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By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — As she sips on coffee at a cafe in southern France, Chiara Adorno’s ears prick up at the sound of the native accents around her and a smile spreads across her face. Despite living in the region for nearly a year, she sometimes feels like she’s “walking into a

By Faye Bradley, CNN (CNN) — Before sunrise in Dien Phuong, Vietnam, clay artists set up their workbenches beneath swaying bamboo by the Thu Bon River, shaping ceramic works to the sound of birdsong. Each October, when the river swells with rainwater, workers pause, move their tools and wares away, and only return once the waters

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Flashy engagement rings have long been par for the course among betrothed A-listers, but lately it feels like they’ve been getting bigger. Much bigger. Last month, the Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo proposed to his longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez with an oval diamond large enough to obstruct half her

By Tracy You, CNN (CNN) — Visiting Shanghai is an exhilarating experience. This financial hub of 25 million was seemingly made for skyscraper-ogling, fashion-finding and dumpling-sampling. Its metro system is clean and efficient, making zipping around town — or to the next city — incredibly easy. But at some point, urban fatigue kicks in, a

By Issy Ronald, CNN Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame from some mini drama. In one shot, a lioness peers over the edge of a rock and faces down a cobra; in another, a sloth hugs the post of a barbed wire

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — As soon as seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams stepped foot onto the court for the 2025 US Open, in the eyes of many fashionistas she had already won. On the day of her mixed doubles match alongside Reilly Opelka, Williams arrived dressed in a custom navy and white-trimmed

By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) – “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is a phrase enshrined in the US Declaration of Independence. But a couple of the Founding Fathers might have considered skinny dipping another inalienable right. Benjamin Franklin was known to have stripped down to his birthday suit to demonstrate what were apparently

By Ali Halit Diker, CNN (CNN) — Calling Turkish coffee “just a drink” undersells it. It’s a ritual, a conversation and, as arguably the ancestor of all modern coffees, it’s a nearly 500-year-old piece of history, inscribed by UNESCO on its intangible cultural heritage of humanity list. Coffee’s roots go back even further. Lani Kingston,

By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The island of Jeju, often referred to as the “Hawaii of South Korea,” has issued a multi-language guide warning international visitors to behave following a string of viral tourist incidents and cases of disorderly conduct. Last year, more than 13 million people were lured to the

By Natalie Hammond, CNN (CNN) — When Princess Diana arrived at the Royal Ascot in 1988, she turned heads in a polka-dot dress that was perfectly coordinated to her saucer hat. More than three decades later, at the popular horse racing event, Catherine, Princess of Wales, drew comparisons to her late mother-in-law in a similar

By Silvia Marchetti (CNN) — She was craving peace and quiet after working as a teacher for 20 years, and Amelia Butler from the US says that buying a bargain home in Italy has given her just that. The 57-year-old now spends half of the year in the rural village of Latronico, located in the

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: airlines sued for selling windowless “window seats,” venomous sea slugs close down a beach in Spain, plus why US influencers are flocking to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Public transport etiquette “Bare beating”: so amusing in name, so annoying in practice. We reported back in May on

By Issy Ronald, CNN Beaches in the town of Guardamar del Segura, in southeastern Spain, closed earlier this week after the discovery of two venomous sea slugs in the water, local authorities announced. Due to the appearance “of the blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus), and for motives of citizenry safety, we have banned all swimming on

By Blane Bachelor, CNN (CNN) — Drawn by sunshine or a lower cost of living, a growing number of Americans are choosing to live their golden years outside the US, in the hope that it will better suit their financial or lifestyle needs and wants. While official numbers aren’t available, companies and organizations that specialize

By Milena Lazazzera, CNN (CNN) — In May, a model dressed in a mustard-colored gown with blooming details sashayed through the lavish garden of Christian Dior’s beloved estate, Château de La Colle Noire. Her look was accessorized with a cylindrical pendant bursting with gem-set enameled flower dangling from an opulent chain. The adornment, created by

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Erin is barreling along the Atlantic seaboard and bringing with it dangerously high water levels, waves and rip currents. The safest move is to avoid the water altogether, but knowing what to do if you are caught in a rip is just as vital. Too often swimmers don’t

By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Even during his days off, Raul Morales gets spotted by fans. On a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, Morales, owner of Taqueria Vista Hermosa in Los Angeles, was waiting in line when he heard shouting. “People called out ‘Chef Al Pastor! Chef Al Pastor!’” Morales said, laughing. Morales, who

By Oscar Holland, CNN Bintan, Indonesia (CNN) — In 1914, two years after the Titanic embarked on its ill-fated maiden voyage, the steam-powered SS Medina rolled off the shipyard at Newport News, Virginia. The vessel has had many lives — and many names — since, in a career that eventually made it the oldest active

By Melanie Swan, CNN (CNN) — For decades, Orlando has reigned as the global capital of theme parks — a place where Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and countless other attractions have drawn millions of visitors. But a challenger for the crown has emerged from an unlikely place: the deserts of the Arabian Gulf. In a destination

Story by Tanya Manus | Video by McKenna Ewen and Laura Coates, CNN Rapid City, South Dakota (CNN) —Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Rapid City is a scenic urban getaway that hasn’t lost its small-town vibe. While it’s the state’s second largest city, visitors can explore its greenway, museums, art and history,