Vast stretches of Russian coast have been tarred by heavy fuel oil from two freighters that foundered in a storm.

And yet few international travelers make the journey to, much less know anything about, Turkey’s Black Sea region, or Karadeniz. Editor’s Note — This CNN Travel series is, or was ...

the Black Sea is one of Türkiye’s least explored but most intriguing regions. The world’s best oasis vacation might be San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, where outdoor adventure blends ...