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This week in travel news: Why going on vacation might be better than using eye cream, how a hippo became the internet's hottest influencer, and buying a boat Cruising on Craigslist has become a dark dream.
It's no secret that traveling is fun. What if it could also make you look and feel younger?
A new study from Australia's Edith Cowan University shows that entropy – the process of slow, inevitable decline – can be offset by travel.
According to the study, many aspects of travel – such as meeting new people, sleeping better, having new life experiences and taking part in relaxing activities like yoga and spa treatments – could help challenge premature aging.
“Tourism is not just about leisure and recreation,” said Fangli Hu, lead author of the study. “It could also help people’s physical and mental health.”
Now all you have to do is convince your boss that you need more vacation days.
Chris Willson made a life-changing decision in 2008 when he purchased a cruise ship on Craigslist and embarked on a years-long project to restore the 293-foot vessel.
Willson says he invested all his savings into this passion project, but in the end, it seems it wasn't enough to save the ship. Discover how his dream collapsed and why he “never had a single regret”.
This week, the animals were as much on the move as their human counterparts.
The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, was crowned New Zealand Bird of the Year. The annual competition highlights the country's endangered species. Last year's winner was a bird that eats its own vomit.
Furthermore, an African penguin named Pen found himself in a frightening situation: the six-year-old child, born and raised in captivity, was washed into the sea in Japan on August 25. Her guardian feared the worst, but Pen was found safe two weeks later.
She's not the only animal in Asia to go viral. Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng (“inflatable pig”) has become a celebrity thanks to the cute faces she makes. However, fame can have downsides. Some visitors to her zoo in Thailand have become nuisances when they try to meet her.
Do you want to travel with your pet? Our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned product ratings and recommendations guide, tested the best hands-free dog leashes.
The 10 best hotels of 2024
The world 50 best hotels were announced at a glittering ceremony in London this week.
Winners included a romantic Maldives getaway that defines barefoot luxury, an elegant Parisian classic with views of the Seine, and a property in Bangkok where every room is a suite. Click on the list to see them all.
There's certainly no shortage of incredible places to spend the night in your favorite destinations.
If you are concerned about well-being, the Fitness hotel in Dubai SIRO, One Za'abeel is like a space station crossed with a spa: think alarm clocks linked to the client's circadian rhythms, anti-gravity rocking chairs and contactless vibro-acoustic therapy beds.
On the other side of the spectrum, how about tasting all things British… in a small town in Germany? HAS The Little Brittany InnGuests can pose with a life-size resin Queen Elizabeth or a cuddly Paddington Bear while drinking a beer at the on-site pub.
She was born blind, but she travels the world alone
“A lot of people don't want a blind person on their tour,” says JoAnn Becker. This Boston-based blind woman has visited 56 countries and doesn't think she's missing out on anything by not being able to see.
One of London's most famous streets could become pedestrian-only.
But do others follow in his footsteps?
It's a pink Pakistani palace, populated by peacocks and possibly possessed.
The one in Karachi Mohatta Palace is a symbol of history in a growing city.
This European capital has banned the rental of electric scooters.
Residents are allowed to keep their personal scootersHowever.
Las Vegas is more than just casinos and clubs.
Find out why you should explore the city Arts District.
