CNN Site Map for Section Travel (Galleries) for August - 2017
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- 2017-08-31Initially plying domestic routes in Tanzania, fastjet started small in 2011, but has since expanded to four other countries. With Ed Winter, a former easyJet executive at the helm, it's looking to break into the lucrative South African domestic marke
- 2017-08-31Lay of the land: Most travelers flying to North Korea begin the experience in the capital, Pyongyang. The city's Juche Tower provides a bird's-eye view of Kim Il Sung Square -- where military parades typically take place.
- 2017-08-31Thingvellir National Park -- This Iceland highlight appeals to both geology buffs and history enthusiasts. It's home to the rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, as well as the site where Iceland's first parliament, the Alt
- 2017-08-30Escape Rooms: Think of them as real-life video games with a sprinkling of word and number puzzles. And they've become a must-have attraction in every major city.
- 2017-08-29Expansive landscape: The former Soviet Republic country of Georgia is home to four of Europe's 10 highest summits -- despite covering an area of just 69,700 square kilometers.
- 2017-08-29Windsor Castle: The Queen spends most of her weekends at Windsor Castle and the Royal Standard flag flies from the Round Tower whenever she's in residence.
- 2017-08-28Oia, Santorini, Greece: On the northern tip of Greece's most famous caldera stands this picture-postcard village of white houses, windmills and blue-domed churches. Few Greek islands can match the sunset from here.
- 2017-08-28A global cause: Resorts all over the world are teaming up with sea turtle conservation groups, giving tourists a chance to get up close to these endangered creatures. In Hainan, China, Sea Turtles 911 has joined several hotels to increase awareness of the
- 2017-08-25The Caffeinated Night?: South Korean barista Lee Gang-bin, co-owner of Seoul's Café C.THROUGH, has gained a huge following on Instagram thanks to his creative "cream art" coffees.
- 2017-08-24A Lebanese couple enjoy themselves in the water at the beach of the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.
- 2017-08-24Upland: Miami's restaurant scene features a growing number of New York City spin-offs. "Miami is emerging as a truly competitive culinary destination," says Justin Smillie, chef/partner of Upland.
- 2017-08-24Abandoned castles -- Chateau Gaillard, Normandy, France: Magnificent ruined fortresses are the focus of Kieron Connolly's latest book "Abandoned Castles" -- including the imposing 12th century Chateau Gaillard on the River Seine. Built on t
- 2017-08-23Kuala Lumpur: According to chef Ricky Thein, of the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, the best place to shop for ingredients is a 50-year-old Chinese herbal medical shop: Keen Hing Enterprise.
- 2017-08-23Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi: The 17th-century Palazzo Manfredi hotel and its Michelin-star rooftop restaurant, Aroma, sit just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.
- 2017-08-22Castle Frankenstein: Two centuries after author Mary Shelley conceived "Frankenstein," its gothic echoes can still be found across Europe. Castle Frankenstein near Darmstadt, Germany, was the birthplace of alchemist Conrad Dippel, whose purporte
- 2017-08-21The auditorium inside Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans. The school was abandoned after Hurricane Katrina. It's near the Superdome.
- 2017-08-21Ponta dos Ganchos, Santa Catarina, Brazil: The only thing better than a sauna with a view? A private sauna with a view. This hot spot offers exclusive vistas over Brazil's beautiful Emerald Coast.
- 2017-08-21World's fastest-growing tourism destinations: The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has revealed the fastest growing tourism destinations so far in 2017 -- and the results might surprise you. Here are the top 10.
- 2017-08-18Yokosuka, Japan (1972): While stationed in Yokosuka, Japan during the Vietnam War, Stephen Sealy traveled around the region taking photos of hundreds of people. He's now sharing the fascinating old photographs on his Instagram feed, @my_pacific_70s,
- 2017-08-17The Navajo Nation's Shiprock in New Mexico is the remnants of a volcano that erupted more than 30 million years ago. It's a sacred site to the Navajo people.
