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It was only when she arrived in San Diego that Elizabeth Gilbert understood how dramatically her life had shifted. She had left home as the author of a modestly successful memoir published the year before, “Eat, Pray, Love,” a deeply personal blend of travel writing, confession, and self-reflection chronicling her post-divorce journey through Italy, India, and Indonesia. While touring to promote the paperback edition, Gilbert remembers speaking to intimate crowds of “10, 15, 20 people.” This

Airfares to Asia from both Europe and Australia have surged sharply following the closure of key Middle Eastern airports amid the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to media reports, airline websites show that tickets on many popular routes are sold out several days in advance. Airfares to Asia reach record highs The temporary shutdown of major Gulf airports, including Dubai — the world’s busiest international hub handling more than 1,000 flights daily — has

It’s lunchtime on a frigid Wednesday in Toronto’s Financial District, and the streets feel strangely deserted. Snow sweeps sideways through the corridors of glass and steel, the sky hangs heavy and grey, and visibility is limited. A small number of pedestrians, bundled tightly in oversized parkas, shuffle along the slushy sidewalks of Adelaide Street West, enduring a biting 7F (-14C) windchill beneath looming office towers. Beyond them, there is little movement. A first-time visitor might

Across the UK, there is a long-standing habit of christening walking routes after some of history’s most colourful troublemakers. Poets with questionable habits, ambitious plotters and controversial monarchs all seem to earn a place on signposts. In that spirit, a 30-mile weekend hike honouring the Mortimer family — and especially their most infamous member, Sir Roger — feels entirely fitting. Sir Roger Mortimer was not a man of modest reputation. He allegedly conducted an affair with Queen

Chic lakeside cabins in Somerset Tucked around a serene lake in south Somerset are six vintage-inspired luxury huts forming The Shepherds Hut Retreat. Each comes equipped with a sleek kitchen and bathroom, a private hot tub area, and delightful extras like telescopes, gin stations, pizza ovens, fire pits, and hammocks. A sauna hidden among the trees adds to the charm. The most opulent of them, named 1898, draws design influence from the Pig hotels. A scenic mile-long walk leads to the Lord

Ронда — ідеальне зимове місце для тих, хто шукає романтичну атмосферу. Це старовинне місто на півдні Іспанії розташувалося обабіч стрімкої ущелини, а його вулиці ведуть через парки до оглядових майданчиків з захоплюючими краєвидами. Щодня до Ронди прибувають туристичні автобуси, які привозять гостей для того, щоб ті могли не лише зробити фото каньйону, але й насолодитися неквапливою прогулянкою. «Найкращий спосіб пізнати це місто — пройтися вздовж ущелини, тримаючи кохану людину за руку,

Subscribe to CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, Unlocking the World, to receive top updates on travel hotspots, the aviation industry, culinary highlights, and lodging trends. This week’s travel highlights include the surprising reason behind different fork techniques in Europe and the U.S., a Mediterranean island where cats outnumber humans, and a dramatic rescue on the tallest Alpine peak. Destination Highlights The island of Palmarola, not far from Rome, offers a remarkable escape. Though it’s

Open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød), seasoned meatballs (frikadeller), and crisp pieces of pork belly (stegt flæsk) are just a few of the classic dishes that food lovers seek when visiting Denmark. Yet perhaps no treat represents Danish culinary pride more than the famous Danish pastry. With so many bakeries in Copenhagen alone, how does one choose the best? As a longtime Copenhagen resident and pastry enthusiast, I took on the challenge of finding the city’s finest Danish pastry. Let’s begin

Subscribe to CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, “Unlocking the World,” to stay updated on travel insights, aviation developments, culinary discoveries, and top accommodation tips. This week’s travel roundup features how airlines ensure pilots are alcohol-free, the experience inside a traditional Turkish bath, and the global surge in pursuit of dual citizenship. New Beginnings in Germany and Sweden The dream of holding dual citizenship continues to attract travelers and expatriates across the

Why Visit Now Leith, Edinburgh’s historic port district, has long been a gateway for people, trade, and innovation entering the city. It’s where the Water of Leith river meets the sea, and when the sun shines and the bars and restaurants along the Shore come alive, it feels magical. After moving here 13 years ago, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing its evolution. Today, Leith is a creative powerhouse, bustling with artists, musicians, designers, and startups, not to mention a thriving culinary

