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CNNMoney: Michelin Man, tire-tossing superhero

The mild-mannered Michelin Man is about to undergo a makeover, emerging as a tire-chucking superhero in a new global advertising campaign launching Tuesday.

Go left: Driving in Great Britain and Ireland

While most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Behind the wheel you're totally free, going where you want, when you want.

Guinness' success highlights opportunity in Nigeria, Africa

Kashi Shodeinde turned the ignition and his battered truck convulsed as black fumes poured from the exhaust. His precious cargo of bottled Guinness beer rattled as he set off into the gauntlet of Lagos' potholed roads and traffic.

Famed eatery can reopen amid health probe

A renowned restaurant that was closed after diners reported becoming ill can reopen Thursday, although the exact source of the outbreak has not been identified, British health authorities said Wednesday.

Mystery at Michelin-starred eatery as hundreds go sick

As many as 400 people may have gotten sick after eating at a renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in England, health authorities said Friday.

Copenhagen: City overview

A recent study on global wellbeing showed the Danes to be the happiest people on the planet and with about a fifth of them living in their capital it stands to reason that Copenhagen must be a little bit special.

Copenhagen: Where to eat

At last count, Copenhagen's restaurants boasted 12 Michelin stars between them, more than anywhere else in Scandinavia.

Tokyo: Where to eat

Last year, the Michelin guide's first foray into Tokyo left the city with some 190 Michelin stars, compared with 95 in Paris and 50 in London and New York. Of course, that's partly down to the sheer number of eateries in Tokyo -- estimated at more than 180,000 establishments -- but it's also testimony to the reverence Tokyoites have for fresh ingredients prepared with the utmost care.

Portugal: Bridging the past and future

With its membership in the European Union, many things are changing in Portugal. Day after day the roads here were messing up my itinerary -- I'd arrive in town hours before I thought I would. I remember a time when there were absolutely no freeways in Portugal. Now, the country has plenty. They build them so fast, even my Michelin map is missing new ones.

Fortune: Tips from a gourmand

It's a universal truth: People are more passionate about food than tires. Over 100 years after Michelin first published its restaurant guides, they remain one of the French company's signature products - even though they make up less than 1% of its $21 billion in sales.

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