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A factory sits next to a beach. Steve Johnson/Flickr When you picture a beach, you’re likely envisioning a pristine, sandy sanctuary with crystal clear waters. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with beaches. Pollution runs rampant in many parts of the world, and these natural areas suffer because of it. Herewith, we name five of…
We’ve all taken a personality test at this point — whether it’s a quick Buzzfeed quiz that tells us our secret cereal identity or a more in-depth character analysis. People want to know more about who they are. And when it comes to travel, your personality can be a crucial component in planning your next…
Malaga, Spain. There’s a lot of world to explore and while seeing it all can mean draining your savings account and emptying your wallet, that doesn’t have to be the case. Whether you have a pack of kids you’re wrangling into a minivan or you’re an intrepid solo adventurer who operates on a shoestring budget,…
Victoria Terminus (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus); Image courtesy of Sven Lindner via Flickr. There’s nowhere else in the world like India — and that goes for everything, from its amazing culinary traditions to simply taking the train. India has the second-largest rail network on the planet, and it’s estimated that 23 million people use the nation’s…
It’s no secret that we here at Oyster.com love an urban vacation. While they don’t necessarily allow you to unplug, depressurize, or escape it all, for those of us who want to experience frenetic culture at in-your-face levels, major cities around the world are a condensed and intense way to do so. Still, some of…
If the possibility of seeing lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) gets your heart pumping in an excited way, there are several places to spot these wondrous animals outside of city zoos. National parks provide a true glimpse at how mammals and birds live in the wild, from arid desert landscapes to mountainous regions with…
A good book can shape a trip, and come to mind every time you see a photo of where you read it. But there’s something extra special about reading while traveling in the summertime, when the days are longer and the beach chairs are calling. With that in mind, we scoured the latest titles to…
Varanasi street image courtesy of Eddy Milfort via Flickr To call India mind-blowing would be an understatement. At least 150 languages are spoken here, and nearly every one of the world’s major religions is practiced somewhere on the subcontinent. That cultural melting pot has helped India exert major pull on travelers across the decades, and…
The earth is defined by borders — borders between continents, countries, states, and towns. It’s how we make sense of the world, and how we govern it. While most borders seem to make sense, there are a few places across the globe where boundaries get a little funky. With geographic confusion to time zone issues…
‘Tis the season for beach getaways — well, every season is great for a beach getaway! — and we’re making lists of beaches that are on our wish lists. For inspiration, we’re taking a cue from where people around the world choose to take their white-sand holidays. We’ve analyzed some TripAdvisor data to figure out…
