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For many, traveling is a pleasure that can be enjoyed a few times a year. For others, vacation days are lost and never to be seen again. So after discovering that U.S. employees had a staggering 658 million unused vacation days in 2015, we wanted to find out which countries exercise their freedom to travel…
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…
Norway is absolutely stunning. It’s home to charming cities like Bergen, as well as bustling waterfront metropolises such as Oslo, the country’s capital. But the vast majority of visitors come to Norway for its natural beauty, best displayed by the country’s iconic fjords. On our last trip to Norway, we visited the county of Sogn…
Come winter, you’ll likely be thinking warm, happy thoughts while daydreaming of lounging in a faraway tropical destination. Typical. This year, instead of chasing summer, think outside the box with some unexpected cold-weather vacations. With cheap accommodations, seasonal festivals, and an abundance of wintertime-only activities, there are plenty of places worth exploring besides the go-to…
It’s a common conundrum lately: you love Europe, but you don’t love the idea of a crush of people in Paris, London, or other top tourist destinations across the pond. Well, fear not, because you don’t need to give up the history, spirit, or flavors of Europe to avoid the masses. Any of these five…
Foto: Flickr/Giorgio Montersino Ortsunabhängig und selbstbestimmt zu leben ist schon seit längerem ein Lebensmodell, das immer mehr junge Erwachsene zwischen 20 und 40 Jahren für sich entdecken. Das Internet und unser Medienzeitalter machen es möglich, von überall auf der Welt zu arbeiten. In den letzten Jahren hat sich eine Arbeitskultur entwickelt, die das Reisen und…
Norway doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being budget-friendly. Oslo is one of the world’s most expensive cities and the country’s average monthly wage is around $5,200, so proportional costs of living can seem pretty steep. But that doesn’t mean the country is inaccessible to the average budget traveler. In fact, by tightening the purse…
From those we walk upon to those we would never set foot on, chances are you’ve marveled at the engineering feats of some very cool bridges in your lifetime. And if not? Follow this list to some of the coolest bridges from all corners of the world — and where you should stay to get…
With so many of us living sedentary city lives, it’s not hard to see why — when vacation time comes around — there’s a strong desire to answer the call of Mother Nature and indulge in a little wanderlust. For some reason, though, park walks, riverside runs, and rooftop yoga (while nice) can’t quite match…
Tonio Vega via Flickr The idea of hipness is a bit like that of beauty: it’s in the eye of the beholder. But there are some neighborhoods where the recent influx of style and creativity is impossible to deny. These neighborhoods make great places to visit while on vacation because they offer plenty of one…
