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By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A hotel in the Japanese city of Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation because of “war crimes,” drawing criticism from local officials who said it violated regulations. The tourist received a Whatsapp message from an employee at the popular destination’s Hotel Material telling him the booking scheduled for

By Barry Neild, CNN (CNN) — Human beings weren’t designed to fly through the sky at 40,000 feet in a pressurized metal tube – with our aching limbs, burbling gastric systems and willful propensity to annoy other airborne human beings. If, however, we absolutely must, the way to make that experience the best it can

By Helen Stoilas, CNN (CNN) — For much of her life, Vivian Maier was something of a mystery. Her photographic talent went largely unrecognized because she kept her work a secret from most of the people who knew her, including the New York and Chicago families she worked for as a live-in nanny and caregiver.

Reuters (CNN) — Barcelona, a top Spanish holiday destination, announced on Friday that it will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to rein in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents. The city’s leftist mayor, Jaume Collboni, said that by November 2028, Barcelona will scrap the

CNN Story by Kari Smith | Video by Demetrius Pipkin, Jeremy Moorhead and FJ Feng, CNN Richmond, Virginia (CNN) — This dynamic city on the James River deserves more of the tourist attention enjoyed by the nation’s capital two hours to the north. Richmond, Virginia — or “RVA,” as locals call it — has top-notch

Story by Kari Smith | Video by Demetrius Pipkin, Jeremy Moorhead and FJ Feng, CNN Richmond, Virginia (CNN) — This dynamic city on the James River deserves more of the tourist attention enjoyed by the nation’s capital two hours to the north. Richmond, Virginia — or “RVA,” as locals call it — has top-notch museums

Story by Christine Chitnis | Video by Zach Wasser, Deborah Brunswick and FJ Feng, CNN Providence, Rhode Island (CNN) — Having undergone a remarkable transformation over the past half-century, Providence has emerged as New England’s creative capital. Once an industrialized port town, the “Renaissance City” has been completely reimagined, largely thanks to extensive urban revitalization

CNN Story by Christine Chitnis | Video by Zach Wasser, Deborah Brunswick and FJ Feng, CNN Providence, Rhode Island (CNN) — Having undergone a remarkable transformation over the past half-century, Providence has emerged as New England’s creative capital. Once an industrialized port town, the “Renaissance City” has been completely reimagined, largely thanks to extensive urban

Story by Corinne Whiting | Video by Bryce Urbany and Taylor Krauss, CNN (CNN) — Thirty-five miles south of Seattle, Tacoma resembles its better-known neighbor in many quintessential Pacific Northwest ways. Simply turn toward the thriving coffee and brewery scenes, or soak in the artsy, hipster vibes spread across distinctive neighborhoods that offer a bit

CNN Story by Corinne Whiting | Video by Bryce Urbany and Taylor Krauss, CNN (CNN) — Thirty-five miles south of Seattle, Tacoma resembles its better-known neighbor in many quintessential Pacific Northwest ways. Simply turn toward the thriving coffee and brewery scenes, or soak in the artsy, hipster vibes spread across distinctive neighborhoods that offer a

CNN Story by Danielle Ames | Video by Alexandra Gilwit and Gabe Ramirez, CNN San Luis Obispo, Californiia (CNN) — Wander through quaint downtown streets or visit retro treasures such as Sunset Drive-In Theater, and you’ll quickly understand why San Luis Obispo is nicknamed SLO — pronounced slow. SLO has small-town charm. And for those

Story by Danielle Ames | Video by Alexandra Gilwit and Gabe Ramirez, CNN San Luis Obispo, Californiia (CNN) — Wander through quaint downtown streets or visit retro treasures such as Sunset Drive-In Theater, and you’ll quickly understand why San Luis Obispo is nicknamed SLO — pronounced slow. SLO has small-town charm. And for those in

Story by Brandon Griggs, CNN | Video by Deborah Brunswick, Zach Wasser, Janelle Gonzalez and FJ Feng, CNN Portland, Maine (CNN) — To understand how essential the sea is to the spirit of this bustling city, consider Jordan Rubin, owner-chef of Bar Futo, a Japanese-inspired eatery downtown. Rubin estimates that 70% of the seafood on

CNN Story by Brandon Griggs, CNN | Video by Deborah Brunswick, Zach Wasser, Janelle Gonzalez and FJ Feng, CNN Portland, Maine (CNN) — To understand how essential the sea is to the spirit of this bustling city, consider Jordan Rubin, owner-chef of Bar Futo, a Japanese-inspired eatery downtown. Rubin estimates that 70% of the seafood

Story by Joe Yogerst | Video by Alexandra Gilwit and Gabe Ramirez (CNN) — For years, Flagstaff was a place that you passed through on your way to the Grand Canyon or following Route 66 to the California shore. Unless you needed gas or a quick meal, there was little reason to stop. Yet slowly

CNN Story by Joe Yogerst | Video by Alexandra Gilwit and Gabe Ramirez (CNN) — For years, Flagstaff was a place that you passed through on your way to the Grand Canyon or following Route 66 to the California shore. Unless you needed gas or a quick meal, there was little reason to stop. Yet

CNN Story by Marnie Hunter, CNN | Video by Demetrius Pipkin and Lacey Russell, CNN Macon, Georgia (CNN) — Stroll through downtown Macon, and you’ll find craft brewpubs not far from a lounge that’s been keeping music lovers entertained for half a century. A beloved new bagel shop is a half-mile walk from a soul