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Kirkenes Snow Hotel, Norway No one goes to a snow hotel for eight hours of sleep. For some, the draw is simply the novelty. For others, it’s a badge of honor to make it through the night. (Usually a couple of people end up bailing, but there’s always a warm place provided to retreat to).…
Photo: Wally Gobetz via flickr/CC Attribution Oreos call more than 100 countries home, making the cream-filled snack a contender for world’s favorite cookie. But when Oreos started taking over the world, odd things began to happen. Not only did a multitude of Oreo flavors emerge, so did many Oreo innovations. Here are some incredible ways…
Photo: Traveler via Anna Omelchenko/Shutterstock.com When it comes to travel advice, some of the most common suggestions are the worst. And trust us, we’ve heard it all. From dubious ways to cut costs to travel strategies that never end well, here’s a round-up of the worst advice we’ve ever received, why you shouldn’t follow it,…
Photo: Thinkstock, iStock Traveling can be an incredibly freeing experience, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free to do whatever you want. Tourists often find themselves in hot water with locals or law enforcement for being ignorant of laws or cultural norms. At best, this can be embarrassing. At worst, illegal. Switching into relaxation mode…
We get it — the end of summer can make anyone feel blue. But here’s the silver lining: If you enter our sweepstakes, you may be able to enjoy that sunny summer weather for a bit longer! Oyster.com has teamed up with Us Weekly, theSkimm, Anse Chastanet, and Booking Buddy to give one lucky winner…
Photo: Ecola State Park in Oregon via Victoria Ditkovsky/Shutterstock.com After Labor Day, people across the country pack up their towels, stash their unfinished beach reading, and stow their beach chairs for the winter ahead. But what they don’t realize is that fall and winter are actually the best times of year to visit many beaches…
Photo Credit: Shutterstock Travel is one of the most meaningful ways to enjoy your free time. If you’re traveling with kids, it’s the opportunity to raise children who are globally aware. If you’re traveling solo, it’s a chance to find yourself. And if you’re traveling as a couple, travel can be a time to deepen…
Photo: Thinkstock/Creatas It’s a nearly impossible mission: Put multiple generations in unfamiliar surroundings and expect everyone to have a great time the whole time. But against all odds, family vacations often yield joy and lasting memories. The pitfalls are deep and many, however. So we’re sharing with you the top family vacation mistakes we won’t…
Photo: Thinkstock/Purestock This story originally appeared on SmarterTravel. Hiking is the most democratic of American pastimes: Almost everyone can do it, and there’s no special equipment necessary. All you need is a pair of sturdy, comfortable shoes and a spirit of discovery. And it’s an activity that can be enjoyed nearly year-round, by young and…
Photo: Happy Businessman via Shutterstock This story by Carl Unger originally appeared on SmarterTravel under the title How to Check a Bag for Free. Dodging bag fees is getting harder and harder. Ever since American introduced checked-bag fees in 2008, nearly every major U.S. airline (and plenty of international airlines) have followed suit. Checked-bag fees…