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Photo courtesy of Celine via Flickr Whether you prefer pop culture-focused titles like “Gone Girl” or you’re a deep-thinking Dostoevsky fan, there’s nothing better than losing yourself in a bookstore. The unmistakable smell of books, the serene ambiance of hushed concentration, and the welcome escape of analogue culture in a digital age continue to make…
Heist movies like “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Reservoir Dogs,” and “The Usual Suspects” never fail to grab our attention, push us to the edge of our seats, and leave us with one hand in a popcorn bag and the other biting our nails. But you know what they say — life imitates art. So here, we rounded…
Whether it’s your first or fifth time, traveling to a big city like London can be overwhelming. Historic and trendy, iconic and quirky, England’s vibrant capital city is one that has it all. But dig up any must-see checklist, and the same 10 attractions — you know, The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben…
When it comes to traveling in Europe, it seems like everyone has something to say. There are countless online polls of best and worst sights to pore over ahead of a trip — not to mention all of the advice from well-intentioned friends and family. The deluge of information makes sifting through the hype and…
Visiting Europe is often composed of a whirlwind tour, during which visitors hurry from one tourist destination to another. Therefore — in between trips to museums and monuments — finding the time to breathe can be surprisingly difficult. To help speed along to the moment where you actually find relaxation — you’re on vacation, after…
Photo by Camilo Rueda López via Flickr London may be England’s largest city, but that doesn’t mean you can’t conquer it in a day — or a day and a half. Sure, there are quality things to do around every corner, but instead of viewing a limited amount of time to absorb it all in…
People are drawn to big cities for their never-ending assortment of things to do. There’s always a new restaurant to check out, neighborhood to explore, or show to see. But sometimes, it’s nice to simply kick back and relax in the heart of a city while being surrounded by nature. For all those times, we’ve…
Autumn trips are synonymous with leaf peeping, but…surprise!….not a single one of the six most popular destinations for this fall are known for sugar maples. While fall is not the heaviest travel season of the four, plenty of savvy travelers like to take advantage of the nice weather, thinner crowds, and lower rates that can…
We get a lot of compliments from our fans here at Oyster.com. They love that our experts write extensive, comprehensive reviews of hotel properties around the world. They love that our photographers take hundreds of shots of each hotel, and even include 360-degree imagery. They love that — no matter where they want to go…
Want to join a growing community of truly care-free travelers? Try going completely nude — a travel trend that’s slowly shedding its taboo reputation. Of course, I don’t mean doing anything illegal, like streaking at Machu Picchu or stripping down at Angkor Wat. Clothing-optional, adults-only tourism is well established in many places, from American beaches…
