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In travel information this week: A museum in France will get tacky, a world IT meltdown snarls journey and a have a look at one other one among America’s finest cities to go to in 2024.
Museums are a spotlight of any go to to Paris: The Louvre! The d’Orsay! The Pompidou! The Fromage! Oui – becoming a member of the ranks of Paris museums is one dedicated to superb delights of cheese.
Simply forward of the 2024 Paris Olympics that begin on Friday, the Musée du Fromage is now open to followers of the coagulated curd of milk. Guests will have the ability to find out about regional sorts of cheese, how several types of cheeses are made and naturally take pleasure in tastings. There’s additionally a memento retailer for a scrumptious after-visit reminder.
The museum is positioned at 39 rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, 75004. That’s very near Notre Dame (see video) so guests to the cheese museum can simply cease by the famed cathedral to see the progress of its restoration after its devastating hearth 5 years in the past. Entry to the museum is €20 (about $21.75 US) for adults and kids 5-11 go to for half worth. More on ticketing here.
If we’ve whetted your urge for food for cheese, right here’s a have a look at the world’s best cheese for 2023 and additional again in our pantry, a have a look at how cheddar cheese took over the world.
As CNN Journey was placing collectively this week’s publication, a world tech meltdown brought about main disruptions around the globe with emergency name programs, banking, medical companies and extra affected. Airways and their passengers weren’t spared with 1000’s of flights canceled and plenty of extra delayed around the globe. Inns have additionally been affected.
Have been you planning to journey this weekend? Right here’s what to know before you go.
From our archives, we even have some nice common recommendation on what to do in case your flight is delayed or canceled. (High tip: Undoubtedly verify in your flight’s standing along with your airline earlier than you drive to the airport. And verify the newest common details about the tech fiasco at CNN.com). Lastly, there’s an opportunity this all might mess up already-checked baggage. Right here’s what to do if in case you have lost or delayed bags.
And in the event you desire to bypass conventional baggage completely, our mates at CNN Underscored, a product opinions and proposals information owned by CNN, have strategies on 15 of the best duffel bags for travel.
… and now the excellent news
CNN Journey is pleased to move alongside some extra practical, revolutionary and quirky intel from the world of aviation, too:
The Airbus Beluga – the odd-looking, outsized cargo aircraft that’s a favourite amongst plane-spotters around the globe for twenty years – now has its personal airline. Ought to make for a whale of a time.
For individuals with a watch on lowering emissions, Dutch startup Elysian has plans for a fully electric regional aircraft, with a variety of 500 miles (805 kilometers) and house for 90 passengers, able to lowering emissions by 90%.
Lastly, we’ve taken current appears at two of the extra, let’s say, uncommon traits and hobbies in aviation: First, discover out what in-flight “raw dogging” is all about, after which meet the oldsters who’ve determined to collect barf bags.
American highlight: Portland, Maine
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CNN Journey not too long ago unveiled its top 10 best towns to visit for 2024. Grabbing the fourth spot was Portland, Maine.
On this energetic little metropolis with “a big-city really feel,” fishing trawlers arrive on the busy waterfront with the day’s catch and James Beard Award-winning eating places contribute to its phenomenal meals scene. Once you’re able to roam a little bit farther, seashores, waterfront parks, seaside trails and 6 working lighthouses are all a brief drive away.
Romancing the stone.
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