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Shrek’s ‘swamp’ now available to rent on Airbnb

Francesca Street, CNN — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:13:12 +0000

(CNN) — A vacation rental that describes itself as a “mud-laden, moss-covered, murky-watered swamp” wouldn’t usually be in demand. But this new Airbnb listing in the Scottish Highlands is an exception to the rule. That’s because it’s a faithful recreation of the home of DreamWorks Animation’s beloved ogre Shrek.Shrek’s “swamp” is located on the grounds

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Time Out lists the world’s best cities for 2022

Francesca Street, CNN — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:48:13 +0000

(CNN) — Not every city skyline includes an extinct volcano, an imposing hilltop castle and a line-up of centuries-old buildings, but Edinburgh’s awe-inspiring horizon is just one of the reasons why the Scottish capital is Time Out’s best city for 2022. Each year, the media company asks some 20,000 city-dwellers across the world, alongside its

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World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2021 revealed

Francesca Street, CNN — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:39:01 +0000

(CNN) — Ashgabat in Turkmenistan is the most expensive city in the world for overseas workers, according to this year’s Mercer Cost of Living Survey. The annual report ranks 209 cities based on the comparative cost of expenses including housing, transportation, food and entertainment, with New York City used as a baseline comparison. The Turkmenistan

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Is this double-decker seat the future of airplane travel?

Francesca Street, CNN — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:47:30 +0000

(CNN) — A design that reconfigures airplane cabins with double-decker lie-flat seats in premium economy is being touted as a possible solution for fliers looking for more protection from the spread of Covid-19. Zephyr Seat is the vision of designer Jeffrey O’Neill, who reckons the isolation from fellow passengers that his creation will offer could

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Can this airplane seat keep you safe from COVID-19?

Francesca Street, CNN — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:00:46 +0000

(CNN) — As conversations continue about if, when and how it’s safe to be flying, airplane seat designers continue to sketch out concepts for what the future of aviation might look like. The latest off the drawing board is Interspace Lite, presented by Luke Miles, founder of transportation technology company Universal Movement. Back in December 2019,

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These are Asia’s best restaurants for 2020

Francesca Street, CNN — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:44:22 +0000

(CNN) — It’s a difficult time for the restaurant industry, as lockdowns around the world prevent people from dining out in the way they usually would. But perhaps there’s no better moment to celebrate the best-of-the-best in the hospitality world — and add some must-visit foodie spots to our future travel lists. Asia’s 50 best restaurants

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