden. A new exhibition on the first floor tells the story of the building.
Kalaupapa, Hawaii is one of the most isolated sites in the United States National Park Service. It's a picturesque paradise, but it's also the world's most famous colony for people with Hansen's disease, better known as leprosy.
Finally, North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, according to tour operators. Here's what a visit to summer camp in the isolated nation.
We are in the middle of the heat season in the northern hemisphere, and our cities are suffering the most.
Buildings, roads and sidewalks give off more heat than grass and trees, causing temperatures to rise by up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, in what's known as global warming. urban heat island effect.
What better getaway than Lord Howe Island, a remote island about 600 kilometres off the east coast of Australia, where winter temperatures are currently 37°F. Its mountains are lush green and its beaches are pristine white, but to protect all this beautiful splendour, only 400 tourists At some point they are allowed to visit.
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Theme parks and thrills
Disney has announced a whole bunch of theme park projects which will be unveiled in the coming years. Visitors will be able to fly like Iron Man, take part in a battle in Wakanda and venture into a strange land dedicated to Disney villains.
This follows the announcement in June that a controversial Disney World attraction was being replaced with its ride featuring its first black princess, Tiana. Look here.
A different kind of thrill is on offer in Norway, with the opening of a 40-metre-long “floating” staircase suspended over a fjord. “It could hurt most people's legs. shake a little” explains the scale's operations manager.
Spotlight on America: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Is This The Most Family-Friendly City In The Country? A CNN Reporter Takes His Daughter To Find Out
CNN Travel recently unveiled its Top 10 Best Cities to Visit for 2024. Our #8 pick is Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In the heart of Michigan's fruit belt, a region rich with orchards and gardens, Grand Rapids is perhaps best known for its fermented products, having held the Beer City in the United States title since 2012.
It is a city of artisans, designers, innovators and artists, with a long lineage stretching from its famous 19th-century furniture designers to today's impressive public art, meticulous flower beds and cutting-edge industrial design.
A European airline has launched a “fly as much as you want” pass.
Although it was named the the worst airline for UK flight delays for three consecutive years.
Some iconic tourist destinations criminalize homosexuality.
LGBTQ Travelers are divided over whether they should visit the country.
“The worst season ever.”
How things went wrong in Greece “The island of Instagram.”
Overtourism in Japan causes baby boom.
