‘Another kind of paradise:' CNN anchor shows us her favorite place to visit

CNN

16-05-2025

'Another kind of paradise:' CNN anchor shows us her favorite place to visit
To celebrate the launch of CNN Original series 'My Happy Place,' CNN's own anchors and reporters take us to their favorite destinations — their own happy places.
In this episode, Sara Sidner explores Los Angeles and its 'Old Hollywood' heritage in the unlikeliest of ways — on horseback.
Watch 'My Happy Place,' Sundays at 10 pm ET/PT as your favorite celebrities travel to their favorite places.
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Defense questions Cassie Ventura in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
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Trump has a 'little problem' with Apple CEO
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200 people rescued from flooded Maryland school
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Influencers showing Russia's view of Mariupol
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ties to the Russian state.
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Kim Kardashian tells Paris robber she forgives him
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CNN tries what Peruvian locals say is Pope Leo's favorite dish
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ICE arrest sparks chaos as crowd tried to intervene
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Why Trump's plan to use luxury jet as Air Force One is 'highly unusual'
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Erin Burnett goes inside the papal bowling alley
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Rare volcanic eruption not seen in nearly 40 years
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Man injects himself over 600 times with snake venom
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