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Airbus to test hydrogen-fueled engine on A380 jet

Airbus just moved one step closer to launching the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. http://dlvr.it/SKgW1H

Guinness names Shanghai eatery as world's highest restaurant in a building

It's official, there's a new "world's highest restaurant in a building." http://dlvr.it/SKfw3x

The Philippines' best breakfast foods

For Filipinos, breakfast is more than just the morning meal. It is deeply woven into the fabric of Filipino culture and tradition. It's the start of a day full of good food, from lunch, followed by merienda (snack) and dinner. http://dlvr.it/SKfN2b

How travel is being impacted by the Ukraine invasion

Ukraine's airspace is currently closed in the wake of the Russian invasion. Countries including the US and the UK have advised their citizens to leave Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SKc5Ss

9,000-year-old face sculptures uncovered in Jordan desert

Archaeologists say the neolithic complex of stone carvings containing examples of world's oldest large-scale human-built sculptures offers insight into an ancient people's creative and spiritual expressions. http://dlvr.it/SKbTLk

Hotel tower to feature world's tallest vertical garden

The new Four Seasons Melbourne will be set inside the STH BNK by Beulah -- a new dual-tower "greenscraper" complex planned for Melbourne that will feature the tallest building in Australia when complete in 2028. http://dlvr.it/SKZv3D

The couple who met at the top of the Eiffel Tower

American Dan Giedeman happened upon Swiss visitor Esther Wieland at the top of the Eiffel Tower in September 1998. An afternoon wandering the city together sparked a cross-continental romance. http://dlvr.it/SKWNHX

How this avgeek turned his hobby into a job

Asked to choose an icon of beauty, most people might think of a landscape, a city skyline or a work of art. http://dlvr.it/SK9yTQ

Middle schoolers launched a boat from New Hampshire in 2020. It was found in Norway 462 days later

A miniboat built by fifth graders took to the seas on October 25, 2020, charging off into the Gulf Stream for its maiden voyage. That voyage would take 5.5-foot-long Rye Riptides over 8,000 miles from home -- all the way to the coast of Norway after 462 days at sea. http://dlvr.it/SK9L4B

Vietnam eyes full reopening to international tourists from next month

Vietnam's tourism ministry on Tuesday proposed a full reopening of the country to foreign visitors and a lifting of nearly all travel restrictions from March 15, three months earlier than planned. http://dlvr.it/SK8mgn

Yuncheng Salt Lake, China's colorful 'Dead Sea'

Xiechi Lake, also known as Yuncheng Salt Lake in China's Shanxi province, has become popular on Instagram and other social media websites in recent years thanks to eye-popping aerial photographs of its colorful surface. http://dlvr.it/SK6qRm

Canada eases Covid-19 testing rules for vaccinated travelers

Canada is easing Covid-19 testing regulations for travelers, the country's health minister announced on Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/SK6Wpv

US Disney resorts lift mask requirements for vaccinated guests

Face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts beginning February 17. http://dlvr.it/SK5wDQ

AirAsia flight in Malaysia rerouted after snake found on board plane

An AirAsia flight in Malaysia was re-routed after a snake was found on the plane, the airline has confirmed. http://dlvr.it/SK5LJd

They met on Valentine's Day while hiking in the Himalayas

It was Valentine's Day 1996 when British backpacker Lee Green walked into a mountain lodge in Nepal and encountered New Zealand traveler Mandy Halse for the first time. The two have been exploring the world together ever since. http://dlvr.it/SJz5Cz

How can we end empty 'ghost' flights?

Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, airlines are still being forced to run empty or near-empty "ghost flights" in order to hold onto coveted airport slots. http://dlvr.it/SJyXPv

The fairy-tale landscape of Slovenia's Julian Alps

Slovenia's northwestern corner is packed with spectacular landscapes of towering peaks, waterfalls, rushing rivers and pristine mountain lakes, many of which are contained within Triglav, the country's only national park. http://dlvr.it/SJqfw4

These fancy new airline seats don't recline

Finnair's new business class Airlounge seats, soon to be rolled out across its A330 and A350 fleets, don't recline. Instead, passengers will be provided with cushions and padding to achieve their preferred positions. http://dlvr.it/SJq5FB

Where to see the oldest living things on Earth

Planet ramblers looking for adventure might consider spending time with these 10 living ambassadors from the past, including a bird with millions of flight miles, a rose that survived an aerial bombing and a tree linked to Buddha. http://dlvr.it/SJpXs4

The world's most fascinating abandoned towns and cities

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. http://dlvr.it/SJgXmn

How London almost got its own Eiffel Tower

London was once on track to have its own bigger, better Eiffel Tower, a gigantic metal creation that would rise to 1,200 feet. But as the creation rose over the city's suburbs, it all went wrong. http://dlvr.it/SJcggX

Once stained by blood, Misery Beach is now Australia's top stretch of sand

It was once flooded with blood, linked to convicts, synonymous with slaughter and haunted by pirates. http://dlvr.it/SJc6Fj

Two strangers meet on an airplane. Four years later they fall in love

High school seniors Schereéya and Anton crossed paths while flying to Virginia for a college acceptance day. Over the next few years, the two weaved in and out of one another's lives, before a road trip to New Orleans cemented their relationship. http://dlvr.it/SJXjsd

