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(CNN) — Being awarded a Michelin star was once the ultimate culinary accolade — a reward for the punishing hours and dedication to detail that helped usher chefs into the upper echelons of their industry and bring big-spending diners into their restaurants. But for some in the culinary world, those stars have begun to seem

(CNN) — It’s the last Saturday of the year in the heart of Accra, Ghana’s capital. The air is thick with the anticipation of the thousands of revelers who have swarmed the gates of El Wak Stadium to take part in an annual celebration of African culture known as Afrochella. Inside it’s a sea of

(CNN) — Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid statue is no stranger to vandalism. It’s been painted over, climbed on and groped, it even had its arm and head chopped off multiple times. But early on Monday, Denmark’s most famous statue became entangled in a conflict raging thousands of miles away, after the message “Free Hong Kong” was

Researchers in the field often use camera traps to remotely photograph the intimate lives of animals. These stationary cameras have a sensor that is triggered by heat or movement, letting researchers monitor animals without disturbing them. The traps can be deployed for months at a time, sometimes capturing hundreds of thousands of images. But these

(CNN) — I’m an environmental journalist, and I care tremendously about the climate. I also fly a lot. I’m an American married to a Brit, and we’ve lived in London for 19 years, thousands of miles away from much of my family and many of my closest friends. I work hard to stay close to

For several hours on Saturday evening, the performing arts center illuminated its iconic sails with images of firefighters battling bushfires across the country. One of the images was a simple, hand-painted sign that had heart shapes and read “THANK YOU FIRIES.” “We want to send a message of hope and strength, and importantly to thank

Diego’s unstoppable libido was credited as a major reason for the survival of his fellow giant tortoises on Espanola, part of the Galapagos Islands, after being shipped over from the San Diego Zoo as part of a breeding program. When he started his campaign of promiscuity, there were just two males and 12 females of

Editor’s Note — This story was first written in 2011 and last updated in 2020. (CNN) — “No, we can’t have a snack yet.” “Please don’t run through the security line.” “You don’t have to take your shoes off anymore.” I can sense those travelers who fear my active 3-year-old as we head toward the

(CNN) — In the past year, television host Samantha Brown took a total of 45 flights. She zipped through 88 airports and checked into 32 hotels. But this bustle is not unusual. The third season premiers January 11 on PBS. Brown has been traveling on television for 20 years, hosting over a dozen TV series

But the Gevora’s reign will be short-lived. The 75-storey tower is to be eclipsed by a slender glass skyscraper under construction just a short drive away in Dubai’s Marina district. The Ciel Tower will reach 360.4 meters upon completion, developer The First Group has confirmed, featuring 1,209 luxury suites and residences spread across 82 floors.

This endangered species has only ever been found in two locations, both inside the Succulent Karoo desert. It’s just one of the rare creatures found in this otherworldly landscape that stretches between Namibia and South Africa — the most biodiverse arid desert on the planet, according to UNESCO. Home to more than 6,300 plant species

(CNN) — Lunar New Year might still be two weeks away, but China is already bracing itself for an annual homecoming of epic proportions. Considered the largest human migration on the planet, Chunyun — the 40-day period when Chinese people head home to celebrate the Lunar New Year Spring Festival with their families — officially

(CNN) — When a restaurant, hotel, street, town or city becomes “Insta-famous,” it seems it’s only a matter of time before overtourism follows behind. The Alpine village of Hallstatt, nestled in Austria’s Salzkammergut mountains in the district of Gmunden, knows this only too well: a cascade of chocolate-box buildings surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lapped

(CNN) — Many modern visitors to Denmark are drawn by its groundbreaking Nordic cuisine, beautiful design, clean cities, windswept coastline or its cycle network — all of which help make it one of the happiest countries on Earth. But there’s another, older, set of travel attractions that make it worth visiting: castles. A kingdom to

The signs in the Montana park were added more than a decade ago to reflect climate change forecasts at the time by the US Geological Survey, park spokeswoman Gina Kurzmen told CNN. In 2017, the park was told by the agency that the complete melting off of the glaciers was no longer expected to take

(CNN) — Maybe you’d choose the white sands and turquoise waters of a deserted tropical beach. Perhaps it’s the lure of iconic cultural cities such as Paris, Venice or Istanbul. Then again, the call of the wild from a safari is a pretty special way to spend time with your beloved. Here are 13 places

(CNN) — Think your profanity-laced T-shirt would be fun to wear on your next cruise? Carnival Cruise Line says no. That means nothing worn during the cruise should “contain any message that may be considered offensive or contain nudity, profanity, sexual innuendo/suggestions. In addition, clothing/accessories should not promote negative ethnic or racial, commentary, or hatred

The Duke and Duchess recently returned from Canada, where they spent the Christmas holidays with the Duchess’ mother, Doria Ragland. They were met at Canada House by Janice Charette, the high commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom. “The Duke and Duchess have a strong connection to Canada. It’s a country The Duke of Sussex

Then in 2008, Silicon Valley billionaire Vinod Khosla, through two limited liability companies, bought two large pieces of land next to the popular beach, which happened to contain the only viable public path to the shore. For more than a decade, Khosla has fought numerous legal battles to keep the public off the beach —

(CNN) — China has just hurtled past another milestone in its vast high-speed railway expansion plans. As the countdown to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics continues, the new 108-mile high-speed railway line connecting the capital with Olympic host city Zhangjiakou has just entered service, cutting the travel time between the two from three hours to