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(CNN) — Hari Budha Magar is laughing. He does that a lot. The ex-soldier turned mountaineer was being reminded that even at the top of the world in the freezing cold, there’s no danger of him getting frostbitten toes. Because he doesn’t have any. Magar, a double above the knee amputee, is sitting in a

(CNN) — A church in Zacatecas, Mexico, commissioned what it calls the largest statue of baby Jesus in the world. But the internet is hung up on how eerily similar it looks to a certain ’80s frontman. No, this towering, nearly 22-foot statue of the Son of God that presides over the Parish of the

(CNN) — In aviation, it would seem, claiming you’re going green is becoming as important as competing on fares. When European budget airline easyJet released its annual results this week, they paired the report with an announcement that from November 19, it would become the world’s first airline operating net-zero carbon flights. It would achieve

(CNN) — A search and rescue team recovered a body Thursday below Angels Landing, a 1,488-foot tall rock tower in Utah’s Zion National Park. The body is consistent with the age and gender of a hiker who was reported missing Wednesday, the National Park Service (NPS) said in a news release. The hiker is believed

(CNN) — It’s hard to stand out in a country dotted with so many landmarks, but for a taste of Spain minus the crowds, Extremadura makes a compelling case. Overshadowed by neighboring Andalusia, this sunny region revels in bucolic charm and medieval heritage, Roman sites and a well-rounded calendar of festivities, all served with some

Philippine Airlines Flight 113 safely landed after reporting a possible engine failure just after departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Video from passengers and onlookers on the ground show sparks flashing from the Boeing 777’s right engine for fractions of a second at a time shortly after takeoff. Passenger Adam Taylor was recording his toddler

That’s the consensus on social media, at least. Savvy users dug up a 19th-century photo of a girl who looks eerily similar to the 21st-century teen. “120-year-old photo sparks theories that climate activist & environmental heroine, @GretaThunberg , is, in fact, a ‘time-travel’ who has traveled thru time to save our planet! Wishing her all

(CNN) — For those who are planning a holiday for next year and wondering which countries are the safest, a risk map published by an organization specializing in travel security may be of help. International SOS, a travel security services company, has released its annual Travel Risk Map for the forthcoming year. Based on medical

“She says you just felt free up there, just free. There weren’t any racial barriers or things like that when you’re in the skies,” her great-niece, Emeldia Bailey, told CNN affiliate KTRK. White died of “natural causes” September 14, Bailey told CNN. She was 106. Her funeral was held September 21, and she was buried

(CNN) — Where will you be expanding your horizons in 2020? If you take National Geographic’s advice you’ll be seal-watching in Quebec, hiking in Hungary or braving the world’s tallest bridge in Guizhou, China. The travel publisher has just released its Best Trips list, highlighting 25 destinations it recommends for “transformative travels” in 2020. “Best

Researchers from Yamagata University, in Yamagata, Japan, discovered the ancient pictures, which are known as geoglyphs, or Nazca Lines. They were carved out of the sand on a Peruvian coastal plain and resemble living things and other objects. The figures were created by removing the black stones that cover the land, exposing the white sand,

(CNN) — It’s every traveler’s worst nightmare. You arrive at the airport for your early-morning, multi-city flight, knowing you have a very tight connection to make along the way. You look at the departure board and see a blinking red light next your flight number. Delayed. You won’t make that connection and will now need

(CNN) — “The Polar Express” is Ty Swartout’s favorite book and he watches the movie a lot, so his parents knew he would be thrilled to ride a real-life version of the magical Christmas train. “That’s when he started showing us his trains and brought us his ‘Polar Express’ book and wanted it to read

(CNN) — Swishy Switzerland ski resort Zermatt may be a bit more appealing this year to savvy skiers. Zermatt has joined the two-year-old Ikon ski pass, making it the first European ski destination on the pass. The Ikon pass — along with competitors Epic and Mountain Collective — gives access to ski and snowboard resort

(CNN) — Budapest is fast becoming one of Europe’s leading travel destinations, especially in winter when Hungary’s capital city truly comes to life. Offering a cozy winter atmosphere with romantic architectural creations, Budapest delivers a scene reminiscent of a classic Christmas movie. Rich in culture and steeped in tradition, winter here not only feels like

(CNN) — Striking an imposing and impressive figure on the edge of the River Danube in the heart of Budapest, Hungary’s Parliament building is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture in the world today. Ranked among TripAdvisor’s top 15 landmarks, this architectural marvel proved more popular than London’s Big

(CNN) — Wales is home to more castles per square mile than anywhere in the world, with over 600 found across this tiny, beautiful country. Each one has its own long history, with many dating back to the medieval period. As the third series of “The Crown” arrives on Netflix, including the investiture of the

(CNN) — One of Asia’s most famous tourist attractions is taking a major stand for animals. Following pressure from animal activist groups, Apsara, the management authority for the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia announced in June 2019 it would ban elephant rides in early 2020. Now, the process has already begun. Local outlet

As if flying in his own Boeing 777F private plane dubbed the Panda Express is not enough, handlers will be feeding him his favorite treats during the trip. And the zoo is asking for song recommendations for a mixed tape for the long trip — just change the title of the original from “baby” to

(CNN) — Dick Stevenson, the inventor of the curious “Sourtoe cocktail,” which has been served in Canada’s Yukon territory since the 1970s, has died. Served by the Sourtoe Cocktail club at Dawson City’s Downtown Hotel, the Sourtoe is a drink with a stomach-churning twist — patrons are served a shot of alcohol with a real,