In our roundup of travel stories this week: how Paris’ first female mayor transformed the city, Japan’s iconic vending machines hit troubled times, plus why more and more Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. For example, North Macedonia, a dramatically mountainous destination directly north of Greece, is worthy of more tourist attention. It’s blessed with a sunny climate too, which helps make the vegetables fat and juicy and its vineyards’ wines robust and plentiful. Japanese vending machinesVideo Ad Feedback Why Japan's iconic vending machines could vanish 0:42 • Source: CNN Why Japan's iconic vending machines could vanish 0:42Japan’s ubiquitous vending machines are an iconic symbol of the country, but companies behind the convenience-dispensers are struggling. Tourists in Chile are diving 65 feet to get a bottle for dinner.

Source: CNN April 11, 2026 15:33 UTC