Daisy Carrington - Writer/Producer, CNN Digital
Daisy Carrington
Writer/Producer, CNN Digital
Daisy Carrington is a writer/producer for CNN International. She is based in London and writes about travel, Africa and the Middle East.
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Summer solstice 2021: Sensual traditions on the longest day of the year
Jun 20, 2021
Summer solstice 2021 is arriving. Take a look at the more sensual traditions surrounding the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer solstice 2020: Sensual traditions on the longest day of the year
Jun 20, 2020
From Sweden’s Midsummer to rites that go back to Ancient Greece, the summer solstice celebrates the longest day of the year and the romance that comes with it. Learn about solstice traditions around the world.
Do Not Disturb! 13 hotel signs that seek privacy creatively
Apr 2, 2018
Hotels have gotten creative with how they let guests ask for privacy with unique Do Not Disturb signs. Please quietly check out these 13.
Is Ethiopia the site of the Ark of the Covenant?
Feb 7, 2018
Ethiopia is home to many sites of religious significance, including one that supposedly houses the Ark of the Covenant.
Saudi Arabia to build world’s tallest tower, reaching 1 kilometer into the sky
Jan 11, 2018
Saudi Arabia is building the world’s tallest tower. Once done, it will be 558 feet taller than the Burj Khalifa.
Harvest festivals: How people worldwide give thanks
Nov 4, 2017
Thanksgiving isn’t the only game in town when it comes to counting blessings. Check out these interesting harvest festivals from around the world.
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13 Do Not Disturb signs that will make you want to never leave your hotel room
May 18, 2017
Hotels give door hangers a quirky makeover.
Airport movie theaters could help ease long layovers
Mar 17, 2017
Portland International Airport will be the latest in a slew of travel hubs to install a movie theater for people with long layovers.
The Antipode: New York to London in 11 minutes?
Mar 17, 2017
The Antipode – the newest futuristic plane concept from Charles Bombardier – would be 12 times faster than the Concorde. So when can we get a test run?
Private jet rentals: When you need one in a jiffy
Mar 17, 2017
When money is no object but speed is, you can book a private jet at a moment’s notice. Find out how it works.
9 restaurants that are hard to get into (and tips to make it easier)
Mar 15, 2017
From Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, to Sushi Dai in Tokyo, Japan, these nine restaurants are in very high demand.
Mumbai’s hidden cocktail scene
Nov 23, 2016
The newest cocktail trends in Mumbai’s bars are inspired by childhood favorites.
Mapping Morocco through portraits
Nov 7, 2016
Leila Alaoui took stunning portraits of people throughout Morocco. She just had to convince them she wasn’t stealing their soul.
How planes get their names
Aug 19, 2016
To mark National Aviation Day on August 19, we look at how airlines choose the names for their planes
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Daisy Carrington is a writer/producer for CNN International. She is based in London and writes about travel, Africa and the Middle East. Prior to working for CNN, she lived in Dubai, where she covered food and travel trends across the region.
