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By Oliver Briscoe, CNN (CNN) — Over the ridge of the mountain, across the border was the promised land, the neutral territory Spain – an escape, a second chance, a future. Behind them was Nazi-occupied France and certain incarceration or death. During World War II, a perilous route through the Pyrenees mountains provided a means

By Sharon Braithwaite, Al Goodman and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Italian authorities have issued an “extreme” health risk for 16 cities including Rome and Florence this weekend as a heat wave that is baking Europe threatens to bring record temperatures. Climate scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) say temperatures could reach 48

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Still hoping to get to Europe this summer but wondering if there’s a way to finagle a vacation there during what remains of this record-breaking season without completely busting your budget? With full airplanes crisscrossing the Atlantic Ocean and hotels having no trouble filling rooms across tourist hot spots, you’re

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: gastronomic delights at vineyards and top hotels, spectacular engineering projects around the world, plus an expert explains must-know nude beach etiquette. Wine, dine and sleep This year’s most glorious vineyard experience has just been announced, according to the World’s Best Vineyards awards, and the

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — It’s been several days since US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen left Beijing, and much has been said about her efforts to repair the US-China relationship. But politics aside, her Beijing visit resulted in one unexpected success – she managed to dramatically boost business for a Yunnan

By Nicole Mowbray, CNN (CNN) — From carefully coordinated all-pink looks, to opulent evening outfits made in partnership with Oscar de la Renta, it’s no secret Barbie has long been one of the most fashion-forward toys on the market. It’s a reputation forged in large part thanks to Carol Spencer, a now 90-year-old fine arts

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When American traveler Marty Kovalsky walked into the Brussels chocolate shop in the summer of 1986, he fell in love with Belgian chocolate. American chocolate, he quickly realized, was no match for the silky goodness on offer in Brussels. It was flavorful and moreish. He was quickly obsessed. The

By Emiko Jozuka and Junko Fukutome, CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) — A woman with spiky, dyed blonde hair sits submerged in a bath strewn with red rose petals. She is naked, aside from a pair of swimming goggles just visible above the water line. This is one of Japanese photographer Yurie Nagashima’s arresting self-portraits —

By Karla Cripps, CNN (CNN) — Lovers of luxury rail journeys have a couple of new routes to add to their travel wish lists now that one of the world’s most iconic trains has announced its return to the tracks of Southeast Asia. In February 2024, The Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train will launch

By Leah Dolan, CNN Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Greener newsletter. Our seven-part guide helps you minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety. A new report from Fashion Revolution, a non-profit “fashion activism movement,” claims that an overwhelming majority of major fashion brands are refusing to publicly

By Martha Alexander (CNN) — After decades of banishment from mainstream wardrobes, one of fashion’s most divisive garments — the men’s swimming brief — is making a tentative return across the globe. Some would argue the garment has never gone away. Beaches and pools in Europe (in France in particular) has long been a safe

Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — A hand-sized vase bought from a UK thrift store for just £2.50 ($3.30) is expected to sell for up to £9,000 ($11,800) at auction. The 10-centimeter (four-inch) masterpiece was spotted by a couple in the southeastern English county of Surrey, on the edge of London, according to Canterbury Auction Galleries

By Jacqui Palumbo and Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — She may be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, but the boundaries between Barbieland and real life blurred for Margot Robbie during the whirlwind international press tour for the Greta Gerwig-directed movie. On July 12, Robbie attended the film’s London premiere in her most extravagant

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Prada set Chinese social media alight Monday after it unveiled a new partnership with the country’s national women’s soccer team. Accompanying the announcement with a photo of the squad wearing dark tailored suits, white shirts and leather shoes, the luxury label said it was giving the team a “fresh and

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Researchers using a cutting-edge technique have discovered hidden details in two ancient Egyptian paintings in the Theban Necropolis, near the River Nile, that date back more than 3,000 years. The paintings are located within the tombs, in chapels where people could gather to commemorate the dead. Using portable chemical

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When Gloria Fila was a kid, airplanes were a home away from home. The daughter of an Austrian Airlines flight attendant and pilot who met on the job, Fila often tagged along on her parents’ work trips. There are photos of her playing happily while in an airplane seat.

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Debra Dolan was 21 and on her first solo trip when she first sent a postcard to herself. It was 1979, and Dolan, who grew up in central Canada, was visiting Vancouver for the first time. She was immediately blown away by the city’s vibrancy, and the beauty of

By Brendan Canavan (CNN) — Being an environmentally friendly tourist can be challenging. Tourism is an industry that brings many negative environmental impacts – our pleasure often comes at the expense of local habitats or wildlife. Maya Bay on Thailand’s uninhabited Ko Phi Phi Leh island became famous as the location of the 2000 Hollywood movie “The