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Jing Zhang, CNN (CNN) — Zirui Yang has been obsessed with shopping since junior high. “Clothes, shoes and accessories — and they always had to be branded,” said the 22-year-old student. “It started with Nike and Adidas, then moved on to Gucci and Balenciaga.” But since starting college in 2022, his retail therapy has been

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Some nations and empires declare their magnificence with monumental public displays: mighty castles and fortresses which ring across the skyline in loud exclamations of stone or brick. Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman Empire for almost four centuries, is a little different. Despite the opulence of the

By Jessica Salter (CNN) — The design writer and collector Dung Ngo owns more than 10,000 pieces of cutlery. It started 25 years ago, when Ngo turned 30 and decided that “the cutlery I bought after college from Target, no longer fit who I was.” He found a 40-piece set he loved in a vintage

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — The world seems to be changing at lightning speed, so it’s perhaps good to know that some things remain the same — at least when it comes to the most livable city. Copenhagen has taken the No. 1 spot on the annual list from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Even during his days off, Raul Morales gets spotted by fans. On a recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood, Morales, owner of Taqueria Vista Hermosa in Los Angeles, was waiting in line when he heard shouting. “People called out ‘Chef Al Pastor! Chef Al Pastor!’” Morales said, laughing. Morales, who

CNN By Camille Knight, CNN Paris (CNN) — If you’re visiting Paris this summer, you may want to add swimming in the Seine to your itinerary. And after the heat this city has seen in the past few weeks, you may absolutely need to. Paris just experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures topping

By Camille Knight, CNN Paris (CNN) — If you’re visiting Paris this summer, you may want to add swimming in the Seine to your itinerary. And after the heat this city has seen in the past few weeks, you may absolutely need to. Paris just experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures topping 104

CNN By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Happy Independence Day to our readers in the USA! We’re celebrating at CNN Travel with the launch of our list of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit for 2026. While this weekend is hotter than many of us might like (stay safe if your region’s being hit hard

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Happy Independence Day to our readers in the USA! We’re celebrating at CNN Travel with the launch of our list of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit for 2026. While this weekend is hotter than many of us might like (stay safe if your region’s being hit hard by

By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Buckeyes, biscochitos, marionberry pie. All over the United States, locals have concocted sweet treats that visitors should definitely sample. Some are so delicious they’re worth fighting over. Here are 15 of the best regional desserts to tuck into across America. What delights did we miss? Share your favorites in

By Joe Yogerst (CNN) — Nature is a master at transforming water, woods, stone and even ice into awe-inspiring landscapes. Yet manmade creations also count among America’s most stunning spaces. And when the two converge — those rare places where human civilization actually complements what nature created — it’s absolute magic. While beauty is often

By Sam Peters, CNN London (CNN) — When the British royal family ramps up the pomp and pageantry to mark moments of national importance, Buckingham Palace often provides the perfect backdrop. But it has also been the official London residence of the sovereign since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live in Buckingham

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Paying passengers have been welcomed aboard the United Arab Emirates’ first national rail service as the initial phase of a long-awaited express train network that will eventually connect 11 cities across the region opened to the public. The first service to run in the Middle Eastern country left Fujairah

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is used to attention. He’s six foot five inches with shoulder-length blonde hair that loudly gestures towards his Viking pedigree. He is also among the best soccer players in the world and has led his country’s men’s team to its first FIFA World Cup appearance

By Karla Cripps, CNN Ask one of my fellow Canadians to describe our nation’s cuisine and you may very well be met with a blank stare, followed by a few mumbles about poutine and maple syrup being awesome. It’s a tough question to answer. Taking up a space of 3.8 million square miles, Canada is

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Soccer jerseys! Who doesn’t have one? Olivia Rodrigo partnered with Spotify for a now sold-out throwback FC Barcelona jersey stamped with her bubbly monogram over the red and blue vertical stripes. The Gap has two limited-edition summer collections featuring jerseys inspired by “football culture,” while Nike has two collections

By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — It may seem like an awful long time since the Founding Fathers took steps toward creating the United States by signing their names to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. And 250 years of nationhood is definitely something to celebrate. Yet the history of the land —

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — This week in travel news: tourists are coping with extreme heat, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations is tripling its tourist tax, and a gold bar is up for grabs in Finland. Japan has broken its tourism record every year since the pandemic. As more and more