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Hong Kong's Peak Tram, one of the city's most recognizable tourist attractions and the oldest funicular in Asia, will reopen to the public on August 27 following a year-plus-long closure. http://dlvr.it/SXZL1X

Before it was a global chain and internationally-recognized brand, the Hard Rock Cafe was a single restaurant in London. http://dlvr.it/SXZ4Cd

Swastika Mountain, located within Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, may get a new name later this year -- partly thanks to one Eugene resident. http://dlvr.it/SXYXgC

When it comes to fashion, street style has as much cachet as runway style -- in fact, there are dozens of blogs and Instagram accounts dedicated to chronicling the best streetwear looks. http://dlvr.it/SXY0rL

Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia on Monday, according to a report by commercial aviation news site Aviation Herald. http://dlvr.it/SXW9sN

An all-Black female crew operated an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Phoenix in honor of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921. http://dlvr.it/SXW8tT

The Paradise Wildlife Park's newest resident isn't just adorable -- it's also a crucial addition to its species' endangered population. http://dlvr.it/SX3Wzv

The highly anticipated, jam-packed summer travel season proved to be challenging, to put it nicely. http://dlvr.it/SX2ztS

In the summer of 1969, Sheila Nutt was one of just two Black women in a crowded Philadelphia hotel, waiting to interview for a coveted role as a flight attendant for Pan American World Airways. http://dlvr.it/SWvk7W

Thailand's health minister on Wednesday discouraged tourists from visiting the country only to smoke weed, just two months after new laws were passed that have largely decriminalized the drug. http://dlvr.it/SWszJZ

Ida Skibenes and Hanna Aardal were coworkers and best friends. But when the Norwegian pals were coincidentally assigned a hotel room together on a company retreat, their relationship developed. http://dlvr.it/SWsjCZ

A group of Australian explorers has recently discovered the "Delta variant," a 401-meter-deep cave in Tasmania. http://dlvr.it/SWs9h3

Floating homes, luxury living and smart home technology aren't necessarily things that tend to go hand in hand. http://dlvr.it/SWrdYD

The votes are in. The Cincinnati Zoo's bouncing baby hippo is named Fritz. http://dlvr.it/SWprZM

Japanese fans of the sci-fi hit "Stranger Things" can chow down on demonic pasta and rock out to retro 1980s tunes at a pop-up cafe inspired by the Netflix horror drama. http://dlvr.it/SWpZbx

Europe's "summer of air travel chaos" is about to stretch into fall as London's Heathrow Airport will extend its limit on passenger capacity through the end of October. http://dlvr.it/SWp3Mj

Disney Cruise Line said on Monday it's dropping its vaccination requirement for children younger than 12. http://dlvr.it/SWnWdY

When an airport was built on the mid-Atlantic island of St. Helena (above), it was initially dubbed the "world's most useless" airport. That's because wind shear on the cliffside runway initially made it dangerous to land. http://dlvr.it/SWgHVw

Just weeks after tourists were caught driving and hurling scooters down the Spanish Steps in Rome, another tourist in Italy has caused havoc on two wheels in an ancient site. http://dlvr.it/SWY18P

The A380 super jumbo has many supporters around the world, but none quite as vocal and powerful as Tim Clark, the president of Emirates, by far the largest operator of the aircraft. http://dlvr.it/SWXl9P

Fabulous food, amazing art, rich language, dramatic and gorgeous landscapes -- we all know what makes Italy so special. http://dlvr.it/SWXBpk

Fans of "My Neighbor Totoro," "Kiki's Delivery Service," and other films from the legendary Studio Ghibli, will have a new destination to add to their travel bucket list later this year. http://dlvr.it/SWWfJ2

One of Anthony Bourdain's favorite countries -- he said his first trip there was "life-changing" -- Vietnam also represents one of Asia's best value destinations. http://dlvr.it/SWTnYc

Air traffic disruptions have plagued summer travelers, and this past weekend was no exception. http://dlvr.it/SWTVSg

As its invasion of Ukraine ticks towards its sixth month, Russia remains isolated from the international community. International brands are still boycotting the country, while airlines and nations are imposing flight bans and sanctions. http://dlvr.it/SWSx9D

