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A short ferry ride away from Dakar, lies the quiet and picturesque Goree Island. Three kilometers off the coast, the Senegalese island is tiny and easily accessible by foot.

Over the past decade the Middle East has made a massive move to secure some of the world's major sporting events. Sailing is next to get a big push in the region.

More than a third of cargo that comes into the United States is on passenger flights. And while air travelers must go through rigorous security screening, the cargo that's loaded onto their planes isn't always put through the same level of security.

Thousands of travelers have been left in the lurch around the world after the carrier Air Australia went into administration and grounded its fleet Friday.

Fat Tuesday is rolling up fast, so we asked for your recommendations for New Orleans' very best dishes.

Rowing across the Atlantic Ocean may be an extreme test of human endurance but an all female crew who completed the feat discovered a secret tactic to ease the physical burden -- rowing nude.

Australian airline Qantas is shedding another 500 jobs as it seeks to cut costs after a massive fall in net profit in the first half of the financial year.

Abu Dhabi is often cast in the shadow of the vibrant Dubai, but the state is challenging its more celebrated neighbor as a premier destination.

Full-throated endorsements of Williamsburg, Brooklyn are hard to come by. But despite the criticism, it's strangely charming.

It seems that the global super-rich like their private jets on the bland side.

Heard enough about romantic retreats? Yep, you're in good company this Valentine's Day.

Flight delays and cancellations were expected Monday as portions of Schiphol Amsterdam airport were evacuated to investigate a bomb threat, the airport's press office said.

Sporting only the most stylish designer labels, wearing only meticulously matched colors, the Congo's dandies are the very embodiment of sartorial elegance.

Americans should avoid all but essential travel to all or parts of 14 Mexican states, the U.S. State Department warns as violence has spread.

As Valentine's Day approaches, we explore all of Paris' glittering allure through the beautiful photos submitted by our iReporters.

If you've never been to Mardi Gras, you may think it's all about beads for boobs.

On the beaches of Dakar, among colorful fishing boasts, you can discover the secrets of Senegal's national dish.

Remind yourself why you and your mate chose each other with a new adventure around your shared interests.

CNN examines some key questions about the Airbus A380 and what the safety checks mean for passengers, the airlines and the manufacturers.

All Airbus A380 airplanes must be checked for cracks in the wings within three to four weeks, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday.