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☆ Taylor Swift U.S. tickets cost $1,832. I saw The Eras Tour in Amsterdam for $384. Credit card points covered almost everything else.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Katherine Fan | Sarah Silbert | Senior Editor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, Chase Freedom Flex®. I saved over $5,000 with points and milesThis trip was only possible because of my stash of credit card points and miles. Katherine FanMy Sheraton Amsterdam hotel room would have cost $405.48 in cash Katherine FanI booked the room using a free night award I earned from a new customer bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card credit card. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application. You can use credit card awards to book luxury vacations, seek out gritty adventures, and do everything else in between.

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☆ I spent 3 days hiking Big Bend. The famous national park had some cool views, but I'd never go back.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Isobella Jade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWhen my fiancé said he had a few days off from work at the end of May, we quickly planned a trip to Big Bend National Park. I hadn't realized just how massive Big Bend National Park would feel at 1,200 square miles of land or just how spread out its landmarks were. In Big Bend, temperatures can hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit by late morning in May. Many find Big Bend to be paradise, but I'm not sure it was for meThe Balanced Rock is a famous photo opportunity in Big Bend. I learned Big Bend is not a park where one can just "wing it."

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☆ Photos show the most scenic road to drive in every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Amy Daire | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

If you're thinking of taking a road trip this summer, there's a must-see road in every state. Among them, Florida's Oversea Highway offers scenic views of piercing blue waters. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe American Automobile Association, or AAA, is expecting record-high numbers of summer road trips in 2024, with over 75% of American adults planning to hit the road for vacation this summer, according to a survey conducted by The Vacationer. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Why Tahiti will host part of the Paris Olympic Games and the controversy that comes with it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But one of the most stunning backdrops for the quadrennial competition won’t be in Paris – or France for that matter. The selection of Tahiti fulfills one of the pledges from Paris organizers, who promised to spread the Olympics throughout French territory. Tahiti became a French colony in 1880 and is now classified as an autonomous overseas country of the French Republic. Located roughly 9,700 miles and a 21-hour flight away from Paris, Teahupo’o will make for one of the far-flung host cities for an Olympic event in history. “Over the years corals (have) even covered the previous concrete tower base structure.”He added: “The new tower was never only for the Olympic Games.

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☆ I was in an accident that broke my collarbone and ribs. It didn't stop me from flying to Europe to see Taylor Swift.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Tayla Blaire | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've been a Swiftie since 2007, so you can imagine my absolute euphoria at getting my hands on tickets to the Eras Tour. Taylor's previous tours never came to South Africa, where I live, and the Eras Tour was no exception, with Africa left off the roster completely. I was left with a broken collarbone, broken ribs, and a massive hematoma in my right hip and thigh. Then, we watched Paramore for an hour before the three-and-a-half-hour Eras Tour. AdvertisementTayla Blaire had a great view of Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour concert.

Persons: I've, Weeks, hadn't, Tayla Blaire, Taylor Swift, tiptoe, Taylor Organizations: Service Locations: South Africa, Africa, Europe, Dublin, Johannesburg, Mere, Cork

☆ I've traveled to 20 countries in 2 years. I found the most stunning coast in one of the least-visited countries.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Last month, I traveled to Timor-Leste, a country located in the South Pacific. It's also the 14th least-visited country in the world and the least-visited in Asia, according to a January report from CEOWorld magazine. Some 81,000 tourists visited Timor-Leste in 2023 — putting it just ahead of Chad and Sierra Leone, per the report. Marielle DescalsotaOnly a handful of airlines fly to Dili, the capital, where the only international airport in Timor-Leste is located. As I grew up in Singapore and can speak some Indonesian, when locals didn't speak English, that was my fallback language.

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Hong Kong CNN —There are a lot of princesses at Hong Kong Disneyland, but not the ones you think. Hair carefully coiffed, and in full makeup Liang Xiaoyu, 18, is dressed for a day out at Hong Kong Disneyland. Noemi Cassanelli/CNNAnd at Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney characters aren’t the sole fashion inspiration for dedicated fans. Li Mengru, 27, poses for a picture during an interview with CNN, at the entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland on June 7, 2024. Yang Yushen, who also goes by Kris, and his partner Jimmy Redinger like the romantic side of Hong Kong Disneyland.

