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Their job is saving lives. But can these Argentinian doctors revive a whole Italian village?

Mussomeli ins Sicily grabbed headlines when it began selling old buildings for one euro. Now it's tackling a doctor shortage by attracting medics from Argentina. Here's what the new arrivals think of their adopted home. http://dlvr.it/SVkSZK

They met as teenagers on the Grand Canyon. 7 years later they reunited and fell in love

American teenager Carrie and Danish student Kris spent the afternoon together on the Grand Canyon in 2001. They didn't meet again for another seven years, but here's what happened when they reunited. http://dlvr.it/SVjwtw

This company claims its boats can save Venice

Candela boats are electric and run on hydrofoils, minimizing wake. But can they help Venice, where wake from boats is damaging the fragile city? http://dlvr.it/SVfjnq

Take a look at the 'world's only carbon-neutral spaceship'

The space tourism race is now firing on all rockets, but one company is hoping to carve out a niche as "the only carbon-neutral, zero-emission way" to travel to the edge of space. http://dlvr.it/SVbzCg

What it's like inside Boeing's new 777X

Described as "the world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet," the Boeing 777X was originally scheduled to enter into service in 2020, but the launch of the jetliner has been beset by delays. http://dlvr.it/SVbQWg

Iceland's best geothermal bathing pools

Whatever the weather, Iceland has the perfect bathing spot, thanks to the subterranean volcanic forces that create an endless supply of geothermal water. http://dlvr.it/SVXlrF

NASA's quest to build a 'quiet' supersonic plane

If you've heard a sonic boom recently, you probably remember it. The loud, explosion-like bang -- caused by a plane flying faster than the speed of sound -- can be startling, and even crack windows. http://dlvr.it/SVThSc

23 of the world's best hiking trails

From a multi-day trek tracing the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic clamber in the Argentinian Lake District, there are thousands of incredible trails that allow us to get up close to nature. http://dlvr.it/SVT9tt

These airports are the world's worst for delays and cancellations this summer

Anyone who's been to an airport recently can see that demand for travel is back in a big way. What's not back with a vengeance are the resources needed to handle the crush of air travelers. http://dlvr.it/SVLWzV

Two suspects arrested over $1.6M wine heist at Spanish hotel

Spanish police have detained a pair of professional thieves accused of stealing more than $1.6 million worth of wine from a hotel in the south of the country. http://dlvr.it/SVL2CB

Sardinia's '100 Towers Path,' one of Italy's most stunning coastal hikes

Made up of over 1,000 kilometers of mostly oceanfront trails circling the island of Sardinia, the 'Cammino 100 Torri' -- or 100 Towers Path -- might not be Italy's most famous hike, but it's certainly of its most spectacular. http://dlvr.it/SVGtLp

Heathrow asks airlines to halt ticket sales: What you need to know

London Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, has made the extraordinary move of asking airlines to stop selling tickets for outbound travel this summer. http://dlvr.it/STrlLd

'Pristine' 200-year-old mine uncovered, plus personal items workers left behind

A 200-year-old "pristine" cobalt mine has been discovered in Cheshire, northwest England, revealing a trove of personal objects left behind by workers. http://dlvr.it/STrBbc

US tourist survives fall into Mount Vesuvius after reaching for phone

An American tourist fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in an attempt to retrieve his mobile phone at the weekend, Italian police told CNN on Monday. http://dlvr.it/STqfhN

World's 50 greatest places of 2022, according to TIME magazine

Get your credit card out and your favorite booking platforms at the ready: US magazine and news website TIME has just released its list of the world's 50 greatest places of 2022. http://dlvr.it/STnXnv

12 of the most incredible overwater villas in the Maldives

Glass-bottomed bathrooms, roof-deck water slides and stairs leading directly into the ocean. What could be dreamier? For travelers yearning for a tropical escape, overwater villas are the epitome of vacation goals. http://dlvr.it/STn0QR

Time Out lists the 'world's best' cities for 2022

Time Out's top 10 includes popular tourist destinations like Amsterdam and Berlin. Find out which city takes the top spot this year. http://dlvr.it/STmRqc

'Originally there were no options,' says pilot who landed his plane on a North Carolina highway

When the engine on his small plane failed three times, Vincent Fraser had no choice but to make an emergency landing in mountainous terrain just south of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. http://dlvr.it/STkcMG

Italian tourist town imposes fines for bare chests

The mayor of an Italian tourist town has moved to impose fines on under-dressed people citing concerns over "quality of life." http://dlvr.it/STkL6Y

US dollars will go further on European vacations right now

This week in travel news: What it takes to master one of the world's most difficult airport landings, Japan's picky penguins and why US travelers might want to consider a trip to Europe this year. http://dlvr.it/STjq9W

Why the A380 superjumbo is staging a comeback

The post-pandemic recovery of commercial aviation may have an early, unlikely protagonist: the A380 superjumbo. http://dlvr.it/STjJSX

What it's like to land on the world's shortest commercial runway

Flying into Saba isn't for the faint hearted. The vertiginous slopes and sea cliffs of this five-square-mile island in the Caribbean don't leave much space to land a plane. But Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, clinging to Saba's only bit of flat land, is proof that it can be done. http://dlvr.it/STd0fj

