(CNN) – A tour company is encouraging travelers to visit bomb-ravaged Ukrainian cities — against international advice. North Korea has been destroying the site at the Mount Kumgang resort area, which was once a symbol of reconciliation between North and South Korea. And Emirates CEO Tim Clark tells CNN that he wants Airbus to build a superjumbo to replace the A380.
Here’s what’s on the go this week:
Is bigger better?
Dubai-based Emirates is the global operator of the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft. On the same subject : Water Polo and Outdoor Track Add to Growing Sports Roster at UC Merced | Newsroom.
Airbus has stopped making megacraft, so Emirates CEO Tim Clark wants the European manufacturer to build a new superjumbo. But is the demand big enough?
One of the biggest aircraft in development right now is the Boeing 777-9X, which CNN previewed during the Farnborough International Airshow last month. While it is not on the scale of the A380, it is certainly a huge beast at 251 feet (about 77 meters). Originally scheduled to enter service in 2020, the 777-9X is expected to enter service in 2025.
So is it better? The US Federal Aviation Administration is seeking feedback from the public about the size of airplane seats. But before you start griping about your neighbor stealing your hand, note that they are only looking for security-related solutions.
Tourism and Ukraine
Russia’s invasion is not only destroying Ukraine, but it is seriously affecting tourism in neighboring countries in Eastern Europe. We spoke to local businesses in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Latvia and Romania about how they are doing.
And inside Ukraine, a travel company has just launched a modern day tour of the country’s bomb-ravaged cities — despite international warnings not to travel to the war-torn country. To see also : Migration and health: ‘Anti-immigrant rhetoric must stop’. The online platform promises to walk among the rubble of bombs, destroyed buildings and cathedrals, as well as burned-out military equipment.
As the war nears its sixth month, Russia remains isolated from the international community, with airlines and countries upholding air bans and sanctions. But one airline has decided to start a return route to Russia, according to what it says is the need for pilots.
Life on the water
And in Croatia, a charter ship offers a taste of the “superyacht” lifestyle for less. This may interest you : Knowing the New Urban Agenda in Africa: The greatness of politics. For $82,000 a week, you can gather 21 of your closest friends and go island-hopping for less than what a week on some luxury cruise ships can cost you.
A Swedish company hopes that its electric hydrofoil boats could be the answer to the “fire ondoso” in Venice – that is the damage caused by the waves to buildings and roads and boats that drive in the city. Here’s how it works.
Finally, Disney has a new cruise ship in its fleet. Disney Wish is Disney’s first new ship in 10 years and can hold an incredible 4,000 passengers. It started its maiden voyage last month.
Go West
The latest episode of the “Parts Unknown” podcast revisits Anthony Bourdain’s 2017 visit to Seattle, the “boom or bust” city of the Pacific Northwest.
Far down on the West Coast, the near-mysterious grandeur of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach offers a spiritual retreat in the country world.
Arizona’s Grand Canyon was the setting where Carrie and Kris Sorensen met as teenagers on vacation. Seven years later, they got back together and fell in love.
And in Colorado, a little-known area called Grand Valley may be a must-visit Western destination. On the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, the area offers a fruit and wine region, river activities and access to a combination of mountain ranges and wilderness areas for hiking, biking and scenic road trips.
Europe’s finest
Bourtzi water castle is a small island with a castle off the coast of Nafplio in Greece
Paris, Barcelona and Rome are worth visiting the cities, but the smaller cities of Europe offer a different perspective on the beauty of their country. From quaint fishing towns to ancient mountain power stations, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best.
In case you missed it
North Korea has been destroying the site at the Mount Kumgang resort.
The floating hotel there was once a symbol of reconciliation between North and South Korea.
While the flight attendants looked like rock stars and Champagne flowed freely in the on-board cocktail lounge.
It’s sharp, fun and absolutely delicious.
Don’t forget your toothbrush
Plaque never takes a break, folks, so good dental hygiene is just as important when you’re on the go as it is at home. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a product review and recommendation guide owned by CNN, have rounded up their best electric toothbrushes of 2022 for you to put in your bathroom.
