The European capital of cool that keeps getting cooler

The European capital of cool that keeps getting cooler

(CNN) — Lisbon is in the midst of a renaissance. The latest European capital of cool’s affordable rents, great nightlife and gorgeous streets — which wind high into the hills from the River Tagus — have seen younger travelers arrive in their droves in recent years, enjoying extended stays thanks to dedicated “digital nomad” visas. […]

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Best Chinese food: 32 dishes every traveler should try

Best Chinese food: 32 dishes every traveler should try

(CNN) — With one of the world’s most diverse food scenes, China makes it nearly impossible to put together one single list that truly encompasses the “best” Chinese dishes. But with such a huge variety of flavors on offer, it’s immensely helpful to go into the country with an introductory list of essential eats that […]

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Are you brave enough to sleep in the ‘Ghostbusters’ firehouse this Halloween?

Are you brave enough to sleep in the ‘Ghostbusters’ firehouse this Halloween?

(CNN) — There’s something strange going on in this Oregon neighborhood. Sony and vacation rental company Vacasa have teamed up to offer one courageous group of friends an exclusive three-night stay in the Ghostbusters Firehouse. The building, recreated from the 1984 film “Ghostbusters,” is in Portland — not New York City, where the film takes […]

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‘World’s coolest’ neighborhood for 2022 named by Time Out

‘World’s coolest’ neighborhood for 2022 named by Time Out

(CNN) — It’s one of the best parts about a vacation — that moment when you discover the side of the city that’s clearly more popular with locals than tourists. Maybe it’s the off-the-beaten-track cafe with the best coffee you’ve ever tasted, the underground bar that’s not signposted on the street above, or the restaurant […]

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Tusheti: A wild and remote region on the edge of Europe

Tusheti: A wild and remote region on the edge of Europe

(CNN) — A tiny wooden hut with smoke sprouting from its chimney sits at the base of a windswept hill dotted with lambs. Inside is a large iron cauldron, scuffed from centuries of use and smothered in flames. As its interior bubbles, mountain barley and wild hops are married together to create a delightfully sweet, […]

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All the restaurants Stanley Tucci visited in season two of ‘Searching for Italy’

All the restaurants Stanley Tucci visited in season two of ‘Searching for Italy’

Every episode is stuffed with mouth-watering regional specialties prepared by chefs all over the country. For those wanting to follow in Tucci’s footsteps, below is an episode-by-episode guide to all the restaurants — including local hangouts and Michelin-starred establishments — Tucci visited during the show’s second season. New episodes air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. […]

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Bamboo vipers and many-banded kraits: Experiencing Hong Kong’s snake safari

Bamboo vipers and many-banded kraits: Experiencing Hong Kong’s snake safari

Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In October, we shift our focus to the offbeat, highlighting everything from (allegedly) haunted spaces to abandoned places. Hong Kong (CNN) — A fraction of a second after William Sargent’s torch light catches […]

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Yayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan

Yayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin sculpture is back on Naoshima Island, Japan

(CNN) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s famous yellow pumpkin sculpture was reinstalled on October 4th on Naoshima island after it was swept into the sea and badly damaged during a typhoon last summer. Local residents, students and officials gathered to celebrate the art island’s trademark sculpture as it was placed back on the pier on […]

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