(CNN) — In the dead of night on August 13, 1961, the East German Army began placing more than 48 kilometers of barbed wire through the center of Berlin, splitting the city into two stark halves. On one side, the Soviet-backed East functioned under a socialist state while the West was controlled by Allied forces,
Month: November 2019
A 711 employee accepts a mobile payment from a customer in Shenzhen, China Uptin Saiidi | CNBC BEIJING — A few months ago, I got out of a taxi upon arriving at my hotel in Beijing. As mainstream credit cards are uncommon and rarely accepted here, I handed the driver cash. I couldn’t speak Chinese
How do you reduce your impact on a destination, and how can you do it without spending big on luxury ecolodges or expensive gear? In the wake of climate change and overtourism, travelers are more concerned than ever about their footprint when they hit the road (or sky). Traveling sustainably has become a buzz phrase,
Jill Weinlein Recently Brazil waived visa requirements for visiting citizens from the US, Australia, Canada and Japan, making it easier for tourists to spend the holidays and 2020 in São Paulo. The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel offers an array of festivities during the holidays. Designed by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and landscape designer Burle Marx,
(CNN) — Finding a way to experience a country away from other groups of tourists is a challenge in 2019. It doesn’t take long for once underexplored areas to become popular as the word gets out. A surge in interest in long distance trails has seen long-established hikes such as Spain’s Camino de Santiago and
When I visited at the end of last month, there was a palpable tension in the air at Bishop Auckland, as if a storm was about to break. The reason for this high-pressure zone was the much-anticipated reopening of the magnificent Auckland Castle. Built by the Prince Bishops of Durham in the 12th century, Auckland
Georgian farmers close up vessels with new wine at the farm in the village in Georgian region of … [+] Kakheti, 26 September 2005. In a country where wine making and wine drinking are deeply rooted in national culture and tradition, Kakheti is one of the important centers of wine production. Home winemaking is a
(CNN) — Picture the scene. A beach heaving with bodies. Sunbeds racked up alongside the pool. High tower blocks of rooms, one packed on top of another. Tourists clustered round the buffet. All in a complex gated off from the local community. A classic example of the kind of travel that devastates the environment and
Ryanair has been crowned the dirtiest airline in the UK in a poll by Which?. Less than half of passengers who flew with the Irish carrier said its planes were clean, a survey of the consumer group’s members found. Among those that flew Ryanair, 24 per cent rated cleanliness as poor. At the other end
Baked California cake at The Arbour, served flaming — Photo courtesy of Lola Augustine Brown Located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena offers an escape for Angelenos looking to hang out somewhere more laid-back and easygoing. Steeped in history, Old Pasadena has blocks of heritage buildings that house some fabulous
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin This picture taken on June 29, 2019 shows the facade of Laduree luxury cakes, pastries and macarons … [+] shop on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris. (Photo by Dominique FAGET / AFP) (Photo credit should read DOMINIQUE FAGET/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images
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One of the best things to do in Addis Ababa is drink Ethiopian coffee. Looking for other top things to do: http://migrationology.com/2013/12/11-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia/ As you probably already know, Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee – coffee is originally from Ethiopia, and it’s still known to grow some of the best quality beans in the entire world.
Every year, 650 million kilos of Gouda cheese is produced in the Netherlands. Most of it is produced industrially, using pasteurized milk, but there are 280 farmers across the country still making raw-milk boerenkaas, or farmer’s cheese. And there are only two farms that take their cheese to the next level, making Boeren Goudse Oplegkaas,
Editor’s Note — CNN’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy. (CNN) — Dubai’s hotels are among the most luxurious and extravagant in the world. But there’s one that’s about to set itself apart from all
In cities around the world, on-demand rides are just a screen touch away. Whether it’s catching a Lyft in Los Angeles or Grab-ing it in Singapore, ridesharing apps have changed the car-hire landscape for good. The original transport disrupter, Uber, operates in 65 countries and more than 700 cities around the globe. But its reach
This November marks the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall signifying freedom and peace. Berlin is a vibrant city known for its energy, art scene and historical past. This November marks the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall signifying freedom and peace. With that momentous anniversary, Berliners and visitors
Photos Courtesy of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club Sometimes you need to take a deep breath and relax. Sometimes you need an entire weekend to get your head on straight through mindfulness, meditation, spa-going and healthy eating. For the latter, head to Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
(CNN) — Archeologists in Mexico have uncovered traps containing the remains of at least 14 mammoths. The traps date from about 15,000 years ago and were found in the city of Tultepec, Estado de Mexico, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said in a statement published Wednesday. Tultepec is already home to a
City of culture, clubbing and… currywurst Berlin has busied itself since the fall of its infamous Wall with becoming one of the most stimulating creative and cultural centres in Europe. It is a hub for hedonists, hipsters and history buffs alike – one that truly offers something for everyone. Its slew of art spaces, notoriously
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