Editor’s Note — Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — “This fire has burned 4,000 years and never stopped,” says Aliyeva Rahila. “Even the rain coming here, snow, wind
Month: October 2018
The West Japan Railway Co. (JR West), which runs ultra fast shinkansen, or bullet trains, on the largest of Japan’s islands, has called a halt to safety drills designed to enable employees to feel the rush of trains passing at up to 300km per hour. The drills, which saw JR West employees crouching down in the trench area between
Why go? Vancouver is the starting point for cruises to Alaska via the spectacular Inside Passage running along British Columbia’s west coast. Rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities, with a great food scene, this relaxed, culture-rich city is surrounded on three sides by water, with impressive mountain views. Cruise port location Vancouver’s
Photo Taken In Singapore, Singapore of a man with his hand out at a drone. Photo by Getty Images. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that Uber put up a job posting for an executive position at UberExpress, the drone delivery operation within its UberEats food delivery unit, to help get the drones up and running sometime in
(CNN) — Flights from Africa to across the globe are expanding more than ever thanks to more competition in the airline industry, with the latest milestone being the first direct flight from East Africa to the US completed on Monday. Passengers on Kenya Airways’ Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took the historic 15-hour flight from Nairobi’s Jomo
The UK gets its first link with Shenzhen, known as the Silicon Valley of China, today. The Shenzhen Airlines flight, which will fly three times weekly from London Heathrow, will take almost 100,000 passengers a year to China’s megacity just across the border from Hong Kong. Shenzhen, a city of 12.5 million people, has long
American Airlines‘ third-quarter profit fell more than 48 percent from a year earlier as higher fuel costs ate into the largest airline’s bottom line, despite high travel demand.
(CNN) — Passengers concerned about the impact of air travel on the environment could soon opt for a cleaner alternative. EasyJet, the British-based budget airline, has pledged to develop a fleet of electric planes to cover short-haul routes by 2030, which would effectively reduce carbon emissions and noise from its operations. The no-frills carrier is
It’s a barely dot on the map in north Norfolk, with a pocket-handkerchief village green, brick-and-flint cottages, church, telephone box, and just 100 people. On your average afternoon, an occasional hen skitters across the main street (aptly known as ‘The Street’) and the only sounds are those of birdsong and the distant thrum of tractors.
If time is money, then surely money is time. It certainly seems to be this 31 December, when $26,000 (£20,400) can buy you the opportunity to turn back the clock and celebrate New Year’s Eve twice. The innovative concept from Crystal Skye, which operates a private Boeing 777-200LR charter jet, allows passengers to see in
Bao. Baozi. Gua bao. Cha siu bao. Siopao. There are many varieties of this popular Asian sammie, including new versions that infuse other cultures into the mix. But all are unified by one thing: a tender, steamy bun. Some have evolved via the Pacific Islands, others through the Yucatan. And if Mexico has a lock
In the words of George R.R. Martin, “winter is coming,” and 10Best is ready to hit the slopes. During our 2018 Ski & Snowboard Readers’ Choice Awards, we’re asking you to vote for your favorite alpine and Nordic ski areas, ski towns, hotels and après-ski hot spots across the United States and Canada. You can
Choosing the best vegan restaurants in the United States is no small task. The website Happy Cow, which is like Yelp, only for vegan and vegetarian food, lists nearly 23,000 veg restaurants in the U.S., including 1,240 purely vegan restaurants. While the bulk of the U.S. vegan food scene is concentrated in California (with 261
(CNN) — No one needs help finding a beautiful beach in Mauritius, but there’s tons to explore away from the water as well. For a small nation, Mauritius overflows with scenic hikes through the mountains, holy pilgrimage sites, amazing food and historic areas that trace the island’s globe-spanning history. Underwater waterfall Just off the coast
The craft beer industry keeps growing in the US. There were over 6000 craft beer breweries in 2017, more than double the total from 2013, and a 16% increase from 2016, according to the Brewers Association. “In order to survive in this highly competitive market, American breweries are becoming increasingly and restlessly more creative. They
Indonesian aviation authorities will inspect all Boeing 737 Max 8 planes belonging to the country’s commercial airlines following the Lion Air crash on 29 October. The low-cost airline was flying from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang near Sumatra when it crashed into the sea not long after take-off with 189 people onboard. Indonesia’s transport minister Budi
Inspired Luxury Escapes pride themselves on creating holidays of a lifetime for all the family. The Telegraph is proud to partner knowledgeable and professional travel specialists who will help design the perfect itinerary and deliver an unforgettable holiday experience for every traveller. Inspired Luxury Escapes handpick the top hotels and villas in the most charming
Pecan Resist is a direct response to President Trump’s policiesBen & Jerry’s The Resistance has officially made it to the freezer aisle. On October 30, Ben & Jerry’s officially launched its new campaign and ice cream flavor Pecan Resist, “a movement to lick injustice and champion those fighting to create a more just and equitable nation
Hong Kong (CNN) — After nine years of construction and a staggering $20 billion price tag, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, AKA the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge, is finally open. The 55-kilometer bridge comprises a Hong Kong Link Road (12 kilometers), a Main Bridge (29.6 kilometers) and a Zhuhai Link Road (13.4 kilometers). It connects the
Travellers from outside the EU will be able to start using ePassport gates at UK airports, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced during his Budget speech on 29 October. Currently, only those with a UK, EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss biometric passport who are over 18 can access the gates, which use facial recognition technology
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