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See spectacular newly restored Pompeii frescoes

One of Pompeii's oldest frescoes, the House of the Ceii, has been restored to its former glory with the help of laser technology. http://dlvr.it/RthdPP

South Africans get their tongues round Gqeberha, the new name for Port Elizabeth

South Africa's city of Port Elizabeth has been officially renamed to Gqeberha -- derived from the Xhosa language -- the native tongue of late political hero Nelson Mandela. http://dlvr.it/RtYNbv

'Firefall' 2021 lights up in orange glory -- and Yosemite has extended the viewing

For all the world, it looks like dangerous hot lava streaming down the side of a cliff. But no, that's not volcanic activity in Yosemite National Park in California. http://dlvr.it/RtW4TG

Cheese rolls: How a humble snack became a signature New Zealand food

A cheese roll may seem simple: it's basically a slice of bread with cheese-based filling, rolled up and toasted until slightly crispy. http://dlvr.it/RtV1qj

Dolphin 'stampede' caught on camera

A dolphin tour off the coast of Newport Beach, California, got a special treat when they encountered a "stampede" of dolphins. http://dlvr.it/RtTM1k

Airplane seat revolution creates one of biggest beds in the sky

One of the largest beds in the sky is set to debut in just a few months time when JetBlue starts flying its A321neos from Boston and New York to London. http://dlvr.it/RtQdl0

Risky business? Balancing Mexico's pandemic response with tourism

Along the beaches of Mexico, typically teeming with vacationers, there is a struggle between two powerful forces that won't be going anywhere anytime soon: The very real concern for health and safety during the pandemic and an equally valid concern for economic survival. http://dlvr.it/RtLYbM

Mystery of 60-year-old photos is solved

After a collection of mysterious photographs of Alaska were published on CNN, the people featured in them have step forward to identify themselves and revealed their delight at reconnecting with a past that they thought had been lost for good. http://dlvr.it/RtKsrd

This man has climbed every mountain in Hong Kong

Surrounded by photos, maps and other documents, 45-year-old photographer Simon Wan Chi-Chung is planning his next great Hong Kong adventure. http://dlvr.it/RtKCGg

Japan's Naked Festival wasn't the same this year

This time a year ago, thousands gathered for Japan's annual Hadaka Matsuri -- also popularly known as the "Naked Festival"-- in Okayama prefecture in the southern part of Honshu island. http://dlvr.it/RtFpgs

Airbus CEO: Could ramp up production by second half of 2021

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury discusses how UK production levels remain competitive and how he expects air travel to go back to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 with CNN's Richard Quest. http://dlvr.it/RtF8JT

South Korea hotel apologizes after honeymooners discover people can see into mirrored sauna

An upscale hotel in South Korea has issued an apology for a mistake that may have enabled outsiders to see into their sauna. http://dlvr.it/Rt4ryS

Eco-friendly cruise ships to be powered by sails

French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique is planning to construct cruise ships topped by striking 80 meter "eco-friendly" paneled sails, made of fiberglass and carbon. http://dlvr.it/Rt4DsL

See Mardi Gras 2021 versus 2020

Mardi Gras celebrations are very different this year as Covid-19 restrictions have closed much of the French Quarter, leaving Bourbon Street deserted compared to 2020's festivities. http://dlvr.it/Rt3bRB

30 classic Italian dishes that everyone should try

Think of Italy and you're likely to think of food first, and all the other beautiful things it offers second. http://dlvr.it/RswKwy

This is Mardi Gras during a pandemic

No parades, limited gatherings and shuttered bars. A normally raucous Bourbon Street almost devoid of people. No sign of crowds who traveled far and wide from other places. And absolutely frigid weather on top of it all. http://dlvr.it/Rss15v

Countries welcoming vaccinated travelers

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry, countless destinations around the world are rolling out vaccines to their most vulnerable citizens. http://dlvr.it/RsrNGG

'Sweetheart clause' allows couples to reunite amid pandemic

Thousands of long-distance couples have been separated by travel bans since the pandemic began. Some countries, including France, have introduced a "sweetheart clause" allowing non-married binational couples to reunite. CNN's Cyril Vanier has more. http://dlvr.it/RsqkSw

Why this will be the hottest airplane seat in 2021

Premium economy. The two words might seem a weird combination in airline terms, since it's a rare airline where economy seats feel premium these days. But these seats between coach and business class on international flights were heating up even before Covid-19, and as we all start to travel again in 2021, they're set to be a must-fly for many passengers. http://dlvr.it/Rslvkd

They love each other but Covid has torn them apart

Unmarried couples of differing nationalities separated by coronavirus travel bans will spend this year's Valentine Day apart from their loved one. Here's how Covid is hurting long distance love. http://dlvr.it/RsjQ5l

Covid passports could deliver a 'summer of joy,' Denmark hopes

Desperate to thaw its frozen economy, Denmark is seeking to become the first country to formally introduce Covid-19 vaccination passports that would allow its borders to open. http://dlvr.it/RshW8H

The man crossing the world on a highline

With calloused bare feet and toes nearly numb, Ryan Robinson carefully rappels his way down the sheer cliff face. A daring feat, no doubt. http://dlvr.it/RsfdYD

