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Hoteliers can be quite powerful people. They have a lot of money, they control major corporations, and they can have quite the impact on the country’s economy, politics, and more. And it seems these days, we’ve seen the mixing of hotels and politics even more than usual. Some use it for good. Some, well, not…
Photo by Katherine Alex Beaven Japan’s adoration of the delicate sakura tree spans centuries — frequently popping up in artwork and poems, and as a feature in several of the country’s long-standing rituals and traditions. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, the cherry blossom is Nippon’s national flower, and during spring, its brief…
Marcel Katona via Flickr Creative Commons Yes, they both begin with a “b,” but aside from that fun fact there are many other factors that make Budapest similar to Berlin. Compared to its German counterpart, however, which has been welcoming Europe’s creative drifters for the past decade, the Hungarian capital is only just beginning to…
Ser-Ser via Flickr Charm, good looks, charisma, style, and a little something-something you can’t quite put your finger on….the best hotels are blessed with exactly the same qualities as movie stars, which is why, when they feature in the movies, they turn heads. So much of the action on screen these days is shot on…
If you want to see a rare artifact, you typically have to head to a museum or know someone with a stellar private collection. But how cool would it be if seeing a piece of history was one of the amenities that came with your hotel stay? Well, that’s exactly what some properties are doing;…
After a stormy past, Berlin rose through the ashes to become one of the most culturally diverse and interesting cities in the world. Its vibrant nightlife, cutting-edge art scene, and significant history all combine for a unique setting that shouldn’t be missed. Whether you’re a history buff, culinary connoisseur, or art aficionado, there’s something for…
Travel is all about learning, expanding your horizons, getting rid of preconceived notions and myths that you might have — and replacing them with the truth. Trust us, we’ve learned our fair share of truths and discovered our own believed myths debunked after hitting the road. We’ve been set straight a few times; our favorite…
So what does it take to make it on the revered UNESCO World Heritage Site list? Aside from having to “be of outstanding universal value,” a site must meet at least one of 10 additional criteria, ranging from representing a masterpiece of human creative genius, to containing superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural…
When you’re exploring a new city or visiting one you’ve always loved, at least a museum or two is often on your to-do list. But when you’re not the only one with that idea (which is almost always the case), the most popular ones can get quite packed; you’ve seen the hordes snapping pics in…
The potential to make money can lead to controversial practices — and tourism industries have the potential to make a lot of money: a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council stated that worldwide tourism contributed $7.6 trillion to the economy in 2014. It’s well known that tourism can bring many positives to an…