Visiting Ukraine right now to experience what's it like living in the middle of a war, see its bombed cities, feel the danger and meet its fighters isn't likely to be on anyone's travel wish list. http://dlvr.it/SWSM66

Known for its sandy beaches, luxury resorts and duty-free shopping, the city of Sanya on China's tropical Hainan island has long been a popular getaway for Chinese middle- and upper-class families. http://dlvr.it/SWM8Y3

Once hailed as a symbol of peace between the Koreas, a floating hotel in a resort area is being destroyed by the North Korean government. http://dlvr.it/SWLsyR

The Raleigh Beer Garden in North Carolina holds the world record for most beers on tap and can serve you beers you can't find anywhere else in the country. http://dlvr.it/SWLKKJ

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/SWKlwH

Planning a trip to Europe next summer? The cost of living may be rising but there's one small comfort -- you no longer have to pay €7 ($7.35) to be let in. http://dlvr.it/SWD0bF

In the cut-throat post-pandemic world of hospitality, getting the best employees is everything. Now one hotel group has decided to lure in stellar staff by offering a golden handshake -- of a free tattoo if they stick it out for six months. http://dlvr.it/SWCfCN

Cocktail lounges, five course meals, caviar served from ice sculptures and an endless flow of champagne: life on board airplanes was quite different during the "golden age of travel," the period from the 1950s to the 1970s that is fondly remembered for its glamor and luxury. http://dlvr.it/SWBNVB

Real diamonds shouldn't float in water. But this brilliant new superyacht concept with an on board cinema, helipad and three integrated pools, is clearly an exception to the rule. http://dlvr.it/SWB9mM

Anyone wanting to summit Europe's tallest peak, Mont Blanc, may soon have to put up a €15,000 (about $15,300) deposit to cover possible rescue and funeral costs under plans announced by a local mayor fed up with the "contempt" of risk-taking climbers. http://dlvr.it/SW9nVh

The world's second highest mountain, K2 in Pakistan, has welcomed a record-breaking number of climbers this year amid a post-pandemic surge of summit fever. http://dlvr.it/SW9QGL

Bibi the hippo gave birth Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Zoo said in a tweet Thursday. http://dlvr.it/SW82pd

The Michelin Guide has finally arrived in Dubai, and among its starred restaurants is 11 Woodfire. http://dlvr.it/SW7nPS

CNN's Jim Bitterman examines France's tourism industry amid a travel resurgence after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SW7FYv

An intensely salty sea which warms to planet-beating temperatures at the height of summer is a hostile place for most vegetation to survive. http://dlvr.it/SW6jMk

US couple Massoud Ahmadi and Shelley Spencer snapped up an abandoned property in the Sicilian town of Sambuca, spending $250,000 to turn it into a stylish house complete with its own elevator. http://dlvr.it/SW4pPg

As flights are canceled, luggage is mislaid, and travelers losing confidence in the aviation industry, flight attendants from across the globe say they're struggling http://dlvr.it/SW4WZj

In the latest moves aimed at curbing air travel chaos, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has extended its summer passenger cap and British Airways has suspended short-haul ticket sales from London's Heathrow Airport. http://dlvr.it/SW3yWL

Scottish businessman Cesidio Di Ciacca yearned for the hometown of his ancestors so much, he set about buying it all up and reviving it as a thriving wine destination. http://dlvr.it/SW3Pcw

After more than two years of restrictions, we're all more than ready for a big, celebratory, this-pandemic-is-finally-easing-up trip. http://dlvr.it/SW1VDZ

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Sun's out — time to go out? Maybe, maybe not, depending on the reopening plan in your state and what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend. As families, couples and friend groups start to consider summer vacations, a road trip seems like a stellar idea. After all, you have more control when you travel via four wheels, since you can pack much more of your own (properly sanitized) goods, avoid airports entirely, and not be in close proximity to anyone you don't know. http://dlvr.it/SW0fRr

The gambling hub of Macao will allow bars, restaurants, salons, gyms and entertainment venues to reopen on Tuesday, August 2, lifting a citywide Covid-19 lockdown that lasted more than a month. http://dlvr.it/SW05Hz

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