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The roots of French cooking run deep. The foundations of the country's culinary empire were laid as early as the mid-1600s when chef François Pierre La Varenne penned his hugely influential "Le Cuisinier François" recipe book, emphasizing regional and seasonal ingredients, highlighting complementary flavors, and beginning to document its terms and techniques. http://dlvr.it/SRPD9F

A large trove of ancient bronze statues and well-preserved sarcophagi discovered in Egypt's Saqqara were revealed to the public on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. http://dlvr.it/SRNfYy

It seems so eternal, doesn't it? http://dlvr.it/SRN5WG

Faster, cleaner, greener and packed with advanced technology; rail is the only transport mode currently well placed to provide the backbone of our future mobility needs. http://dlvr.it/SRLC39

It's not Tex-Mex and it's not Mexican. New Mexican cuisine is unique as goes back millennia. Today, the food is a fusion of Native American, Spanish and Anglo tastes. http://dlvr.it/SRKT46

Over a thousand fanged enthusiasts have broken a Guinness World Record amid the gothic ruins that inspired Bram Stoker's famous tale. http://dlvr.it/SRJyYj

In January, news that Japan had plans to nominate several gold and silver mines on Sado Island as a UNESCO World Heritage site sparked anger in South Korea, which remembers the site as something quite different from Japan's depiction. http://dlvr.it/SRBSYL

Traveling to a paradise on Earth doesn't necessarily require a long, arduous or perilous journey. http://dlvr.it/SR9wly

The summer Tim Thomas was 18, he packed up a rucksack, left his small hometown in the south of England and hopped on a train to France, kicking off a month-long journey through Europe by rail. http://dlvr.it/SR9Nm7

Tastee Tape, the brainchild of four US engineering students, is an edible adhesive that can hold burritos and wraps together. http://dlvr.it/SR66BR

A wild expanse on North Carolina's Outer Banks has earned the top spot on an annual list of America's best beaches. http://dlvr.it/SR4G3G

Moutai, a clear and potent spirit famed its incredibly strong taste, is known for being the drink-of-choice amongst many Chinese politicians and businesspeople looking to impress their colleagues. http://dlvr.it/SR3yWL

When I made up my mind to travel outside of Hong Kong in early March, the city's daily Covid-19 case count had just passed 50,000, with the highest fatality rate in the world. http://dlvr.it/SR3MQw

When legendary chef Julia Child tried sole meunière, it changed her life. "It was my first French food and I never got over it," Child recalled in archival footage in the new documentary "Julia" that premieres Monday, May 30, at 8 p.m. ET. http://dlvr.it/SR2n9M

A huge new subterranean railway whisked fare-paying passengers deep beneath the streets of London for the first time on Tuesday as the UK capital opened a $25 billion new metro line that will transform travel across the city. http://dlvr.it/SR0NVK

Toga-clad Romans loved snacking on cheesecake made from goat milk and honey. Their recipes evolved over time and distance to become American cheesecake, which is now a big hit back in Italy. http://dlvr.it/SQzm27

The race to resume supersonic passenger flights decades after the retirement of Concorde was offered a glimmer of excitement on Monday when plane manufacturer Bombardier revealed high speed achievements while confirming the launch of its new business jet. http://dlvr.it/SQx2zW

In three decades from the 1970s, cruise passengers increased exponentially. According to industry insiders, that leap in numbers was mainly down to a certain TV show with a catchy theme tune. "Come aboard, we're expecting you." http://dlvr.it/SQwl0B

Kim Kyung-seop recalls going to cheap bars after class with his friends, where they binged on as much makgeolli as possible. http://dlvr.it/SQw7fP

As pandemic-related restrictions start to lift, and we emerge from the lockdown shadows, one thing is returning to the minds and spending of many people: travel. http://dlvr.it/SQvXBC

Like many Italians living abroad, Peppe Corsaro missed his mother's cooking. http://dlvr.it/SQhKKt

Travelers have been waiting more than two years to get Down Under and now, at last, Australia is open to the world again. http://dlvr.it/SQgjPx

The 110-meter vessel, named Zion, features a stunning glass dome that looks like a gigantic eye, or a "black hole." Serving as a viewing platform for those on board, it offers 360-degree views and stands out for miles. http://dlvr.it/SQdMX8

People have never been able to resist the crunchy craving of deep-fried food. http://dlvr.it/SQcltN

