(CNN) — Once thriving spots, these villages, towns and cities now stand abandoned. Their empty buildings, streets and even cars left for nature to reclaim over the years. Whether destroyed during war, evacuated for ammunition practice or cast aside after nearby precious metals and minerals turned out to be in short supply, here are some
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Mention Bulgaria to seasoned skiers and snowboarders and the first thing that comes to mind is its cheap reputation. With pints of beer for £1.50 and lift pass prices under £200, its bargain basement fame seems justified – this year the resorts of Borovets and Bansko both, once again, topped the chart of the cheapest
Having a perfectly designed and well-stocked home bar often is high on many people’s wish lists. It allows one to host a lively cocktail party or a small intimate evening. But for many people, the idea of building one is daunting. There can be so many moving parts—every week seems to bring out the next
A skier performs a jump during a contest as part of the “DXB Snow Week” at the Ski Dubai indoor resort. KARIM SAHIB | AFP | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Skiing in the desert might sound absurd, but in the heart of one of Dubai’s busiest shopping destinations, Mall of the Emirates, this
Photo courtesy of Old Ground Hotel Formerly a jail-house, court-house, town-house and library – the Old Ground Hotel in Clare in western Ireland has certainly played a pivotal role in Irish history. In 1917, for example, this beautifully restored 18th-century manor house was the site of a special convention that launched the political career of Eamon de Valera,
The Duncombe Arms is a successful pub-restaurant opened 10 years ago by Laura and Johnny Greenall. In 2018, they added 10 bedrooms, but it wasn’t until the end of lockdown, Laura says, that these rooms came into their own. “Until then, our overnight guests had mainly been people coming to the area on business,” she
Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, is taking vertical integration to a new level, by investing in vertical agriculture. Yes, the retailer, which already operates its own bank, is going into the farming business. It’s a big deal for them, or at least for vertical agriculture. Walmart, with 2.2 million employees, recently took a stake in
(CNN) — Somewhere beneath the pitch of England’s national stadium in Wembley, London, lie the foundations of what could have been the city’s tallest building. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Tower of London was poised to surpass it in height and reach almost 1,200 feet. Instead, it never went past the
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From this Friday (February 11), international travel will get a little bit easier, with the UK dropping the requirement for fully vaccinated arrivals to take a day two lateral flow test, just in time for half term holidays. However, there are still plenty of travel rules to get your head around. Every destination has its
A wine writer and her mentor share a bottle of wine without drinking it My annual birthday tribute to someone who taught me more about wine than any textbook I’ve ever read. Many people meet their mentors in offices. I met mine over a glass—make that several—of Riesling. It wasn’t that Diane Teitelbaum and I were
Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — It was once flooded with blood, linked to convicts, synonymous with slaughter and haunted
Passengers wait in line at the Spirit Airlines check-in counter at Orlando International Airport. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines expanded aggressively over the last decade offering travelers no-frills service in exchange for ultra-low airfares. Their executives vow to keep it that way, even if the carriers complete their
The International Olympic Committee makes a big deal out of the legacy it creates for a destination when awarding an Olympic Games – and the Winter Olympics are no different . Legacy counts. I competed in five Winter Olympic Games and have reported on five more for the BBC; Beijing 2022 makes it 11 in
Business is good for the slaughterhouses. Consumers might be paying more, ranchers may be earning less, but John Tyson, the billionaire chairman of Tyson Foods, the country’s biggest meatpacker, increased his fortune by $300 million on Monday after his namesake company reported blockbuster earnings and shares soared. While inflation, at 7%, is the highest in
(CNN) — Whenever high school senior Schereéya boarded an airplane, it was with a particular thought in mind: “What if I meet the person I’m going to marry on board?” Schereéya, who uses they/them pronouns, had always figured meeting a partner on a plane was inherently romantic and, as such, was always prepared for an
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The Chateau de Chambord, in the Loire Valley region of France. DEA / C. SAPPA | De Agostini | Getty Images France and Italy are home to some of the most storied castles, palaces and grand homes in the world, ranging from Loire Valley chateaux to Sicilian strongholds and French Riviera mansions. Many are available