20 delicious reasons to visit Pakistan | CNN

20 delicious reasons to visit Pakistan | CNN

CNN  —  Bordered by China, Afghanistan, Iran and India – and with a population of more than 200 million people – it’s no surprise that Pakistan is a country of geographical and linguistic diversity. However, there’s common ground to be found in Pakistan’s food. Pakistanis are passionate about their cuisine, which is full of flavor […]

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Your flight from Israel might be about to get quicker. Here’s why | CNN

Your flight from Israel might be about to get quicker. Here’s why | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  For years, journey times flying east from Israel depended on who you were flying with. If you […]

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Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for FIFA World Cup party

Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for FIFA World Cup party

On the Instagram accounts of fashion models and superstars last month, the sheikhdom of Qatar looked like one glittering party. High-heeled designers descended on exhibition openings and fashion shows in downtown Doha. Celebrities, including a prominent gay rights campaigner, snapped selfies on a pulsing dance floor. “As-salaam ‘alykum Doha!” Dutch model Marpessa Hennink proclaimed on […]

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Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

Parched UAE turns to science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

As a twin-turboprop aircraft takes off under the burning desert sun with dozens of salt canisters attached to its wings, United Arab Emirates meteorological official Abullah al-Hammadi scans weather maps on computers screens for cloud formations. At 9,000 feet above sea level, the plane releases salt flares into the most promising white clouds, hoping to […]

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