The Japan Tourism Agency announced on Tuesday, May 17 that it would start allowing small group tours in May as part of a "test tourism" trial before the country fully reopens to foreign visitors. http://dlvr.it/SQc8Zz

If you have Italian ancestors in your family tree, it might be easier than you realize to get Italian citizenship. Francesco Curione, the 007 of Italian Records, helps track down documents to pave the way. http://dlvr.it/SQY9Hl

Suspension railways today seem like an anachronism -- a 19th-century vision of what the future of transport would look like. By the year 2022, surely we would all be commuting to work on upside down railways! http://dlvr.it/SQXYTQ

As more and more countries reopen their borders to eager tourists, a trendy new phrase has emerged on social media: revenge travel. http://dlvr.it/SQVTnY

When in Rome, don't drive your fancy sports car down historic stairways. http://dlvr.it/SQV9fr

This week in travel news: the world's best hotels, greatest sandwiches and most spectacular railway journeys. Also, pilot emergencies in Florida and London and the latest countries to relax their entry restrictions. http://dlvr.it/SQTYG7

Walking from one mountain to another, suspended high above ground with only a vast valley yawning below, isn't for the fainthearted. http://dlvr.it/SQSyBN

Making a trip to Sicily without indulging in a delicious cannolo pastry is akin to visiting Naples without tucking into an authentic pizza. Practically unheard of. http://dlvr.it/SQMvvC

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

Air traffic control came to a stop for parts of Thursday morning and afternoon in Jamaica, forcing flight cancellations and leaving thousands of frustrated passengers stranded there or unable to reach the Caribbean island. http://dlvr.it/SQL1XH

A passenger with no flying experience safely landed a private plane at a Florida airport with the help of an air traffic controller after the pilot became incapacitated. The condition of the pilot is unknown at this time. CNN's Pete Muntean reports. http://dlvr.it/SQKl0z

Texas is famous for its BBQ with people traveling from all corners of the globe to try it. Find out which spot has claimed the title as best in the state and what people will endure to get a tray. http://dlvr.it/SQK9G2

From a submerged city to tombs carved from rocks, Turkey is home to all manner of historic treasures. http://dlvr.it/SQJZVz

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday, May 11, that the country will fully reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31, with cruise ships also welcome back to local ports on the same day. http://dlvr.it/SQGWQ5

A German airline is apologizing after a large number of Jewish passengers were denied boarding on a connecting flight at a Frankfurt airport earlier this month because, the airline says, a "limited" number of them did not follow mask rules and other crew instructions. http://dlvr.it/SQGBXw

"I have no idea how to fly the airplane." http://dlvr.it/SQFZJH

Is there a food more humble yet universally adored than the sandwich? http://dlvr.it/SQDxGc

Donkeys meander through narrow streets past doorways and through low arches, suddenly braying around corners at startled tourists while residents continue on their way, unperturbed. http://dlvr.it/SQ5hvv

A Virgin Atlantic flight heading to New York's JKF Airport turned back to London Heathrow after it emerged the first officer hadn't completed the airline's final flying test. http://dlvr.it/SPtNyy

There's chocolate, and then there's gianduiotto chocolate. An ancestor of Nutella, the melt-in-the-mouth treat is as rare as it is tasty. http://dlvr.it/SPrXbw

With shifting ice and the occasional penguin intruder, Antarctica can be a challenging place to build and maintain an airport. See how one tourism company manages their vital runway. http://dlvr.it/SPrFPg

From bull riding to line dancing to live music acts there's something for everyone at Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas, the world's largest honky tonk. http://dlvr.it/SPqfCS

Sambuca in rural Sicily was among the first Italian towns to sell off old houses for next to nothing. Local officials say most of the buyers are from the US or elsewhere in North America. http://dlvr.it/SPq4dj

Sitting atop one of the world's most famous nightclubs is a scarlet red windmill. And inside the windmill lies a secret room, hitherto unseen by the public. http://dlvr.it/SPmvZv

Like many teenagers, Hannah Yeardley, a 17-year-old living in Dunedin, New Zealand, babysits in her spare time. The only difference is that it's not children she's looking after, it's sea lion pups. http://dlvr.it/SPmK91

Taiwan's first-ever gourmet dining train has just hit the tracks -- and this stunning creation is earning fast fans not just for its food, but for its appearance, too. http://dlvr.it/SPlmH8