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It happens all the time, every day. But we find that we’re called out most often for mispronouncing words when we’re traveling — and it’s no wonder! Encountering new languages and new things makes for plenty of new opportunities to call something by the wrong name. It’s an innocent enough mistake, but locals really appreciate…
The hotel industry is constantly expanding. And therefore, our hotel coverage on Oyster.com is always growing to include new hotels that have just opened, iconic hotels that have been renovated to their original grandeur, and hotels in exotic, far-off destinations that we’ve just touched down in. Every week, dozens of hotels — with hundreds of…
An increasing number of luggage manufacturers are adding features such as USB charging ports and tracking devices to their suitcases, and plenty of today’s travelers are finding that regular old suitcases no longer fit the bill. If you’re looking for a new suitcase and feel that something smarter is in order, here are four of…
So far, things in Rio — in preparation of this year’s Summer Olympics, kicking off Friday — don’t seem to be going too well. The Olympic Village was deemed unlivable, there could be a toxic water problem for the swimming team, and there have been questions about how well gay athletes will be received in…
Istanbul’s Blue Mosque After last week’s failed coup, Turkey has been in a state of turmoil — and yesterday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency as he seeks to find those responsible for the attempt. While much of the clashing between the government and dissenters took place in Ankara, Istanbul was…
Greece has been going through a financial crisis for years, and it’s been just over a year since the country made headlines after rejecting a referendum proposing a bailout from the European Commission, the IMF, and the European Central Bank. Despite financial worries, tourism in Greece is alive and well. According to Greece’s Ministry of…
As travel experts here at Oyster.com, we keep our eye on what’s trending in travel, so we’re constantly updating — and adding to — our coverage of destinations around the world. We keep a very close watch on the destinations that are particularly hot right now so you don’t miss out on any amazing vacations.…
Rio de Janeiro (above) has reported a staggering number of locally acquired cases. The lightning-fast spread of the Zika virus has many travelers concerned as they contemplate beach vacations for spring break and the summertime. While it was barely a concern last summer, dozens of countries and territories have now confirmed active Zika virus transmission,…
The world is abuzz with the surprising results of Britain’s referendum. Thought support to leave the European Union increased in the days leading up to the vote, few suspected that the majority of British people would choose to sever the country’s ties with the E.U. — but the people have spoken, David Cameron has resigned,…
Photo Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Many shy away from traveling during hurricane season, and understandably so; hurricanes at their most tame can mean non-stop rain during your would-be “fun in the sun” getaway, and at their worst can lead to forced evacuations, major destruction, and — in extreme cases — death. In these…