The inspiration for my novel struck me suddenly while walking across the Golden Jubilee Bridge in central London. As the twilight sky deepened, a vivid scene lodged itself in my thoughts and stayed with me until I finally committed to bringing it to life on the page. After a few months, it became evident that squeezing in writing sessions for just half an hour after work wasn’t going to get the novel completed. That’s when I turned to writing retreats—not just places to write, but sanctuaries

I'm not exactly sure when my fear of waves truly began. Perhaps it was sparked by a single traumatic event—like the enormous wave in Biarritz, France, nearly two decades ago, that slammed me onto the ocean floor and scraped the skin off my chin. More likely, my shift from being fearless to cautious crept up over time. It seems reasonable when you think about the risks the ocean holds—riptides, submerged rocks, sharks, head injuries. But for me, the fear feels more deeply rooted. I suspect

Фахівці з туризму визначили п’ять країн, включаючи Молдову і Таджикистан, які вже зараз відкриті для подорожей і особливо зацікавлені у прийомі туристів. За даними, за період із січня по вересень минулого року 1,1 мільярда мандрівників виїхали за межі своїх країн, що майже на 5% більше в порівнянні з аналогічним періодом попереднього року. У цьому році очікують новий рекорд кількості міжнародних поїздок. При цьому дедалі більше туристів зважає на екологічність і вплив поїздок. Згідно зі звітом

Dozens of international travelers seeking adventure on a distant Indian Ocean island have found themselves unable to leave due to mounting conflict in Yemen disrupting transportation routes. Tourists from Europe and the United States told CNN that potentially “hundreds” of people are currently stuck on the island of Socotra, which lies at the crossroads of the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea, and the Guardafui Channel. Authorities recently declared a state of emergency, resulting in the closure

The morning begins with a serene hike. We ascend from Flodigarry, winding beneath the dark cliffs of the Quiraing, where mist swirls through the oddly shaped rocks. At the top pass, fierce winds greet us, and we battle our way down, laughing loudly along the way. I'm on the Isle of Skye, walking a stretch of the Trotternish Ridge in support of CoppaFeel!, a charity dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness among young people. There are 120 of us in total, divided into four teams of 30.

Залізнична аварія поблизу міста Прушкув у поєднанні з несприятливими зимовими умовами спричинила значні порушення у русі поїздів. Сильні снігопади призвели до тимчасової зупинки 16 поїздів, які не могли продовжити свій маршрут більше години. Через це було зафіксовано серйозні перебої в роботі залізничного транспорту по всій Польщі, особливо це вплинуло на рух поїздів міських перевезень SKM та Koleje Mazowieckie. За інформацією Polsat News, на лінії S1 SKM затримки становили понад пів години у

When Elizabeth Ruane and her family lived for a semester in Lüneburg, Germany, much of their daily life centered around the town’s main square, Marktplatz. “There was this enormous community market in Marktplatz where everything you needed was available,” she recalled. “It served as a central spot where everyone gathered. You’d simply say, ‘Let’s meet at the market.’ It created a sense of unity that’s often hard to find in the U.S.” It was a far cry from ordering groceries online for home

Belgium: ‘The scent of spices in mustard shops draws me in’ My passion for Belgian treats began during a ride in the amateur Tour of Flanders. The refreshment stops were packed with Meli honey waffles and honey cake. I devoured so many that I felt their absence deeply once they were gone, especially after finishing the demanding 167-mile cycling route. Now, every time I return to Ghent, my first stop is a supermarket to replenish my stock of those sweet delicacies. Once that mission is

Лувр у Парижі, один із найвідоміших і найбільш відвідуваних музеїв світу, оголосив про суттєве підвищення цін на квитки для мандрівників з країн, що не входять до складу Європейської економічної зони (ЄС, Ісландія, Ліхтенштейн і Норвегія). Це означає, що для туристів, зокрема українців без дозволу на проживання у вказаних країнах, відвідування музею стане дорожчим. Нові ціни на квитки до Лувру з 2026 року За інформацією The New York Times, у четвер, 27 листопада 2025 року, керівництво музею

Visiting the Dolomites in winter for walking adventures means immersing yourself in the dramatic beauty of snowy peaks unlike any other in the Alps. But waking up to a forecast filled with heavy rain and thick clouds, it was tough not to feel a bit disappointed. Still, being in Italy means that even gloomy weather doesn't have to spoil the experience. Nestled right on the Austrian border, about two and a half hours north of Venice, the 3 Zinnen Dolomites ski resort and nature park holds