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There are the type of destinations that take your breath away for their beauty and then there are those that have you holding your breath because they’re terrifying. For those who like a combination of both, turn your attention to our list of some of the most beautiful — but unexpectedly dangerous — places in…
If you’re keen on upping the cuteness quota on your next vacation, look no further than the quaint, adorable streets of Europe. Crammed with ancient boulevards, famous thoroughfares, and evocative avenues, Europe and its city streets are rife for exploring. And they’re more than just a pretty face, too. These streets offer plenty of places…
You’ve always dreamt of waking up in an overwater bungalow, but the closest you’ve ever come to making that a reality was setting a picture of one as your computer background. Sound familiar? The exotic, remote overwater accommodations of your wanderlust dreams are exactly that — exotic and remote. To reach one of the floating…
Sure, Seattle is known for its rain — and there’s no denying that this West Coast city sees plenty of it. But when it’s not raining (and even when it is), this beautiful destination offers stunning views thanks to its waterfront location, skyline accented by the Space Needle, and proximity to the mountains. Here we…
From sea to shining sea, there’s no shortage of spectacular sights to see. In addition to beautiful beaches, lush national parks, and epic waterfalls, the U.S. also boasts an incredible array of canyons. In technical terms, a canyon is a deep gorge that typically has a river flowing between it. In terms of wanderlust, a…
As displays of the earth’s awesome natural beauty go, sunsets are up there with the greatest things ever – right next to rainbows. They happen in every single country, every single day but there are few things in life as magic as catching a setting sun in the right place. But not all sunsets were…
For some, Instagram serves as a scrapbook of sorts, recording the memories from the things they do and places they go with the people they know. For others, it’s a source of inspiration for what to eat, how to dress, and where to travel. Here at Oyster, we’re partial to the travel-focused snaps that spark…
Photo courtesy of Melissa Kravitz Among the many reasons to love New York City, the magnificent skyline is high up there. Skewered with grandiose buildings that are plotted in the center and perimeter of Manhattan, the view here is enough to take your breath away (and have you reaching for your phone to snap countless…
There are few things in nature that have a lure as irresistible as a waterfall. People often trek countless miles, endure rain and insects, and sleep on the hard ground in order to catch a glimpse of the cascading water at the end of the journey. The excitement only builds as they inch closer and…
When planning a trip to India, there are several attractions that must top every to-do list. Along with the usual suspects (think Agra’s Taj Mahal, Goa’s beaches, and Jaipur’s street shopping vendors), there are also tons of sacred, stunning temples dotting the South Asian country. Each presents something unique, but all offer a space for…