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☆ A scene of humans hunting a pig painted in an Indonesian cave is oldest known narrative art
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Katie Hunt | Lex Harvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The paintings are older than Europe’s famed cave art such as Lascaux in France, and, while younger than some geometric abstract art found in South Africa, it’s the oldest of a narrative scene, the authors of the study said. The cave art discoveries have challenged a longstanding belief that artistic expression — and the cognitive leap that fired up the human imagination — began in Europe. BRIN Google Arts & CultureEvolution of dating techniquesDating cave art is often difficult if the work is made with mineral pigments such as ocher or manganese rather than biological materials such as carbon. The study’s dating of the cave art is robust, but it’s “a leap of faith” to suggest that the figurative art was narrative in scope, said Paul Pettitt, a professor of archaeology at Durham University in the United Kingdom. It’s also unclear why so much cave art has been found in this region of Indonesia, Aubert said, but he and his team expected to find more.

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☆ My family went to Rome during the peak summer season. Our trip would've been better if we knew these 5 things before we left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Alesandra Dubin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Summer is high season in Rome, and the city saw an estimated 35 million tourists that year — a huge increase from 2022. Sit out the midday heat indoorsRome is beyond hot in the high season, with regular highs in the 80s and 90s Fahrenheit. Try to stay indoors during the excruciating midday heat — ideally in a place with air conditioning. You can avoid the midday heat, and you might have a more spiritual experience if you're not being jostled by crowds of people wielding selfie sticks. Alesandra DubinDon't wing your trip during Rome's high season.

Persons: —, Alesandra Dubin, I'd, you'll Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Rome, London

☆ This scenic town in Sweden is selling cheap land to get people to move there: 'We can bring you a high quality of life,' mayor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Götene, about 200 miles from Stockholm, is selling plots of land starting at 1 krona per square meter or nine US cents per 10 square feet. Buyers must build a home on the land with plans to either live there permanently or use it as a vacation property, according to CNN. The plots being put up for sale had been on the market for many years, Månsson said. Since the town launched the scheme in May, it has received thousands of requests and the government has decided to pause buying until early August so they can fine-tune the process. CNN reports that when Götene starts selling off land again, it is likely there will be a bidding process instead of just selling the plots at that low price of 1 krona per square meter.

Persons: Johan Månsson, Månsson, Götene Organizations: CNN, Götene's Locations: Stockholm

☆ Warren Buffett once went to China with Bill Gates — and lived on burgers, fries, and Cherry Coke
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Luckily his close friends, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and his then-wife Melinda, went to great lengths to ensure he wouldn't starve. "To his delight he was served course after course of his french fries —even for dessert," Schroeder reported. When they stopped at restaurants for lunch and dinner, Buffett was again served burgers and fries while the others chowed down on Chinese food. During a scenic private cruise, Buffett, Gates, and Gates' dad played bridge. "Buffett towed the Gateses straight to McDonald's to buy hamburgers in the middle of the night," Schroeder wrote.

Persons: —, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Melinda, Alice Schroeder, Buffett, Schroeder, Cherry Coke, Rick Wilking, Gates Organizations: Service, Business, Berkshire Hathaway, Reuters Locations: China, Sichuan, Champagne, gulps, Berkshire, Hong Kong

☆ A teenager fell off a Utah cliff to his death. His sister found a unique way to keep his memory alive
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Sydney Bishop | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Jonathan was taking photos when a cliff he stepped on crumbled and he fell more than 200 feet to his death. After his death Rebecca looked through her brother’s cameras and found photos Jonathan had taken the day he fell. Contributors to the Jonathan Fielding journal project follow instructions left with the journal, seen here near Utah's Highway 24. Sherr Joy recognized the name and the description from having read the news about Jonathan’s death. Courtesy Rebecca FieldingAccording to Rebecca, Jonathan once spent 30 minutes dissembling a lamp in a stranger’s yard to free a bird trapped inside.

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☆ Paris’ Seine River still dangerously contaminated for swimmers as Summer Olympics near
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Mark Puleo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

There are 28 days until the Summer Olympics opening ceremony, and tests from the historic Seine River show the water is still at dangerous contamination levels for E. coli, which is often linked to fecal bacteria. AdvertisementAlong with the triathlon events, marathon swimmers are scheduled to dive into the river for their events. The three triathlon events will span from July 30 to Aug. 5, while the marathon swimming races will be on Aug. 8 and 9. The latest findings marked the third consecutive week that samples from the river had unsafe levels of bacteria related to fecal matter. Both have said they plan on swimming in the river themselves to prove its cleanliness.

