CNN Site Map for Section Travel (Galleries) for August - 2018
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- 2018-08-31First of all, it's called gua bao: If you haven't tried this traditional Taiwanese street food, you need to get in line right now. It's a hearty filling of braised pork, pickled greens, powdered peanut and coriander sandwiched between a flu
- 2018-08-30U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Expo (San Diego): Sculptures can weigh over 10 tons each, and the winner gets a cash prize. Click through the gallery for more Labor Day weekend celebrations:
- 2018-08-30Azerbaijani mud volcanoes: There are over 400 mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan, more than anywhere else in the world.
- 2018-08-29Goodyear took Wingfoot One -- its first Zeppelin NT airship -- out for a spin in March 2014 at its facility near Akron, Ohio. Click through the gallery to see more of Goodyear's first new model in 45 years.
- 2018-08-29Gusto: A pickled Amazon queen ant tops gusanito chile, banana vinegar, avocado emulsion, beet microgreens and pickled harlequin beets in tacos de hormiga, or ant tacos.
- 2018-08-29Shopping in Dubai: Past, present and future -- Dubai Mall is the world's largest mall by total area, opening in 2008. It has 1,200 shops and a retail floor area of over 5.4 million square feet. There's also luxury brands aplenty, including Burbe
- 2018-08-28Colorful Corricella: Procida's port village of Corricella is a pretty jumble of multicolored buildings.
- 2018-08-28Grenen Beach: Denmark has some of the most wild and beautiful stretches of sand in northern Europe. Among them is Grenen, the northernmost tip of Denmark, where the two seas, Kattegat and Skagerrak, meet.
- 2018-08-28Times Square is one of New York City's most famous destinations, but locals know where to go to escape the hordes of selfie-takers.
- 2018-08-28Outstanding baker of the year: Winner of the 2018 James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker, Belinda Leong and her signature kouign amanns (a caramelized cousin of the croissant) have made her b. Patisserie bakery a must-visit for any serious San Francisco
- 2018-08-24Universal appeal: Lighthouses have strong hold over our imaginations, even if many are now redundant in the era of satellite navigation. Pictured here: Outer Lighthouse, St Joseph North Pier, Lake Michigan, Michigan, USA
- 2018-08-23Pico do Fogo: Cape Verde is defined by its volcanoes and volcanic landscapes and the most significant is Pico do Fogo, a 9,000-foot giant that dominates the island of the same name.
- 2018-08-22The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. The iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is home to the "Harry Potter and the Forbbiden Journey" ride at Hogsmeade within Universal's Islands of Adventure.
- 2018-08-22Technology with a twist: Living Computers: Museum + Labs in Seattle in Washington is a computer museum with a twist -- here you can test out the technology that defined the '80s.
- 2018-08-22Sanary-sur-Mer: Although the Côte d'Azur is the more famous French shoreline, the western side -- from Sanary-sur-Mer to Marseille -- is also breathtakingly beautiful, with quaint fishing villages and picturesque vineyards.
- 2018-08-22Samurai Castles: For their new book "Samurai Castles," architectural historian Jennifer Mitchelhill and photographer David Green spent over three years documenting Japan's 24 samurai-era (1600-1868) castles. Here, Mitchelhill gives us a tou
- 2018-08-21Train team: Father-and-son-team Robin and Taliesin Coombes travel across Britain capturing quirky photos of trains in the British landscape. Pictured here: GWR Castle No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Crofton
- 2018-08-20Famous link: This four-bedroom cottage in the seaside town of Salcombe in Devon in the UK is now a vacation rental. Plot twist: It was once the home of the former "Great British Bake Off" judge Mary Berry.
- 2018-08-20Pergamon Museum: Visitors walk past the Market Gate of Miletus, an outstanding example of Roman architecture, at the Pergamon in Berlin. Click through the gallery for more visual highlights from Germany's capital:
- 2018-08-17Aperol Spritz: Landmark New York bitters bar Amor y Amargo serves its Aperol Spritz fortified with floral blanc vermouth.
