CNN Site Map (Galleries) for December - 2018
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- 2018-12-31A group of international tree climbers has embarked on a mission to explore some of Africa's most spectacular trees.
- 2018-12-31Samoa: Visitors swim in the To Sua Ocean Trench in the village of Lotofaga on Upolu island. The trench is a 30-meter-deep (almost 100 feet) hole connected via underground canals to the ocean. Click through the gallery to see more photos of the Samoa and K
- 2018-12-31Hamamatsu, Japan: Visitors come to Bentenjima Island from mid-November to mid-January, when the setting sun is framed by the torii gate, creating marvelous shots like this one. Click through the gallery for the rest of the best travel photos of 2018:
- 2018-12-31Editor's picks: CNN Travel's team of editors and producers are spread across three continents. Click through the gallery to find out their personal favorite travel spots from 2018 and where they hope to go in 2019:
- 2018-12-31 A dying split baobab in Limpopo province, South Africa. Scientists, working independently, have identified potential dangers for both the youngest and oldest trees in its southern-most growing regions.
- 2018-12-31W Brisbane, Brisbane, Australia. The W Brisbane offers sweeping skyline and river views, eclectic bars, a luxe saltwater pool and guest rooms with Australian-inspired design.
- 2018-12-30Sziget Festival: One of the biggest music festivals in Europe -- Sziget Festival is held on Danube island Óbudai-sziget each August.
- 2018-12-28Tourists visit the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, December 22. A partial government shutdown began at midnight after lawmakers and President Trump were unable to reach a deal that includes $5 billion for his long-promised border wall.
- 2018-12-28Never an awkward moment: Before inflight movies and Wi-Fi, passengers passed the time by reading books or newspapers. Or by caressing their necklaces and gazing off into the middle distance.
- 2018-12-28America's best islands: The United States is home to some of the world's most gorgeous islands, like Orcas off of Washington state (pictured). Click through the gallery to see some of the absolute best.
- 2018-12-28World's 50 best desserts: It was hard to choose just 50 of our favorites! Here they are in alphabetical order. South America's alfajores are shortbread cookies with a variety of fillings can be found in neighborhood bakeries all over South Amer
- 2018-12-28The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2018 show that passion + action = change. Florence Phillips, 87, is the founder and director of the ESL In-Home Program in Carson City, Nevada. Phillips, far left, and an army of about 200 volunteers have helped teach English and
- 2018-12-28Buildings are silhouetted as the night sky is illuminated by blue light in New York, on Thursday, December 27. After initial reports of a transformer explosion at a Consolidated Edison Inc. power plant, the power company said the light came as part of an
- 2018-12-27Thermal Beer Spa at Széchenyi Baths: Visitors can take a dip in a 36-degree hot water bath filled with minerals and natural extracts used for beer brewing at this quirky attraction based in the Széchenyi Baths.
- 2018-12-26Time for cake: Budapest is a great place for cake-lovers. Thanks to its varied history and cultural influences, the city has some of Europe's best pastries and sweet treats.
- 2018-12-26An Indonesian soldier looks at damaged houses and debris in Sumur, Indonesia, on Tuesday, December 25.
- 2018-12-26President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet military personnel at the dining hall during an unannounced visit to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq on Wednesday, December 26.
- 2018-12-25The world's best aviation museums: From Russia to Australia to Canada, these museums -- including the Museo del Aire in Madrid, pictured here -- will delight fans of flight.
- 2018-12-24Edge of the world: Sitting on the edge of the world, Sydney is heralded as one of the world's greatest cities for a reason.
- 2018-12-24Best beaches for Europeans in winter: For those chasing sun and relative warmth, these are the best beach getaways for Europeans when the cold of winter settles in. First up: Punta Del Papagayo in Lanzarote, the Canary Islands.
- 2018-12-21Kabelo Chabalala, the founder of Young Men's Movement, gives an address to men at the University of Pretoria. The talks center around "positive masculinity, being a better generation of men and talking about the challenges we face as men in the
- 2018-12-21Make like a Dutch local and travel around Amsterdam by bike. With the city being famously cyclist-friendly, this is one of the best ways to soak in the sights.
- 2018-12-21The West Front of the US Capitol is seen on Thursday, December 20, with caution tape draped around a fence. President Donald Trump reversed course this week and signaled he would rather partially shut down the federal government than give up his fight for
- 2018-12-21January: The last Boeing 747 used in a commercial flight in the US, Delta's "Queen of the Skies" made its final departure from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport in Atlanta, Georgia on January 3.
