(CNN) — In this week's travel news: travelers-pleasing airports, cool streets around the world, France's frog-leg crisis and Ireland's best food and drink.
Best Airports in the World
Airports Council International gathered nearly 600,000 surveys from travelers at more than 400 airports around the world to reveal passenger preferences.
Nine airports shine in five categories Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2024, from the cleanliness and dedication of the staff to the ease of transport links and overall happiness. These airports are:
– Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, In South Carolina, USA
– Gerald R. Ford International Airportin Michigan, USA
– Rome FiumicinoIn Italy
– Mohammed V International AirportIn Morocco
– Izmir Adnan Menderes, In Turkey
– Guayaquil International AirportIn Ecuador
– International Airport SalalahIn Oman
– International Airport Sultan HasanuddinIn Indonesia
– Yogyakarta International AirportIn Indonesia
We don't like to name and shame, but to compare, Here are the US airports that travelers hate the most.
The “coolest” streets in the world
A street in a cosmopolitan coastal city has been named the world's best street by Time Out in its annual roundup of the world's best public roads. The Asia-Pacific region dominates this year's top 10 with four cities.
Which is the international city in Japan? According to some, this is not Tokyo. A port city southwest of the modern capital was once the gateway to the world, and that impressive legacy lives on today.
There are also celebrations in Spain, as the beautiful tourist city of Valencia has been named the Green Capital of Europe. The flat roads and sunny climate make it a cycling paradise: there are almost 200 kilometers of cycle paths connecting the “greenways” outside the city.
Happy St. Patrick's Day
As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this Sunday, it's no secret that Ireland and the United States have close ties. But did you know that the US border is on Irish soil? This is the reason.
Loose morels
If you go into the woods today and pick the wrong mushroom, be prepared for a big surprise. Morels are a beloved spring delicacy, but a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says they are linked to several toxins and should be consumed with caution.
First camembert cheese was a face The “extinction” crisis, and now comes another blow to French cuisine. He National appetite for frog legs Threatens the existence of some species, environmentalists warn.
South Korea is also taking steps to protect our bug friends. It clamps down on controversial animal cafes where customers take selfies with raccoons, foxes and meerkats.
They pay to go here
Some cities and towns in the United States offer their potential residents Up to US$15,000 Attractive relocation packages include everything from cash incentives to passes for outdoor activities and free distribution of eggs.