- 2018-08-17Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy: Enjoy hiking and watching waterfalls in the Dolomites of northern Italy during summer. Afterward, how about a spa treatment at Hotel Cristallo? Click through the gallery for more ski areas that are great to visit off-season
- 2018-08-16Elvis lived here: Fancy owning Elvis' mobile home? Now you can, as it's being auctioned off in GWS Auctions: "Legends: Iconic Film & Music Memorabilia" sale on August 25.
- 2018-08-16An estimated 10-12 million people attend air shows in the US and Canada every year, according to the International Council of Air Shows, raking in about $110 million for organizers. Air shows offer a chance to see all kinds of planes in action -- civilian
- 2018-08-15Pingxi Lantern Festival: Every year, thousands flock to the Taiwan village of Pingxi for the Lantern Festival. Visitors write their wishes on paper lanterns and release them into the sky in the hopes that their ancestors will answer their prayers.
- 2018-08-15CNN Travel asked Andrea Todd of Burlington, Vermont, to be our unofficial ambassador of fun for her town, a title she already wears in spirit. Click through the gallery for some of her favorite places to hang out in her hometown:
- 2018-08-15Forgotten moments: It's been 10 years since Beijing hosted the 2008 Olympics. A decade later, many of the structures and venues lie abandoned. In some cases, they never came to fruition in the first place. Here, two of the Games' mascots, Nini a
- 2018-08-14Popular spot: The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome's most famous attractions, but that means it's often busy and overcrowded.
- 2018-08-1310. Adelaide, Australia: The Australian city just made it into the top 10 of the Economist Intelligence Unit's most liveable cities list for 2018, achieving a score of 96.6%.
- 2018-08-13Surprise passenger: Some passengers flying from Dusseldorf, Germany to Edinburgh, Scotland shared their cabin with a koala.
- 2018-08-13Galvanizing its status as a major shopping destination, developers in Dubai have released plans for a colossal new mall. Called Dubai Square, it will have over 8 million square feet of retail space -- twice the amount of Dubai Mall, currently the largest
- 2018-08-13Filming locations of Crazy Rich Asians in Singapore: Based on the best-selling novel by Singaporean author Kevin Kwan, the new film adaptation, "Crazy Rich Asians," gives Singapore and its unique blend of cultures the full Hollywood treatment.
- 2018-08-10Dive in: The Maldives has long been associated with ambitious underwater ventures. And now there's another reason to take a dip: the world's first semi-submerged museum.
- 2018-08-10Unusual angle: Photographer Tom Hegen captures the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline in his incredible aerial photographs.
- 2018-08-09Fargo, North Dakota: Though it's not the state capital (that would be Bismarck), the Sioux State's biggest city is an underrated destination.
- 2018-08-09Sardinia's problem with sand theft: The beaches in the Italian region of Sardinia -- such as Cala Goloritzè, pictured -- are so soft and golden, local authorities have introduced fines of up to €3,000 (around $3,482) for those who try to steal its sa
- 2018-08-09Santa Cruz del Islote: About 1,000 people live on this tiny island in Colombia's San Bernardo Archipelago.
- 2018-08-08Hong Kong in 24 hours: Parisian photographer Karl Hab's new book "24H HONG KONG" documents Hong Kong city life with colorful aerial photography, rare quiet moments and visits to lesser frequented corners like industrial Chai Wan.
- 2018-08-07Luxurious center: The interior design plans for Airlander 10, the world's longest aircraft, were unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2018, revealing a spectacular layout.
- 2018-08-07Anse Source d'Argent: One of the most photographed beaches in the world, Anse Source d'Argent has featured in Hollywood movies including "Cast Away," starring Tom Hanks and "Crusoe."
- 2018-08-06Pilots who love their job: Mélanie Astles is the first female pilot to compete in the Red Bull Air Races, and won her first air race in 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- 2018-08-02How to identify fake gemstones: Does it have shadowing (double lines)? How does its color look from the back? An expert shares tips that will help you avoid being scammed when shopping for gems.
- 2018-08-01Italian dream: The pale stone walls of Matera in southern Italy are the inspiration for photographer Federico Scarchilli's latest project.
- 2018-08-01Cinque Terre, Italy: This craggy Italian shore, which inspired Dante's vision of Purgatory in his classic poem "Divine Comedy," consists of a cluster of five timeless coastal villages sheltered within the confines of a national park.