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If you’re a travel-loving history buff, you already know the power certain places, special buildings, and rich heritage sites have to sum up much of the world’s past. One of these places? Lighthouses. They’re common sights on islands and along the coast, but wow, if their walls could only talk! Thankfully, many of the world’s…
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…
Adventure and Ernest Hemingway go hand-in-hand. The legendary author made a name for himself writing about his exploits in war and the wilderness, using simple yet beautiful language to describe the world in which he lived. As an apparent adrenaline junkie, Hemingway often sought out new and rare experiences. So, it was only a matter…
Hotels around the world have played major roles in history. They’ve provided neutral territory, been the perfect place to commit a crime, and acted as the home-away-from-homes where authors’ imagination could take flight. For centuries, hotels have been the sites of scandals, parties, and secrets. Prizes have been dreamed up in hotels; iconic salads (yes,…
Photo by Esteban Chiner, Flickr It shouldn’t come as a surprise that New York City, a city that can trace its colonial roots back to the earlier part of the 1600s, is brimming with unparalleled history. NYC is a spot that has held numerous meetings of the minds, thrown countless parties, put on probably millions…
Spectre comes out in less than a month, and to celebrate we’ve taken a walk down double-oh seven lane. During our wandering, we’ve discovered that — just like us — Bond has a thing for traveling, and particularly, staying at ultra-luxe hotels. Whether it’s where the character was born or where the infamous “shaken, not…
Lima é uma surpresa. A capital do Peru se destaca por ser eclética e ainda abrigar muitos vestígios da cultura Inca. Quando se trata do Centro Histórico, há muito o que se fazer por lá. Como toda grande cidade, algumas áreas são decadentes e pecam no quesito segurança. Redobrar a atenção não custa nada. Abaixo,…
There’s something so charming about a quintessentially English hotel; from a quaint cottage all the way through to a luxe resort housed in a stately former home. The level of service that comes with somewhere like this is something to be rivalled so if you like your coffee brought to your door and attentive staff,…
Hotels are travelers’ homes away from home — and sometimes their secrets retreats — so it’s no surprise that they’ve been the sites of many an invention, scandal… and even birth! While they operated under different circumstances than they do nowadays, and were not regularly referred to as hotels until the late 18th century, hotels…