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With the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, we’ve been thinking about past Olympics: the retro logos, the athletes’ classic uniforms, the spectacular venues, and of course, the incredible moments. Admittedly, recent doping scandals and commercialization have made the upcoming Games a bit less palatable. However, the pitfalls of modern sport shouldn’t…
Photo courtesy of Omega The Olympics is one of those events that’s engrained in us from childhood. Every four years, folks around the world set aside time to cheer on their home team. So when I got the chance to actually attend the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this year, I thought I knew what…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Ramon Llorensi Athletes train their whole lives for a shot at winning the gold at the Olympics, but I too had an Olympic dream: to attend an opening ceremony. Last night, that wish came true. Having never attended the Olympics before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The anticipation steadily built up…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/dany13 On May 20, 2016, Rio de Janeiro Olympics organizers announced that 67 percent of available tickets had been sold and a big portion of them are expected to be gone as the event draws near. But, out in the rest of the world, there are a few issues that could be…
Geisha at Hamadaya restaurant At Oyster.com, our trained team of amazing photographers and hotel experts are constantly working to bring you honest hotel photos and reviews from around the world. They visit each hotel in person so when you arrive, what you’ve seen on our website is exactly what you’ll get in real life. But…
The opening ceremony for Winter Olympic Games in Sochi will be broadcast on Friday, February 7th, which means that Olympics fever is nearly here. Those of us who love the Winter Olympics may be looking for a taste of our own Olympics glory – without going to Russia. Luckily, many hotels are allowing guests the…
We love when we get a chance to hop across the pond and explore Europe. And one of the best parts of a European vacation is that even a quick jaunt can include visits to multiple countries. Traveling from the westernmost capital (Lisbon) to the easternmost (Moscow) takes just over five hours — which is…
There’s a lot happening across the pond this summer. London not only celebrated the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II with Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, but the UK is also gearing up to host the 2012 Olympics, with the opening ceremony kicking things off on July 27. Not everyone can fit into Olympic Park, however,…