- 2018-12-21Iddris Sandu learnt to code while on work experience at Google when he was just 13-years-old.
- 2018-12-21Architectural masterpiece: Hungary's Parliament building was created by Imre Steindl, who died just before it was completed in 1902.
- 2018-12-20Powder paradise: They're two of the world's best ski photographers, but shooting elite athletes in spectacular mountains is all in a day's work for Swedes Oskar Enander and Mattias Fredriksson, whose images are showcased in this gallery. Fo
- 2018-12-20Northern Norway: Home to epic, under-the-radar skiing.
- 2018-12-20Singapore: The vibrant island city-state has become a huge tourism draw, and for good reason: It's safe, pretty and delicious.
- 2018-12-20Brazil: South America's largest country is big on bold colors, and even the buses get the illuminated Christmas treatment in São Paulo. The "Feliz Natal" sign means "Merry Christmas" in Portuguese. Click through the gallery for mo
- 2018-12-20Best new luxury hotels of 2018: Independent luxury review site LTI has produced its assessment of the year's top hotels. At number 15 on the list is the Hotel Gloria de Sant Jaume in Mallorca, Spain. Click through the gallery to discover the full lis
- 2018-12-19Teufelsberg: Teufelsberg is an eerie hilltop in western Berlin's Grunewald forest that was used by Allied forces in the 1950s. They erected a spy station on the mound that is almost entirely intact years later.
- 2018-12-19A simplified evolutionary tree of predatory dinosaurs (theropods). During the Jurassic, the three-fingered tetanuran theropods appeared, giving rise to birds.
- 2018-12-19Historic network: The Millennium Underground, M1, is the oldest underground railroad in Continental Europe.
- 2018-12-19ICEHOTEL 2018: Each year, Sweden's ICEHOTEL regenerates into a new icy paradise for travelers keen to test their endurance and marvel at nature's beauty. Pictured here: "Oak" designed by Tjåsa Gusfors and Sam Gusfors from Sweden
- 2018-12-19For the last 45 years, the Garabedians have put on a larger-than-life display at their residence on Pelham Parkway North, in the Bronx.
- 2018-12-19Since its debut in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" has been the birthplace for many of our favorite comedians. From John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray to Eddie Murphy and Tina Fey, "SNL" has left its mark on American humor. And now
- 2018-12-18A mother and her girls tried to reach the US border. Then they got tear-gassed.
- 2018-12-18Penny Marshall poses for "Laverne & Shirley" publicity shots in December 1975.
- 2018-12-18Tokyo: There's something for everyone in Japan's busy and bustling capital, where no geeky obsession is overlooked.
- 2018-12-18Best beaches in Dubai: On the hunt for winter sun? Or any time of the year sun? Dubai's glamorous beaches make it a great all-year-round destination.
- 2018-12-18Maheder Tadese is an Ethiopian photographer who explores life across her country with striking images and thoughtful captions. In this 2015 image by Tadese in Lalibela, Ethiopia, a female monk, Woletemariam is shown praying at the top of one of the church
- 2018-12-18People we lost in 2018
- 2018-12-18Xiaolong bao: Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung has become the world's most famous purveyor of xiaolong bao, pork soup dumplings, pictured.
- 2018-12-17A new order: Established in 1727 as the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was the first "planned" city in India. Every tiny detail was considered before laying the first foundation stone, from the length of the blocks to the orientation of gates and
- 2018-12-17No one maintains their New Year's resolutions all year. But what if you committed to a dozen of them for just one month at a time? Here's what happened when I did.
- 2018-12-17Mosque-Cathedral: Built between 784 and 786 as a mosque, it was established as a cathedral in the 13th century when the Christians conquered the city. It was Cordoba's first UNESCO World Heritage site (recognized in 1984). Click through the gallery f
- 2018-12-17Onyx: The only establishment in Hungary with two Michelin stars, Onyx is one of the most well known restaurants in the country.
- 2018-12-17Miss Philippines Catriona Gray is crowned Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday, December 17, 2018.
- 2018-12-17Henri Bendel Cashmere Signature 9.4 oz. candle ($25; henribendel.com)
- 2018-12-17Fashionable gifts for dad: The pants
Bonobos slim dress pants ($108; nordstrom.com)
- 2018-12-17686 GLCR Stretch Goretex Smarty 3-in-1 Weapon jacket ($580; 686.com)
- 2018-12-15A former tramadol addict who is 24 years old began treatment six months ago at CEPIAD, an opioid rehab clinic offering support to those making their crucial steps in the battle against addiction. Image credit: OSIWA.