Why this woman recreates the journeys of history's greatest female explorers

Elise Wortley didn't set out to be an adventurer. After moving from the Essex countryside to busy London in 2017 when she was in her late 20s and being diagnosed with anxiety, she started going on walks as a way to calm her mind. http://dlvr.it/STcflx

Six injured as controversial bull run returns to Spain's Pamplona

Half a dozen people, including a 30-year-old man from the US city of Atlanta, were taken to hospital after the first running of the bulls in three years kicked off in Spain's Pamplona. http://dlvr.it/STbQbd

The vacation romance that's lasted 50 years

American tourist Sura Crutch spent a whirlwind five days with Greek local Haris Sevastopoulos in Athens in the summer of 1971. Here's how they went from strangers to pen pals to a couple of 50 years and counting. http://dlvr.it/STb9sF

The secret stretch of coastal France that's nicer than Nice

Think of the south of France and the lavender fields of Provence and tony spots along the Côte d'Azur likely spring to mind. But in the region of Occitanie, the department of Aude and the coastal city of Narbonne and surrounds offer up a different, more relaxed view of the region. http://dlvr.it/STZgp9

Airbus A380 'flew 14 hours' with hole in side

Passengers traveling on an Emirates flight to Brisbane, Australia were stunned when they noticed a huge hole in the side of the aircraft while they were disembarking. http://dlvr.it/STZ8k2

Europe wants a high speed rail network to replace airplanes

Ambitious plans envisage train links between major cities as a way to meet goals of carbon neutrality, but campaigners say cooperation across borders, not mention raising enormous investment needed, will be tricky. http://dlvr.it/STXMlR

How a train fan solved a real life Orient Express mystery

After spotting what looked like vintage Orient Express train carriages on Google Earth, Arthur Mettetal traveled from France to the Belarus/Poland border to investigate further. http://dlvr.it/STX4w8

Japanese tea house lets visitors drink from $25,000 antique bowls

Participating in an ancient Japanese tradition, sipping from a $25,000 antique bowl and even finding a bit of a 1970s "Austin Powers" vibe. http://dlvr.it/STWWqN

CDC puts Nordic favorite and 2 other places on 'high' risk list for Covid-19

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put a Nordic travel favorite on its "high" risk list for Covid-19 along with two other places. http://dlvr.it/STVzlt

Alacati: Discovering western Turkey's 'Heaven on Earth'

A brass band fills the air with lively Turkish music as it marches down a cobblestone street. Tourists and locals alike clap and dance, packing the main square. http://dlvr.it/STT8xw

Paris' Eiffel Tower is reportedly badly in need of repairs

The Eiffel Tower is riddled with rust and in need of full repairs, but instead it is being given a cosmetic 60 million euro paint job ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, according to confidential reports cited by French magazine Marianne. http://dlvr.it/STStrw

'The Lost World': New book highlights Japan's abandoned rural spaces

Simply saying the word "Japan" can bring up images of manga, maid cafes and neon lights. http://dlvr.it/STSLS1

647 people drown each day. Here's how to avoid being one of them

On Good Friday 2017, Wyatt Werneth got a call from his wife, who had gone grocery shopping with their daughter: The car's broken down. Please rescue us. http://dlvr.it/STRnsK

Venice reveals details of its €10 tourist entry fee

The countdown has begun. From January 16, 2023, visitors to Venice -- that jewel in Italy's tourism crown -- will have to pay for the privilege. http://dlvr.it/STH2F1

This man and his dog spent seven years walking around the world

Very few people attempt to walk around the entire world, and even fewer actually manage to complete the journey. http://dlvr.it/STFsTH

The photographer documenting Australia's abandoned places

Brett Patman never set out to be a photographer. http://dlvr.it/STFfcb

See 5,000-year-old tombs on Abu Dhabi's only mountain

The 500 tombs found at the base of Jebel Hafit (Hafit mountain) date back to the start of the Bronze Age. Now visitors can camp at the ancient site in luxury air-conditioned pods. http://dlvr.it/STFH3z

Dublin and that Irish craic: Time to join in on the fun

A buzz, an atmosphere, the fun: there are several ways to describe the "craic" -- the perfect word to sum up the energy right now in Ireland's capital city. http://dlvr.it/STDwSj

The couple who met at Disneyland

Renata Bastos and Brian Mehl met while waiting in line at Disneyland, California. For these two Disney fans, crossing paths with their future spouse at their favorite place was a dream come true. http://dlvr.it/STCdVH

Vermont ski resort to change 'insensitive' name

A popular Vermont ski resort originally known as Suicide Six has announced that it will change its "insensitive" name in the weeks to come. http://dlvr.it/STCN5M

Airline reveals bunk beds for economy class passengers

For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights. http://dlvr.it/STBsGq

How two women with the exact same name became best friends

Three years ago, American Kimberly Pflieger connected online with a Canadian stranger also called Kimberly Pflieger. The two Kimberlys became fast friends and further bonded when they met in person this summer. http://dlvr.it/STBK82