
Kate Springer
Writer and Editor at Freelance
Writer and editor in Philly. Hong Kong permanent resident. Bylines in @CNNTravel, @CNTraveler, @ForbesInspector. @Medillschool alumna. Xiaolongbao enthusiast.
Articles
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3 days ago |
cnnespanol.cnn.com | Kate Springer
CNN — Max Comer nunca se propuso convertirse en una estrella de las redes sociales. Pero en algún momento entre arreglar trenes de aterrizaje en Oklahoma y criar a sus dos hijos pequeños por su cuenta, el mecánico de aviones de 33 años, conocido en línea como “Airplane Facts with Max”, comenzó a ganar miles de seguidores.
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4 days ago |
cnn.com | Kate Springer
Max Comer never set out to become a social media star. But somewhere between fixing landing gear in Oklahoma and raising two young sons on his own, the 33-year-old aircraft mechanic — known as “Airplane Facts with Max” online — started gaining followers by the thousand. In his quirky, deadpan videos, Comer introduces aircraft components like speed tape, cargo doors and ice detection systems — often relating them to elaborate “Lord of the Rings” references.
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1 week ago |
stories.forbestravelguide.com | Kate Springer
Among the southernmost islands in the Caribbean, Aruba has long been beloved for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, desert adventures and year-round sunshine. And these days, the Dutch Caribbean island is gaining fresh acclaim for its dynamic dining scene, too. From breezy beach shacks slinging just-caught snapper to chef-driven bistros blending South American and European flavors, Aruba’s dining scene has been quietly simmering into something special.
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3 weeks ago |
cnnespanol.cnn.com | Kate Springer
CNN — “Disculpa, ¿de dónde eres? Apuesto a que puedo adivinar tu idioma”. Cuando Yuji Beleza se pasea por las calles de Viena, no solo ve multitudes. Ve un desafío y una oportunidad para conectar. En entrevistas espontáneas en la calle, el políglota japonés irlandés sorprende a los transeúntes con saludos en su idioma nativo, ya sea turco, swahili, kurdo, kazajo o zulú.
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3 weeks ago |
cnn.com | Kate Springer
“Excuse me, where are you from? I bet I can guess your language.”When Yuji Beleza strolls through the streets of Vienna, he doesn’t just see crowds. He sees a challenge — and an opportunity to connect. In spontaneous street interviews, the Japanese-Irish polyglot surprises passersby with greetings in their native language — whether it’s Turkish, Swahili, Kurdish, Kazakh or Zulu.
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