Persons: Paris, Tony Estanguet, Emmanuel Macron, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Miguel Medina Organizations: Eau de, World Triathlon, CBS, Games, Paris Mayor, Getty Locations: Eau de Paris, Paris, AFP

☆ I'm an Arizona native. I always see first-timers make these 8 mistakes at the Grand Canyon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Kris Ann Valdez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But we knew there had to be more to visiting the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon West features the world-famous Skywalk, a glass walkway on a canyon's edge. Another way to access the South Rim is via The Grand Canyon Railway, which begins in Williams, Arizona. Visitors forget to enjoy the sweeping views from multiple vantage pointsOnce you're in Grand Canyon Village, board a complimentary shuttle. Even so, we still carry a paper map with us when we go to the Grand Canyon.

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☆ I paid $1 to see Zurich from a train that's been around for 130 years. It was unlike any railway I've taken.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Polybahn in Zurich is the most unique train ride I've ever experienced. The Polybahn is a train on a steep incline that takes riders up and down the hilly Swiss city. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But none of those experiences were as unique as my ride on the Polybahn in Zurich in 2022. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Service, Orient, Business Locations: Zurich, Swiss, Canada, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Venice

☆ I traveled on a double-decker train between France and Switzerland at 199mph. See inside the TGV Lyria, which costs as little as $50.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I traveled on the TGV Lyria between Paris and Geneva, which can reach 199 mph. Tickets can be as cheap as $50 and offer scenic views of the countrside. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The TGV Lyria is a joint venture between the state-owned rail operators of France and Switzerland. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Paris, Geneva, France, Switzerland, London

☆ Greece is turning an abandoned airport into an $8 billion smart city. Take a look at Ellinikon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Greece is building what's billed as Europe's largest and greenest smart city close to Athens. Ellinikon's developers say they're trying to construct a "zip-code paradise." AdvertisementGreece is building Europe's largest and greenest smart city in an $8 billion project that's been more than a decade in the making. Its developers told Business Insider they're trying to construct a "zip-code paradise" that merges scenic coastline views with tech-savvy and eco-friendly infrastructure. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Greece, Athens

☆ Tony Awards 2024: See the full list of winners (Updating live)
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The 2024 Tony Awards are underway at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Heading into the ceremony, Alicia Keys’ ambitious musical “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Stereophonic,” a play set in the ’70s about fictional band, led with 13 nominations each. Cast members from productions including “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” “The Who’s Tommy,” “Water for Elephants” and the Hillary Clinton-produced “Suffs,” among others, are slated to perform. The Tony Awards are airing on CBS at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT and will stream on Paramount+ in the US. Here is a look at the full list of nominees, with winners indicated in bold, including those that were announced prior to the telecast.

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The severe downpours have also left 2,400 tourists stranded in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Six people died in India’s Sikkim state and another four died from a landslide in neighboring Nepal’s Koshi province, according to officials. Bordered between Bhutan and Nepal, the northeastern state of Sikkim is known for its scenic Himalayan landscapes, boasting 28 mountain peaks, 21 glaciers and more than 200 lakes. The mountainous terrain of northeastern India is prone to landslides. ANI/ReutersChettri said approximately 2,400 tourists are stranded in various tourist spots in the state after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.

Persons: “, Hem Kumar Chettri, Chettri, ” Organizations: CNN, India’s Meteorological Department, Neighboring Locations: India, Nepal, Indian, Sikkim, Six, India’s Sikkim, Nepal’s Koshi, Bhutan, Government, Kalimpong, West Bengal, Neighboring West Bengal, Delhi

☆ A popular tourist destination in China has installed toilet timers. Reactions are mixed
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Maggie Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Boasting 51,000 statues carved into 252 caves and niches some 1,500 years ago, China’s Yungang Buddhist Grottoes is irrefutably a spectacular attraction. And we aren’t setting a time limit such as five or 10 minutes of how long one could use the toilets.”China’s Yungang Buddhist Grottoes features 51,000 statues carved into 252 caves and niches. “A tourist site isn’t an office – who would spend their time in the toilets? Record-breaking visitor numbersInscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, Yungang Buddhist Grottoes is one of the biggest attractions in northern China’s Shanxi province. And Yungang Buddhist Grottoes has been upgrading more than just its washrooms.

