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From bagels to baguettes, these are 50 of the world's best breads

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:21:06 GMT

What is bread? You likely don't have to think for long, and whether you're hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving some tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you're from.

Retired 747 to test radical new jet engines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:55:51 GMT

A 20-year-old passenger airplane has been recruited by Rolls-Royce to test its radical new UltraFan jet engine, which the company believes could revolutionize aviation in coming years.

Record sail: 200 days, 5 oceans, 90s stretches of sleep

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 20:53:36 GMT

Randall Reeves is the first person to complete a "figure 8 voyage" around both the American and Antarctic continents in one season by himself.

Czech Republic's Sedlec Ossuary, aka 'Church of Bones,' to ban selfies

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:51:49 GMT

The Sedlec Ossuary chapel in the Czech Republic town of Kutná Hora has become the latest attraction to clamp down on photography.

Record melting sees Swiss glaciers shrink 10% in five years

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:59:11 GMT

Glaciers in Switzerland have shrunk 10% in the past five years, a rate that has never been seen before in over a century of observations, according to new research published Tuesday.

Hotel opening on the grounds of Versailles

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:33:21 GMT

Visitors to France's magnificent Château de Versailles won't have far to go to spend the night in regal style come spring 2020.

You can now stay in Barbie's Dreamhouse. No, seriously

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:45:50 GMT

The Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse is available to rent for only $60 per night on Airbnb. The two-night special will be available to book starting October 23 at 11 a.m. PT and the stay itself must take place from Sunday, October 27, to Tuesday, October 29.

Porsche drivers stuck after Google Maps error

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:27:31 GMT

Visitors flock to Sardinia's Ogliastra coastline for the unspoiled beaches at the foot of cliffs. But hundreds are getting stuck on unpassable mountain tracks when they follow Google Maps

The world's longest-running airlines

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:23:28 GMT

When we hear that an industry is celebrating its 100th anniversary, images of the industrial revolution might spring to mind, with its coal-powered steam machines, railways and chimneys.

Allergy horror stories from 35,000 feet

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:02:01 GMT

Food allergy sufferers say they are often harassed or even bullied over the restrictions they ask for while traveling on airplanes. But their disease is all too real -- these are their horror stories.

Most beautiful Greek villages

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:23:14 GMT

Greece may be home to some of the most idyllic and secluded islands around, but the Mediterranean country also holds plenty of charming villages.

Fall in love with Dublin in 1.5 minutes

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:43:24 GMT

Let Ireland's capital charm you with its dramatic seascapes, stunning buildings and vibrant nightlife.

Secret Cold War past of a Spanish tourist hotspot

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:21:24 GMT

For more than 40 years, the Spanish beach resort of Platja de Pals on the Costa Brava was the home of the US-funded Radio Liberty, broadcasting deep into the heart of the Soviet Union.

Futuristic superyacht could change sailing

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:35:38 GMT

The world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht could be taking to the waters in the not too distant future.

The world's best bar for 2019 revealed

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:10:14 GMT

New York real estate may be plummeting, but there's one spot in Greenwich Village where space remains at a premium: Dante, a 104-year-old hostelry that's just been voted top of the World's 50 Best Bar list for 2019.

Europe's most beautiful places

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:58:38 GMT

From Norwegian islands high above the Arctic Circle to forest-covered mountains in Romania, here some of the prettiest spots in Europe.

Airplanes to get cameras outside restrooms

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:07:40 GMT

Airplane maker Airbus is starting in-flight trials for a new connected cabin concept that includes cameras installed outside restrooms on its aircraft, a move likely to further ignite debate over passenger privacy in the skies.

The best around-the-world cruises for 2020

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:46:06 GMT

Back in September 1522, an 85-ton carrack barely larger than a modern leisure yacht became the first ship to successfully complete a circumnavigation of the globe.

10 things Nigeria does better than anywhere

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:52:49 GMT

With its vibrant culture, sense of humor and adaptability, Nigeria has become the "Giant of Africa" in more ways than just population size

Our favorite travel photos of 2019 so far

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:43:15 GMT

A picturesque church in a Slovenian lake. A child playing in Moscow's Gorky Park. The ruins of an ancient metropolis in modern Turkey.

Flooding unearthed a bear skull in Kansas that's at least hundreds of years old

Two sisters kayaking on the Arkansas River this summer made a historic find — a huge bear skull that is hundreds if not thousands of years old.

Egypt unveils discovery of 30 ancient coffins with mummies inside

Egyptian authorities on Saturday revealed the contents of 30 ancient wooden coffins discovered in Luxor and yes, they include mummies.

Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in North America, opens this week

All your favorite Nickelodeon characters are coming to New Jersey.

Qantas test flight completes record 19-hour non-stop flight

Australian airline Qantas has completed the longest non-stop commercial passenger flight, researching the potential impacts of ultra-long haul flights on pilots, crew and passengers.

Countdown to Expo 2020: one year to go

Train lines are being extended. New hotels are opening their doors. And spectacular national pavilions are being unveiled. Showtime is just around the corner.

The 'Joker' stairs might be New York's latest tourist attraction

Fans of the "Joker" movie, which hit theaters earlier this month, are making the stairs featured in the film New York's newest tourist attraction.

It's International Sloth Day ... so you have an excuse to be lazy

Here are some of the things you need to know to truly appreciate everything sloths can offer.

First commercial flight from New York to Sydney departs JFK

And we have takeoff. A research flight set to test human limits on long-haul flights during what will be the first commercial flight to travel non-stop from New York to Sydney has departed John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Woman who stood on ship's railing for selfie barred for life from cruise line

A woman was removed from a cruise ship and banned for life by the cruise company after she climbed onto her room's balcony railing to pose for a dangerous photo shoot over the ocean.