- 2017-08-17Jiuzhaigou National Park, Sichuan Province, China: You can enjoy all the vibrant colors of nature at China's Jiuzhaigou National Park. Look out for the ancient tree trunks under the clear waters of Five Flower Lake.
- 2017-08-17SoHo: New York's SoHo (that's short for South of Houston Street) is associated with shopping, art and luxury. Click through the gallery for ideas of things to do on your next trip to New York City.
- 2017-08-17Alfresco 64: Advertised as the world's highest outdoor whisky bar, the new Alfresco 64 -- A Chivas Bar, sits on the 64th floor of Bangkok's Lebua at State Tower hotel, 800 feet above ground.
- 2017-08-16Sides of spiced edamame, eggplant and kimchi complement Urban Belly's noodle and rice bowls. The restaurant is just one of a diverse array of eateries in Chicago's West Loop. Click through the gallery for more.
- 2017-08-1610. Hamburg, Germany -- The German city of Hamburg has held onto its 10th place spot on the Economist Intelligence Unit's most livable cities list for 2017. Click through the gallery to see the rest of the top 10.
- 2017-08-15Mittenwaldbahn winds through the Alps and dramatic mountain valleys between Innsbruck, Austria, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria.
- 2017-08-15The room service robot: Meet AURA, who works at the M Social Hotel in Singapore. She can fetch you towels and bottled water and knows how to operate an elevator.
- 2017-08-14Tour the capital: Curaçao's colorful capital, Willemstad, is celebrating 20 years on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017.
- 2017-08-14Athens, Greece: Athens isn't a place to just pass through on your way to the islands. While the shuttered storefronts around downtown bespeak an economy still very much in recovery, make no mistake that the Greek capital, has a vibrant and fighting s
- 2017-08-13W Hong Kong: In true W fashion, the Extreme WOW suite provides an upbeat vibe with avant garde interiors, double-height ceilings and mirrored walls. If the U-shaped bar, loungey furniture and Bang & Olufsen audio system is any indication, this address
- 2017-08-11On the Road to the Summer of Love: San Francisco folk and jazz singer Barbara Dane marches with her son and daughter in 1964 at an early Vietnam War protest. This photo by Erik Weber is featured in "On the Road to the Summer of Love," an exhibit
- 2017-08-111. Travel solo. Traveling alone is courageous. It's also convenient. Stop, go, stay, leave without a group vote. Photo from Shutterstock
- 2017-08-10Seat with a view: Photographer Julieanne Kost has been traveling the world for business for over a decade. Fed up with hotels and conference centers, Kost decided to take advantage of the aerial view of the earth from the plane -- photographing the views
- 2017-08-101. Cocos Keeling: Idyllic Cocos Keeling lies midway between Australia and Sri Lanka. Photo courtesy Rik Soderlund
- 2017-08-10Photographer Philippe Marinig's new book, "Secret Moments of Maikos: The Grace, Beauty and Mystery of Apprentice Geishas," is a revealing glimpse into the lives of maikos. (All photos by Philippe Marinig).
- 2017-08-09Karen Darke is a British Paralympic handbike champion and extreme adventurer.
- 2017-08-06California cooking: Welcome to SingleThread, a new restaurant in Sonoma County that gives new meaning to farm-to-table dining, thanks to its infusion of Eastern culture and philosophy.
- 2017-08-04Knoxville, Tennessee: Knoxville's golden orb-topped sunsphere was erected in 1982 for the World's Fair.
- 2017-08-04Sri Lanka waters: While the country's pristine beaches are the hottest draw, the shallow, shore-hugging waters where mangrove forests grow are also worth exploring.
- 2017-08-02Beyond the Strip: For an alternative to the Las Vegas Strip casinos and nightclubs, there are jackpots to be won at some of the region's hotspots farther afield. The ghost town of Nipton, located just two miles from the Nevada border, is only an hour
- 2017-08-02Grand Prize, and 1st Prize Nature Category -- "The power of nature": The Grand Prize winner of the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest and 1st Prize Nature Category is Sergio Tapiro Velasco. Here's how he descri