What’s the cheapest way to the edge of space? Ride a balloon
London CNN — The first human to experience what’s now known as the “overview effect” was Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin, who became the first person […]
Mussolini’s wartime bunker opens to the public in Rome
CNN — June, 1940. Italy enters World War II, and Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini promptly sets about constructing air raid shelters for himself at Villa […]
With international traffic roaring back, there’s a new No. 2 busiest airport
CNN — Globe-trotters are on the move again in a big way, boosting the rankings of a handful of international aviation hubs on the list […]
They met in New York’s Plaza Hotel in 1970. Here’s what happened next
CNN — In 1969, Stefano Ripamonti was feeling good about life. He was in his late twenties, working a glamorous job at an Italian high […]
Florence’s famed Ponte Vecchio to be restored to former glory with two-year makeover
CNN — In the seven centuries since the Ponte Vecchio was first built in Florence, Italy, the bridge has watched the city changing around it, […]
Vietnam is planning high-speed rail connections with China
Vietnam aims to start building two high-speed railway lines linking its capital Hanoi with China before 2030, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said, another […]
Water fights, cultural traditions and new beginnings: A guide to Songkran, Thailand’s annual New Year festival
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — On the surface, Thailand’s annual Songkran festival appears to be just one great big water fight. Every April, people young and […]
Spain to scrap ‘golden visas’ for foreign investors
Spain will scrap its so-called “golden visa” program granting residency rights to foreigners who make large investments in real estate in the country, Prime Minister […]
This hidden Eden in Mexico won’t stay undiscovered forever
CNN — The mashup of diverse landscapes begins rolling past your car window within 30 minutes of departing San Luis Potosí, the capital city of […]
Why does the US drive on the right and the UK on the left? Your travel questions answered
CNN — In this week’s travel roundup, we bring you transport trivia, Roman engineering marvels and the world’s tastiest dumplings. Did you know? You’re probably […]
