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While it may seem risky, researchers have found many good reasons to raise a family overseas. For starters, your child will likely develop leadership qualities while adapting to a new culture. Plus, the possibility for little ones to learn a new language notably increases. That said, some countries are much more family-friendly than others. Issues like…
Courtesy of Flickr/pentaboxes Welcome to Oyster! Your online authority on all things hot springs. And Canada. Just kidding — as you know, we’re hotel experts, but perhaps you’ve noticed our obsession of late with geothermal hot springs and Canadian travel destinations. Of course, outdoor hot springs in Canada are a mind-blowingly magical combo of the…
The Point Cabin at the Emerald Lake Lodge When asked to conjure up images of Canada, many travelers picture vast, open spaces, epic coast-to-coast road trips, green boreal forests, and some of the nicest people around. Throw in some hard-core hockey fans, a few woodland creatures, a handful of pretty cities, and real maple syrup…
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…
Some of the ritziest real estate in the world can be found on the so-called “Millionaires’ Miles” or “Gold Coasts,” oh-so-exclusive residential areas in scenic areas of cities across the globe where luxury housing is the norm for the 1 (or .001) percent. For the rest of us, they’re gorgeous avenues to wander down and…
Do you want a splash of color on your next vacation to liven up your photographs? Look no further than these boldly hued neighborhoods in cities around the world. From rainbow row houses to blue streets, there’s certainly no lack of pigment in these spots.
A sunny, 60-degree day sounds perfect — that is, unless you’re in Antarctica in middle of March. Earlier this month, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that the continent set a new record high temperature (63.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in March 2015. This news comes after a recent University of Delaware study concluded that Adelie penguins in…
Cherry blossom season is a short and sweet affair that only lasts around two weeks, though many people spend months anticipating the beautiful and delicate blossoms. While most blooms are typically a pale pink or snow white hue, there are more than 600 varieties of cherry blossom trees that burst in colors such as bubble…
Anyone visiting an iconic city like New York or Paris is always looking for the best view of the city, whether it’s atop the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower. But every once in awhile, you’ll find yourself facing a breathtaking view from a totally unexpected spot, one you might have even stumbled upon…
Courtesy of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and Air Canada have partnered up to create an extraordinary hotel package with quite a hefty price tag. Called “Après in the Air,” the package will send you and 57 of your friends to the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa,…
