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Hike the Santa Barbara Camino Mining Trail in Sardinia to visit ruins such as Nebida, an ancient ore-washing facility.
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In this week's travel news, we bring you a new hiking program in Italy, America's best restaurants and chefs, and how to bear-proof your picnic.
The Proclaimers were prepared to walk 500 miles to achieve their dream, but anyone under 35 can complete just 500 kilometers (311 miles) of the walking route and be eligible for three free nights' accommodation on the Italian island of Sardinia.
The “Leg's go in Cammino” campaign (yes, they really meant that pun) is meant to encourage hikers to tackle the historic Santa Barbara Mining Trail. The trail is divided into 16 stages and takes about a month to complete. It features cliffs, caves, forests, beaches, waterfalls, ancient ruins and more. Lodging vouchers are valid from September 15th through the end of the year, so start planning now.
If you only have a week to spare, a new seven-day walk has been launched in Italy's spectacular Dolomite mountain range: Camino Retico, a 170-kilometre circular route connecting 10 villages and showcasing some of the country's most unspoiled countryside.
Most American chefs would agree: The best spice you can add to your cuisine is a James Beard Award. On Monday, the 2024 winners were announced at a ceremony in Chicago, honoring the best restaurants, bars, and chefs in the country. Add these winners to your wish list.
Denmark has ruled that the Korean instant ramen “Fire Chicken,” which has become a hot topic online, is too spicy. The Danish Food Board said that the capsaicin content in three types of ramen was too high, posing the risk of poisoning to consumers.
For a more gentle taste experience, try French Polynesia, home to some delicious Chinese fusion cuisine that's currently under-represented in the culinary world.
And in case you end up overindulging in a feast abroad, our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned product review and recommendation guide, have an expert-driven guide to everything you need to know to stay healthy while traveling.
This week, tourist destinations around the world have experienced storms, floods and devastating heat.
Deadly floods and landslides in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal have killed at least 10 people and left around 2,400 tourists stranded.
Greece and China were hit by a scorching heatwave, the Acropolis was closed off and concerns grew over tourists going missing on Greek islands.
A sudden storm flooded the runway at Palma de Mallorca airport in Spain, causing water to flow onto the roof of the terminal building, grounding planes.
In addition, an Austrian Airlines plane flying from Palma de Mallorca, Spain to Vienna, Austria, was caught in a hailstorm during flight and suffered extensive damage, including severe damage to the nose and cockpit.
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Is Your Picnic Bear Proof? Video Shows How Quickly Bears Can Destroy a Campsite
It's not just picnic baskets that attract Yogi Bear and his furry friends; they're also drawn to coolers and tents. The Oakland Zoo in California created a mock campsite to help people realize how quickly a bear could get at them, and it also offers tips on “bear-proofing” your belongings to keep both humans and animals safe.
Violent confrontations between sharks and humans are extremely rare, but with summer heating up and shark attacks occurring in California and Florida this month, now's a good time to refresh your knowledge on how to survive a shark encounter (or how to avoid one in the first place).
A 12-foot-long saltwater crocodile was terrorizing an Australian town, and after police shot it dead, residents cooked and ate it. “It was a pretty big traditional feast and some people had their fill,” said police Sergeant.
In a more adorable example, an escaped pet possum caused chaos on a China Eastern Airlines flight on Monday, forcing passengers to briefly deplane while the possum was captured.
Finally, here's an example of humans and animals coexisting in harmony: a ranch in Oregon where goats work as caddies. “A lot of people told me it was a stupid idea,” says the ranch owner.
Chinese tourist attraction installs toilet timers
Stop procrastinating and don't even think about using your cell phone.
This is not the first time water transport has sparked controversy in China this month.
A viral video has revealed that artificial pipes may have been installed at a famous waterfall.
He spoke to a woman at a bus stop while on holiday.
Here's how she became his future wife.
CNN Travel presents the best barbecue around the world.
It is Father's Day weekend, after all.