- 2018-12-14Rose Nakasi at Makerere AI lab demonstrating how to use her AI app for detecting diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis.
- 2018-12-14Roughly meaning "Mother of Rivers" in Thai and Lao languages, the Mekong River is a sacred lifeline in Southeast Asia.
Click through to explore the treasures of the Mekong as it winds its way from China to Vietnam.
- 2018-12-14The Songbird slipper loafers ($140; birdies.com)
- 2018-12-14President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meet with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer at the White House on Tuesday, December 11. In the meeting, part of which was open to the press, Trump clashed with
- 2018-12-14Egyptian Museum: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo recently celebrated its 116th anniversary.
- 2018-12-14"Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain has a good feeling about Cologne, Germany. "This city charms you. It takes you in. It makes you feel welcome," he said.
- 2018-12-14North Shore views: The Ehukai Pillbox Hike features concrete former military lookouts -- "pillboxes" -- that offer stunning views from Oahu's North Shore.
- 2018-12-14adidas Originals Men's Superstar (starting at $46.79; amazon.com); adidas Originals Women's Superstar (starting at $62.49; amazon.com)
- 2018-12-13Silent Night chapel: This simple church in the Austrian town of Salzburg is named for the Christmas carol written in and first performed in the town in 1818.
- 2018-12-13Eaton Workshop: This buzzy new Hong Kong property is a combination hotel, co-working space and members' club.
- 2018-12-13In March 2019, South Africa will launch the continent's first private satellite into space. It's been designed by school girls, within a STEM program. Pictured: Ayesha Salie, Sesam Mngqengqiswa, and Bhanekazi Tandwa on a learning boot camp with
- 2018-12-13Made by South Korean electronic giant LG, the robots at Incheon International Airport help travelers find their boarding gates and clean the floors. They were introduced in 2017, ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, which were held in February this y
- 2018-12-13KamadoJoe KJ23RHC Classic II Ceramic Charcoal Grill ($894.74, $1,199; amazon.com)
- 2018-12-13To be a pioneer, you have to be willing to go where others haven't, or simply won't. In the case of Joan Rivers, seen here to the right of Brit actress Tina O'Brien, she was willing to say what nobody else would. Her stand-up was uninhibite
- 2018-12-13Rent a ride: Visitors can hire bikes, bringo carts, golf buggies, electric scooters or Segways to explore Budapest's Margaret Island on wheels.
- 2018-12-12Colditz Castle: Built strategically on a cliff in 11th-century Saxony, Colditz Castle had been used as a military outpost, a zoo and a mental hospital before it became a prison for political prisoners under the Nazis. Click through the gallery for more of
- 2018-12-12Hong Kong container port: A container ship brings its anchor in as it prepares to depart a dock in Hong Kong's container port.
- 2018-12-12Men's clothing and accessories Christmas gift ideas: Chase Timer Chronograph Leather Watch ($145; fossil.com)
- 2018-12-12February in Miami: Do you like Art Deco? Do you like being warm in winter? Then you need to head to Miami Beach where these two thing gloriously combine. Click through the gallery for more photos of the Miami area and four other fun places to go in Februa
- 2018-12-12Women's clothing and accessories Christmas gift ideas: Halogen Wrap Dress ($59.40; nordstrom.com)
- 2018-12-12Gobustan State Reserve: Gobustan State Reserve, in eastern Azerbaijan, is home to more than 6,000 ancient rock carvings, known as petroglyphs.
- 2018-12-12The next two years of US government in one dramatic Oval Office scene
- 2018-12-11Lulu and George Cornelia Coasters (Set of 4) ($53; luluandgeorgia.com)
- 2018-12-11Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on stage during The Fashion Awards 2018.
- 2018-12-11Sudanese-British supermodel Alek Wek, co-host of the British Fashion Awards 2018.
- 2018-12-11Portable Facial Cleansing Brush ($49; amazon.com)
- 2018-12-11St. Stephen's Basilica Christmas market: Featuring over 160 stalls, the winter market at St. Stephen's Basilica is a top draw during the festive period.
- 2018-12-11Jane Arinaitwe, who is blind, is a model for Hot Pink Catwalk Charity Fashion Show, which is the largest inclusive event in Uganda.
- 2018-12-11Japan's Mascot Culture: In Japan, businesses, brands and even towns have their own mascots. These characters serve as promotions for the brand and also have a whole subculture of fans who try to meet as many as they can.
- 2018-12-11For a long time, South Africa's wines have fought hard to compete with their Old World rivals in terms of reputation globally.
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