Persons: China’s, “, ” Organizations: CNN, UNESCO, Herald, Getty, Nanchang Evening, Weibo, Heritage Locations: Nanchang, China’s Shanxi

☆ Blackpink’s Jennie makes her runway debut at Jacquemus show
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Black shades and a red towel were all Blackpink’s Jennie Kim needed to look chic ahead of the Jacquemus show in Capri, Italy. And just as Bardot was to Godard, Jennie was designer Simon Porte Jacquemus’s star on the runway on Monday. In her surprise runway debut, the 28-year-old closed the show of minimalist form and colorful threads in a backless halter dress, paired with a turquoise shoulder bag and zebra-print heels. Fans waiting outside venues have become a fixture as they look to get a glimpse of the K-pop celebrities attending fashion shows. Of course, fans would have had a difficult time getting to this runway location.

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☆ Welcome to another summer of uncertainty in Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Entertainment industry professionals gathered at an IATSE, Teamsters Local 399 and Hollywood Basic Crafts rally in Encino in March. They are represented by Teamsters Local 399, with the drivers making up the largest portion of their membership. What is Hollywood Basic Crafts? Hollywood Basic Crafts and Teamsters Local 399 began June 10. IATSE, Teamsters Local 399 and Hollywood Basic Crafts’ respective contracts expire on July 31.

Persons: “ There’s, ” Lindsay Dougherty, “, ” Dougherty, Hollywood’s, IATSE, Dougherty, there’s Organizations: CNN, Teamsters, Hollywood Basic Crafts, Alliance, Television Producers, Crafts, IATSE, Hollywood Crafts, Entertainment, zz, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, of Transportation, wranglers, OPCMIA, Plasterers UA, International Alliance, Hollywood Locations: California, Encino, Hollywood, IBEW, IATSE

☆ A beloved 1,000-foot waterfall in China is actually fed by water pipes, officials admit
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A waterfall in China appears to be at least partly supplied by pipes, according to drone footage. Yuntai Geo Park, known for its scenic views and attractions, draws millions of tourists a year. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA spectacular Chinese waterfall visited by millions of tourists every year has been getting an extra boost via some subtly located water pipes, officials appeared to admit on Tuesday. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: China, China's Henan, Asia

☆ Famous scenic waterfall in China goes viral after video appears to show water coming from pipe
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | Xiaofei Xu | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A famous waterfall in China has drawn even more attention than usual – after a video revealed that its majestic falls may be artificially supplied by a water pipe. The Yuntai Waterfall is located in Yuntai Mountain Park, a major tourist attraction in China’s north-central Henan province. A screenshot from a video showing the pipes in Yuntai Waterfall. From WeiboYuntai Mountain Park’s management responded to the video, explaining how changes in the dry season necessitated the extra boost to the falls. The Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in China’s southwestern Guizhou province also suffered in the dry season.

Persons: ”, “ Organizations: CNN, country’s Ministry of Culture, Weibo Locations: China, China’s, Henan, Waterfall, Weibo, Guizhou

☆ 'Everyone is too scared to come': Taiwan's earthquake deals a blow to top tourism hotspot
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Jan Camenzind Broomby | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

As a bed and breakfast owner in Taiwan's Hualien County, Chen Rei-jia was used to the minor tremors that sometimes disturbed her work. Source: Jan Camenzind BroombyNow, survivors like Chen are facing a new challenge. "It might take five to 10 years for full recovery," Chang Chih-hsiang, director general of Hualien's tourism department, told CNBC Travel. Chang Chih-hsiang, head of Hualien's tourism office, estimates the area's tourism industry could take five to 10 years to fully recover. Source: Jan Camenzind Broomby

Persons: Chen Rei, jia, Chen, I've, Camenzind Broomby, Lai, Camenzind, Liang, Howard Yeh, Chang Chih, Stephanie Zhang, Chang, Cheng Wen, zhong, Lin Ya Organizations: Tourists, Hualien Hotel Association, CNBC Locations: Hualien County, Taiwan, Hualien, Taroko, Taipei

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