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In journey new this week: airports that passengers like, cool streets around the world, the frog leg crisis in France and the best food and drinks in Ireland.
The busy beavers at Airports Council International have collected nearly 600,000 surveys from travelers at more than 400 airports around the world and revealed passenger preferences.
Nine airports shined in all five categories this year Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award, from the cleanliness and dedication of the staff to the easy transport links and overall enjoyment. These happy centers are:
• Greenville–Spartanburg International in South Carolina
• Gerald R. Ford International in Michigan
• Rome-Fiumicino in Italy
• Casablanca Mohammed V International in Morocco
• IzmirAdnan Menderes in Türkiye
• Guayaquil Internationall in Ecuador
• Salalah International in Oman
• Sultan Hasanuddin International in Indonesia
• Yogyakarta International Airport in Indonesia
We don't like to name and shame, but for comparison, here are passengers at North American airports who say they hate the most.
A thoroughfare of a cosmopolitan coastal city has been named the the coolest street in the world by Time Out in the travel guide's annual round-up of the roads that reign supreme. This year's top 10 was dominated by Asia-Pacific, with four cities from across the region.
What is the most international city in Japan? It's not Tokyo, some say. A port city southwest of the modern capital was once the country's capital. gateway to the world – and this impressive legacy continues today.
There are also celebrations in Spain as the beautiful tourist city of Valencia has been named the Green Capital of Europe. The flat roads and sunny weather make it a cycling paradise: There are nearly 200 kilometers (124 miles) of cycle paths connecting “greenways” outside the city.
As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, it's no secret that there are strong ties between Ireland and the United States. But did you know that there is an American border on Irish soil? here's why.
If you want to extend the shenanigans until Monday, you'll be happy to know that St. Patrick's Day was once a three-day holiday that culminated on March 18 – Sheelah's Day. Here's what history got wrong about “Female Saint Patrick.”
And before you put another spoonful of cabbage on your plate, check out our guide to 26 Irish dishes you have to try it in Ireland. There's a lot more to offer than stout and potatoes.
However, if you're hungry for the tough stuff, our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned product ratings and recommendations guide, will help. Here are six Irish whiskeys to sip this weekend – and all year round.
If you head out into the woods today, prepare for a big surprise if you choose the wrong mushroom. Morels are a popular spring delicacy, but a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they have been linked to a number of poisonings and should be eaten with caution.
The first pie chart faced a “extinction” crisis, and now comes a new hard blow for French cuisine. The Nations appetite for frog legs threatens the existence of certain species of frogs, conservationists warn.
South Korea is also taking steps to protect our creature friends. It is a repression against controversial animal cafes where guests head for selfies with animals including raccoons, foxes and meerkats.
These American Cities Will Pay You to Move There
Some American cities and towns offer potential residents up to $15,000 in attractive relocation packages to settle there, including everything from cash incentives to outdoor activity passes and free egg deliveries.
After a risky spinal operation, the surgeon told him not to plan any travel.
This is what happened when she didn't listen.
South Koreans queued for days to say goodbye to a baby panda.
You would too, when she it looks cute.
Australian billionaire hopes Titanic II will encourage period dressing…
And world peace.
“It’s not us. It's you.”
Miami Beach tries to break up spring breakers.
