21 places to go in 2021

21 places to go in 2021

(CNN) — From the gloomy depths of a Northern Hemisphere winter like no other, it can seem futile thinking about vacation plans for the year ahead.With most of the planet still in the grips of the pandemic and vaccines a long way off for so many of us, traveling for...
World cuisine: 10 best food cultures

World cuisine: 10 best food cultures

(CNN) — We love to write about food and drink. We love to celebrate the good stuff and lambaste the bad. This is our take on some of the best food cultures and destinations, but of course it’s subjective.It’s time to find out once and for all, which...
The Greek airport that was left to fall apart

The Greek airport that was left to fall apart

(CNN) — Serving 20 million passengers a year in pre-pandemic times, the modern clean spaces of Athens International Airport have been the world’s gateway to the treasures of Greece for most of the 21st century. But while authorities hope the slow return of...
How vaccinated travelers became hot property

How vaccinated travelers became hot property

(CNN) — The “Plague Island” headlines splashed across the front pages said it all. With its out of control infection rates and deaths heading past the 125,000 mark, the UK started 2021 as Europe’s Covid pariah.Now though, after a vaccination program...
Best Greek food: 24 of the tastiest selections

Best Greek food: 24 of the tastiest selections

(CNN) — Renowned for its nourishing simplicity, Greek cuisine is considered among the finest and healthiest in the world. With an emphasis on baked rather than fried food, most traditional dishes avoid elaborate sauces, preferring the perfume of herb seasonings....
Greece opens its doors to Covid-free travelers

Greece opens its doors to Covid-free travelers

(CNN) — Greece has lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers and those testing negative for Covid-19 from key tourism markets, including Europe, the UK and the United States, in what officials called “baby steps” on the road back to...