24 hours on the Coast Starlight, one of America's most scenic train routes

Along the West Coast of the United States, 1,377 miles of railroad tracks run from Seattle to Los Angeles -- a route often named as one of the most beautiful train journeys in America. http://dlvr.it/SJVXdv

Why airline route maps look the way they do

If you've ever played with the in-flight route maps on board a plane or browsed the destinations on an airline's website, it all looks pretty simple. http://dlvr.it/SJV5tZ

Ever wonder how athletes plan their lavish trips? Here's the man who organizes them

Luxury concierge Johnny Vegas works with sporting superstars to planning entire vacations, from accommodation to daily itineraries. Having already established himself in parts of the United States and Spain, Vegas is looking to expand his concierge empire in Dubai. http://dlvr.it/SJTlH0

Beneath the Great Wall of China lies the world's deepest high-speed railway station

With the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics fast approaching, the world's first self-driving high-speed train is already in action, transporting athletes and officials between the two main cities hosting the games on the historic Beijing-Zhangjiakou intercity railway. http://dlvr.it/SJSVSm

New Zealand announces plans to reopen to the world

New Zealand has announced it will begin reopening to the world, signaling an end to nearly two years of tough border rules that have separated families and shut out almost all foreigners. http://dlvr.it/SJSHZM

What is it like to fly on a small plane compared to a big plane?

What's the difference between flying on a small plane versus a large one, besides the price? http://dlvr.it/SJRsc3

Plane forced to abort shaky landing seconds after wheels touch ground

A British Airways flight was attempting to land at London's Heathrow Airport when high winds forced the pilots to abort its shaky landing. http://dlvr.it/SJRVLk

Plane battling winds at Heathrow nearly topples over

As storms buffet the UK, footage has emerged of a pilot pulling off a particularly challenging landing -- but not before the plane appeared to nearly topple over and scrape its tail on the runway. http://dlvr.it/SJQ87b

10 prettiest ski resorts in Europe for alpine fans

Choosing the most beautiful ski resort in the Alps is like picking the prettiest diamond. http://dlvr.it/SJPtkw

Woman gives birth over the Atlantic during a flight from Africa to the US

Talk about a memorable arrival into the world -- or, in this case, above the world. http://dlvr.it/SJPKRm

Lunar New Year 2022: Welcoming the Year of the Tiger

Dust off your pink, tiger-print jacket -- it's time to celebrate the Lunar New Year. http://dlvr.it/SJNnh1

What is turnip cake and why is it a popular Lunar New Year dish?

Not all Lunar New Year foods are created equal. Some only make a brief appearance at the festival for auspicious purposes. Others are so delicious they grace dim sum tables around the world all year. http://dlvr.it/SJLtFX

A spinal fluid leak derailed my life of travel and food, but taught me to find beauty in the small things

During any life-changing event, there comes a moment when the fog of the crisis temporarily clears, and you realize with certainty that things will never be the same again. http://dlvr.it/SJLZyK

Thailand: Home of massage, monks and meditation

Richard Quest explores Bangkok's Wat Pho temple to visit its famed massage school and take in a meditation lesson with the venerable Deputy Abbot. http://dlvr.it/SJKz6g

A 50-year pen pal friendship that began with a message in a bottle

Robbinroger Beever was 15 years old and walking home along a beach in Liberia, West Africa. http://dlvr.it/SJKP7M

Breakfast around the world: How different places start the day

When it comes to breakfast foods around the world, there are as many ways to enjoy the first meal of the day as there are to say "good morning." http://dlvr.it/SJHPWl

Ancient Bhutan trail set to open for first time in 60 years

Bhutan is one of the world's most mysterious countries. http://dlvr.it/SJH6mq

Tourist thrown out of Venice for sunbathing topless on war memorial

The 30-year-old visitor from the Czech Republic was fined $513 and banned from the city for 48 hours, after she was caught swimming in the lagoon and posing topless for photos beside a statue of a murdered war hero. http://dlvr.it/SJGVNS

The couple who fell in love in Antarctica

Nicole McGrath and Cole Heinz fell in love while working at McMurdo Station, a US research facility built on volcanic rock on Ross Island, surrounded by mountains, snow and ice. http://dlvr.it/SJFwFc

Full Circle: The all-Black group preparing to climb Mount Everest

About 4,000 people have summited Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. And only eight of them have been Black. http://dlvr.it/SJCzqv

Why pet owners in Hong Kong are hiring private planes for their pets

Many people who are moving away from the financial capital have been unable to secure flights out of the city for their dogs and cats, leading to online groups where desperate pet parents try to pool their money to cover the cost of a charter plane. http://dlvr.it/SJCj6Q

Anderson meets youngest woman to ever fly solo around the world

Anderson talks to teen pilot Zara Rutherford about her epic journey as she became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Watch Anderson Cooper Full Circle Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm E.T. http://dlvr.it/SJC6Vh

CDC adds 5 more Caribbean island destinations to its highest level of travel risk

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved five Caribbean island destinations into its highest-risk travel category for Covid-19 on Monday. http://dlvr.it/SJBY7F