I moved from Hong Kong to Barbados during the pandemic

Freelance writer Andrea Lo jumped at the chance of relocating to Barbados after being accepted onto the island's digital nomad visa scheme. But moving 16,000 kilometers away during a pandemic wasn't without its challenges. http://dlvr.it/Rsf8VL

What happened when I attended the wrong Spanish wedding

Nicole Hidalgo was so excited to travel to the Spanish city of Seville for her friend Jose's wedding, until she realized she was at the wrong church. http://dlvr.it/RsdjKr

The people rushing to buy cheap Italian homes

The small Italian town of Biccari has registered interest from more than 20,000 people across the world eager to buy one of the cheap houses its putting on sale, with some saying Covid has spurred their desire to relocate. http://dlvr.it/RsW9tT

Lunar New Year 2021: Ushering in the Year of the Ox

Though parties and travel may be discouraged in much of the world right now as Covid-19 casts a shadow over Lunar New Year for the second year in a row, that doesn't mean there aren't ways we can still mark the occasion. http://dlvr.it/RsVXps

The 2,000 year history of Italy's favorite dish

Today, pizza is one of the world's most famous foods. But it's taken around 2,000 years to get there, from its roots in ancient Greece to its Renaissance status as a cake, to its resurgence in Naples in the 18th century. Here's how it traveled around the world. http://dlvr.it/RsMwkS

What it was like spending a week alone on a Swedish island

Swedish nurse Lisa Enroth won a contest to spend seven days watching movies from Göteborg Film Festival's on an isolated, windswept lighthouse island. Here's what happened after the boat left her all alone. http://dlvr.it/RsMHtP

No floats? No problem. See the houses keeping the Mardi Gras tradition alive

Krewe of Houses has started a grassroots effort after Mardi Gras celebrations were canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 3,000 New Orleanians have turned their homes into "parade floats" as ornate as the real thing. http://dlvr.it/RsLfWg

South Korea's all-purple Banwol Island is a photographer's dream

A South Korean farming community has reinvented itself by transforming into an attraction perfect for the Instagram era. http://dlvr.it/RsCCcp

Canada extends cruise ship ban to 2022. That's bad news for Alaska tourism, too

People who have been hoping to cruise the northern waters of North America this summer will have to place their travel dreams in dry dock for now. http://dlvr.it/Rs9LQP

TSA: Mask violators face $250 fine

Violators of the federal transportation face mask requirement face a $250 fine that increases for subsequent violations, the Transportation Security Administration said Friday. http://dlvr.it/Rs8sK2

How the return of lava has brought hope to Hawaiʻi's recovery

Five days before Christmas, Cheryl Gansecki, a volcanologist at the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo, was in bed when a small earthquake shook her awake sometime after 9:30 p.m. http://dlvr.it/Rs6hPT

The world's most breathtaking clifftop hotels

When it comes to what makes a hotel truly spectacular, a cliffside setting is hard to beat. There can be little doubt then that some of the most breathtaking properties in existence happen to be perched dramatically on top of cliffs. http://dlvr.it/Rs5jjN

How a 30,000-member Facebook group is helping Hong Kong navigate one of the world's longest quarantines

I woke to the sound of my fiancée muttering "f*@!" under her breath on Christmas Eve. http://dlvr.it/Rs54xP

What happened to the Trans Europe Express

As short-haul air travel falls out of favor with business and leisure travelers, Germany is proposing a new network of high-speed, high-quality international rail routes linking major European cities. http://dlvr.it/Rs2Rqd

Pandas at National Zoo play in snow

The Smithsonian Institution released video showing two pandas living at the National Zoo, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, taking advantage of this weekend's snowfall in Washington, DC. http://dlvr.it/Rs19sC

They met on an airplane then fell in love

Sameer Sah insisted on getting a seat with a view on a busy British Airways flight to Cairo. That's how he found himself next to Mafalda Feliciano. The two got talking and 16 years later they're still together. http://dlvr.it/RryYJn

Dubai cracks down on tourism industry as Covid-19 cases surge

Dubai is cracking down on their hospitality industry as Covid-19 cases surge in the popular vacation destination. CNN's John Defterios reports. http://dlvr.it/RrxtdY

What it's like to have a ski resort to yourself

Covid restrictions mean that many of Europe's top winter sports destinations are deserted. For those who live there, that means enjoying ski trips on empty mountains, but also the financial pain of lost business. http://dlvr.it/RrtdLS

Meet the American who spent a year eating his way through Singapore

No one wants to be stuck in a foreign country during a global pandemic. http://dlvr.it/RrszZ3

How Bangkok's Khao San Road evolved from a rice market into the world's most famous travel hub

Once upon a time, the locals peddled rice on Bangkok's Khao San Road. Lots of it. http://dlvr.it/RrsLvy

Madeira to digital nomads: Come work with us

A tiny Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean might be the next big thing in remote working. The village of Ponta do Sol on Madeira will soon be home to a new digital nomad community. http://dlvr.it/Rrp6Dq

The paradise islands frozen in time

Remote and beautiful, the 72 Outer Islands of the Seychelles are largely untroubled by the pressures of tourism, but with environmental concerns growing, travelers are helping preserve this unspoiled slice of paradise. http://dlvr.it/RrnVT8