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(CNN) — Saudi Arabia has long been seen as off-limits for international tourists. But now the country is opening up fully to international visitors for the first time. Details of the new visa scheme will be announced Friday at an event in Ad-Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh. Ad-Diriyah is home to the At-Turaif district,

(CNN) — Some travel the globe in search of historic locales, to eat and drink the local cuisine, or to kick back on a beautiful beach. Others are motivated by shopping for stylish goods. Whether you’re looking for the most exclusive designer duds, bargain opportunities, vintage retailers or market stalls, these are some of the

(CNN) — It already has one of the highest tourist taxes in Europe. And from next year, Amsterdam will be requesting even more money from its visitors, potentially making it the highest on the continent. The Dutch capital will be adding a levy of €3 per person — about US$3 — per night for travelers

(CNN) — A United Airlines flight was diverted to Denver, Colorado, Wednesday night to free a passenger stuck in the bathroom. “The lavatory door became inoperative” during Flight 1554 from Washington, DC to San Francisco, according to a United Airlines statement. A female passenger was trapped inside. In Denver, “the passenger was safely removed from

(CNN) — If you’re looking for the most extreme setting for your next career development step, this job might be just what you need. The government of New Zealand is looking for a crew to lead the redevelopment of its research headquarters in Antarctica. Built in the 1980s, the country’s Scott Base consists of 12

(CNN) — Flight times from London to Sydney could be 80% shorter by the 2030s, should a hypersonic rocket engine being developed in the UK get off the ground. The UK Space Agency announced Tuesday at the UK Space Conference 2019 that it would be working more closely with the Australian Space Agency in an

Beijing (CNN) — Beijing’s massive new Daxing International Airport is officially open for business — just in time for celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on October 1. On Wednesday morning, press, dignitaries and airline representatives waited in place for more than four hours for the arrival of President Xi

(CNN) — Ever wanted to see what more than $4,000,000,000 looks like when it’s floating on the water? The glitzy European principality of Monaco is about to make that happen. It’s not dumping actual dollar bills into the sea, but is instead assembling $4.29 billion dollars worth of ocean-going real estate in one of the

The continent is called Greater Adria. It’s the size of Greenland and it broke off from North Africa, only to be buried under Southern Europe about 140 million years ago. And chances are, you’ve been there without even knowing it. “Forget Atlantis,” said Douwe van Hinsbergen, study author and professor of global tectonics and paleogeography

(CNN) — On any other day, they’d be crossing continents and pulling up at gates in all corners of the world. But as of September 23, the 34 planes dressed in Thomas Cook livery were grounded at UK airports because of the travel company’s abrupt demise. The planes have been “stored” in aviation terminology. That

(CNN) — Twice a year, everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal footing — at least when it comes to the distribution of daytime and nighttime. On Monday, we enter our second equinox of 2019. If you reside in the Northern Hemisphere, you know it as the fall equinox (or autumnal equinox). For people south

1. Fall isn’t caused by the Earth’s distance from the sun That’s right. The Earth’s distance from the sun at any given point doesn’t determine whether you’ll be sweating out your white tee or shivering in your snow boots. Fall, like all of the seasons, is caused by the Earth’s tilt in relation to the

The trip will provide the couple with an opportunity to showcase causes they’re heavily involved with as well as develop and deepen various existing ties between the UK and Africa. Here are a few moments to watch out for in the coming days: 1. Waiting for Archie Only a few images have been shared of

That was until Tropical Storm-turned-Depression Imelda unleashed torrential flooding that trapped him and 90 other guests inside the hotel. For 32 hours, beginning Wednesday afternoon, the 21-year-old was the hotel’s only employee. But to the guests who relied on him for nearly two days, he’s a hero. Angela Chandler, a hotel guest, praised Smith’s composure

At the request of the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will travel together to South Africa before Harry continues on to Angola and Malawi. While in the region, Harry is also set to visit Botswana on a working trip. While not all details have been released, Buckingham Palace has

(CNN) — They’re coming to Area 51. Not the aliens, but the alien enthusiasts. Almost 2 million people clicked the “going” button on a Facebook page set up by a California man seeking to storm Area 51, the super-secret military base in Nevada, to “see them aliens.” The date for this “raid” is Friday. The

(CNN) — A colorful mosaic recently found in an ancient church in Israel appears to depict a miracle Jesus is said to have performed nearby — the feeding of the 5,000 — archaeologists say. The discovery was made in the “Burnt Church” in Hippos, an archaeological site on a mountain a mile east of the

(CNN) — The sun is shining, the lawns of “Downton Abbey” are emerald green, and the Crawley family has come out to greet the Lady Hexham, the former Lady Edith Crawley, driving up in her shiny new car with husband and daughter in tow. “No maid, no valet, no nanny, even!” exclaims Lord Grantham, played

(CNN) — The first museum in the world dedicated solely to the vagina will open in London in November, after a crowdfunding campaign raised almost £50,000 (about $62,000). The Vagina Museum will educate visitors about vulvas and vaginas while challenging the prevailing stigma surrounding them, development and marketing manager Zoe Williams told CNN. Founder Florence

(CNN) — The wonders of South Africa are nothing less than glorious — making it an ideal place to travel. First there are the stunning natural areas: — Kruger National Park: If you dream of spotting Africa’s “Big Five” — lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and Cape buffalo — this is the place to go. But