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Forget what the travel guides say — this isn’t the “Paris of South America.” No shade to Paris, but those comparisons don’t even come close to capturing the vibe of Buenos Aires. Sure, the sidewalks are nearly unnavigable and the traffic can be legendary, but Buenos Aires is its own unique destination. With fascinating history,…
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day victory in WWII. For many of us, D-Day Observance is a time to remember, honor, and pay homage to our fallen family, friends, and countrymen. So here are 10 sites across the U.S. memorializing the soldiers who gave their lives for others, near and far, that…
You’ve booked the celebrity home tours, watched endless reruns of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” and feverishly scrolled through your favorite A-listers’ Instagram feeds for a glimpse of what it’s like to walk in their shoes. But to truly understand how the other half lives, one must spend a night in their master bedrooms,…
Copenhagen houses photo courtesy of Styg Nygaard. Back in February, we told you the most important facts that you need to know about trans-Atlantic budget airlines. However, we forgot to mention one important detail: the long layover. Norwegian Airlines is an infamously cheap option for traveling to continental Europe, but unless your final destination is…
Historic getaways are nothing new (pun intended!), but it’s relatively easy to get stuck in a rut; you’re either visiting whatever’s close, or heading into the big U.S. cities that lay claim to some of the most important historic sites, museums, and other attractions in the country. So we’re going to take those major cities…
Okay don’t be mad, but it really is our job here at Oyster.com to visit stunning properties in beautiful destinations around the world. But we swear, we do it all for you! Every day, we add new hotel properties to our site — with comprehensive reviews, hundreds of photos (including bird’s eye view pics taken…
It should come as no surprise that England has some of the world’s most interesting attractions for literature lovers, from birthplace museums of some of the world’s most celebrated authors to everyday spots made famous through fictional accounts. If you’re considering a literary pilgrimage across the Atlantic, make sure your itinerary includes these five destinations,…
Zela W via Flickr Wi-Fi, skyscrapers, Instagram, awesome travel websites, ahem, — there’s a lot to say for the modern world. But when it comes to travel and soaking up the history of a new city, sometimes it’s best to look backwards to get the true sense of place. Gothic architecture, medieval squares, local customs…
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…
Cheeky decor at the cheekily named Clink78 in London Hotels come in all shapes and sizes but the intriguing ones are often those with hidden (and not-so-hidden) former “lives.” And what better makes a storied past than a former self as a prison? Let’s face it, there’s just something about the idea of spending the…