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(CNN) — American teenager Brad Miele spent the summer of 1984 exploring Europe by rail with his Sony Walkman in his ears. Days rummaging through Paris record stores and evenings sampling Berlin nightlife were soundtracked by Miele’s favorite albums. Miele’s mother also traveled around Europe that summer, but while she opted for five star hotels

Summer 2022 has been a, shall we say, chaotic time for air travel. Every week, it seems there are new headlines about mass flight cancellations and delays, lost luggage, short-staffed airlines and airports, shockingly long lines, personnel strikes, rising prices and more. “Traveling in summer 2022 is certainly being met with challenges, however, that is

(CNN) — It’s another good year for Copenhagen as, for the second year in a row, a restaurant in the Danish capital has been named the best on the planet at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards. Geranium serves a meat-free, seasonally based Scandi menu in the unusual environs of the eighth floor of Denmark’s

(CNN) — Considered a “culinary ambassador” for Ukraine, renowned chef Yurii Kovryzhenko has spent years championing the national gastronomy of his home country around the world. Now Kovryzhenko, who’s previously run restaurants in South Korea and Georgia, as well as Ukraine, is preparing to open a neo-bistro-style establishment in London that will be staffed by

(CNN) — Coming across this unexpected shape on the seabed is enough to take your breath away — so it’s a good job you’d probably have a tankful of breaths strapped to your back. The venerable old Lockheed Martin L1011 Tristar airplane, with its three engines, mounted on wings and tail fin, would be a

(CNN) — Home entertainment today is defined by sleek, high definition flat screen televisions, voice controlled speakers, and cell phones that know us better than we know ourselves. So when we board an airplane, decade-old, bulky inflight entertainment screens can feel like a hangover from another era. Recent inflight entertainment concepts aim to revolutionize the

Paris (CNN) — Summer is in full swing in Paris and the entrance square to the Louvre is busy with vendors selling water or Eiffel Tower souvenirs. Among them, US tourist Chris Walkley is enjoying his first visit to France, taking selfies with his girlfriend by the art museum’s glass pyramid. “Paris definitely lived up

Tulum has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico. Put simply, it makes sense. This vibrant town in the Yucatán Peninsula’s Riviera Maya is full of natural beauty with its beaches and cenotes ― as well as remarkable archaeological sites, delicious food and plenty of opportunities for relaxation.

(CNN) — An American tourist fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in an attempt to retrieve his mobile phone at the weekend, Italian police told CNN on Monday. The 23-year-old man from Baltimore was hiking an unauthorized trail accompanied by three relatives on Saturday morning, the carabinieri of the provincial command of Naples said.

(CNN) — The Grand Tour was a rite of passage for men and women of certain wealth and status in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, taking in the best Europe had to offer. While high prices are putting a dent in some travelers’ ambitions these days, more than two years of pent-up demand

With the rise of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, short-term vacation rentals have become an increasingly popular alternative to hotels. In the age of COVID-19, many travelers prefer the option to avoid the person-to-person contact of staying at a busy hotel by booking a single-family home instead. But there are safety concerns that arise with

(CNN) — Hiking is often derided by adrenaline addicts as somehow lesser than more hardcore mountain experiences like climbing or skiing. But as these challenging trails show, putting one foot in front of the other isn’t always the easy option. To undertake these famous hikes, you’ll need more than just a hefty dose of gumption.

(CNN) — Public transport prices on state-owned service across Spain have already been slashed in half in response to rapidly rising energy and inflation rates. Now the government has announced further 100% discounts. As of September, passengers will be able to travel across various trains operated by public train network Renfe for absolutely nothing. Spain’s

Editor’s Note — This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. Abu Dhabi (CNN) — Cycling vacations usually conjure up images of pedaling across the French

Traveling with kids comes with many — shall we say — challenges. From wrangling all the stuff they require to dealing with disrupted routines, there’s a reason parents joke that vacations with children are not actually vacations — they’re relocations. And before you even arrive at your destination, there’s that classic refrain, over and over

(CNN) — It’s been an unusual couple of years for the aviation industry. After months of pandemic-related groundings, travel’s returned not with a bang, but with a bit of a whimper, as many global airlines and airports struggle with cancellations and delays. In the midst of this chaotic season of travel, Australia-based aviation safety and

(CNN) — A 200-year-old “pristine” cobalt mine has been discovered in Cheshire, northwest England, revealing a trove of personal objects left behind by workers. The mine, which would have been in production during the Napoleonic Wars, was found in Alderley Edge village. It is believed to have been abandoned in 1810, according to a press

When it comes to air travel, there’s always one particular aspect that stresses flyers out more than anything else. For some, it’s going through security in a timely and seamless manner. For others, it’s a fear of flying or turbulence. And then there are the poor packers; the people who are always convinced they’re going

(CNN) — London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest airports, has made the extraordinary move of asking airlines to stop selling tickets for outbound travel this summer. Here’s what you need to know about the measure. Why is it happening? Like many airports around the world, Heathrow has been struggling to cope with staff shortages

(CNN) — If you don’t already own a wok or have plans to buy one, chances are you will after talking to Grace Young. But like the thousands who have attended her wok demonstrations or read her award-winning books over the last two decades, you won’t regret it. This year, the revered food writer, historian