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The market at Covent Garden in London Conventional wisdom says that traveling in Europe means eating meat — and lots of it. From Spain’s jamon iberico to Sunday roasts in the U.K. to Danish smoked fish, European cuisine skews heavily toward the carnivorous. Things are changing, though, and while numbers vary from country to country,…
It had been a while. I mean it had been too long, really. Ten years ago, after taking my first international solo trip abroad to Spain, I swore I’d return to that country — soon, I said. But then came jobs and partners and dogs and all of that — life just kept on happening.…
Len via Flickr Short days, darkness, cold weather, gift anxiety; can someone remind us exactly why Christmas ’tis the season to be jolly? Ah, yes, well there are the parties, caroling, sweet treats, fun traditions, and time spend with family — we guess that can be pretty spectacular. And then there are also the Christmas…
Len via Flickr Short days, darkness, cold weather, gift anxiety; can someone remind us exactly why Christmas ’tis the season to be jolly? Ah, yes, well there are the parties, caroling, sweet treats, fun traditions, and time spend with family — we guess that can be pretty spectacular. And then there are also the Christmas…
Get your selfie stick ready! Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and that applies to our traveling tendencies, too. Over 80 percent of travelers in the planning process head to outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for inspiration, and for good reason — just as many vacationers are posting their…
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…
Spring has sprung! Though some areas around the world seem to be stuck in winter (cough, New York), fresh flowers and farmers’ markets are on the rise. After being cooped inside for months, the best way to enjoy the weather is to head outdoors with family and friends. A picnic with good food and better…
This story originally appeared on Yahoo! Travel. There’s a reason standard rooms are called “standard.” They often follow a pretty basic, cookie-cutter formula of providing simple, comfortable accommodations that are on the cheaper end of a hotel’s offerings. Guests booking these rooms get all the standard amenities — often free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges —…
Black Friday is quickly approaching. Prepare yourself. While this day is famous for holiday music and amazing deals, it’s infamous for long lines and crazed shoppers who seem to need that last toy on the shelf just a little too badly — and there’s no way their kid was better than yours in 2014! But…
Throughout our travels we’ve seen over-the-top luxurious rooms, themed rooms, massive rooms, just plain weird rooms, and everything in between. But for some rooms that we’ve gotten the chance to explore, there’s no better way to describe them than just, well, cool. Whether they’re located in caves or decked out in all-over orange (you’ll understand…
